94 l Macon Magazine october/noveMber 2013
'Tis the season for a fall foliage foodie
tour in Virginia's romantic wine country.
Pack up, grab your partner and take the
first flight you can catch from Atlanta to
Roanoke, Va. Order your next flight of
wine, beer or cider in an elegant parlor,
a rowdy pub or maybe a rustic barn.
Wine Enthusiast selected Virginia as a
2012 Top 10 Wine Travel Destination.
The historic commonwealth is home
to 230 wineries, 25 wine trails, nine
winemaking regions and seven
American Viticultural Areas (AVAs). Auto
enthusiasts can drive, preferably in a
convertible, about 483 miles to reach
Roanoke from Macon.
A charming walkable city, Roanoke is
a foodie paradise, with an impressive
68 independent restaurants located in
its vibrant downtown district. Only one
chain sandwich shop (a lone Subway)
remains open in the city center. The
Historic Roanoke City (farmer's) Market
is open daily in the heart of downtown
with locally sourced produce, fruits,
vegetables, herbs and homemade
treats. Start your culinary adventure at
one of these hot spots:
local roots
1314 grandin road, SW
localrootsrestaurant.com
Cooking with SOLE (sustainable,
organic, local, ethical) sourcing from 40
local purveyors and growers, ultimate
farm-to-table culture
jack brown's burger joint
210 market St. | jackbrownsjoint.com
Waygu (cross between Kobe and
American Black Angus) beef burgers, 50
craft beers, cowboy hipster vibe
blue 5
312 Second St. | blue5restaurant.com
Southern-inspired upscale cuisine,
extensive microbrew selection and
nightly live music
regency room at hotel roanoke
110 Shenandoah ave.
hotelroanoke.com
Locally sourced continental cuisine,
impressive wine list and historic hotel
setting
travel tip: Discover the stunning beauty
of autumn in Virginia's Blue Ridge with
accommodations at Hotel Roanoke, an
award-winning downtown landmark,
starting at just $119 a night (based on
availability).
a natural Place to Fall in love
True love usually begins with a crush.
The autumn splendor of the Blue Ridge
Parkway seduces hopeless romantics
Virginia
is for Wine Lovers
Discover one of Wine Enthusiast's top 10 wine travel destinations
by kathy hoskins
