Cheers! Learn a thing or 2 about the mint julep
What do you think of when you hear the words “Kentucky Derby?”
Chipotle to give away 250,000 free burritos to health care workers starting Thursday
Chipotle wants to express its gratitude to health care workers with a delicious treat.
Roanoke City Schools prepare for summer feeding program
School divisions across Southwest Virginia will benefit from new federal funding for meals during the summertime.
Are you recycling correctly? This handy chart will clear up any confusion
If you’re known to blindly toss anything paper or plastic into the recycling bin, you’re probably not alone.
Junior League of Roanoke Valley holds book and food drive for local families
The Junior League of Roanoke Valley held a book and food drive today.
Lynchburg organization receives $25K donation to continue serving the less fortunate
Red Truck Ministries partners with local churches, bringing food and faith to underserved communities five days a week.
Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin
You probably already recycle, and it’s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?
Impress your friends: 5 strange facts about garlic
Whether it’s for consumption, medicine or other uses, garlic actually deserves its own tribute day, for all it does for humans.
Indulge in sweet ice cream sandwiches at Rookie’s new Roanoke shop
If you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, you can now indulge at Rookie’s! It’s a new shop in downtown Roanoke on Jefferson Street next to the Patrick Henry apartments.
Soup-er Tuesday: Why pasta e fagioli is the best-ever comfort food
Comfort food is the best, isn’t it?
A Food Network host made creamy popcorn salad and the internet would like a word
Look, we’ve suffered enough this past year, and now we have to deal with people making creamy salads with popcorn?!
Junior League of Roanoke Valley holding food, book drive for local families
The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is holding a food and book drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia and West End Center for Youth.
Soup-er Tuesday: This split pea soup with hot dogs instead of ham is actually good
Look, I know this sounds insanely weird, but queen of the internet Chrissy Teigen is onto something with her split pea soup with crispy hot dogs recipe.
You can stop by this shop every day for a free doughnut after you get your COVID-19 vaccine
There are plenty of benefits to reap from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, but we’re about to throw another one at you: If you provide your vaccine card at any U.S. Krispy Kreme location, you can get a free original glazed doughnut.
No trip, no problem: Enjoy the perks of travel without leaving home
While major travel is off the table this spring, there is a way to bring the taste of some of your favorite American cities to your dining room table or explore Virginia's Blue Ridge in a new way.
Get a free doughnut and coffee from Krispy Kreme every Monday
Mondays can be tough, and Krispy Kreme is here to help.
Lynchburg chef advances to semifinals of national competition, but still needs your vote
Ayers needed to place first in her smaller group of 64 to advance; and thanks to you, she came out on top.
‘Waffles + Mochi’ is a delicious surprise -- for kids and adults alike
Calling all fellow parents: “Waffles + Mochi” is the show you never knew you always needed.
Lynchburg chef needs your vote to advance in national competition
Michelle Ayers entered Favorite Chef 2021, an online competition with nearly 30,000 cooking professionals from across the county. She's in the top 1,000, and they’re now divided into 64 groups. The winner of each group advances to the semifinals. Ayers is currently in second place and voting ends Thursday at 9 PM.
Lynchburg businesses ahead of the curve as Virginia bans foam containers
Virginia will eliminate single-use plastic at state agencies and public colleges and universities by 2025, and ban all food vendors from using Styrofoam by 2025. But some Lynchburg businesses are already ahead of the curve.
New food truck venue coming to Bedford County
If you're looking for more outdoor dining options, there's a new food truck venue coming to Bedford County.
NW Roanoke community pantry hosts food drive
The Hope Center took in donations of food and other essential items.
Wine-focused restaurant in downtown Roanoke cuts the ribbon
Well Hung Vineyard has been open on the corner of Jefferson Street and Church Avenue for three weeks.
Chris’s Coffee and Custard celebrates its grand opening in Roanoke
A new coffee shop in the Star City is creating opportunities one cup at a time.
Chicken Salad Chick coming to Tanglewood with healthy food options
For all you chicken salad lovers, a new restaurant is coming to Roanoke that might be one of your new favorites.
Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon opening in Lynchburg this summer
Those in the Hill City will soon be able to enjoy hand-rolled soft pretzels and oven-hot cinnamon rolls to satisfy those cravings for a sweet treat.