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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

7 days ago3 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

A giant burger topped with peppers, onions, avocado, bacon and cheese sits on a plate at Ursus Brew Works in Charleston, WV

A giant burger topped with peppers, onions, avocado, bacon and cheese sits on a plate at Ursus Brew Works in Charleston, WV

Cheers to Charleston's Ursus Brew Works

Enjoy tasty pub grub and craft beers in the old Strand

Steven Keith

Jun 34 min read

Three bright yellow cocktails in martini glasses are toasted during a cocktail-making class at The Bullock Distillery in Charleston, WV

Three bright yellow cocktails in martini glasses are toasted during a cocktail-making class at The Bullock Distillery in Charleston, WV

Mixing cocktails, making friends at Bullock

Looking to shake up my evening routine, I accepted a last-minute invite to join friends for a cocktail-making class at The Bullock Distillery at 121 W. Washington St. in Elk City last Thursday night.

Steven Keith

May 274 min read

A bowl of duck noodle soup in a rich dark brown broth from Elephant Thai in South Charleston, WV

A bowl of duck noodle soup in a rich dark brown broth from Elephant Thai in South Charleston, WV

New international restaurant map shows a world of flavors ... here in West Virginia

Nomada nominated for best U.S. cake shop, BBQ fest winners announced

Steven Keith

May 204 min read

A plate of crispy glazed burnt ends is ready for judging at the Charley West BBQ Fest in Charleston, WV

A plate of crispy glazed burnt ends is ready for judging at the Charley West BBQ Fest in Charleston, WV

Charley West BBQ Fest returns to Slack, Bad Shepherd beer tops Foam at the Dome

Charley West BBQ Fest returns to Slack, Bad Shepherd beer tops Foam at the Dome

Steven Keith

May 133 min read

A large plate is filled with spaghetti, lasagna, cheese manicotti and garlic bread from Milano's Italian Restaurant in Charleston, WV

A large plate is filled with spaghetti, lasagna, cheese manicotti and garlic bread from Milano's Italian Restaurant in Charleston, WV

Skip the spaghetti, but don’t miss the moussaka at Milano’s Italian Restaurant

Plus, a new popcorn shop and Larobi’s Pizza opening on West Side.

Steven Keith

May 64 min read

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

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

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

Apr 294 min read

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

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

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