My last trip to Roanoke, on official hot dog business, was for the famous Roanoke Weiner Stand, which was delicious. But I had no idea it was only a few blocks away from one of the coolest looking "Texas" themed hot dog joints in the country. Texas Tavern, also known as Roanoke's Millionaires Club , has been around since 1930. More

Located in downtown Roanoke, smack in the middle of the incredible City Market—a permanent farmers market with local produce, country ham and crafts, open 7 days a week—is Roanoke Weiner Stand, a old-school hot dog joint that's been there since 1916. Different from the more diner-style southern hot dog spots complete with waitresses, this is your classic urban hot dog counter, optimized for speed with the dogs cooking on a flat top grill in the front window, and minimal seating in the form of a blue counter and stools along the wall. More