Guidebook for Roanoke
Food Scene
Local java shop near the house.
https://www.facebook.com/CUPS-Coffee-Tea-114907785231602/
Cups Coffee & Tea
1402 Grandin Rd SWLocal java shop near the house.
https://www.facebook.com/CUPS-Coffee-Tea-114907785231602/
GREAT small local restaurant. Very unique, southern inspired menu. Fantastic bourbon selection and expert cocktail creations. Rappahannock River Oysters delivered fresh.
http://www.eatatlucky.com/EatAtLucky/LUCKY.html
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Lucky Restaurant
18 Kirk Ave SWGREAT small local restaurant. Very unique, southern inspired menu. Fantastic bourbon selection and expert cocktail creations. Rappahannock River Oysters delivered fresh.
http://www.eatatlucky.com/EatAtLucky/LUCKY.html
Hands down the best sushi in town and far better than many places I've been that are much closer to the ocean! A must if you like sushi. (Their hot dishes are great too)
http://www.cafeasiava.com/#/
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Cafe Asia 2
3549 Electric RdHands down the best sushi in town and far better than many places I've been that are much closer to the ocean! A must if you like sushi. (Their hot dishes are great too)
http://www.cafeasiava.com/#/
Top notch steaks. Probably going to spend $100/person with sides, drinks, etc., but if you like a good steak.....
http://www.frankierowlandssteakhouse.com
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Frankie Rowland's Steakhouse
104 South Jefferson StreetTop notch steaks. Probably going to spend $100/person with sides, drinks, etc., but if you like a good steak.....
http://www.frankierowlandssteakhouse.com
32 craft brews on tap. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches. Cool space in a redevelopment project along the river and greenway.
http://www.wasenacitytaproom.com
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Wasena City Tap Room & Grill
806 Wasena Ave SW32 craft brews on tap. Pizza, burgers, sandwiches. Cool space in a redevelopment project along the river and greenway.
http://www.wasenacitytaproom.com
French inspired southern food. Nice, sit down restaurant in historic south Roanoke.
http://riverandrailrestaurant.com
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The River and Rail Restaurant
2201 Crystal Spring Ave SWFrench inspired southern food. Nice, sit down restaurant in historic south Roanoke.
http://riverandrailrestaurant.com
Get the smoked wings. Play Bocce ball.
http://www.villagegrillroanoke.com
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Village Grill
1802 Memorial Ave SWGet the smoked wings. Play Bocce ball.
http://www.villagegrillroanoke.com
Deliciously greasy little burgers and beer on the market
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Roanoke
210 B Market St SEDeliciously greasy little burgers and beer on the market
Great fresh food. Casual, neighborhood setting. Go to the location on 4th St.
http://wildflour4thst.com
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Evie's Bistro and Bakery
1212 4th St SWGreat fresh food. Casual, neighborhood setting. Go to the location on 4th St.
http://wildflour4thst.com
Lots of craft on draft. Gourmet burgers and pizzas.
http://www.beamers25.com/
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Beamer's 25
357 Salem Ave SWLots of craft on draft. Gourmet burgers and pizzas.
http://www.beamers25.com/
Traditional Italian food in a modern setting
http://www.fortunatoroanoke.com
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Fortunato
104 Kirk Ave SWTraditional Italian food in a modern setting
http://www.fortunatoroanoke.com
Delicious Tacos and Quality Tequila....need I say more?
http://tucostaqueria.com
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Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje
416 Salem Ave SWDelicious Tacos and Quality Tequila....need I say more?
http://tucostaqueria.com
Quaint atmosphere, great food. Good place downtown for a quiet night out.
http://www.table50roanoke.com
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Table 50
309 Market St SEQuaint atmosphere, great food. Good place downtown for a quiet night out.
http://www.table50roanoke.com
The gem of Salem, VA. French/American cuisine in a quiet, classy setting. Five miles from the house, but well worth a 10 minute drive.
http://blueapronredrooster.com/lunch-and-dinner-menu/
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Blue Apron
210 E Main StThe gem of Salem, VA. French/American cuisine in a quiet, classy setting. Five miles from the house, but well worth a 10 minute drive.
http://blueapronredrooster.com/lunch-and-dinner-menu/
MISSION BBQ
2229 Colonial Ave SWhttp://mission-bbq.com/node/579
The name pretty much says it all, scratch made, down home, breakfast food. Less than a half mile from the house.
http://www.scratchbiscuit.com
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Scratch Biscuit Company
1820 Memorial Ave SWThe name pretty much says it all, scratch made, down home, breakfast food. Less than a half mile from the house.
http://www.scratchbiscuit.com
Essentials
Roanoke Co+op
1319 Grandin Rd SWPick up some fresh grocery's at the Co-Op.
Kroger
614 Brandon Ave SWHere's the closest Kroger.
Everything Else
The Fresh Market
2207 Colonial Ave SWGood food here.
Entertainment & Activities
River Rock Climbing
806 Wasena Ave SWGo climbing inside!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beer, picnic tables, food trucks. Awesome.
http://parkwaybrewing.com
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Parkway Brewing Company
739 Kessler Mill RdGreat beer, picnic tables, food trucks. Awesome.
http://parkwaybrewing.com
Soaring Ridge Craft Brewery
Good beer near downtown
Small downtown location, known as the best brewmaster in SWVA. New larger location coming soon!
http://biglickbrewingco.com
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Big Lick Brewing Company
409 Salem Ave SWSmall downtown location, known as the best brewmaster in SWVA. New larger location coming soon!
http://biglickbrewingco.com
Parks & Nature
There is a park on the top of Mill Mountain (that's the one with the giant neon star on it). Small zoo, hiking/biking trails, scenic overlook.
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Estrella de Mill Mountain
2000 J B Fishburn PkwyThere is a park on the top of Mill Mountain (that's the one with the giant neon star on it). Small zoo, hiking/biking trails, scenic overlook.
You don't necessarily need to go the visitor center, but a drive down the parkway provides some great sightseeing.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
56 Roanoke River PkwyYou don't necessarily need to go the visitor center, but a drive down the parkway provides some great sightseeing.
Arts & Culture
Taubman Museum of Art
110 Salem Ave SE