Smoke meats restaurant opens in downtown Roanoke Ian Price July 2, 2020 1 minute read Another restaurant has launched in downtown Roanoke despite the pandemic. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Coronavirus cases in Roanoke Valley continue to increaseNext: High School football practices start Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026