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MAKING IT PERSONAL:

ON THE RISE BAKERY
The downtown establishment celebrates a decade of delicious
food, plus the reopening of their second location.

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unch (and dinner) should always include
dessert, which is why On the Rise is a hugely
popular spot for patrons. As the Gold winner
for "Best Bakery" in The Roanoker's 2020 Dining
Awards, On the Rise has even more great things
to celebrate, including their ten year anniversary.
Their first location in downtown Roanoke paved
the way for the second location in Grandin Village. A
fire next door in the early spring created a challenge
for owner Teal Batson and her team; however, they're
excited to announce they will reopen their doors on
November 1st.
For Batson, the outpouring of community support
after the fire was the bright spot their situation.
"We are so fortunate ... after the fire, people would
come from all around just to be there for us," Batson
says. "It's a great feeling to be part of a small city,
where everyone is supportive and looks after us.
It is amazing!"

For Batson, their customers make everything
worth it. She and the staff at On the Rise get to
know their customers on such a personal level that
they even customize the menu around certain diets
and needs.
"We get to know them so well," she says. "We're
not just filling out another dish. Our personal and
work lives are intertwined!"
Along with their staples of pizza, paninis,
sandwiches, cakes and sweets, On the Rise will soon
offer gluten-free bakery items. This exciting addition
means even more options for their beloved clientele.
Along with the baked-daily fresh bread, Batson's
team utilizes their greatest asset right outside their
front door: the Roanoke farmers market.
"We buy almost all our produce off the market
when possible," Batson explains. "We incorporate
that into our specials and it really adds so much to
our menu, which sets us apart from others."

540.344.7715 * WWW.ONTHERISEBREAD.COM * 303 MARKET STREET SE, ROANOKE, VA 24011

A FLAIR FOR FRESH:

REMINI'S

The beloved local Italian restaurant is celebrating their eighth anniversary with
an impressive expansion, complete with bar and lounge.

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our favorite little Italian bistro is celebrating
exciting changes! Remini's recently expanded
their location, reinvesting to add a bar and
lounge, space for private dining and back of the house
space for preparation and storage. Owners Dawn and
James Ferrone are thrilled to provide the perfect intimate
space for their guests.
In addition to the expansion, Remini's is also
celebrating its eighth anniversary in November. While
the team opened with a quick serve vision, it quickly
evolved into a sit-down service. After changing tables,
adding banquette seating and expanding the menu, guests
are sure to enjoy quality time with friends and family.
Thanks to the "show kitchen" in the middle of the
dining room, guests also get a unique experience in
seeing the dishes come to life right before their eyes.
"We have seen an amazing response from the
community," Dawn says. "We can't believe we've been
here eight years!"

Readers awarded Remini's Silver for "Best Italian
Restaurant" in The Roanoker's 2020 Dining Awards, an
honor the Executive Chef James Ferrone appreciates. A
Culinary Institute of America graduate and one of eight
children in his family, he grew up working in his father's
butcher shop in New York. Surrounded by family and
food, he gained a love of cooking at an early age.
In fact, his Italian heritage is the cornerstone for
Remini's menu. While classic Italian dishes are a main
component, other items, such as classic cheeseburgers
and tasty gourmet sandwiches, provide something
for everyone. Dawn and James loved the idea of an
open kitchen, while their commitment to fresh, quality
ingredients was key to Remini's success.
"That feeling of family, the freshness of our food and
the open kitchen really sets us apart from everyone
else," says Dawn.

540.400.0306 * WWW.REMINISCAFE.COM * 4210 BRAMBLETON AVE, ROANOKE, VA 24018
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