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Capitol Street gets new Saturday brunch, plus a new sing-along piano bar
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.
Steven Keith
May 14, 20253 min read
Insomnia Cookies opens in Huntington
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.
Steven Keith
May 7, 20253 min read
It was a meal for the ages at the very special Alma Bea in Shepherdstown
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.
Steven Keith
Apr 30, 20254 min read
Three delicious days in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle
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.
Steven Keith
Apr 23, 20254 min read
My experience at Cattlemen’s Roadhouse? Steer clear
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.
Steven Keith
Apr 16, 20253 min read
Cozy new wine bar opening on West Side
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
Steven Keith
Apr 9, 20254 min read
New "Tastes & Tulips" part of blossoming Gritt’s Farm events
A few weeks ago I told you about Bop & Nana’s Sunday Supper Series adding special vegetarian menus to their lineup of farm-to-table dinners
Steven Keith
Apr 2, 20253 min read
New Huddle & Hatchets setting its sights on sports fans
With March Madness in full swing, you’re probably looking for a good place to catch the action while enjoying some game-day snacks and a col
Steven Keith
Mar 26, 20254 min read
Veggies take the plate at Bop & Nana's "Sunday Supper Series" on the farm
Foodies who love a gourmet farm-to-table dinner enjoyed in a beautiful country setting are probably already familiar with Bop & Nana’s “Sund
Steven Keith
Mar 12, 20253 min read
Judging oodles and oodles of delicious noodle kugels
I went from having maybe one noodle kugel my entire life to eating 12 different ones within an hour at a first-of-its-kind Noodle Kugel Bake
Steven Keith
Mar 12, 20253 min read
Annual FeastivALL pairings pack a delicious and boozy punch
This year’s FeastivALL offered another rockin’ evening of entertainment, food and oh-so-many drinks for a couple hundred guests at the Unive
Steven Keith
Mar 5, 20253 min read
West Virginia waters ranked among the best in the world
Four West Virginia waters floated their way to the top of the awards podium at the world’s most prestigious water-tasting competition this p
Steven Keith
Feb 26, 20254 min read
Appalachian food and product store coming to West Side
Although one Appalachian-style pastry and lunch café recently closed on Charleston’s West Side, another shop carrying Appalachian food produ
Steven Keith
Feb 19, 20253 min read
Sweet and savory scenes from Charleston Restaurant Week
Travis Kelce has the Super Bowl. Meryl Streep has the Oscars. Beyonce has the Grammys. And I, my friends, have Charleston Restaurant Week, w
Steven Keith
Feb 5, 20253 min read
James Beard shines a light on two West Virginia chefs
It’s a big week on the local food scene, with Charleston Restaurant Week in full swing and last Wednesday’s huge announcement that James Bea
Steven Keith
Jan 29, 20253 min read
The “new” Quarrier Diner is a delicious downtown gem
Welcome back, old friend! The newest iteration of one of Charleston’s most iconic restaurants is bonafide gem. The “new” Quarrier Diner offe
Steven Keith
Jan 22, 20254 min read
MENU DROP! Here are all 16 Charleston Restaurant Week menus
Although organizers kept diners on the edge of their seats with a later-than-usual announcement, Charleston Restaurant Week will in fact ret
Steven Keith
Jan 19, 20256 min read
New Cattlemen’s Roadhouse coming, Kita celebrates 5 years
A new locally owned full-service steakhouse and bar serving “mouthwatering steaks, sizzling sides and a cozy atmosphere” is scheduled to ope
Steven Keith
Jan 15, 20253 min read
Caffe Romeo moving, new Southwest bar and grill coming
A popular Charleston gelateria has closed its doors, but fans of the café’s Italian-style pastries, coffees and gelatos won’t have to wait t
Steven Keith
Jan 8, 20253 min read
Graziano’s Pizza at Riverwalk: a case study in customer service
Regular followers of The Food Guy know how strongly I believe that there’s more than just the quality of a restaurant’s food that helps it e
Steven Keith
Jan 1, 20254 min read
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