FOOD

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.

River Ridge Mall has officially announced a new spot to grab a sweet treat: Rookie’s.

Chef Loren Hunter shares experience filming with America’s Best Restaurant with WSLS Team.

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a hearty sandwich.

Sidecar is one of three restaurants chosen for a chance to win a VIP experience to Alton Brown’s variety show, coming to the Berglund Center on Nov. 17!

Sidecar is one of three restaurants chosen for a chance to win a VIP experience to Alton Brown’s variety show, coming to the Berglund Center on Nov. 17!

Sidecar is one of three restaurants chosen for a chance to win a VIP experience to Alton Brown’s variety show, coming to the Berglund Center on Nov. 17!

Wendy’s is adding a new sweet treat to its menu this holiday season.

Edible cookie dough lovers, you may want to double check the batch code the next time you go for a spoonful.

The Downtown Lynchburg Association is gearing up to publish Hill City Eats: A Downtown Lynchburg Cookbook.

Crews from America’s Best Restaurant recently filmed at The Palisades in Eggleston.

McDonald’s announced the return of a popular menu item with only one caveat — this could be the last time it’ll be on the menu.

One Roanoke café, known for serving up sweet treats and smiles, is getting recognition from the community.

On Oct. 26, some McDonald’s customers will see Krispy Kreme donuts on the menu.

The company announced the return of two spooky donuts and a ‘bone-chilling’ drink

At Sidecar in Downtown Roanoke, they welcome those who choose to ditch the drinks.

At Sidecar in Downtown Roanoke, they welcome those who choose to ditch the drinks.

Lynchburg is welcoming a new, late-night dessert shop for your sweet tooth cravings.

One man is suing Texas Pete hot sauce because it’s manufactured in North Carolina, not Texas, reports TODAY.

On Monday, Duck Donuts announced the return of their Halloween-inspired Spooky Box, which is available through Oct. 31.

Alton Brown, chef and Food Network star, is heading to the Star City — and we want to hear your questions.

A teenager got stuck in a sticky, heated situation after stealing “the world’s hottest gummy bear” from a pharmacy in Texas last week, according to the pharmacy’s Facebook post.

Taco Bell was ranked as having the fastest drive-thru service time with an average wait time of just under four minutes, and Chick-fil-A came in dead last with a wait time of around five-and-a-half minutes.

The new restaurant called Pollard 107 South is expected to open early next year.

McDonald’s is bringing back an old favorite this October — the Halloween Happy Meal.

Meet Purple — the newest member of the M&M’s characters.

Olive Garden announced its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl will return on Oct. 3, reports Business Insider.

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg, is back in the kitchen to show us how to make a recipe perfect for Fall.

Texas Roadhouse said that the candles will be sold for $12 and that the link to purchase will be available on their social media accounts when it is released.

From First Fridays in Downtown Roanoke to Olde Salem Brewing Co. and the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival, the Star City has a lot to offer

On Friday, the entertainment center announced that they will be celebrating the reopening of the newly remodeled Electric Road location on Saturday with an event, welcoming kids and families to go have some fun.

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival returns.

On Thursday, America’s Best Restaurants announced that they will soon be featuring Remini’s, a Roanoke Italian restaurant.

Taco Bell spilled the beans back in August that a fan favorite would be returning to the menu, and now, that time is almost here.

On Wednesday, McDonald’s announced that in honor of National Cheeseburger Day this year, they will be offering a special deal.

Kellogg’s is rolling out a new product in stores near you. It’s called “Instabowls,” a portable cereal cup without the need for milk.

Hardee’s said the competition will be held on Sept. 26 in Tennessee, and the winner will be awarded $10,000

The inflation can be contributed to an avian-influenza outbreak that affected flocks, The Wall Street Journal reports.

The co-owner of RND Coffee made an appearance on the Food Network on Thursday night, competing against Bobby Flay.

High temperatures and humidity have thrown us for a loop this year, but with fall right around the corner, prepping your kitchen for fall feasting might not be a bad idea.

As part of the training, officers completed a group project to help the community. They built four ‘Peace Pantries’ around Danville, where you can donate non-perishable food items to those in need.

Thanks to a collaboration between Dolly Paton and Duncan Hines, bakers can now get a sweet taste of some Southern Recipes, according to the Duncan Hines website.

You can now get your Starbucks fix in the Fairlawn area of Pulaski County.

Owning a business is hard, and so is being a parent. Doing both? Unthinkable for most — except for Shaneice Jones, owner of Sweets by Shaneice and mom of three.

Owners Emma and Steve Fischer said their business provides authentic recipes from the U.K. and everything is made from scratch.

A new restaurant in downtown Roanoke is bringing a taste of Puerto Rico’s island flavors.

The restaurant will be open for dine-in and drive-thru services starting on August 29

Girls Scouts has announced their new flavor, Rasperry Rally, which will be an online exclusive, according to their website.

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.

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.