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dining awards
Best Appetizers
PLATINUM Brood Restaurant and Bar
GOLD Pok-E-Joe's (tie)
GOLD Montano's International Gourmet (tie)
GOLD Sidecar (tie)
Best Small Plates
PLATINUM bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
GOLD Sidecar
SILVER The River and Rail Restaurant
Best Salads
PLATINUM Montano's International Gourmet
GOLD Mac and Bob's
SILVER Pok-E-Joe's
Best Biscuits
PLATINUM Scratch Biscuit Co.
GOLD Scrambled
SILVER Crystal Spring Grocery Co.
Balancing high-end dining without
having a stuffy atmosphere is important
to the co-owners. " We want our guests
to have the fine dining experience while
being comfortable [and] relaxed, and enjoy
themselves without having to think about
their elbows on the table. " Customers get
a sense of Brood's laid-back vibe as soon
as they enter the space, where they're
greeted by artwork of chickens donning
headphones and suits, to name just a few
fun, quirky accessories (which, needless to
say, helped them clinch the Platinum win
for " Best Restaurant Decor " ). Brood's cozy,
intimate feel also earned them the top-dog
title for " Best Date-Night Spot. " " We love
date nights and are excited to help people
celebrate their special occasions! "
Readers didn't hold back when showing
their appreciation for Brood's wide
array of tasty gluten-free dishes. It just so
happened that most of what made it onto
the first draft of their menu - like the
popular Chicken " Schnitzel " and Braised
Beef Short Ribs - fit the bill. As time
went on, the team realized that they could
tweak most of their menu to suit patrons
like Ted and Lindsay's daughter, who has
celiac disease, and began prioritizing the
use of " products that worked, tasted great
and stayed in the safe zone " in earnest.
The Brood experience wouldn't be
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complete without a masterfully crafted
cocktail or mocktail; the El Guason, Pink
Bowtie and Brood Old Fashioned have
been steady hits with customers. These
signature drinks, along with a rotating
selection of seasonal sips such as the fallinspired
Aper-Fall Spritz, ensure there's
always something new for guests to try.
And, if you're feeling a custom drink (or
food!) creation, the team is happy to oblige.
" Our staff always has a trick or two up
their sleeve. "
For Crenshaw, Lindsay and Ted, the
most rewarding parts of the Brood journey
so far have been watching their vision
come to fruition and seeing it resonate
with and be embraced by the community
they call home. " Thank you for all the support
we've received, and we hope to see
you all soon! "
Outside the restaurant, Brood's owners
love spending time with their families. Ted,
Lindsay and their three kids enjoy taking
advantage of Roanoke's incredible outdoor
amenities, often hiking Mill Mountain and
exploring other trails in the area. Crenshaw
and his wife Emily - also a Roanoke native
- are busy parents to three kiddos five
and under and love to fill their days with
fun, whether that's enjoying quality time
at home or exploring some of the region's
many family-friendly activities. -SR
Best Brunch
PLATINUM The Regency Room at Hotel
Roanoke & Conference Center
GOLD Billy's (tie)
GOLD Scrambled (tie)
Best Barbecue
PLATINUM Mama Jean's BBQ
GOLD Pok-E-Joe's
SILVER Three Li'l Pigs Barbeque
Best Wings
PLATINUM AllSports Café
GOLD Pok-E-Joe's
SILVER Mama Jean's BBQ
Best Fried Chicken
PLATINUM Lucky Restaurant
GOLD Gina's " Food with Flavor " (now closed)
SILVER The Hatch (tie)
SILVER The River and Rail Restaurant (tie)
Best Burgers
PLATINUM Farmburguesa
GOLD Burger in the Square
SILVER Pok-E-Joe's
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