TURN THE PAGE FOR MORE GREAT HOLIDAY DINING IDEAS It's Shop Local Saturday! Round out your shopping day with an "Eat Local" lunch. Begin humming "Deck the Halls" and decide to start the celebration now. A. Go to Morning Brew Coffee Company at the Taubman where you can be inspired by beautiful art while you work. B. Hang out at Sweet Donkey Coffee House for a feeling of home while you focus. C. Visit Little Green Hive if you can't decide between a coffee or smoothie drink. Want a long and leisurely lunch? A. Visit White Oak Tea Tavern in Salem for a warm and historic lunch experience. B. Head downtown to dine at Bernard's Gastropub and Eatery (order frickles and one of their excellent hot sandwiches) or Wall Street Tavern for people watching and upscale tavern fare. C. Or, Athens Corner Grill with its authentic Mediterranean fare and lovely Greek wines. Make it quick but delicious. You've got shopping to do! Focus your mind, start making your list and checking it twice. A. Enjoy upscale appetizers and craft cocktails at Lucky Restaurant. B. Or, small plates and fine wine pairing at Bloom Restaurant and Wine Bar. C. Or, Beamer's 25 for a beer flight and burger. TheRoanoker.com A. Try the new Wokology downtown on the corner of Campbell and Jefferson. (They are an especially good choice for vegans and those with allergies.) B. In Southwest County? How about Burger in the Square or Elderberry's? C. On your way from one part of town to another? Viet Sub on Orange Avenue is always a great choice. NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 79http://www.TheRoanoker.com