The story is no different when it comes to Grace’s Place in Grandin Village. Owner Grace Niday kindly said to us, “I hope you’re hungry,” as she welcomed us back into the kitchen. It’s kind of hard to pick, I know.”We let Niday do the picking for us, and we’re thankful she did. You open the pizza box to a work of art, with so many colors popping out of the pie. Niday is originally from Venezuela, and we were surprised to find out that Italian food was and is part of the culture there.

ROANOKE, Va As the restrictions placed on restaurants because of the coronavirus could soon be lifted, some Roanoke business owners said the demand for dine-in meals remains low. Phase 2 allows dining at 50% indoor capacity, but some restaurants in Roanokes Grandin Village are sticking to takeout only. This week, she decided her restaurant would be doing carry-out only. Both restaurant owners agree they want to do everything they can to keep their costumers, staff and themselves safe. Both restaurants said they plan on staying carryout only for the foreseeable future but are taking direction from the governors office.

ROANOKE, Va. – The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of grocery store employees. On Friday, Food for Frontline delivered dozens of lunches to Kroger employees working at the Towers Shopping Center store. With your donations, we bought 80 meals from Grace's Place in Grandin to give to everyone working all three shifts. James DeMaria, the manager at Towers Kroger said the staff was touched by the gesture. With your help we’ve helped deliver nearly 900 meals to essential workers across southwest Virginia.

ROANOKE – The owner of Grace's Place Pizzeria, Grace Niday, shares a delicious and easy Pasta Florentina recipe. Pasta FlorentinaIngredients:8 oz. Fresh Spinach2 oz. Chicken StockPreparation: Preheat oven 350 F. In a bowl combine the pasta with all other ingredients, except the mozzarella cheese, toss gently. Place all combined ingredients in a heat resistant container top with the mozzarella cheese.