The Roanoker NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 I VOLUME XLII NUMBER 11/12 FEATURES 22 Dining Awards 2016 Our readers vote in record numbers in saluting 118 different restaurants. 42 30 Years of Great Restaurants Miss a dining room from 1986? There are great new restaurants out there. 68 DAVID HUNGATE by Jes Gearing DEPARTMENTS 8. From the Editor 12. The Gist 15. Events & Festivals 82. Where are They Now? ON THE COVER David Hungate photographed this pretty dish from Local Roots; design by Caroline McKean. See page 22 for the 2016 Dining Awards and page 42 for more dining coverage. 58 Holiday Entertaining Made Easy Tips, recipes and more to assure a great season of food and gatherings. by Samantha Hoback 68 A Church Reborn (into a Family Home) A Fincastle landmark takes on a new life. by Samantha Hoback 76 A Day Downtown How the Goldilocks principle is alive and well in downtown Roanoke. SPONSORED SECTIONS by Shari Dragovich Restaurant Profiles. Info to know on your favorite dining rooms. Page 50 A Holiday Warning Holiday Gift Guide. The shopping season is upon us. Page 66 4 | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 80 How one man's driving experience can save you a life-changing experience. by Scott Sagnette THEROANOKER.COMhttp://www.THEROANOKER.COM