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CONTENTS

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80

A-Z DINING

ON THE COVER:
restaurant heroes

in the Face of a Pandemic

The alphabet never looked so tasty! Written by Shari Dragovich

2020

a to z dining Holiday
Sweet Treats

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56. Our amazing restaurants fit any craving or appetite.

NOV/DEC

the

FOODIE
issue

+

Financial
Advice for
Every Age
The Perfect
Gifts for
Santa's List

MAKE THIS DESSERT!

14. Our regular Southern Spoonful column is
bigger and better than ever, featuring delicious
holiday recipes that will impress guests and
family gathering around your table.
by Becky Ellis
IN EVERY ISSUE
8

EDITOR'S LETTER

10 STRANGE DAYS OF ROANOKE
12 HOME FRONT
14 SOUTHERN SPOONFUL
20 THE GIST
28 #ROANOKELOVE
26 EVENTS
97 THE DISH

FINANCE AT EVERY AGE

30. Prepare for your financial future with these
tips for every age group. by Michael Shelton

THE VEGAN QUEEN

45. Business owner Shaqueena Snyder shares
her health journey, plus a vegan recipe everyone
can enjoy. by Ashley Fellers

A NEW ERA IN DINING

50. Local restaurants explain how they've
pivoted in the midst of a pandemic in order to
save their businesses. by Christina Nifong

SWEETS & TREATS

52. Where to go for your favorite holiday-themed
desserts (perfect for your gift list, too!).
by Layla Khoury-Hanold

"NUTCRACKER" MAGIC

This gorgeous dessert,
created by Southern
Spoonful columnist Becky
Ellis, can be created in
your own kitchen for the
holidays! Get the recipe
on page 14. Image by
Ashley Cuoco.

PLUS:

FINANCE

60. A beloved show creates the ultimate holiday
experience for families. by Christina Nifong

36. Meet the advisors and CPAs
ready to offer their sound advice for
your financial future.

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS

LAWYERS & FIRMS

68. Our staff and writers share their favorite
holiday traditions. by Liz Long

CABIN BY THE CREEK

80. A contractor designs a home for his own
family. by Carol J. Alexander

DECOR AND DESIGN (PART II)
92. Even more of your design dilemmas
answered by experts. by Christy Rippel

42. Experts offer their legal services
for your current and future needs.

GIFT GUIDE

72. Check off everyone on your
shopping list (and support local
businesses!) with these great gift
ideas.

98 THEN & NOW

STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF AUGUST 12,
1970, SECTION 3685, TITLE 39, UNITED STATES
CODE SHOWING THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT
AND CIRCULATION OF: The Roanoker, published
bi-monthly at 3424 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke,
VA 24018. Number of issues published annually, 6.
Subscription price: $14.95 (6 issues). The general
business offices of the publisher are located at 3424
Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018.
The names and addresses of the Publisher and
Editor-in-Chief are: Publisher, Richard Wells, P.O. Box
21535, Roanoke, VA 24018, 3424 Brambleton Avenue,

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020

Roanoke, VA 24018; Editor-in-Chief, Kurt Rheinheimer,
P.O. Box 21535, Roanoke, VA 24018, 3424 Brambleton
Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018.
The owner is LeisureMedia360, Richard Wells, P.O.
Box 21535, Roanoke, VA 24018, 3424 Brambleton
Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018.
The average number of copies of each issue during
the preceding 12 months:
A) Total of copies printed: Net press run: 6550
B) Paid circulation:
1) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors
and counter sales: 663

2) Mail subscriptions: 3629
C) Total paid circulation: 4292
D) Free distribution by mail, carrier or other means,
samples, complimentary, and other free copies: 797
E) Total distribution: 5089
F) Copies not distributed: Office use, left over,
unaccounted, spoiled after printing, returns from news
agents: 1461
G) Total: 6550
The actual number of copies of single issue published
nearest to filing date:
A) Total of copies printed: Net press run: 5000
B) Paid circulation:

1) Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors
and counter sales: 947
2) Mail subscriptions: 2946
C) Total paid circulation: 3893
D) Free distribution by mail, carrier or other means,
samples, complimentary, and other free copies:
743
E) Total distribution: 4636
F) Copies not distributed: Office use, left over,
unaccounted, spoiled after printing, returns from news
agents: 364
G) Total: 5000

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