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 Roanoke Rambler founder ‘betrayed’ after new owner terminates reporting staff Ian Price April 13, 2026 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026 Sen. Tim Kaine suggests VT President Tim Sands may have been forced out Clark Palmer April 10, 2026