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Table 50 	
904-2350
309 Market St., Roanoke	
One of Roanoke's most lauded fine
dining establishments. Chefs use classic
techniques and fresh, local ingredients to
create an elegant experience. More than
100 affordable, hand-picked wines from
around the world complement any meal.
Table50Roanoke.com
$$-$$$$ L, D T

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S outhwest Roanoke
419 West	
776-0419
3865 Electric Rd., Roanoke
Quality food in a friendly pub atmosphere.
Features Roanoke's freshest seafood, steaks
and pasta. Try a wood-oven pizza, quarterpound Certified Angus Beef® hamburger or
the St. Louis Style Ribs - no matter what you
choose you're in for a treat. 419-West.com	
$$-$$$$ L, D
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Carlos Brazilian	
776-1117
International Cuisine
4167 Electric Rd., Roanoke
Awarded for "Best Overall Dining" by
readers of The Roanoker for 15 consecutive
years. More than a delicious meal, it's an
international culinary encounter. Top off
your meal with a sinfully sweet homemade
dessert. Now open for lunch on weekdays!
CarlosBrazilian.com
$$$ L, D
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The Great 611 Steakhouse 	 989-4675
3830 Franklin Rd., Roanoke
All aboard for delicious family-friendly dining!
Enjoy affordable, top-grade cuts of beef, an

endless salad and potato bar, ribs, chicken
and seafood, sandwiches and more amidst
railroad-themed decor that harkens back to the
region's railroad roots. TheGreat611SteakCo.
com 	
$$ L, D T
Ichiban	
725-1288
2004 Electric Rd., Roanoke	
Serving Japanese delicacies like sushi and
teriyaki steak and chicken, Ichiban offers an
authentic Japanese dining experience. Bring
your friends and loved ones and enter into
an elegant, yet relaxed dining environment,
then watch the fireworks as your personal chef
prepares your meal right before your eyes. It's
a magical evening of entertainment and fine
dining! GoEatIchiban.com $$-$$$ L, D
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Local Roots:	
206-2610
A Farm-to-Table Restaurant
1314 Grandin Rd., Roanoke
Located in Roanoke's Historic Grandin Village,
Local Roots is Roanoke's first and premier farm
to table restaurant. Serving food from our own
garden and area farmers, specializing in S.O.L.E.
food: Sustainable, Organic, Local, Ethical AND
Delicious food. Recepient of numerous dining
awards from The Roanoker magazine including
"Best Chef," "Most Creative Menu" and "Best
Overall Staff." LocalRootsRestaurant.com
$$$ L, D
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Luigi's Italian Gourmet 	
989-6277
Restaurant	
3301 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke	
Authentic Italian specialties served amidst a calm
backdrop of intimate rooms make Luigi's one
of Roanoke's most revisited eateries. Creative
cocktails and a wide selection of wines and beers

also available. Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" by
readers of The Roanoker! LuigisVa.com $$-$$$$
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Montano's	344-8960
3733 Franklin Rd., Roanoke
Locally owned for more than 44 years, Montano's
sets the bar for healthy, top-quality fine dining
in a casual atmosphere. At lunch a N.Y.-style
delicatessen. In the evening a reasonably priced
dinner restaurant. Taste the difference today!
Montanos.net	
$$$ L, D
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The Roanoker Restaurant 	 344-7746
2522 Colonial Ave., Roanoke	
Located a quarter-mile from the Towers
Shopping Center, The Roanoker is a
cornerstone in the valley dining community.
Here regulars and newcomers alike are
always treated to a perfect blend of classic
comfort food, exciting new cuisine and service
with a smile. TheRoanokerRestaurant.com
$-$$ B, L, D T WiFi
400-0306
Remini's Cafe	
4210 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke	
Offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious chefprepared meals at affordable prices. Enjoy
delicacies like fresh-made salads and deli
sandwiches, Sidewalk Grill favorites like the
Philly Special steak & cheese and Dining Room
delicacies like Fettuccini Alfredo and Steak
Pizziolla. Or just snack on something simple like a
fully loaded chunky chocolate chip cookie or the
classic Italian Cannoli! ReminisCafe.com $ L, D T
Rockfish Food & Wine	
904-5454
1402 Grandin Rd., SW, Roanoke
Located in the historic Grandin Village. Offers
a seasonally changing menu, retail wine sales

"Established 1989"
5207 Bernard Dr. Ste. H,
South Roanoke
540-989-7947
www.szechuan1.net
online ordering now available
Full Sushi Bar
(South Roanoke Location Only)

1923-G Electric Rd., Salem
(Ridgewood Farms Shopping Center)

540-387-9869

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SZECHUAN

RATED BY THE ROANOKER READERS
"BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
& CARRYOUT" FROM 1991-2013

FREE DELIVERY
Lunch 3 entrées or more
Dinner 2 entrées or more
Limited Delivery Area
11:30am-9pm
GIFT CARDS
AVAILABLE
CATERING
PRIVATE PARTIES
FREE WIFI

Voted the Gold Winner for "Best Italian Restaurant" and
"Best 460 / Bonsack area Restaurant" in The Roanoker
magazine's 2012 Readers' Choice Dining Awards.
3940 Valley Gateway Blvd., Roanoke, VA 24012
(Inside the Bonsack Kroger Shopping Center)
540-904-7767, 540-904-7781, SalsInRoanoke.com
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Roanoker - September/October 2014

Digital Help Guide
From the Publisher
The Look
The 360
The Gossip
The Flavor
The Gist
The Calendar
Roanoke in the Year 2054
Appreciations and Deprecations: Perspectives on Roanoke Over the Years
What Really Happened with Design ‘79?
The Poff Building Debacle
Roanoke Then & Now
40 Stars of 40 Years
Covers Great, Covers Not-So-Great
Green Building
Restaurants of Old … and Still Here!
Dining: Fiji Island and the New Yorker Deli
The Dish
The Perfect Weekend
Retire-VA
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Intro
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Cover1
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Cover2
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 3
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 4
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 6
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 7
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Digital Help Guide
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 9
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - From the Publisher
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 11
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Look
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 13
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The 360
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 15
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Gossip
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 17
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Flavor
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 19
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Gist
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 21
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 22
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Calendar
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 29
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Roanoke in the Year 2054
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 39
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Appreciations and Deprecations: Perspectives on Roanoke Over the Years
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 41
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 43
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 47
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - What Really Happened with Design ‘79?
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 49
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 50
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 51
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Poff Building Debacle
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 53
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 54
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 55
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Roanoke Then & Now
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 57
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 40 Stars of 40 Years
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 59
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 60
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 61
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 80
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 81
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 82
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Covers Great, Covers Not-So-Great
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 84
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 85
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 86
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 87
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 88
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Green Building
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 90
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 97
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 98
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Retire-VA
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - R2
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - R3
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - R4
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - R5
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - R30
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - R31
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - R32
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Restaurants of Old … and Still Here!
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 100
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 101
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 102
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 103
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Dining: Fiji Island and the New Yorker Deli
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The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 108
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 109
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Dish
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 111
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 112
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - 113
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - The Perfect Weekend
The Roanoker - September/October 2014 - Cover3
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