One of Charleston’s oldest, most iconic and arguably most beloved restaurants is now under new ownership.

Two downtown Charleston axe-throwing bars are now cutting their teeth on new offerings, with one adding a Saturday brunch to its lineup and the other keying up a singalong piano bar on Thursday nights.

A national cookie store known for baking sweet treats for pickup or delivery until the wee hours of the morning has opened a new location at 1544 Third Ave. in Huntington near the Marshall University campus.

There are many factors that help create a memorable dining experience. A talented chef passionately dedicated to their craft. Fresh ingredients transformed into imaginative and insanely delicious dishes. Attentive service in a welcoming environment. Good wine shared with great friends.

Being invited to speak on the power of culinary travel at a tourism summit in Jefferson County last week gave me the bonus opportunity to spend a few days exploring several tasty towns in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.

The new Cattlemen’s Roadhouse in Cross Lanes opened in mid-February to wildly mixed reviews, with some folks praising it as the best meal around while others reported long waits, poor service and mediocre food.

A cozy new wine bar is opening next Tuesday on Charleston’s West Side. Tucked next to H&R Block and directly across from The Grill at 114 We