UPDATED: Some things remain a mystery
A new restaurant placed this advertisement in a coupon mailer.
Update: Leonore opened Monday in the former Zak’s Cafe space at 128 Campbell Avenue SW.
The owner, Miguel Liendo, is the brother of Grace Niday, who owns Grace’s Pizza. He said he worked at the restaurant for five years and decided it was time to open a restaurant of his own. Liendo’s wife and children are helping him run the business.
Leonore, named for Liendo’s mother, serves a variety of pizzas ($12.50 for a large), stromboli ($7), calzones ($7), subs (from $5.99 to $8.99) and salads ($4.99).
The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday. End update
Sometimes reporting can be like fishing. We cast a lot of lines and reel in nothing.
That’s been the case with a few topics readers have asked about.
At least a dozen people have called or emailed to see whether a Cook-Out restaurant will open in Roanoke. The North Carolina chain has restaurants in Fairlawn and Blacksburg. I’ve called the company several times and have sent emails, but haven’t received a response. It is clear that many readers would welcome the restaurant to the valley. I was amused at how the comments on the most recent Steak ‘n Shake update turned into a rally for a Cook-Out.
I’ve also been seeking information on a restaurant called Leonore. The restaurant took out a small advertisement (see photo at left) in a coupon mailer that says it is “coming soon” to a space on Campbell Avenue.
I’ve called the owners of a few vacant restaurant spaces along Campbell Avenue but haven’t come up with anything. If you hear or see something, let me know.
June 27, 2012 - 6:00 AM
Hopefully they have great subs. Why can’t I find a big fatty sub anywhere in Roanoke with a killer selection. Geonetti’s was the closest thing and their new spot has skimped on the big throw down sub.
Just what roanoke needs…another pizza joint.And looks like an expensive one from the ad.
Pastas … Pizzas … Subs … Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…..
Thanks for the quick update AND the pricing! Not bad!! I do hope they do well, but probably will not be visiting because of the cuisine. I’m moving to the Roanoke area soon (from the NRV) and am checking out the restaurant and shopping options. I’m trying to find the healthiest dining possible and my boyfriend keeps wanting to drag me to the Tavern. Ew.
Hi Amanda.
Went by IVY MARKET today and saw Channel 10 News at UKROPS site. Could this mean some more news?? Let me know. Thanks.
Amanda – I’m hearing a new bakery-type place will me moving in to the former Uptown Joe’s location in the Patrick Henry. Have you heard anything?
@Moose: I’m waiting on a call back from the leasing manager. Stay tuned!
@Chris: I’ve called Valley Bank and am waiting to hear back.
@Moose: Just spoke with the leasing manager, who said she is meeting with a business this afternoon to hopefully sign a lease. She didn’t want to disclose any details until the lease is signed, and for good reason, but promised to call back with more info.
We have two Cook-Outs near us. Cheap, greasy, filling. If you are anxious to work even harder toward a goal of morbid obesity, it is one of your best friends.
I heard through the grapevine that a Cook Out is coming to Roanoke.
@Chris: Don’t know if you caught the WSLS report on Ivy Market, but it was about a new performance agreement between the bank and the city. The Roanoke Times wrote about the performance agreement on June 5.
So excited! If it’s anything like Grace’s, it will be great! It’s nice that this one will be open on Mondays, as Grace’s isn’t.
Will they be selling beer and wine… and liquor?
Im sure they will have beer and wine. I think its a requirement when you open a place in roanoke. LOL
Bellacino’s Pizza in Daleville has AWESOME PIZZA, SUBS and the like!