The Food Guy

The Ruffner and select WV State Parks planning special Mother's Day meals

Plus, best brews at the WV Coffee Festival and Goldenrod opens

Steven Keith

14 hours ago4 min read

A plate of beef kebabs, rice, green beans, Greek salad, hummus and pita

Best of Crete honored for good cheap eats

Plus, WV buffets make national list and more local restaurant news

Steven Keith

Apr 224 min read

A plate of grilled fish atop a bowl of colorful mixed vegetables

Small WV towns take top culinary honors

Plus, more new restaurants on the way, Angela's building for sale

Steven Keith

Apr 155 min read

Two cups of coffee with elaborate foam art sit on a table inside a coffee shop

Brewing goodness at Coal River Coffee

Plus another Ray’s recipe request and new restaurants on the way!

Steven Keith

Apr 84 min read

A female chef sitting inside a restaurant

Alma Bea chef is a James Beard Finalist

Plus, I have the original Ray's Deli menu readers have requested

Steven Keith

Apr 15 min read

Perk up! WV Coffee Festival is coming

West Virginia Coffee Festival is coming to Charleston on April 26; readers seek old restaurant recipes ...

Steven Keith

Mar 254 min read

A halal lamb platter featuring sliced lamb, rice, tomatoes, lettuce and onion topped with red and white sauces

New Food in Town bodega is a big hit

We have ourselves a New York-style bodega, folks, right here in Charleston. And the delicious, fresh items Food in Town makes at 1500 Washington St. E. are the real deal.

Steven Keith

Mar 184 min read

A selection of high-end bourbons situated on a bar

Connecting over good food ... and bourbon

Fairways Prime bourbon event special on many fronts, Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens

Steven Keith

Mar 113 min read

A hamburger with mushrooms, onions, bacon and cheese whiz with a side of fries

The Bucket at Eagle View has holes to fill

Despite hiccups, this new restaurant on the hill is a welcome addition

Steven Keith

Mar 43 min read

A plate with teriyaki-glazed salmon, filet mignon bites and vegetables

Despite hiccups, Sushi One holds its own

It's not the best of its kind in the area, but this new South Charleston spot is drawing fans.

Steven Keith

Feb 253 min read

A plate with slices of seared ahi tuna with a sesame seed crust

The Fort is holding strong amid change

WingStop opens in Teays Valley, another coming to Kanawha City

Steven Keith

Feb 183 min read

Old-fashioned vinegar pie with whipped cream and crumbles

FeastivALL beautifully pairs past, present

This year’s FeastivALL dinner was another lively party, with a well-lubricated crowd enjoying delightful food, live entertainment and both silent and live auctions during the annual beer-and-wine pairing fundraiser for FestivALL.

Steven Keith

Feb 114 min read