FOOD

There’s still time to get tickets for the annual Rockbridge Bull and Oyster Festival. Leaders said 800 people showed up to last year’s event.

The building of a former popular Roanoke restaurant has been purchased and will soon be home to a new eatery.

National Pi Day isn’t just a day for math lovers but for anyone looking to snag a yummy deal on pizza and pies.

A southwest Virginia restaurant has a new set of wheels.

Due South BBQ in Christiansburg will permanently close its doors soon due to “the continued high cost of food and labor,” the restaurant announced in a Facebook post.

Ruth, a 33-year-old jewellery designer from Birmingham, shares her weekly spending diary.

Students at one school in the New River Valley are getting hands-on experience while, at the same, getting a nutritious meal.

Hey, Christiansburg — there's another chill-out spot coming to your neck of the woods.

Chef Loren Hunter stops by WSLS to share a Thai dish.

James Jones Jr. opened Sir Veganni about a year ago.

Foodies, listen up! A new rooftop restaurant and bar is headed to the Star City, according to Jo Jo with the Parry Restaurant Group.

I'm sorry to tell you this but...if your food is cold, it's because you didn't include a tip.

A beloved Daleville bagel shop is expanding.

Some restaurants in the Star City are celebrating “Fat Tuesday,” or Mardi Gras.

Shoppers will be asked to use their judgement as to whether fruit and veg has gone off.

Texas Tavern celebrated 93 years in business Monday

Noodles & Company is making its way to Christiansburg.

A new spot to satisfy your sweet tooth — Crumbl Cookies opened in Lynchburg Friday.

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend. Grab the chili and wings and don’t forget the hot sauce!

The cookouts are an opportunity for people affected by gun violence to learn more about resources available.

Officials said that the iconic Shamrock Shake will be making a return to McDonald’s on Feb. 20 along with another treat – the OREO Shamrock McFlurry.

"Honestly, I know that you were right and that I shouldn't have given the customer that food for free, but I just don't feel like dealing with it. So this is me pretending to give you a stern talking to until they're gone."

Pancakes ... for dinner? Yes! Join Rachel Lucas in the kitchen to make these tasty Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from the Virginia Egg Council.

Crumbl Cookies Lynchburg has announced its Grand Opening celebration.

Yum – what’s for dinner? Want something fast and pretty easy, but don’t want to waste your leftovers? Check out how you can take those bits and pieces of other food items and turn them into tonight’s supper.

Benny Soldato’s is one step closer to bringing its massive 28-inch pizzas to Bedford.

Roanoke Restaurant Week kicked off Friday and runs through Jan. 29.

They say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make apple pie pumpkin cupcakes – a yummy treat for all of you with a sweet tooth!

A new spot featuring sweet treats has opened a location in Lynchburg.

Anyone who has stepped foot in a grocery store recently knows this already — the price of eggs, among other goods, has spiked.

Whether its a late-night pick-me-up or a quick dinner, fast food is a staple for many.

January is poverty awareness month. One key factor in poverty is not having enough to eat.

Friday is National Rubber Ducky Day, so Duck Donuts is offering a sweet deal.

Friday, Jan. 20, kicks off Roanoke’s Restaurant Week – a chance to support local businesses while also getting in on some deals.

Karmen George from Halwa Bakery & Cafe joins us to make some tasty cornbread muffins in the kitchen.

The cookbook was released back in December and has recipes for several customer favorites

A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.

Mary Rapoport joins us in the kitchen to make a traditional quiche.

It’s the day lots of people wait for all year – Girl Scout Cookies have officially arrived here in the Roanoke Valley.

Downtown Pulaski will be welcoming a new brewery soon thanks to these funds.

Did Santa bring you a new air fryer for Christmas this year?

Texas Roadhouse joins us in the kitchen to show us how to make the restaurant’s legendary ribs.

Chris's Coffee and Custard hopes to hit the road in 2023

Homestead Creamery products are sold in about 100 stores in Virginia, including Kroger and Earth Fare – along with other locations on the east coast.

Executive Chef Loren Hunter with the Palisades in Giles County shares how to make a charcuterie board.

Looking for easy treats to make with the family? Chef Loren Hunter with the Palisades breaks down some cake pops you can make with the family.

Looking to find out what are some trends for the 2023? Home Chef and lifestyle influencer Shanisty Ireland breaks down what to expect for the upcoming year.

It’s the holiday season and there is no shortage of feasts, filled with favorite foods and maybe some overindulgence.

The Roanoker Restaurant has found a way to keep their legacy alive after their unexpected closing in May.

You don’t need to spend lots of money to make a great meal, and the same goes for prepping that meal.

Whether you want your favorite cocktail without the fuss or the right tools to make one yourself, Consumer Reports said you have lots of options.

You can enjoy breakfast, cocktails, and more at the West Salem Diner, which opened officially on Wednesday, according to their Facebook page.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.

The family of Aiden Aslin says he told them his unit has no weapons left to fight with.

BBC Food

Atheist reader’s religious friend has started saying a pre-meal prayer out loud before they eat together.

The author and TV host speaks about the "shame" behind his lifelong struggle with overeating.

A senior international aid official says Afghanistan is being hit by multiple crises that are “progressively getting worse,” with drought, economic collapse and displacement all pushing the population into catastrophic hunger

Our national cuisine has roots much deeper than the contributions of any individual icon: Your weekly guide to the best in books

The high street stalwart has benefited from pent-up demand during the pandemic. But it faces a more difficult consumer environment in 2022.

Thukpa, an intensely flavored chicken noodle soup, has been Chef Maneet Chauhan's go-to meal on chilly nights since she first tasted it in Guwahati, Assam.

Cherries, apples, bananas and spinach are just a few of the fresh ingredients to throw into the blender.

Water is an efficient way to cook, whether you want to submerge food in liquid or surround it by steam.

Recipes with some serious spice.

Sometimes, you have to be fast or you’ll be food.

The loss of routines, school day rhythms, cherished after-school activities and face-to-face friendships likely fueled the eating disorder increase.