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The River and Rail Restaurant
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2022

Virginia’s Blue Ridge Offers a Kaleidoscope of Experiential Flavors– [Gallagherstravels.com] – Winner of more awards than any other restaurant in the area, “The Rail” uses local, all natural, wild caught and organic ingredients whenever possible. Executive Chef, young and dynamic entrepreneur, Tyler Thomas, was about to open an adjacent butcher shop called Yard Bull Meats the evening of my visit.

Beyond the Star [Richmond Magazine] – Good restaurants abound in Roanoke, but two grand ones are Rockfish Food and Wine, and The River and Rail. River and Rail stands out for house-made condiments and cured meats (a delectable starter of fried oysters with a touch of kimchi was also a hit with me).

Revival of a Trout Hatchery [Filson.com] – Quotes Chef Tyler Thomas “To provide the best experience for our guests, I need to know exactly where the trout come from, how they are treated, what they are fed, and who is handling them through the entire process”.

VirginiaLiving.com – “Shad Roe Season” features a recipe from Chef Tyler Thomas known as the “Hangtown” Shad Roe Scramble (crispy shad roe with soft scrambled eggs and smoky bacon).

12 Best Restaurants in Roanoke, VA. Ranks River and Rail as Number One Restaurant in Roanoke. VacationIdea.com.

Virginia’s Blue Ridge: Neighborhoods. Featured as Crystal Spring favorites. The Roanoker Magazine.

2021

AFAR Magazine – Scenic East Coast Road Trips features an afternoon in Roanoke and the “farm-to-table fare of the River and Rail Restaurant”

Roanoker Magazine – An Easy Place to Be at Crystal Spring Grocery features the collaboration and co-ownership between River and Rail Restaurant and the Crystal Spring Grocery Co.

Time’s of India – Soak Up Virginia’s Sizzling Culinary Scene. Showcases all the culinary hotspots throughout Virginia, including Roanoke and other mountain towns. The River and Rail was featured by name.

15 Best Restaurants in Roanoke, VA – Top Rated Places to Eat. Features The Rails as a spot that’s “hip but laid-back, the modern design of this bistro fits the bill. Dark wood furniture and black hanging lights amid a small space lend an intimate but debonair look that looks awesome in photos”. FamilyDestinationsGuide.com.