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Rancho Viejo Mexican
5 Locations
Restaurant and Cantina
4065-B Electric Rd., Roanoke
989-5437
525 S. Hardy Rd., Vinton
342-6436
412 Roanoke Rd., Daleville
966-5030
816 W. Main St., Salem
375-2161
215 Market St., Roanoke
344-0045
Authentic Mexican food in a fun and familyfriendly setting. Special dishes are prepared
from traditional family recipes using only the
best and freshest ingredients. Friendly service
and a vibrant atmosphere that includes ample
space for parties as well as a sports bar
perfect for enjoying the big game make every
meal at Rancho Viejo a fiesta to remember!
RanchoViejoOnline.com $$$ L, D T
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Szechuan Restaurant
2 Locations
5207 Bernard Dr., Roanoke
989-7947
1923 Suite G Electric Rd., Salem 387-9869
Elegant Chinese dining featuring an extensive
selection of the most popular dishes prepared
using only the finest and freshest ingredients.
Voted "Best Chinese Restaurant" by readers
of The Roanoker since 1991-2013.
Szechuan1.net, salemszechuan.com
$$ L, D
T WiFi

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DOWNTOWN ROANOKE
Billy's Restaurant
206-3353
102 Market St., Roanoke
Voted the platinum winner for "Best New

Restaurant in Town" in The Roanoker
magazine's 2012 Readers' Choice Dining
Awards. Blending the traditions of yesterday
with the freshness and excitement of today.
From a banquet room to our outdoor patio
and custom catering, come see everything we
have to offer! BillysRoanoke.com $$-$$$ L, D

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Blue 5 Restaurant
904-5338
312 2nd St., Roanoke
Combines southern-inspired cuisine, an
extensive microbrew selection and nightly
live entertainment to create one of downtown
Roanoke's premier dining experiences.
Recipient of 16 awards in The Roanoker's
2012 Readers' Choice Dining Award!
Blue5Restaurant.com
$$-$$$ L, D
;T WiFi

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Corned Beef & Co.
342-3354
107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
Live entertainment, billiards, cigars and a
menu that includes brick-oven pizza, burgers,
steaks and other favorites make Corned
Beef one of Roanoke's favorite dining and
entertainment destinations. Voted a "Best
Club" by readers of The Roanoker magazine!
CornedBeefAndCo.com
$$-$$$, L, D ; T WiFi

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First & Sixth
400-8082
611 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
Prepare for a great experience at First &

Sixth and the Penny Deux Lounge! This
combination restaurant and lounge has
quickly become one of downtown's premier
dining destinations. The restaurant features
upscale cuisine, while the lounge also offers
a light menu. Both emphasize courteous
and attentive service. Sunday brunch.
FirstAndSixth.com
$$$ D ;T
WiFi

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Frankie Rowland's
527-2333
Steakhouse
104 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke
Features prime and certified Angus beef as
well as fresh Maine lobster. Relax in the bar
and enjoy a specialty martini or your favorite
high-end liquor, or start your night with a
selection from the extensive wine list. Voted
"Best Steak," "Best Martini" and "Best Wine
List" by readers of The Roanoker.
FrankieRowlandsSteakhouse.com
$$$$, D

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The Regency Room at The
985-5900
Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke
Make a statement in The Regency Room!
Opening in 1938, the recently renovated
historic restaurant continues its legacy in the
Valley with French-inspired Southern cuisine
and local favorites such as Peanut Soup and
Spoonbread, Traditional Bananas Foster
and rotating seasonal menus featuring local
entrees and selections. The Regency Room is

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 - May/June 2014
Contents
The 360
The Network
The Flavor
The Gossip
The Look
The Gist
The Calendar
Saluting First Responders
The Best of Roanoke 2014
Downtown Roanoke: On the Grow From Within and Beyond
What’s New at Smith Mountain Lake?
Small Spaces: How to Make the Most of a Little Room
Dining Downtown: Visits to Cafe Habana and Firefly Fare
The Dish
The Perfect Weekend
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The Roanoker - May/June 2014 - The Network
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