CONTENTS S E P T E MB E R/OC TOB E R 2 019 | VOL XLV I | NU M B E R 9/ 1 0 72 BLACK DOG SALVAGE 42 Take a tour inside The Stone House. Written by Carol J. Alexander THE CULTURAL HUB OF SWVA IN EVERY ISSUE 12 EDITOR'S LETTER 14 STRANGE DAYS OF ROANOKE 16 THE GIST 24 #ROANOKELOVE 26 SOUTHERN SPOONFUL 28 EVENTS CALENDAR 113 THE DISH MINI-MAKEOVERS 72. Interior designers offer their tips 98. Cabo Fish Taco brings for spicing up your kitchen, living laidback California vibes to their room and more. by Christy Rippel downtown location. by Shari Dragovich 45 YEARS OF CELEBRATION 78. Local art is just one way these owners added new life into their home. by Christy Rippel 45. A look back at our tenure, and the people who helped shape the region's history. by Kurt Rheinheimer GET A GREEN THUMB 66. Your ideal houseplants, plus a few tricks to keep them thriving. by Christy Rippel FEARLESS COLOR 72. Learn how to bring bold pops of color into your home decor. by Christy Rippel AN INTERIOR FACELIFT BLENDING OLD AND NEW 84. One designer's quest to turn a 1914 residential space into a gorgeous studio. by Carol J. Alexander AN EVER-EVOLVING DELI 92. The Macado's adventure began 45 years ago, thanks to Richard Macher and his family. by Shari Dragovich 106. Get cozy with a ramen bowl at Ike's Kitchen. by Shari Dragovich SPECIAL SECTION: ASK THE EXPERTS 62. Local experts answer your most-asked homes questions. ON THE COVER: The Homes Issue SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2019 TICKETS ENTER TO WIN 42 SEE PAGE AT BLACKDOG SALVAGE ONLINE EXTRAS Don't miss out on timely news, recipes, new businesses, events and more on our website. Learn more at TheRoanoker.com. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 JAPANESE STREET FOOD STONE HOUSE 114 THEN & NOW 4 SO CAL ON THE EAST COAST 34. Our region's arts and culture scene is better than ever, with plenty to do for all ages and interests. by Mike Shoeffel Plus COLOR TRENDS NATIVE PLANTS DESIGNER Q&A HOME RENOVATIONS Bob Sowder photographed Black Dog Salvage's The Stone House at twilight. See the interior (and the Black Dog Salvage team) starting on page 54. WIN FREE TICKETS! Visit TheRoanoker.com/ Contests for a chance to win tickets to one of two different upcoming productions of The Nutcracker or a pair of season passes to the Jefferson Center's Jazz series! TheRoanoker.com TheRoanoker.com PAGE 54 & 72: BOB SOWDER / PAGE 106: JOHN PARK 106 54. The BDS team shares their challenges and successes in renovating their delightful new venue.http://www.TheRoanoker.com/Contests http://www.TheRoanoker.com http://TheRoanoker.comTheRoanoker.com