Layla Khoury-Hanold

Layla is a freelance writer whose passion for food storytelling developed growing up abroad. She has contributed to Food Network, the Chicago Tribune, VinePair, Saveur, and the Roanoker, among others.

Roanoke

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Where To Satisfy Your Snack Cravings? These 3 Shops Bring Worldly Flair to Roanoke Valley

Score Mexican ice cream, Japanese chips, Swiss chocolate, and more at these three Roanoke Valley snack shops.

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From Pizza To Pretzels, Food Pop-Ups Are Making Roanoke's Dining Scene Shine

Roanoke foodie entrepreneurs have found freedom and flexibility following a pop-up business model in lieu of a traditional restaurant or even a food truck.

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Restaurant Roundup: New Eateries Include O.T.H. Chophouse & Oyster Bar, Brood, Six and Sky, Laughing Bull and Fruits & Roots

From a rooftop restaurant featuring upscale seafood to a burger ramen fusion, check out these new and recent eateries in the Roanoke area.

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Here Are 4 New Roanoke Food Trucks You Need To Try

From Greek souvlaki to flaky empanadas, ordering from a window has never held so much delicious promise.

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At Stock, Roanoke's Upscale Nordic Restaurant, The Tables and Chairs Are For Sale, Too

It's Roanoke's first restaurant opened by a retail store and the first eatery with a menu dedicated to Northern European cuisine.

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These Roanoke Home Bakers Find Sweet Success Launching Businesses During The Pandemic

The pandemic has inspired three Roanoke home bakers to turn their passions into thriving local businesses.

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Ring in Lunar New Year With These Symbolic Dishes From Roanoke's Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean Restaurants

From dumplings to noodles, sticky rice to sesame balls, here are some of the symbolic dishes to look for at Roanoke restaurants and markets.

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'Like I’m back home in Mexico': Lupita’s Tacos offers authenticity wrapped in handmade tortillas

The owner of Lupita’s Tacos celebrates her legacy as a home cook to feed the Mexican community in Roanoke.

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3 Williamson Road Grocery Markets You Need to Know

In Roanoke, there's a world of diverse markets. We highlight three, including inside tips and what to stock up on to build your global pantry at home.