Food and Culture - The Roanoke Rambler (Page 2)

For a Retro Road Trip, Get Your Kicks on Route 11, Where Monumental Kitsch Abounds

An hour north of Roanoke, you’ll find larger-than-life attractions along U.S. 11 — the Route 66 of Virginia's Blue Ridge.

Travel

36 Hours in Blacksburg

There's more to this New River Valley college town than hikes and higher ed.

Business

Feline Fine? Not One but Two Cat Cafés Compete for Cuddles and Adoptions in Roanoke

Two different visions — both combining cats and cafés — are competing for the attention of Roanoke cat lovers.

Food

In Roanoke's Food Scene, Mergers and Acquisition Offer Path To Nimble Growth

Owners of local Roanoke food establishments say recent shifts will allow them to reinvest in the business and grow anew.

Essay

These Photos Show How Roanoke Caught a Glimpse of the Solar Eclipse

Though the solar eclipse was often thwarted by cloud cover, residents saw a phenomenon that won't happen again in these parts for two decades.

Food

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.

Food

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.

Drink

Roanoke's Only Distillery Revives Regional Spirits History After 100-Year Dry Spell

Three brothers are reviving a tradition that Roanoke hasn’t seen in more than 100 years.

Food

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.

Interview

7 Questions with John Park, Roanoke's 'Food Evangelist'

Park talks his love for food, his knowledge of the Roanoke food scene and how he made a business out of being a food influencer.

Food

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.

Arts

Daisy Art Parade Float Bringing Mardi Gras Whimsy Through Downtown Roanoke

The parade seeks to demonstrate the ability of art and artistic expression to unite disparate people, communities and neighborhoods.

Food

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.

Feature

Meet The Man Behind The Uplifting Roanoke Museum You've Probably Never Heard Of

Andrew Reams runs what he calls the International Elevator Museum, perhaps Roanoke’s most unusual tourist destination.

Drink

Roanoke, Known As A Beer Town, Has Gotten Crafty With Cocktails

Roanoke's growth of high-end cocktail bars speaks to an aesthetic that is giving this hops-driven town a run for its money.

Arts

Fixture of Roanoke Music Scene 5 Points Seeks Urgent Funding To Buy Its Old Church Building

5 Points Music Sanctuary seeks to raise $300,000 before the end of this month in order to buy the church that’s become their home.

Feature

Meet the Roanoke Artist Duo Getting Flush Off Paintings of Local Toilets

While murals remain the Nolan-Shafers’ number one art priority, the couple has found surprise best-sellers in their number two.

Food

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.