<p>Great drinks, great people and a story that inspires! In our latest episode, we sit down with Brittany Browning, Roanoke’s Platinum-winning bartender, to talk craft, connection and the heart behind every cocktail she pours at Martin’s Downtown.</p><p>From her unique approach to bartending and her signature <em>Ember Tipple</em> to the resilience and creativity that set her apart, Brittany shares what makes her craft meaningful, how she makes everyone feel welcome and the inspiration that fuels her work behind the bar and beyond.</p><p><br>A huge thank you to Brittany Browning for sharing her story, skill and passion with us, and thanks to our readers for your community support and Dining Awards votes. To read her full feature, <em>“Raising the Bar,”</em> pick up the latest issue of <em>The Roanoker</em> or visit TheRoanoker.com — or head to Martin’s Downtown to experience it firsthand!</p>