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May/June 2026

May/June 2026

Southern Spoonful: Egg-ceptional!

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

Mar 1, 2023
By: Becky Ellis

Plant-Based Power

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

Mar 1, 2023
By: Layla Khoury-Hanold

Comfort Food Bliss

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

Mar 1, 2023
By: Layla Khoury-Hanold

Southern Spoonful: Marvelous Mocktails

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

Jan 1, 2023
By: Becky Ellis

Footloose and Spirit-Free

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

Jan 1, 2023
By: Layla Khoury-Hanold

Sticks & Spoons

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

Jan 1, 2023
By: Layla Khoury-Hanold

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.

Dec 8, 2022
By: RKR

The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience

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

Nov 1, 2022
By: Liz Long

New Owner, Same Great Place

Local Roots celebrates multiple Dining Awards wins, as well as a new owner to herald them into a new year of local ingredients and favorite menu items.