ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Restaurants in downtown Roanoke are a big part of what makes the city vibrant. But with one local spot shutting its doors without warning, it’s raising concerns about what’s happening behind the scenes.
For many cities, the downtown is where its cultural heart beats the strongest, and Roanoke is no different.
But being downtown isn’t always easy. Jason Martin, the owner of Martin’s Downtown, Sidecar, and Jaybird Tavern, says it’s a balancing act…