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Tuesday, April 22nd Bluegrass Tuesday featuring Acoustic Endeavors starting at 7pm. Wednesday, April 23rd Wing Wednesday with 35cent wings starting at 5pm. Thursday, April 24th Guys night with drink and appetizer specials starting at 7pm. Friday April 25th Live music featuring Jesse Ray Carter starting at 9pm. Saturday, April 26th Live music featuring Jack Wayne & The Blue Notes starting at 9pm. Sunday, April 27th Seinfeld [...]
There were so many beautiful things to see on Saturday at the Roanoke City Market I went a little overboard with the pictures. Hopefully your internet service can handle all the photos I want to share with you. From the Farmers Rolling Meadows Farms had loads of beautiful daisies for sale. They were available in a number of [...]
Daily Specials at Blues BBQ Co. Monday: Fried Chicken Club, fries, & drink $8.95 Tuesday: Chopped Brisket Sandwich, fries, & drink $8.95 Wednesday: Blues Traveler (Our hand-made burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, fried pickles, and our own spicey sauce), fries, & drink $8.95 Thursday: Muddy Waters Grilled Chicken Salad & drink [...]
Metro! initiated a no-smoking policy today. From their newsletter: As of April 1st, Metro! will initiate a no-smoking policy at the main bar and lounge until 10 pm. The dining room will remain, as always, non-smoking at all times. This new policy will address our customers’ primary concern of smoke interfering with the fine [...]
Thursday, April 24th starting a 7 p.m. will be The Blues BBQ Co.’s first Bourbon Dinner featuring Knob Creek. Special guest and Whiskey Professor, Bernie Lubbers, will be giving our guests an educational presentation of Knob Creek, as well as personalizing labels for those who bring in their own bottle. The cost is only [...]
There are a lot of foods that are a challenge for me to eat, and certain foods that I simply don’t like or would never consider eating - like foie grois for example. However, 202 Market always brings out the adventurer in me. The chefs there have an amazing talent for making my most feared [...]
There’s a new restaurant in downtown Roanoke. Horizon Bar and Grill opened this month with a menu boasting a southwestern flair on fine dining. They are located in Wertz’ old location at 215 Market Street. Here’s a look at some of their offerings. Steak Nigeri - flank steak over plantains Lamb Shanks over refried beans Sweet Potato [...]
Fried Green Tomatoes Trio Bistro-Bar-Bottle has been around for quite a while, and Rebecca and I have enjoyed dining there on occasion, especially when we were in the mood for a great glass of wine to go with the meal. However, Trio has seen fit to hire a new chef, change up their menu, and [...]
After having a lovely dinner at 202 Market, Rebecca and I stopped in to Metro! to see what all the hype was about. Let us start with the fact that it was so warm that I was breaking out in a sweat in my suit jacket. Add now the fact that you have [...]
Blues BBQ Co. has a new menu! New items include Blues Wings, Fried Pickles, Fried Green Tomatoes, Blues Buffalo Bites, Chili Cheese Fries, Combo Platters, Savannah Pit Ham Sandwich, and Blues Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. You can check out their full menu here.
Adam and I went to dinner and the opera this past Saturday. That’s us (above) all dressed up. I must have been out of my mind because I wore a bustier underneath my dress that fit like a freaking corset. (It was one of those body shaping deals from Victoria’s Secret.) It forced me to [...]
This week?s specials at Blues BBQ
Lunch Specials at Blues BBQ this week: Tuesday, February 12th ? Smoked Turkey Club, fries, and a drink > $8.95 Wednesday, February 13th ? Pit Beef Sandwich, fries, and a drink > $8.95 Thursday, February 14th ? Chicken and Dumplings and a drink > $7.95 Friday, February 15th ? Crunchers - 4 fried corn tortillas topped with spicy naked [...]
Ever get that itch for some great sushi? No? Neither did I really until I tried Wasabi’s. This quaint little restaurant features some of the best selections of sushi and sashimi that I’ve every had the pleasure of throwing down my gullet. Rebecca and I took the boy and her parents [...]
Upcoming events at 202 Market.
202 Market is hosting two special artists for Mardi Gras 2008. Celebrate on Friday, February 1st with Eric Lindell and on Saturday, February 2nd withSway Katz. They’re claiming it will be “a party the likes of which you won?t find anywhere else.” You can also enjoy Open Mic Nights every Tuesday at 202 Market. Listeners can [...]
The lunch specials for Blues BBQ Co. this week are as follows: Monday, January 28th - Fried Chicken Club-w/ ham, lettuce, tomato, mayo-choice of side, drink $8.95 Tuesday, January 29th - Savannah Style Pulled Pork-choice of side, drink $8.95 Wednesday, January 30th - Chopped Brisket BBQ-choice of side, drink $8.95 Thursday, January 31st - Fried Green Tomato BLT w/provolone-choice [...]
Rebecca and I decided to have a date night this past Friday. Date nights are fun because we usually like to try something new that this wonderful city has to offer, especially something in the downtown area. This date night we decided on Blue 5. Upon first entering the restaurant, the ambiance [...]
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15th is customer appreciation day at Blues BBQ. They are also now offering free downtown delivery, and I believe they introduced their new menu today. If not, it’s coming soon, and I know it will have ham sandwiches, burgers, and chili cheese fries among other things. Ladies Night begins Thursday, January 17th [...]
Wertz’s Restaurant closed at the end of the year. The space will be re-opening as Horizon Bar & Grill in February and will offer a fine dining menu. For anyone holding gift certificates to Wertz’s, Horizon Bar & Grill will honor the certificates.
Alejandro’s Mexican Grill recently opened on Campbell Ave. in downtown Roanoke where Green Dolphin Grill used to reside. My friend, Brian, ate there on Sunday - yes, it’s open Sundays! - and enjoyed the food. He especially liked the salsa bar. Read more on this new restaurant over at Lindsey Nair’s blog.
Blue 5 loses the chef that created much of its unusual menu, but a new chef has comfortably stepped into his predecessor’s old shoes. Read the full article over at The Fridge Magnet.
Last Updated: 2008-05-17 19:34
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