If you believe that appetizersbrare much more appealing than entrées, you'll love Roanoke's newest culinary destination, Craft &brVine Taproom and Eatery. Situated along the city's restaurant row, the upscalebrgastropub specializes in shared small plates. Here, guests don't have to commitbrto one dish—they can mix and match to suit their appetites and cravings. Withbr75 beers, sours and wines on tap along with a range of craft cocktails, it'sbrthe perfect place to bring a few friends, order a few dishes and enjoy a nightbron the town in historic downtown Roanoke. br
The menu showcases modern American fare prepared with fresh, localbringredients. Executive Chef Bill Trevino takes a farm-to-fork philosophy,braiming to prepare simple foods that are true to Texas. With shareable platesbrdesigned to satisfy two or four guests, you can order to your heart's contentbrand leave the stress of decision-making at the door.
Offerings pivot from comfort food such as sliders and house-cutbrfries to gourmet selections including Ahi Au Povri (served with vegetablebrIsraeli couscous and fine herb burre blanc) and Duck and Prosciutto Flatbreadbr(served with olive oil, capers, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, herb ricotta andbrParmesan).
Divided into a half dozen categories, the menu is easy tobrnavigate, whether you're leaning towards a locally grown salad or a bite frombrland or sea. Don't leave without trying one of the restaurant's signaturebrofferings, the Nashville “Hot” Red Snapper served with a buttermilk biscuit andbrhouse-made pickle chips. Craft & Vine's take on Chicken and Waffles (a jalapeño cheddar waffle served with chipotle-spiked agave syrup) isbranother Instagram-worthy crowd-pleaser. But if the Shrimp Pot Stickers orbrWood-Grilled Angus Shoulder Tender happen to call your name, give them a try.brThat's the beauty of ordering several small plates—you get to experience abrvariety of tastes.
While many Metroplex eateries have gravitated toward thebrsmall-plates trend, few have done it with as much visual and gastronomicbrpanache as Craft & Vine. Gather your group and go enjoy sweeping views of Roanokebrwhile you indulge in some of Texas' best flavors.