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With so many local options to tickle your tastebuds, the alphabet never looked so delicious!
The end of 2020 is nearly here.
It’s been a tumultuous year for restaurants, which is why we decided to celebrate the many fantastic spots in the valley that make living in Roanoke a lot sweeter…and savory, too!
Let’s raise a glass and make a toast: To all our local restaurateurs, chefs, servers, bartenders and staff: Thank you for hanging in there, staying open and keeping us well-fed. May we Roanokers do as well supporting you in 2021 as you have in comforting us through 2020. Now, on to the celebration!
A is for … Appetizers. Try Frickles at Bernard’s Gastropub & Eatery, signature wings at 202 Social House, legendary spiral fries at Corned Beef and Co. and any app at Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company.
B is for … Burger in the Square, baked delights at On the Rise Bread Company, biscuits at Scratch, breakfast at Scrambled and brunch at Billy’s (especially their Bloody Mary bar).
C is for … Cookies at Full Moon’s Deli, and coffee at Mill Mountain, Sweet Donkey, Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company and RND Coffee Lounge.
D is for … Delicatessens. The New Yorker on Williamson Road and R.T. Smith’s downtown. D is also for Daleville: Three Li’l Pigs Barbeque, Town Center Tap House and Tizzone Wood-Fired Kitchen and Wine Bar.
E is for … Ethnic. Travel the world without ever leaving town at Cuban Island Restaurant, Bamyan Afghan Cuisine, Falafel House and Red Jasmine Thai Cuisine.
F is for … Fine dining at Frankie Rowland’s, fried chicken at Lucky, fish tacos at Cabo Fish Taco and too many food trucks to name just a few!
G is for … Gnocchi at Table 50, goat pizza or the Greek wrap at The Green Goat and grilled cheese at Pop’s Ice Cream and Soda Bar.
H is for … Hollins, where you’ll find Hollywood’s, Lews Restaurant and Angelle’s Diner.
I is for … Ice cream at Blue Cow, Kippy’s Kustard and Katie’s, too. I is also for Indian food: Taaza Indian Cuisine in Grandin Village and Nawab Indian Cuisine downtown.
J is for … Japanese fare at Ben Gui Sushi, Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse and Ike’s Kitchen, plus jerk chicken at Caribbica Soul and Jersey Lily’s Roadhouse for classic American fare.
K is for … Korean at Wonju Korean and Hanu Truck Restaurant. K is also for kid-friendly at Famous Anthony’s, Bellacino’s and the Great 611 Steakhouse.
L is for … Local Roots for farm-to-table meals, and Little Green Hive smoothies. And don’t forget live music at Martin’s, Montano’s and Blue 5!
M is for … Mediterranean. Athens Corner Grill, AlyBaba, Bethlehem’s Restaurant & Grocer, Petra’s Mediterranean Grill, Veranda Bistro, Zorba’s Small World Café and Cedar’s Lebanese.
N is for … New favorites like Sidecar, Clutch Smoked Meats, CoreLife Eatery and Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen and Brewery.
O is for … Old favorites, too! Texas Tavern, Roanoke Weiner Stand, Deb’s Lemonade and The Roanoker Restaurant. O is also for outdoor seating: Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine, Mac and Bob’s Restaurant, Fork in the Alley, Los Amigos Bar & Grill and 419 West.
P is for … Pizza, of course! Find your favorites at Frank’s Pizza & Subs, Benny Marconi’s, Grace’s Place Pizzeria, Mellow Mushroom, New York Pizza, Bobby’s Hot and Cheesy and Food Fanatics Kitchen.
Q is for … Quiche. Find it at Bread Craft, Our Daily Bread and 2nd Helpings Shop. Gallery. Cafe.
R is for … River and Rail Restaurant, the Regency Room at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center and Rockfish Food and Wine.
S is for … Small plates at Bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar! S is also for sandwiches at Viet Sub, Brambleton Deli and Macado’s.
T is for … Tacos. Alejandro’s, Tacos Rojas, Mi Tapatía, El Rodeo and Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje.
U is for … Underrated at Lydia’s Kitchen, Vina Café, Gina’s Food with Flavor and Richee Freeze.
V is for … Veggie options at Evie’s Bistro and Bakery, Morning Brew Café, Garden Song Eco Cafe and Wildflour Café at Towers.
W is for … Wine lists to please any palate at Fortunato, Pomegranate and Alexander’s.
X is for… X-tras with extra unique décor at Jack Brown’s and extra giant burgers at FarmBurguesa.
Y is for … Young and young-at-heart. Satiate that sweet tooth at Bubblecake, chocolatepaper, Pastel and Baylee’s Best Chocolates.
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