River and Rail

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Only the Best Will Do

The River and Rail Restaurant’s varied menu, knowledgeable staff and unconventional drinks are just a few of the many reasons they won a plethora of accolades in our 2024 Dining Awards.
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An Easy Place to Be at Crystal Spring Grocery

Crystal Spring Grocery Co. offers grab-and-go meals to enjoy anytime.
These eggs made even the "Deviled Egg Connoisseur" weak in the knees.

River and Rail – A Preview

We take a look at River & Rail before their featured article in the Nov/Dec issue is released.

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Home & Garden

Modern Home, Family Vibes

A Roanoke family reshapes a 1970s ranch into a warm, modern home that evolves with their needs and style.

Aaron Ray-Dykstra
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Making a Difference

Woodworking studio uses tools to teach skills — and a sense of self-worth.

Mayor A. R. Minton (center) greets Marian Anderson (center, holding coat) along with Rev. William Simmons (right) and others from Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
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The Voice That Awed Roanoke

Roanoke was once privileged to host Marian Anderson, who had “a voice that only comes along once in a hundred