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December
12

The Best Gluten Free Dining Options at Smith Mountain Lake

Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of Smith Mountain Lake, living the gluten free life is both an adventure and a delight. With a growing number of local eateries and shops embracing gluten free options, residents and visitors alike can savor a variety of culinary delights without worry.

If you're craving the best gluten free pizza around, look no further than Bruno's Clubhouse Bistro. Bruno has mastered the art of gluten free pizza with a cr...

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June
10

Running Your Own Food Truck

Hi there! 
My name is Crystal Bowles and I am an agent with MKB, REALTORS® as well as the owner of Bean Bliss Coffee Bar - a mobile coffee truck. I absolutely love what I do! Every day I meet new people in the community, whether it be at their workplace or a festival. 
My Story
I had been in the corporate world for decades and I needed a change....

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February
26

Who wants to just grab a drink and speak to people? How boring!

No sir ... it's human nature that want to also be entertained (and if you did not just hear in you mind Russell Crowe in "Gladiator," I'm not sure we could be friends.)

Well, our local breweries have the answer!

Almost every brewery has at least one regularly scheduled trivia night, and I am here to say, that the crowds can get seriously competitive. So bring your A-game in seemingly useless knowledge, but you may want to leave your feelings at the door. In addition to the weekly trivia, the credit to some of the most creative and fun events has to be given to our local brewhouses. This past year, Golden Cactus Brewing hosted a Mrs. Roper's Romp (I highly encourage visiting their Facebook page to view the pictures) and a fun

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October
6

If you're asking, "Where can I get the best pumpkin spice in the Roanoke Valley?" I have the answer!

It's that time of year again - where even before the leaves change a beautiful orange and red and the cool breeze takes over the humid air, all the coffee shops begin preparing us for the season to come. Yes friends, it is pumpkin spice season!

Despite the fact that Autumn technically starts mid-September, many big-named coffee retailers like Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts fight over who can release their fall seasonals out first and what new pumpkin-flavored pastries they can come up with to attract the masses. As of this article, both coffee giants have had their fall menu out since August!

I'm a big fan of Starbucks, mostly because I've worked there for nearly a decade. Along with many of my f...

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