The Homeplace Restaurant is addressing concerns after a fire broke out on-site early Thursday morning. The restaurant confirmed that no one was harmed and all animals on the property are safe.

The Homeplace Restaurant, a beloved landmark in Catawba, is preparing for a new chapter after closing its doors in 2020.

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While you can no longer enjoy the family-style food and delicious apple butter at a Roanoke County staple, you’ll soon be able to bring a piece of the restaurant into your home.

CATAWBA, Va. – There’s been an outpouring of support for a Roanoke Valley icon as they announce an indefinite closure. Customers have flocked to The Homeplace restaurant for one last meal. It's certainly busy at The Homeplace Restaurant tonight! Earlier this week The Homeplace announced its signature “pack 'em in” family-style eating doesn’t work in a pandemic. “We had right at 400 Thursday night,” Wingate said.

VINTON, Va. – Another local restaurant is preparing to close its doors with the hopes of reopening next year. Jerry’s Family Restaurant on Washington Avenue in Vinton announced Friday that it’s final day of 2020 will be Sunday. As cold weather arrives, the restaurant said it can only accommodate eight tables at a time, which cuts its normal business by 66%. The restaurant’s last day open this year will be Sunday and it’s aiming to reopen in March 2021. Jerry’s announcement follows that of The Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba, which will also close after Sunday.

Phones are ringing off the hook at The Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba. "Again, we don’t take it lightly.”Wingate said when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, small businesses across the country took a huge hit and The Homeplace was no exception. With the current social distancing and health restrictions in place, the restaurant just can’t afford to stay open. “Maybe when the restrictions are lifted and we can get our restaurant back at a better capacity, we are looking, you know, possibly, possibly, to reopen," said Wingate. The Homeplace Restaurant in Catawba shared an update on Facebook Monday night with news that the last day of business this year will be on Sunday.