Articles From Nov/Dec 2025

The Fox City Jazz Band

Speakeasy Sophistication

Hotel Roanoke’s new Fox City Jazz Club offers a vibe that’s both timeless and modern.
Brittany Fields opened Simply Refillery in Towers Shopping Center in June. Customers have embraced the store’s nontoxic products, such as deodorant cream, bamboo toilet paper and fill-your-own container shampoos and conditioners.

Reduce, Refill, Repeat

A new Roanoke store makes a low-waste lifestyle a touch easier.
A red shaved ice dessert in a ruffled red bowl, topped with whipped cream, red syrup, and yellow sprinkles.

Kindness in a Cup

The Shoppes at West Village is now home to a family-friendly coffee and tea house complete with its own gift store.
Interior of Basil's Farm Market & Gifts showing wooden cutting boards, bowls, and gift displays, with shoppers at the checkout counter.

Your Neighborhood Market, Reimagined

A family-owned market brings local food, artisan goods and community spirit to Brambleton Avenue.
Green banner with a pale outlined bow and black text reading "GIFTS THAT MATTER.

Gifts That Matter

From children’s smiles to safe spaces, family meals to wildlife rescue, Roanoke’s nonprofits remind us that the best holiday traditions are rooted in generosity.
A teal banner reading "COFFEE CULTURE" with an illustrated hand pouring coffee into a stack of colorful cups topped by a smiling face.

Coffee Culture

Roanoke Valley coffee aficionados are brewing up big flavors.
Two people stand arms outstretched in a parking lot beside two Mountain Grille food trailers with mountain sunset wraps.

Serving Up a Decade of Flavor

For nearly a decade, Mountain Grille has brought friends, flavors and fun to local events across Roanoke County, earning Platinum in this year’s Dining Awards.
Seared steak topped with melted cheese, garlic butter and several large shrimp on a white plate.

A Recipe for Community & Success

Foot of the Mountain cafe, led by Nina and Brian Whitehead, takes top honors in Botetourt with good food, good views and good people.
Open timber-frame pavilion with a covered deck, a wagon wheel, and a sign reading "Center," beside a gravel lot and picnic tables.

A Porch for Every Palate

Rocky Mount’s newest spot is run by local favorites known for their innovation and community spirit.
Blue banner reading "Holiday Shopping" with "A Special Advertising Section" and dark blue snowflakes.

Your 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

From jewelry and trips to goodies and chocolates, we’ve got something for everyone on your list.

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