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Shoney’s reopens. Apparently this is big news. Who knew?!
People were WAY more excited about this than I would’ve expected, but the Shoney’s on Kanawha Boulevard reopened last week after being close
Steven Keith
May 12, 20213 min read
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A new donut shop, new menu items and a rampy recipe
We have a new restaurant opening, new menu items debuting and a follow-up on a stinky hot story we’ve been following for weeks. It’s a big w
Steven Keith
May 5, 20214 min read
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In-person "Let’s Get Cooking" classes return to Capitol Market
Restaurants aren’t the only things gradually returning to normal as we continue to emerge (please, oh please) from the grips of COVID-19.
Steven Keith
Apr 28, 20213 min read
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Is there a "Ramp Burger Battle" brewing in the Valley?
I’m surprised I didn’t get my West Virginia Card revoked for this, but I just now got around to trying the nearly world-famous “Ramp Burger”
Steven Keith
Apr 21, 20213 min read
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Outdoor dining returns to the streets of downtown Charleston
This past weekend saw the return of closed-street outdoor dining along Hale and Capitol streets downtown, a move that seemed to be celebrate
Steven Keith
Apr 14, 20215 min read
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Totally digging these ‘Stacked’ shakes and dogs in St. Albans
With an hour to kill before a lacrosse game in St. Albans one evening last week, we were looking for a new place to have a quick bite to...
Steven Keith
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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Let’s discuss the cauliflower crust
I’m not one to throw barbs at carbs. I don’t go snootin’ at gluten. Put a pipin’ hot bubbling-from-the-oven pizza down in front of me — espe
Steven Keith
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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The new Elephant Thai: Big flavors, but also big waits
I’m here to tell you about a really good new restaurant in town. But then I’m going to tell you not to go to it. At least maybe not yet, unl
Steven Keith
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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Putnam food fest here, Greenbrier Restaurant Week coming
If you’re still mourning the loss of this past January’s Charleston Restaurant Week, two nearby counties are serving up current and upcoming
Steven Keith
Mar 17, 20213 min read
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Which Huntington hot dogs really make the grade?
Man, this job is fun. Not only the whole “getting paid to eat and drink” gig, but also sorting through all the comments, questions and reque
Steven Keith
Mar 10, 20214 min read
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From dinner at Berry Hills to a review of new FeastivALL fare …
It’s funny how things work out. After writing about how much I was going to miss this year’s in-person FeastivALL food and drink extravaganz
Steven Keith
Mar 3, 20214 min read
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Don’t sleep on First Watch for a mighty fine breakfast
I’ve been giving lots of attention to tasty brunch menus of late, highlighting a few favorite dishes at some of the area’s locally owned...
Steven Keith
Feb 24, 20214 min read
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This tasty East End dish is no trick, just all treat
In sharing my current quest for out-of-the-ordinary local dishes last week – and how The Block’s hot new Sunday brunch menu checked that box
Steven Keith
Feb 17, 20213 min read
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The Block rocks a new (large!) Sunday brunch menu
I’m a hopeless brunch-aholic. There’s nothing like enjoying a leisurely late-morning boozy breakfast that, before you know it, turns into a
Steven Keith
Feb 10, 20213 min read
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A delicious soup at Books and Brews, and equally satisfying feedback
Facebook food envy got the best of me again, when a friend posted a photo of a delicious-looking soup running as a special at Books and...
Steven Keith
Feb 3, 20214 min read
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Facebook-influenced dining hits a (delicious) fever pitch
Oops, I did it again. For the third time in as many weeks, I stumbled upon a jaw-dropping restaurant food photo on Facebook and my life had
Steven Keith
Jan 27, 20213 min read
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Taking time to enjoy quality time … and two impeccable meals
One of the greatest things we ever did as parents was raise our children to appreciate good food and try new things. In our house, there...
Steven Keith
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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Kobe Asian Fusion and Hooters are closed, but Kanawha City still delivers the spice
We turn our focus to Kanawha City this week, with a roundup of restaurant and market openings and, sadly, closings.
Steven Keith
Jan 13, 20214 min read
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When a taco is SO MUCH MORE than just a taco
There are several restaurants around town that I absolutely adore – and have given rave reviews – but really don’t frequent that much ...
Steven Keith
Jan 6, 20213 min read
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Relishing the return of Charleston’s Bridge Road Bistro
One bright side of a journey with lots of ups and downs is that it makes a hard-fought happy ending that much more rewarding.
Steven Keith
Jan 3, 20214 min read
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