December 28, 2007The ins and outs of 2007
The list was much longer than I thought (and way too long to print). Surprisingly, the list of eateries that opened was about twice as long as the "closed" list. So it seems that every time a restaurant closes around here, two more open to take its place. Maybe this is why we've been lucky enough to see an increase in the diversity of cuisine around town. We have three Thai places, three Indian places, a Caribbean/Creole joint, three new barbecue eateries, a handful of sushi places and much more. I'm sure I didn't come close to thinking of every single restaurant that moved in or out of Southwest Virginia this year, and that's where you come in. Tell me what I forgot. And while you're at it, tell me which new restaurant you think is the best of the bunch! Or at least the most beautiful, or the most likely to succeed... Out in 2007: In for 2007: |
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Comments
[December 28, 2007 3:10 PM]
JohnAdobe Salad Works went out this year, didn't they?
Isaac's wins the most love from me in 2007.
[December 28, 2007 3:18 PM]
DennisHi Lindsey, Happy New Year!
Out:
Surf and Turf (Salem)
In:
KJ's Pub (Salem)
[December 28, 2007 3:51 PM]
Lindsey : →http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/Ah, yes! I had forgotten those. I almost went to Isaac's for a falafel wrap for lunch today. I wish I had...
Hey John, thanks again for that delicious slice of Italian Cream Cake! My husband polished off the rest of it and agreed that it was scrumptious.
Happy New Year to you, Dennis!
[December 30, 2007 11:30 AM]
Amy Hanek : →http://www.houseonthegladehill.blogspot.comI think Metro! and Corned Beef and Co. would be my favorite downtown places!
[January 1, 2008 10:53 AM]
Dana FeltonWhat happened to Fuddrucker's? When did it close?
I am sad about this one. Where am I going to get a good hamburger without freezing my butt off. I'm not impressed with Red Robin because it's way too cold in there.
Thanks for your input. Happy New Year!
[January 1, 2008 3:03 PM]
Lindsey : →http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/I'll see what I can find out, Dana.
[January 23, 2008 1:50 PM]
ChrisHey Lindsey, do you know what is going in the new building on Brandon Ave below Towers? It looks like a drive-thru so nothing too exciting, but we were wondering what it is going to be. Thanks!
[January 23, 2008 2:07 PM]
Lindsey : →http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/Hey Chris, I'm checking on that for ya.
[January 23, 2008 2:51 PM]
Lindsey : →http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/Hey Chris, according to retail reporter Jenny Boone, that spot is slated for a Caesar's Pizza. And right next to a Pizza Hut, too!
[January 24, 2008 10:26 AM]
ChrisAHHH, thanks for the info. That's disappointing, I was hoping for something new. Thanks!
[January 24, 2008 10:33 AM]
Lindsey : →http://blogs.roanoke.com/fridgemagnet/Yeah, every time I see a new restaurant going up somewhere, I cross my fingers for something I like. We thought the Sonic at Crossroads was going to be a Bojangles for a time. Not that Sonic is bad, but I soooo love Bojangles biscuits.
[January 24, 2008 1:01 PM]
DebiSpeaking of Sonic, I heard a rumor that they are going to close up soon.
[January 26, 2008 9:30 PM]
StephanieHey Dana, I have heard that Cheeburger Cheeburger is really good. Their burgers are really thick and they give you a lot of food for your money.
Yeah, I was excited about Sonic going up but the service is lowsy and for being fast food it is very expensive.