Food & Drink

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Taco ’Ritas: The Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Celebration Returns to Berglund Center on May 4, 2025!

Celebrate with us on Cinco de Mayo, with live Latin music, salsa dancing, margaritas, and of course….TACOS from your favorite local Roanoke restaurants and food trucks!
Two smiling women in pink cake-topped hats hold cakes in a turquoise diner, with yellow "DINING AWARDS" text overlaid.

Your 2025 Dining Awards Winners

See your winners for the best meals, chefs, staff, hidden gems and more in our record-breaking poll.
Red wine being poured from a bottle into a glass on an outdoor table, with grapes and bread nearby.

Sinkland Farms to Host 2nd Annual Wine Festival

Sinkland Farms will host its 2nd Annual Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 21-22 from 11am-5pm, with wine tastings from Virginia wineries and the local distillery J.H. Bards.
Overhead view of oysters, biscuits, pickles and fish on a wooden table, overlaid with "2024 dining awards" text.

2024 Dining Awards

You shared your top picks for Best New Restaurant, Staff, menu items and more — now see your winners!
Rupak Ginn and his wife Nancy Redd with Taaza owners Sara and Peter Radjou

Roanoke’s Taaza Restaurant Featured on New PBS Food & Travel Series

Spice Road celebrates South Asian cuisine, culture and the inspirational people working to keep tradition alive.
Susan Huff, owner of The Soup Shop and Jessie Benson, owner of Jessie's Bakery

A Savory and Sweet Dream Team

A new partnership with Jessie’s Bakery brings sweet treats and baking workshops to The Soup Shop.
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.
Be sure to see the beautiful new mural on the back wall of Local Roots, by local artist Jon Murrill!

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.
A whole pizza on a metal tray, topped with fresh tomato slices, sausage, green peppers, and white onion rings.

The Best ‘Za in Town

Hard work, generous customers and “the best cheese available” are just a few reasons why Grace’s Pizza is your favorite in the region.
The Lazy Bulldog Food Truck & Bistro celebrates its brick and mortar location.

From Wheels to Roots

A popular food truck has added to their business with a brick and mortar location, sharing fresh ingredients and signature sauces diners have come to know and love.

Departments

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The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.

Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen
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Recreating a Dreamy Blue Kitchen

Inspired by a beloved former home, this Old Southwest renovation layers sky-blue cabinetry, warm metallic accents, and tailored updates into