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Plenty of food, wine and all that jazz on tap at UC this Saturday
What’s better than celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of Charleston’s most beloved events? Toasting the occasion with lots of delicious
Steven Keith
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Lobster Trappn food truck opens a new restaurant in Hurricane
The popular Lobster TrappN food truck has now opened a new brick-and-mortar location in Hurricane at the original of Bridge Café & Bistro at
Steven Keith
Jun 12, 20243 min read
Will back-to-back nominations lead to a James Beard win?
Will the second time be a culinary charm for Charleston’s own Chef Paul Smith?
Steven Keith
Jun 5, 20244 min read
New "Boat Bites" riverside food truck caters to hungry boaters
There’s a new food truck in town, but you won’t find it roaming the streets of Charleston or parked at your favorite summer festival. This o
Steven Keith
May 29, 20244 min read
Savoring the best of the rest at Charley West BBQ Fest
Amidst all of the fun activities in downtown Charleston this past weekend – and there were SO, SO many – was a tangy and tasty one near and
Steven Keith
May 22, 20243 min read
Finally, a week of really good local restaurant news!
After a string of unfortunate closings that wiped out a handful of popular local restaurants, it’s nice to be able to celebrate a few very e
Steven Keith
May 15, 20244 min read
Breath of fresh air: restaurant reopening, another expanding!
Let’s take a break from all of these depressing restaurant closings of late to talk about one that’s coming back, albeit a small spot.
Steven Keith
May 8, 20243 min read
Rash of recent restaurant closings is no real cause for alarm
With the closing of two more longtime local restaurants this past week (more on that in a minute) I can’t tell you how many calls and emails
Steven Keith
May 1, 20243 min read
The Pitch scores with new menu items and dinner specials
After being forced to briefly close after this month’s double-whammy of severe storms, The Pitch of WV has not only reopened – but with a ne
Steven Keith
Apr 24, 20244 min read
New Phat Daddy's opens, Corner Kitchen closes to the public
Phat Daddy’s on Da Track is back – and with a new breakfast menu, to boot!
Steven Keith
Apr 17, 20243 min read
New Larobi’s opens at old Dairy Winkle in Campbells Creek
A new Larobi’s Pizza has opened in Campbells Creek at the site of the former beloved Dairy Winkle that was damaged by a fire there in Januar
Steven Keith
Apr 10, 20243 min read
Kita Modern Japanese jumps on the mocktail trend
First it was craft pizza, then came craft beer. Both culinary trends took the country by storm years ago and never looked back.
Steven Keith
Apr 3, 20244 min read
La Roca Mexican Restaurant coming to Top Spot in Sissonville
Yes, my friends, there’s yet another Mexican restaurant coming to the Kanawha Valley. What makes this one unique, however, is the location w
Steven Keith
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Another Sergio restaurant coming to old Books & Brews?
The “for lease” signs have been taken down at the former Books & Brews restaurant at 222 West Washington St. in Charleston, with building ow
Steven Keith
Mar 20, 20243 min read
Popular Oishii food truck opens restaurant in old Pita Pit
The popular Oishii Hibachi, Teriyaki & Sushi food truck that has gained a following while parked in Piggly Wiggly’s parking lot in Kanawha C
Steven Keith
Mar 13, 20244 min read
Fayetteville-area adventure resort hosts special culinary events
If you’re looking to pair good entertainment and food with a healthy side of fun, Smokey’s at Adventures on the Gorge in Lansing has just an
Steven Keith
Mar 6, 20243 min read
Here’s a scoop: South Charleston Dairy Bar (finally!) reopening
After a couple of false starts over the past two years, it appears the old South Charleston Dairy Bar is indeed planning to reopen this Frid
Steven Keith
Feb 28, 20243 min read
Phat Daddy’s moving from the tracks and into a new building
After chugging along in an open-air barbecue joint along the railroad tracks on Charleston’s West Side (or Elk City, as the cool kids now ca
Steven Keith
Feb 21, 20243 min read
New Cozumel Cantina & Grill on the River opens in Jefferson
New Cozumel Cantina & Grill on the River opens in Jefferson. Plus, Plaza Maya is opening a second location in ... Kanawha City!
Steven Keith
Feb 14, 20244 min read
All the delicious/dramatic dish on Charleston Restaurant Week
Another Charleston Restaurant Week is in the books and, by most accounts, it seems to have been another successful affair.
Steven Keith
Feb 7, 20244 min read
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