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And hike up to the Sharp Top or
Flat Top summit. And stop by
the reopened rustic lodge and
restaurant, just off the Blue Ridge
Parkway near Bedford, for afterhike food and drink. It's said that
Jefferson thought these were the
highest peaks in the country. Yes,
he was wrong, but the views are

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downright presidential.
WALKING IN TINY MEMPHIS. Got
10 hours to spare? Great! Let's make a
rock-and-roll pilgrimage to Memphis
to see Elvis' home, Graceland! Not so
much time? Jump in your pink Cadillac
and cruise on down to Riverland Road in Southeast
Roanoke and check out Mini Graceland! The Epperly
family's labor of love re-creates
the Graceland mansion, Elvis'
childhood home in Tupelo,
Mississippi, and other edifices
associated with the King.
A traditional if tiny Roanoke
landmark!

5

22 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014

DAVID HUNGATE

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See "Our Town" in Our Town. The Roanoke
area's only professional theater, Mill Mountain has
survived the fire that destroyed its original home
atop its namesake mountain and other challenges. But as
the organization approaches its 50th year, they're probably
not having their curtain call any time soon. They've staged
every kind of drama, farce, musical and comedy, and have
educational classes for aspiring thespians of all ages.

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HAPPY TRAILS. Ride/walk/run the length of the Roanoke River
Greenway, from the Roanoke River where it meets the Tinker Creek
Greenway (or - bonus item - start in Fallon Park at the end of the Tinker Creek Greenway) eastward to Bridge Street in Norwich. Whether
you're running, riding, rolling or strolling, there are three rules on our
urban trails: Walk on the
right so faster traffic can
pass you safely; smile,
wave, and be neighborly
to your neighbors; and
stop to enjoy a beer at the
Wasena City Tap Room
& Grill and/or a treat at
HIT's Ice Cream.
DOUG MILLER

3 . You Otter Go To The Peaks.

LET'S ALL
GO TO THE
LOBBY. See
a movie -
one that isn't
also showing at one of the
'plexes - at the Grandin
Theatre. The last of Roanoke's old-time movie
houses, the Grandin
shows a mix of arthouse
flicks and mainstream
blockbusters. Best of all,
you're within walking
distance of several great
places for a nightcap, a
bite to eat or a cup of joe.

SOUP TO NUTS. Philly has its cheesesteaks, and New York has its cheesecakes,
but Roanoke's signature dish just might be its peanut soup and spoonbread, a
classic recipe that's been creating memories at the Hotel Roanoke for decades.
Follow it up with dinner at the Regency Room, and maybe stay the night!
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The Roanoker - February 2014
Contents
The Network
The 360
The Look
The Flavor
The Gossip
The Calendar
50 Things Every Roanoker Must Do!
They Came, They Moved In, They Love It
Deviled Eggs
Great Neighborhoods
Schools With Ties to Their Communities
Arts & Culture: Are We Seeing More Big Stars?
Recreation: Pick a Pursuit and We’ve Got the Place
New Business in Town
Retirement at Great Prices
Great Shopping for All
Dining Awards, Part Deux
Dining at First & Sixth: Pretty to Look At, Pretty to Taste
The Dish
The Weekend
Special Section: The Menu
The Roanoker - February 2014 - Intro
The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Roanoker - February 2014
The Roanoker - February 2014 - Cover2
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 3
The Roanoker - February 2014 - Contents
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 5
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 6
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 7
The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Network
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 9
The Roanoker - February 2014 - The 360
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 11
The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Look
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 13
The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Flavor
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 15
The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Gossip
The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Calendar
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - 19
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 20
The Roanoker - February 2014 - 50 Things Every Roanoker Must Do!
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - They Came, They Moved In, They Love It
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Deviled Eggs
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - A
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Great Neighborhoods
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Arts & Culture: Are We Seeing More Big Stars?
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Recreation: Pick a Pursuit and We’ve Got the Place
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - New Business in Town
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Retirement at Great Prices
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Great Shopping for All
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Dining Awards, Part Deux
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - Dining at First & Sixth: Pretty to Look At, Pretty to Taste
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Dish
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The Roanoker - February 2014 - The Weekend
The Roanoker - February 2014 - Cover3
The Roanoker - February 2014 - Cover4
The Roanoker - February 2014 - Special Section: The Menu
The Roanoker - February 2014 - MCover2
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