Fork in the Market opens Saturday with late-night pizza window
Tuscan cheese bread will be one appetizer at Fork in the Market. Roanoke Times l File photo.
Fork in the Market, the last restaurant to open and thus fill out the Roanoke City Market Building, will open to the public tomorrow (Saturday, April 7) at 11 a.m. The restaurant will be open seven days per week and on Friday and Saturday nights will offer late-night pizza purchases from a service window until 3 a.m.
Manager Dan Brown said the restaurant menu will be very similar to those at its sister eateries, Fork in the Alley in South Roanoke and Fork in the City at 6th and Marshall in downtown Roanoke. It will be a little bit smaller, he said, but will still offer brick-oven pizzas, chargrilled burgers, gourmet hot dogs, and a few sandwiches, entrees and salads. Unlike the other two locations, however, FITM will sell pizza by the slice at $3 per slice for cheese and $4.50 per slice for specialty. The slices will be 1/4 of their large pizza. They’ll also have daily pizza specials.
Fork in the Market has an ABC license already and will serve at the bar until 2 a.m. on the weekends. The service window, which faces Salem Avenue, will be open from midnight until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, offering whole cheese or whole pepperoni pizzas for $5 each. They’ll accept cash, checks and credit cards.
I don’t stay out that late anymore, but I’m pretty excited for those who do because I know a hot pizza pie really hits the spot in the wee hours. Personally, I think it’s a smart idea. If you go, let us know what you think.
Fork in the Market
Phone: 400-0644
Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (later hours for the bar and pizza window)
Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.
April 6, 2012 - 1:21 PM
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I hope they are able to offer beer and wine..the other two locations seem to be having trouble maintaining any inventory..
chico’s used to do that, didn’t they? It’s a great idea! Something different than Texas Tavern or Waffle House! Not that I stay out late any more!
Chico’s did do that, Lisa. That was back in the day when I did stay up that late
I remember that, too. Was a great thing when you were a night owl – no more, but will be a welcome new addition to the downtown scene.
Now I want to go downtown tomorrow night, just so I can get some pizza afterwards!
Stopped by Saturday for a slice (lunch time). They were very busy and service was slow, but slowness was in part to do with opening. However, for its size (very small kitchen) and most people wanting quick service, I believe their menu has way to many itens to work in that environment. They could be a lot more efficient if they offered fewer items. The slice was very good.
I tried a couple hot dogs from there today. The wait was a bit long but the flavors were good. It’s to great to have them finally open.
Corned Beef sells cheese and pepperoni pizzas at its door from around midnight until 2am
I ate there Saturday and I agree, service was slow, but the food was very good. I could easily become addicted to their green bean chips.
Debbie, Fresh Market has all sorts of veggie chips…they’re great.
I like the Forks but service has definitely been the achilles heel….Alley has come a long way, but I’ve had brutal experiences at City. But I always like the food, and the atmosphere is always good….so, I go back. Looking forward to trying the new one.