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A plate of colorful butternut squash ravioli from Fazio's Italian Restaurant in Charleston, WV

A plate of colorful butternut squash ravioli from Fazio's Italian Restaurant in Charleston, WV

Fazio's lounge serves up a "new" night out

And here are more tips on Mim’s if you’re making the trek to Marlinton

Steven Keith

11 hours ago4 min read

The outside of Mim's Kitchen in Marlinton, WV

The outside of Mim's Kitchen in Marlinton, WV

Readers share wild and wonderful restaurant recommendations

Mim’s Kitchen in Marlinton and Ample Pizza in Hico are now on my West Virginia hit list

Steven Keith

Oct 144 min read

A stuffed poblano pepper sits on a plate with a colorful blackberry margarita from Ursus Brew Works in Charleston, WV

A stuffed poblano pepper sits on a plate with a colorful blackberry margarita from Ursus Brew Works in Charleston, WV

Capital Cocktail Classic toasts newcomers

And I wasn't the only food critic to praise Lost Creek Farm's unique "tomato sandwich" dessert!

Steven Keith

Oct 74 min read

Long tables await guests for a farm-to-table dinner at Lost Creek Farm in WV

Long tables await guests for a farm-to-table dinner at Lost Creek Farm in WV

Special dinner at Lost Creek Farm is so much more than just a delicious meal

Stories, traditions and family recipes are part of the experience, too

Steven Keith

Sep 304 min read

A cutting board is filled with chicken butternut squash patties siting on large lettuce boats with a dipping sauce on the side

A cutting board is filled with chicken butternut squash patties siting on large lettuce boats with a dipping sauce on the side

New cookbook full of fresh farm ingredients

Service has been a bit slow, but the food is so worth the wait

Steven Keith

Sep 233 min read

A plate of cornbread topped with an egg, cheese and hot honey at Goldenrod Kitchen in Charleston, WV

A plate of cornbread topped with an egg, cheese and hot honey at Goldenrod Kitchen in Charleston, WV

Goldenrod Kitchen a gem on the West Side

Service has been a bit slow, but the food is so worth the wait

Steven Keith

Sep 165 min read

Attendees at the Picklepalooza pickle festival in Charleston, WV

Attendees at the Picklepalooza pickle festival in Charleston, WV

Picklepalooza returns to Slack on Saturday

The Tipsy Pickle pop-up bar coming, Deli Fresh plans a comeback

Steven Keith

Sep 93 min read

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake at Sweets for Sight in Huntington, WV

Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake at Sweets for Sight in Huntington, WV

Tasty bites at Huntington's Sweets for Sight

Larobi’s now Elk City Pizza, Secret Sandwich opens in Morgantown

Steven Keith

Sep 23 min read

Super Weenie hot dog stand is set up and ready to serve customers at the South Charleston Farmers Market

Super Weenie hot dog stand is set up and ready to serve customers at the South Charleston Farmers Market

Super Weenie closing downtown location

Two new coffee shops coming, Bourbon Street opens outdoor patio

Steven Keith

Aug 264 min read

Three grilled lamb chops sit on a plate with tangy red dipping sauce at Capitol Social in Charleston, WV

Three grilled lamb chops sit on a plate with tangy red dipping sauce at Capitol Social in Charleston, WV

Capitol Social not yet ready for prime time

Downtown Charleston restaurant a little underwhelming so far

Steven Keith

Aug 194 min read

A bowl filled with colorful carrots, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, guacamole and rice from Haystax in Charleston, WV

A bowl filled with colorful carrots, tomatoes, cheese, chicken, guacamole and rice from Haystax in Charleston, WV

Here's to healthy, hearty, delicious Haystax!

New Charleston restaurant adding wraps to bowls and smoothies

Steven Keith

Aug 125 min read

A large beef brisket is sliced and ready to eat at The Table Smokehouse in Mount Hope, WV

A large beef brisket is sliced and ready to eat at The Table Smokehouse in Mount Hope, WV

Is this the best brisket in West Virginia?

I know those are fightin’ words, but here’s what fans have to say

Steven Keith

Aug 54 min read

A large bowl of jambalaya from Bourbon Street Bistro in Charleston, WV

A large bowl of jambalaya from Bourbon Street Bistro in Charleston, WV

Charleston's Bourbon Street Bistro brings a taste of The Big Easy to downtown

It's not exactly like what you'd enjoy in New Orleans, but it's good

Steven Keith

Jul 294 min read

A large pepperoni pizza sits in front of a pizza oven at Pizzas & Cream

A large pepperoni pizza sits in front of a pizza oven at Pizzas & Cream

Pizzas & Cream opens in South Charleston

Plus: Lee Street Lounge adds lunch, new Brunch Bites events coming Aug. 22

Steven Keith

Jul 224 min read

Montanaro Cakery & Macarons is moving to a larger location in St. Albans

Montanaro Cakery & Macarons is moving to a larger location in St. Albans

Montanaro Cakery & Macarons is moving to a larger location in St. Albans

Plus: Crepizza reopens, Hagy’s closes, Nomada wins and more food news

Steven Keith

Jul 154 min read

A pint of beer sits on a table with a taproom in the background at Fife Street Brewing in Charleston

A pint of beer sits on a table with a taproom in the background at Fife Street Brewing in Charleston

Fife Street Brewing building a second brewery and taproom in Putnam County

Plus, All Fired Up winners, Mexican restaurant closings and more antipasto

Steven Keith

Jul 84 min read

A large antipasti board is piled with fresh meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits and more

A large antipasti board is piled with fresh meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits and more

Last-minute antipasti board saves the day

Plus, WV’s Wine Spectator winners and a food truck frenzy for the Fourth

Steven Keith

Jul 14 min read

Bears Den closing, but maybe not for good

Bears Den closing, but maybe not for good

Bears Den closing, but maybe not for good

Plus pepperoni fest winners, grand openings and more seating at Paulie’s

Steven Keith

Jun 243 min read

Chef Mary Ellen Diaz from Alma Bea in Shepherdstown at the James Beard Awards in Chicago

Chef Mary Ellen Diaz from Alma Bea in Shepherdstown at the James Beard Awards in Chicago

WV restaurant, chef honored at glitzy James Beard Awards in Chicago

I had the immense pleasure of spending the weekend attending parties, lectures and events in Chicago this weekend before walking the red carpet Monday night to attend the 2026 James Beard Awards gala and after-party, where two West Virginia restaurants were honored on the nation’s biggest culinary stage.

Steven Keith

Jun 173 min read

A plate of ziti pasta topped with shrimp, sauce, cheese and fresh herbs sits in a bowl at Paulie's Fine Italian restaurant in Charleston, WV

A plate of ziti pasta topped with shrimp, sauce, cheese and fresh herbs sits in a bowl at Paulie's Fine Italian restaurant in Charleston, WV

Paulie’s celebrates one-year anniversary with new menu items and live music

Suzi’s partners with a BBQ food truck, new popcorn shop opens

Steven Keith

Jun 104 min read

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