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Riverfront dining spot offers good food, but shaky service
When I heard a new restaurant offering riverfront dining had opened in St. Albans earlier this year, I couldn’t wait to try it out.
Steven Keith
Sep 9, 20205 min read
So-so sides, but righteous ribs, at Danny’s BBQ Stand
After slaying several hours or yard work last week, I was craving a real “stick to your ribs” kind of dinner, so I hopped in the car on a qu
Steven Keith
Sep 2, 20204 min read
Melange Café good for sweet treats and ethnic eats
I finally made it down to the new location of Melange Café on the corner of Virginia and Summers streets, where I enjoyed a lovely little br
Steven Keith
Aug 26, 20203 min read
New beer garden opens, new dish and chef impress
It’s a big week in local restaurant news, so let’s get right to it!
Steven Keith
Aug 19, 20203 min read
Top-notch food on the top of Snowshoe Mountain
With a worldwide health pandemic rudely canceling our summer vacation plans, we had to put the every-other-year trip to visit family in Euro
Steven Keith
Aug 11, 20203 min read
You’ll go loco over the new Coco’s Kitchen + Cafe downtown
The hot new breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Charleston is no joke.
Steven Keith
Aug 5, 20204 min read
More than a dozen new local restaurants have opened
Last week’s ode to the fabulous 1010 Bridge Restaurant shined a bright light on just one of many new restaurants, or additional restaurant l
Steven Keith
Jul 29, 20204 min read
New 1010 Bridge Restaurant scores a near-perfect 10
Brace yourself, local foodies, for the Next Big Thing on Charleston’s restaurant scene!
Steven Keith
Jul 22, 20204 min read
After a year in business, Ristorante Abruzzi finds its sweet spot
Me and a new "Food Dude" in town share bite-by-bite details of downtown restaurant's good Italian eats!
Steven Keith
Jul 15, 20204 min read
Artisan ice cream arrives and Lola’s returns in South Hills
Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream comes to Bridge Road bakery, and a hot spot just down the street has reopened better than ever
Steven Keith
Jul 1, 20203 min read
1010 Bridge menu taking shape; pepperoni roll love for Books and Brews
New South Hills restaurant offers a sneak taste of things to come, while readers share their love for West Virginia's "Official State Food"
Steven Keith
Jun 24, 20204 min read
Lola’s and a new café with ties to it both open; Noah's still a hit
Out of all the restaurants readers have been asking me about over the past month, one has received far more inquiries than all the rest. Com
Steven Keith
Jun 17, 20203 min read
New restaurants coming to South Hills Market, Shawnee
Moving from food reviews to restaurant news, I have two big local scoops to share this week. 1010 Bridge coming next month and The Pitch Spo
Steven Keith
Jun 10, 20204 min read
Tidewater still a great catch; Adelphia rocks a "new" gyro
It’s been said there are only two ways to come out of an extended quarantine – either blimped or ripped.
Steven Keith
Jun 3, 20203 min read
Dining outside and indoors (!!!) at local restaurants
Well hello, old friends! It's so nice to see more restaurants re-opening their doors ... cautiously.
Steven Keith
May 27, 20204 min read
At long last, (some) indoor dining is back!
After two months of being shuttered, limited indoor dining returns to restaurants this week
Steven Keith
May 20, 20204 min read
For food with a view, The Lookout Bar & Grill delivers
Restaurant at Eagle View is a nice place to enjoy great drinks and (mostly) good eats high atop the Kanawha Valley
Steven Keith
May 13, 20204 min read
Some outdoor dining restaurants back in business!
Soho's at Capitol Market, Olive Tree Cafe, The Block, The Lookout and Hot Diggity Dogs among those serving guests on patios and decks
Steven Keith
May 5, 20206 min read
Local restaurants gearing up for a gradual reopening
Outdoor dining may start next week, with limited indoor seating following the week after
Steven Keith
Apr 29, 20204 min read
Where to get “Chinese” when you can’t get typical Chinese
With most traditional Chinese restaurants closed, Ichiban and others offer Asian fare to get your fix
Steven Keith
Apr 22, 20204 min read
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