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Something Old, Something New

The Vault at Liberty Trust fuses eclectic global eats and funky beats in a stately local historical landmark.

Haitian Food Adds to Local Restaurant Scene

New spot Cuisine Kreyol is serving up tasty Haitian food on Hershberger Road.

Southern Spoonful: Egg-ceptional!

These spring recipes incorporate one of our favorite everyday ingredients — eggs!

Plant-Based Power

Vegans have another restaurant option thanks to Screaming Vegan’s expansion into Grandin Village.

Comfort Food Bliss

You already know all about the burgers at Lazy Bulldog Bistro, but how about a few favorite comfort items, too?

Southern Spoonful: Marvelous Mocktails

Ring in the New Year and stick to your new year’s resolutions with these fun fabulous mocktails!

Footloose and Spirit-Free

Delicious non-alcoholic cocktails, beer and wine abound at Roanoke bottle shops and bars.

Sticks & Spoons

Sticks & Spoons serves up classic and contemporary ramen in a jewel box space.

VBR Life 2023: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the great food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.

The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience

Blue Cow Ice Cream celebrates another platinum win, in addition to statewide expansion and community outpouring of support.

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Something Old, Something New

The Vault at Liberty Trust fuses eclectic global eats and funky beats in a stately local historical landmark.
Romieal and Yurose Romeus have opened Cuisine Kreyol at 2942 Hershberger Rd NW.

Haitian Food Adds to Local Restaurant Scene

New spot Cuisine Kreyol is serving up tasty Haitian food on Hershberger Road.
Texas Toast Toad in the Hole

Southern Spoonful: Egg-ceptional!

These spring recipes incorporate one of our favorite everyday ingredients — eggs!
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Plant-Based Power

Vegans have another restaurant option thanks to Screaming Vegan’s expansion into Grandin Village.
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Comfort Food Bliss

You already know all about the burgers at Lazy Bulldog Bistro, but how about a few favorite comfort items, too?
Mock Lemon Drop Martini

Southern Spoonful: Marvelous Mocktails

Ring in the New Year and stick to your new year’s resolutions with these fun fabulous mocktails!
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Footloose and Spirit-Free

Delicious non-alcoholic cocktails, beer and wine abound at Roanoke bottle shops and bars.
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Sticks & Spoons

Sticks & Spoons serves up classic and contemporary ramen in a jewel box space.
The Lazy Bulldog Food Truck & Bistro, Roanoke City

VBR Life 2023: Dining and Retail

Learn more about the great food and shopping experiences you'll have throughout Virginia's Blue Ridge, including Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke counties, Roanoke City and Salem.
The owners of Blue Cow Ice Cream celebrate another store opening in Virginia.

The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience

Blue Cow Ice Cream celebrates another platinum win, in addition to statewide expansion and community outpouring of support.
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