Roanoke, VA

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

I was thinking some good ***** Paula Deen style food.

But, yes, I've heard stories about this Cracker Barrel place and it's gift shops.
No, no, no, don't waste your time at Cracker Barrel. You MUST go to Texas Tavern late at night. It's local, not a chain like Cracker Barrel, and quite original. Order "two hots with..."

 

[gdl203]

You know you want the Barrel socal ! Everything is made in China there, even the waffles I believe

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

I was thinking some good ***** Paula Deen style food.

But, yes, I've heard stories about this Cracker Barrel place and it's gift shops.
Speaking of Paula Deen, I ate in her restaurant, The Lady and Sons, when I visited Savannah a few years ago. Great food!

Oh for Texas Tavern, it helps if you've had a few drinks, actually lots of drinks.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Okay my boss and I will get drunk and then go to Texas Tavern (if it is not far from Hotel Roanoke).

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Okay my boss and I will get drunk and then go to Texas Tavern (if it is not far from Hotel Roanoke).
It's within walking distance, IIRC. I can't remember the street name.

 

[lost in va]

Outside of Richmond, NOVA, and Hampton Roads you'll he hard-pressed to find anything decent.

 

[Manny Calavera]

Applebee's. Seriously, Roanoke is a gastronomic **** hole.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by lost in va

Outside of Richmond, NOVA, and Hampton Roads you'll he hard-pressed to find anything decent.

Charlottesville's got more decent restaurants than Richmond and Roanoke put together.

 

[lost in va]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Charlottesville's got more decent restaurants than Richmond and Roanoke put together.
True, I got to experience a few of them when I was dating a girl from up there but now if/when I make the trip up there it's for a show/party so I don't get to eat much beyond the late night pizza or snack.

I've honestly only been to Richmond a handful of times so my knowledge of the area is very limited but I knew Roanoke to be rather ****** as far as having decent establishments is concerned.


This thread makes me realize I'm not the only one in VA. (down by da beach boooyyyy)

 

[Financier]

Originally Posted by lost in va

Outside of Richmond, NOVA, and Hampton Roads you'll he hard-pressed to find anything decent.

What would you recommend in Hampton Roads?

 

[lost in va]

Originally Posted by Financier

What would you recommend in Hampton Roads?
What type of food are you looking for and what area? PM me just to keep this thread somewhat on topic.

 

[imightbechad]

Come on, the 'noke's not that bad!

It's small compared to Charlottesville & Richmond, esp. considering they're University towns.

Check out Metro!...it's worth the trip, and it'll be easy to stumble back to the Hotel Roanoke...just across the bridge.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by imightbechad

It's small compared to Charlottesville & Richmond, esp. considering they're University towns.

Roanoke's more than twice the size of Charlottesville! (In terms of people, I mean -- definitely not based on number of decent restaurants.)

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by imightbechad

Come on, the 'noke's not that bad!

It's small compared to Charlottesville & Richmond, esp. considering they're University towns.

Check out Metro!...it's worth the trip, and it'll be easy to stumble back to the Hotel Roanoke...just across the bridge.
Well, come to think of it, it is pretty there this time of year with the Azaleas and Rhododendrons in bloom. When I was there three weeks ago, not two as I mentioned in an earlier post, not much was in bloom except for daffodils.

It's a great area for cycling. Peaks of Otter, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain Lake (several miles away), amongst many other venues all provide for great riding, especially centuries. Gee, I'm starting to miss the area.

 

[jgold47]

Originally Posted by Financier

What would you recommend in Hampton Roads?

I just moved from there 6 months ago- hit me up for your recomendations


As for roanoke- its been a while since I was there for work, but like everyone says there isnt much nice thats not chain-y. Christiansburg and Blacksburg (even the campus) are worth the drive. Unfortunately, your going to be there around the 1 years anneversary of the shooting, otherwise I would say get to the campus, there are several really good local restraraunts there.