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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 16, 20254 min read
Huntington’s Nomada Bakery #1 in U.S., Charleston "farm" bar makes top 20 list
Huntington’s Nomada Bakery #1 in U.S., Charleston "farm" bar makes top 20 list
Steven Keith
Jul 9, 20255 min read
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 2, 20254 min read
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 25, 20255 min read
New Albuquerque Southwest Bar & Grill serves up mixed results
Albuquerque Southwest Bar & Grill serves up mixed results
Steven Keith
Jun 18, 20254 min read
Barkadas reopening as The Fort sports bar
Barkadas reopening as sports bar, new Olive Tree banquet space and Asian restaurant coming to South Charleston
Steven Keith
Jun 11, 20254 min read
Paulie’s Fine Italian opening its doors
James Beard-winning chef launches new restaurant in South Hills
Steven Keith
Jun 2, 20256 min read
Wine & Jazz now Charlie West Music Fest
Food, drinks and tunes return to the University of Charleston lawn this Saturday.
Steven Keith
May 28, 20253 min read
Iconic Fazio’s restaurant has new owners; "same great food, staff and atmosphere”
One of Charleston’s oldest, most iconic and arguably most beloved restaurants is now under new ownership.
Steven Keith
May 20, 20255 min read
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
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