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CORBIN'S CONFECTIONS
Platinum: Best Allergen-Friendly Options
What started out in 2016 as a plan to help
people with celiac and severe food allergies is
now an award-winning business. Readers have
awarded Platinum for " Best Allergen-Friendly
Options " to Corbin's Confections, owned and
operated by Shana Brown.
" This means so much to us, " Brown says
of the recognition. " These conditions create
a great deal of stress at family functions and
celebrations that should be a time of joy! We
take this amount of trust from our customers
very seriously. "
Brown, who was a top three semi-finalist out
Easing Stress
in Times of Joy
Corbin's Confections owner
Shana Brown thanks customers
for her Dining Awards win.
of over 11,000 people in the Great American
Baker's Contest this past summer and whose
award-winning business is a best micro-business
finalist, is incredibly proud of and dedicated
to their gluten-free, peanut-free and
tree-nut free (including coconut) menu. She
loves being able to provide options for those
that otherwise have none at all. She's not only
providing peace of mind to those with specific
needs, but doing it in the form of celebration
cakes, tasty treats and breads of all kinds. " That
is worth more than money can buy! "
When it came to COVID-19 and the overall
impact on her business, Brown got creative.
She closed the storefront to the public, citing
safety for customers and family with autoimmune
diseases and/or asthma issues, which
are nearly 100% of her clientele. Instead, she
launched a side pick-up window, which allowed
her to continue selling items without too much
face-to-face interaction. She also limited business
hours and focused on custom orders
due to staff shortages; while they
still continue to offer custom orders,
they were able to reopen
their shop with limited hours
in July 2021.
When she's not busy
cooking up your favorite
allergen-friendly items,
Brown can be found
outdoors. " One of my
favorite things about
Roanoke is the mountains.
Virginia truly is for
lovers. The view is absolutely
breathtaking, especially
when hiking! "
-Liz Long
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November/December 2021
Best Food Truck
Platinum Mama Jean's BBQ
Gold Lazy Bulldog Food Truck &
Bistro
Silver Mama Crockett's Donuts
Best Late-Night Eats
Platinum Texas Tavern
Gold Community Inn
Silver Benny Marconi's
Restaurant With Can'tMiss
Daily Specials
Platinum Dogwood Restaurant
Gold Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill
(TIE)
Gold Bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
(TIE)
Best Vegetarian Menu
Platinum Bloom Restaurant & Wine
Bar
Gold Screaming Vegan
Silver Garden Song Eco Café (TIE)
Silver Local Roots: A Farm-to-Table
Restaurant (TIE)
Best Allergen-Friendly
Options
Platinum Corbin's Confections
Gold Local Roots: A Farm-to-Table
Restaurant
Silver Bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar
Best Downtown Roanoke
Restaurant
Platinum Billy's
Gold Alexander's
Silver Lucky Restaurant
Best Southwest City/
County Restaurant
Platinum Montano's International
Restaurant
Gold Local Roots: A Farm-to-Table
Restaurant
Silver Remini's
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