REVIEWS

A large supreme pizza sits on a pizza paddle in front of a wood-fired oven

Popular Pizzas & Cream adding a second location at Park Place in South Charleston

Pizzas & Cream adding a second location in South Charleston

Steven Keith

Oct 153 min read

An elegant table is decorated with place settings and wine for a dinner

Special Fairways Prime dinner features wines from the ‘Judgement of Paris’

Special Fairways Prime dinner features wine from the ‘Judgement of Paris’

Steven Keith

Oct 84 min read

A plate of braised short ribs surrounded by colorful vegetables and a creamy sauce

Young chefs shine at market dinner, plus a New Orleans restaurant is coming to town

Steven Keith

Oct 14 min read

Mediterranean chicken and veggie kabobs atop rice, paired with a lemon spritz cocktail sitting on a bar

Capital Cocktail Classic pub crawl returns with two new participants in the mix

Steven Keith

Sep 244 min read

A plate piled with deep-fried pepperoni rolls

The Bucket opening a second location, taking over The Lookout at Eagle View

Kel’s Tavern opens on West Side, Sweet Charity brings the treats

Steven Keith

Sep 174 min read

A sports bar and grill filled with tables and large TV screens

Recovery Sports Grill reopens, Pickle Palooza is coming, Danny's is back

Recovery Sports Grill at 600 Virginia St. E. inside downtown Charleston’s Four Points by Sheraton hotel has reopened after closing in mid-July for a multi-week makeover.

Steven Keith

Sep 103 min read

A plate of iced sugar cookies decorated like ice cream cones

Sweet Charity dessert fest returns after four years, this time to Capitol Market

New Caffé Romeo close to opening, unique jams take top honors

Steven Keith

Sep 34 min read

A plate of fries covered with pimento cheese, BBQ sauce and scallions

New Kel’s Tavern taking over Sergio's Italian restaurant on the West Side

Bar 101/Ichiban for sale, Dem 2 Brothers closes for dine-in

Steven Keith

Aug 274 min read

A restaurant storefront with a sign out front

Sergio sells all regional restaurants, Danny’s barbecue joint reopening

Steven Keith

Aug 203 min read

Despite fears, East End Pub is still open

Steven Keith

Aug 134 min read

Tables in front of a bright orange old-fashioned hot dog drive-in

Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail loaded with memories; follow me to all 9 stops!

Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail loaded with memories along all 9 stops

Steven Keith

Aug 67 min read

A plate of shrimp ravioli covered in cream sauce with cheese

Owner lists 5 Sergio's Italian and Guadalajara Mexican restaurants for sale

Steven Keith

Jul 303 min read

Fort Bar & Grill opens ... with a $90 steak!

The Fort Bar & Grill opens with a $90 steak, taking over the former Barkadas location in Fort Hill.

Steven Keith

Jul 233 min read

A bowl of wide noodle pasta glistening with meat sauce and fresh herbs

Like its flagship 1010, new Paulie’s is 10/10

Chef Paul Smith’s new Italian restaurant "Paulie's" is an instant, unequivocal success.

Steven Keith

Jul 164 min read

Huntington’s Nomada Bakery #1 in U.S., Charleston "farm" bar makes top 20 list

Steven Keith

Jul 95 min read

The sign hanging outside DT Prime steakhouse in Charleston, WV

DT Prime is closed, Bamboo Garden ends run, Albuquerque becomes Guadalajara

It was a big, big week on the local food scene, with popular restaurants closing, new places opening, another changing concepts and more. In fact, I couldn’t fit everything in today’s space, so be sure to check back next week for more!

Steven Keith

Jul 24 min read

A giant plate of salad full of fresh vegetables

East End’s Tricky Fish reopens as The Laporte Café, Coco's adds brunch days

A longtime on again/off again beach-shack café on Charleston’s East End has reopened with a new name, a creative menu and a popular local chef leading the kitchen.

Steven Keith

Jun 255 min read