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Hometown Eats

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Hometown Eats

The BBQ Mac Bowl and pulled pork sandwich inside Kirk's Famous Smoked BBQ food trailer

Hometown Eats: Kirk’s Famous Smoked BBQ

Updated: Oct. 22, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
From carving up defenses on the football field to carving up smoked meats across SW Virginia!

Hometown Eats

Roasted red pepper soup with a pimento cheese, avocado, and bacon sandwich at The Green Goat...

Hometown Eats: The Green Goat

Updated: Oct. 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Regulars say this Roanoke staple has the best grub on the greenway!

Hometown Eats

Hometown Eats: BT’s Restaurant

Hometown Eats: BT’s Restaurant

Updated: Oct. 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
For 40 years, BT’s Restaurant hasn’t changed, and the owners intend to keep it that way.

Hometown Eats

The "Broad Street Bully" cheesesteak at the Broad Street Deli in Altavista, VA

Hometown Eats: Broad Street Deli

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
After being recognized in another country, this authentic Philly cheesesteak deli in Altavista now carries a "World Famous" reputation!

Hometown Eats

The Pork Ramen at Bee Noodle'd in Tazewell, VA. Pork broth, leeks, carrots, jalapenos, ramen...

Hometown Eats: Bee Noodle’d

Updated: Sep. 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
From 10-hour slow-cooked pork ramen to hot honey tenders, Bee Noodle'd brings unique flavors and a mission of recovery to Tazewell

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Country style steak with mashed potatoes & gravy and baked mac & cheese at the North Star...

Hometown Eats: North Star Restaurant

Updated: Sep. 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
If you're looking for country-cookin' in Botetourt County, just follow the North Star!

Hometown Eats

The popular French Toast at Scrambled in Roanoke, VA

Hometown Eats: Scrambled

Updated: Sep. 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A true mom & pop & daughter diner in the heart of downtown Roanoke, VA!

Hometown Eats

Forks of Buffalo: Fried bologna topped with onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pressed between...

Hometown Eats: Lula Mae’s

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 2:52 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
This soul food joint in Lynchburg is honoring the past and looking toward the future!

Hometown Eats

French Toast covered with bananas and walnuts, served with homemade whip cream at the Vinton...

Hometown Eats: Vinton Cafe

Updated: Aug. 27, 2026 at 1:22 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Burger for breakfast or French Toast for dinner! You can have whatever you want, whenever you want at this joint!

Hometown Eats

Homemade strawberry sprinkle donut at Delite Donuts in Danville, VA

Hometown Eats: Delite Donuts

Updated: Aug. 20, 2026 at 1:21 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Owner Karri Yem says the perfect donut requires early mornings, a secret recipe and lots of patience!
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A 'hubcap' pancake from Sandy's at Lumpkins in Penhook, VA. They offer a challenge where...

Hometown Eats: Sandy’s at Lumpkins

Updated: Aug. 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Sandy's serves up some of the biggest pancakes on Smith Mountain Lake!

Hometown Eats

One of the several pizzas on the menu at the Salt Pond Pub at Mountain Lake Lodge in Giles...

Hometown Eats: Salt Pond Pub @ Mountain Lake Lodge

Updated: Aug. 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
You don't even need to be a guest at Mountain Lake Lodge to enjoy this delicious menu!

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The one-of-a-kind "Waffledilla" at Asher's Coffee in Roanoke, VA

Hometown Eats: Asher’s Coffee

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Seed to cup! This Roanoke coffee shop is roasting beans from all over the world, daily!

Hometown Eats

A table full of the finest Asian dishes in Roanoke at Wok N Roll Kitchen on Campbell Avenue in...

Hometown Eats: Wok N Roll Kitchen

Updated: Jul. 23, 2026 at 11:33 AM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Downtown Roanoke is full of cuisine from all over the world, and one of the finest around is at Wok N Roll Kitchen!

Hometown Eats

Margherita pizza made fresh at Gina's Trattoria in Lexington, VA

Hometown Eats: Gina’s Trattoria

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A hidden Italian gem tucked into the Stonewall Square shopping center in Lexington!

Hometown Eats

Lemon-grilled shrimp, stuffed with guacamole, pickled onion, fresh greens, tomato & mixed...

Hometown Eats: Cabo Fish Taco

Updated: Jul. 8, 2026 at 11:48 AM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Some of the freshest & funkiest tacos you can find that's not on the coast!

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*New* Chicken Caesar wrap with a side of homemade mac & cheese at Uncle D's on Electric Road...

