Local chef wins Food Network game show Web Staff May 30, 2014 1 minute read The River and RailHead Chef Aaron Deal One local chef has recently cooked his way to a $20,000 grand prize on a Food Network game show — and he wants his win to help bring attention to the Roanoke Region. WFIR’s Kelsea Pieters has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Senator Mark Warner to campaign Saturday in RoanokeNext: Local nonprofits trying novel ideas for fundraising Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026
