Roanoke’s Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building has welcomed back its grill, with Star City Cafe now serving breakfast and lunch on weekdays. The basement restaurant space had been vacant for almost a year before the cafe, owned by the city government and managed by the Berglund Center, took over. Robyn Schon Smith, the General Manager of the Berglund Center, oversees operations at the cafe.
The cafe is now open for business in Roanoke’s municipal building. The basement restaurant space had been vacant for nearly a year before Star City Cafe opened its doors. The cafe is owned by the city government and is managed by the Berglund Center. Robyn Schon Smith is the General Manager of the Berglund Center and oversees operations at the cafe.
At Star City Cafe, patrons can choose from a variety of “hot lunch baskets” that come with fries, a salad or soup, and a choice of burger, chicken bacon Swiss sandwich or “ultimate” cheesesteak or chicken tenderloins priced at $7.50 each. These are some of the most expensive items on their menu according to their online menu. The restaurant can accommodate up to 40 people for dine-in service.
Before opening its doors, Star City Cafe underwent an inspection by Virginia Department of Health (VDH) which found that they were out of compliance with regards to staffing requirements related to food safety in Virginia restaurants must have certified food protection manager on staff . Although Robyn Schon Smith is not a certified food protection manager herself , but she has someone qualified to do so . VDH spokeswoman Christie Wills recommended that Star City Cafe appoint another individual to fulfill this role as soon as possible to ensure compliance with state regulations