Hometown Eats: Uncle D’s

Updated: Jul. 2, 2026 at 3:38 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Italian favorites, country comfort, Wagyu burgers, and now wraps! Uncle D's is perfect for a quick bite or if you need an extended lunch!

Hometown Eats

The Rusty Skillet Wagon is located at 615 Main St, Clifton Forge, VA 24422

Hometown Eats: The Rusty Skillet Wagon

Updated: Jun. 25, 2026 at 11:56 AM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A relic of the Old West parked on Main Street in Clifton Forge, serving burgers so big they'd make a cowboy blush!

Hometown Eats

The Full Throttle burger served with "cheese slaw" at The Watering Hole in Roanoke, VA.

Hometown Eats: The Watering Hole

Updated: Jun. 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
"See how we roll at the hole!" Great food, live entertainment, & raising over $200,000 for local charities!

Hometown Eats

Various breakfast dishes at the Koffee Kup in Lynchburg, VA
L to R: Western omelette with...

Hometown Eats: Koffee Kup

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A staple at the end of Timberlake Road in Lynchburg that's been serving generations of families for over 70 years!

Hometown Eats

Homemade chicken salad on a New York style everything bagel with a strawberry cheesecake...

Hometown Eats: Almost Famous Cafe

Updated: Jun. 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Tired of driving miles out of the way for coffee, this father/son duo opened their own coffee & bagel shop!

Hometown Eats

Fajita Omlette at Garcia's Bistro in Salem, VA

Hometown Eats: Garcia’s Bistro

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A Hispanic-American fusion where they say family is the secret recipe!

Hometown Eats

A collection of some of the favorite dishes and award-winning wings at The Rail Bar & Grille...

Hometown Eats: The Rail Bar & Grille

Updated: May 21, 2026 at 11:49 AM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
A roadside dive keeping a piece of a 1950s drive-in alive!

Hometown Eats

Brownie Sundae at Holy Cow! in Buena Vista, VA

Hometown Eats: Holy Cow!

Updated: May 14, 2026 at 12:48 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Small batch, locally made ice cream with BIG flavor on the edge of Glen Maury Park!

Hometown Eats

The "Texas Trinity" platter at Big Daddy's BBQ & Sweet Shack in Salem, VA

Hometown Eats: Big Daddy’s BBQ & Sweet Shack

Updated: May 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Texas-style BBQ served deep in the Blue Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains!

Hometown Eats

The roasted turkey sandwich with turkery breast, pepperoni, pepperjack, sliced radish, and aji...

Hometown Eats: Crystal Spring Grocery

Updated: Apr. 30, 2026 at 2:22 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
This specialty grocery store carries on the finer foods passion of a Crystal Spring Neighborhood staple in Roanoke.

Hometown Eats

A collection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner plates at Family Tree-Ts Restaurant in Clifton...

Hometown Eats: Family Tree-Ts Restaurant

Updated: Apr. 23, 2026 at 12:06 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Family style dinner, breakfast all day, and room to grow!

Hometown Eats

Cheeseburger & Hot dog at Chef's Drive-In on Main Street in Altavista, VA

Hometown Eats: Chef’s Drive-In

Updated: Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Chef's Drive-In has been a staple for burgers, dogs, and milkshakes in Altavista for nearly 80 years!

Hometown Eats

The "Kitchen Sink" pizza at Peace of Pie Pizzeria in Altavista, VA

Hometown Eats: Peace of Pie Pizzeria

Updated: Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Finding peace through several pieces of pizza!

Hometown Eats

Hometown Eats Restaurant Rumble 2026

Winner announced in Hometown Eats Restaurant Rumble 2026

Updated: Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:37 AM EDT
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By Gray Media
Congrats to the winner!!!

Hometown Eats

Mac Track Sundae available at every Salem Ridge Yaks home game this 2026 season. Made with...

Hometown Eats: Salem Ridge Yaks

Updated: Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:55 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Check out the new items that you'll find at every Salem Ridge Yaks home game this season!

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Hometown Eats Restaurant Rumble 2026

Restaurant Rumble Chompionship finalists join 7@four

Updated: Apr. 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Who will become your 2026 Restaurant Rumble Chompion?

Hometown Eats

Big Bad Wolf at Wolf's Den Billiards in Roanoke, VA
Two patties, bacon, pulled pork, onion...

Hometown Eats: Wolf’s Den Billiards

Updated: Mar. 26, 2026 at 12:55 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Owner Kory Wolford says people can't believe how many pool tables they offer or the fact they have a full service, scratch made, kitchen!

