didn't try one of the more creative desserts like the housemade and kitchen garden grown Lemon Verbena Ice Cream with local blueberries, a red wine syrup, and almond tuile. The lemon verbena ice cream was bright and fresh (not to mention that chef Webb grew the lemon verbena herself) and the blueberries and red wine balanced acidity and richness so deftly that it was impossible not to scrape the dish clean. Again, I wouldn't have expected such creativity at such an established restaurant, but Chef Webb exceeds expectations in every course. With excellent service, an even far-more-excellent wine list, and a cozy, art- and plant-filled dining room, Alexander's has long raised the bar for dining in the Alexander's Lemon Verbana ice cream is a perfect cap for the Roasted Tomato- & Olive-Crusted King Salmon. PHOTOS BY JOHN PARK AMERICAN PUB FARE IN HISTORIC GRANDIN VILLAGE DRAFT BEER SELECTIONS COMPANY PARTIES // CORPORATE DINNERS // REHEARSAL DINNERS HOLIDAY PARTIES Take out and gift cards available 1910 MEMORIAL AVE. | ROANOKE, VA (540) 562-8951 www.1906alehouse.com | events@1906alehouse.com THE R OANOKER.COM JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 107http://www.AllsportsCafe.net http://www.THEROANOKER.COM