Twice monthly (on the 7th and 27th) Noke News writes about an experience in local area dining.

This particular dining experience is a tribute, so the format will be a bit different from typical posts on local dining. If you haven’t seen or heard the news yet, Steve’s Famous Hot Dogs will be closing at the end of the month.

Steve's Famous Hot Dogs Located on Brandon Avenue, Closing at the End of the Month

This is far from my first experience at the restaurant, which has been there in operation for as long as I can remember.

And due to the recent news of closing, I was encouraged to visit one final time over the weekend.

I ordered a combination meal which consists of a couple hot dogs all the way (mustard, onion, chili), side order of crinkle cut fries, and a soda. That’s always been just enough to fill me up.

Steve's Famous Hot Dogs Combination Meal

I’m a firm believer that the chili makes the hot dog, and Steve’s chili recipe is one of the better in the Roanoke area.

It’s a bit disheartening to see the restaurant close, but I tell myself as the saying goes…all good things must come to an end.

But I think Roanoke’s losing an irreplaceable one here…