Hometown Eats

Ferguson Family Provisions: Fergy's Fish Fry, half pound of haddock filet with two sides

Hometown Eats: Ferguson Family Provisions

Updated: Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:26 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
2020 was rough for lots of restaurants but for Matt & Jill Ferguson, it was the push they needed to follow their dream!

Hometown Eats

Briezo Bebop Burger at Lost in Taste in Christiansburg, VA

Hometown Eats: Lost in Taste

Updated: Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT
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By Logan Sherrill
Take your tastebuds from a galaxy far, far away to infinity and beyond!

Hometown Eats

BBQ Burger at Lew's Restaurant in Roanoke

Hometown Eats: Lew’s Restaurant

Updated: Mar. 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Whether you're stopping by for lunch, dinner, or hanging out before catching a show at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges, Lew's Restaurant is sure to serve up lots of flavor and a good time!

Hometown Eats

Porkchop, baked beans, potato salad and Soul Sisters and Brother Kitchen in Bedford, VA

Hometown Eats: Soul Sisters and Brother Kitchen

Updated: Feb. 26, 2026 at 2:07 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
People drive more than 2 hours for a dish of this soul food in Bedford!

Hometown Eats

"The Mule" sandwich: slow cooked Birria beef cooked for 4 to 6 hours, melted white American...

Hometown Eats: The Little Mule Cafe

Updated: Feb. 19, 2026 at 3:24 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Family recipes and a hand-me-down copper pot make this place a MUST try for anyone searching for Mexican cuisine!

Hometown Eats

Ahi Tuna stir fry at The Mason Jar in Hillsville, VA

Hometown Eats: The Mason Jar

Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Maryland style crab & seafood deep in the hills of Southwest Virginia!

Hometown Eats

Catfish, chuckwagon, hot smoke, and hot dog at Dillons Hot Dogs & More on Williamson Road in...

Hometown Eats: Dillons Hot Dogs & More

Updated: Feb. 5, 2026 at 3:09 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
People love this staple on Williamson Road in Roanoke for more than just the hot dogs!

Hometown Eats

Alabama Slammer Sandwich - Pulled smoked chicken coated in our white BBQ sauce, topped with...

Hometown Eats: Checkered Pig BBQ

Updated: Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:25 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Award winning BBQ in Martinsville for nearly 30 years and counting!

Hometown Eats

Hot Peppy pizza cooking inside the brick oven at Fork in the Alley in Roanoke, VA

Hometown Eats: Fork in the Alley

Updated: Jan. 22, 2026 at 1:24 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Ownership may have changed but you can still expect the same good times you've had for the past 20 years at this Crystal Spring neighborhood staple!

Hometown Eats

Pho and a variety of Boba tea drinks at Smiley Tea in Salem, VA

Hometown Eats: Smiley Tea

Updated: Jan. 15, 2026 at 12:29 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
The food might be outside the bubble, but you'll leave in a better mood than when you walked in!

Hometown Eats

Club sandwich at The Blue Ridge Deli & Meats in Natural Bridge, VA

Hometown Eats: The Blue Ridge Deli & Meats

Updated: Jan. 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Even though they didn't have the experience, two guys in Natural Bridge saw a need for quality food so they opened a deli!

Hometown Eats

The "Cowabunga Shake" at Moo Moo's Delights in Daleville, VA. Just one of 40 restaurants...

Hometown Eats: A look back on 2025

Updated: Dec. 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
A look back on all the restaurants featured for Hometown Eats in 2025!

Hometown Eats

Hometown Eats: Live with Lentini’s

Hometown Eats: Live with Lentini’s

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
The owner shares what it's like to serve the Daleville area.

Hometown Eats

Seasonal eggnog, bacon jam, hot dog, lemonade, and two sandwiches at the Homestead Creamery...

Hometown Eats: Homestead Creamery Farm Market

Updated: Dec. 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Everything Homestead Creamery under one roof! Plus BIG sandwiches!

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Fenderz Drive-In

Hometown Eats: Fenderz Drive-In

Updated: Nov. 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Gas up the hot rod and get cruisin' to Fenderz Drive-In down in Collinsville for burgers, hot dogs, and ice cream to wash it all down!

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Hometown Eats Live with Birrieria La Vaca

Hometown Eats Live with Birrieria La Vaca

Updated: Nov. 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Check out their most popular dishes.

Hometown Eats

A variety of dishes at Pure Eats in Lexington, VA

Hometown Eats: Pure Eats

Updated: Nov. 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM EST
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By Logan Sherrill
Set up in an old Pure Oil gas station, this joint fills your tank in more than one way!
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