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New State Parks dinner series highlights WV farmers, flavors
A new “Cellar to Table Dinner Series” celebrating the state’s culinary heritage will feature top chefs preparing special multi-course tastin
Steven Keith
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Elk City Bistro closes on West Side, Crumbl Cookies fumble
In a continuing string of recent restaurant closings, the West Side’s Elk City Bistro suddenly shut its doors after brunch service this past
Steven Keith
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Iconic Quarrier Diner reopens, WV food towns top national list
One of Charleston’s most iconic restaurants has reopened under new ownership after multiple starts and stops with multiple previous owners o
Steven Keith
Nov 27, 20243 min read
Bogey’s at Capitol Market adds breakfast, Saturday cocktails
There’s a delicious – and different – new breakfast option in Charleston.
Steven Keith
Nov 20, 20243 min read
Popular Shape Shop Café closing after more than 40 years
A beloved Charleston café and take-out store specializing in healthier meals and treats is closing its doors on Friday, Nov. 22, after more
Steven Keith
Nov 13, 20243 min read
The winner of Kanawha City’s Mexican restaurant battle is …
I finally made it down to two of the newest Mexican restaurants in town, which recently opened a few doors down from one another on MacCorkl
Steven Keith
Nov 6, 20243 min read
Acclaimed West Virginia chefs teaming up to help Asheville
Cookbook signing at Capitol Market and special menu at 1010 Bridge features Charleston native (and James Beard semifinalist) William Dissen.
Steven Keith
Oct 30, 20245 min read
Stonewall beer pairing dinner leads to a Screeching discovery
What a weekend it was traveling from Charleston to Fayetteville to Weston and back again to enjoy a bounty of the Mountain State’s culinary
Steven Keith
Oct 23, 20244 min read
Barkadas rolls out a new make-your-own Bloody Mary bar
Brunch lovers, rejoice! Bloody Mary lovers, get ready! I’m about to blow your mind.
Steven Keith
Oct 16, 20243 min read
"Tastes of Chef Paul," Breathe closes, Picnic moves and more!
Coming off yesterday’s big scoop about Paul Smith opening a new Italian restaurant inside the old Bridge Road Bistro in South Hills, fans of
Steven Keith
Oct 9, 20245 min read
Chef Paul Smith opening a new Italian restaurant in South Hills
Paulie’s will be located inside the totally remodeled space once filled by Bridge Road Bistro.
Steven Keith
Oct 7, 20245 min read
Charley’s Cheesesteaks opens, but four other restaurants close
Wow, what a busy week it was on the local food scene! Several restaurants suddenly closed, a new one opened and another changed ownership. T
Steven Keith
Oct 2, 20243 min read
Capital Cocktail Classic welcomes newcomer Fife Street
We’re just over a week away from this year’s Capital Cocktail Classic, a tapas-and-drink pub crawl that is welcoming a new restaurant into t
Steven Keith
Sep 25, 20244 min read
Downtown Graziano’s reopens, but for exactly how long?
Great news, pizza lovers: Downtown Charleston’s popular Graziano’s is not closing after all!
Steven Keith
Sep 18, 20244 min read
Reader hooks beloved Tidewater Grill shrimp sauce recipe
Most reader requests I receive are from folks in search of recipes from their favorite old restaurants that closed way back in the day. This
Steven Keith
Sep 11, 20244 min read
Get ready to feast at annual Community Culinary Showcase
I am so in love with the Charleston Convention Center & Coliseum right now.
Steven Keith
Sep 4, 20243 min read
Bogey’s at Capitol Market opens next week: Here's the menu!
The burnt ends are coming! I repeat: The burnt ends are coming!
Steven Keith
Aug 28, 20244 min read
There's a new really good GRÜV waiting on Capitol Street
Make no mistake, I am into the GRÜV. I am feeling the GRÜV. And I really hope you all will GRÜV along with me.
Steven Keith
Aug 21, 20244 min read
In search of great gumbo in the Metro Valley? I got you!
Got good gumbo? If not, I know exactly where you – and reader Janet Price Rizzuto – should go.
Steven Keith
Aug 14, 20243 min read
Sergio’s: Not overly impressed, but I do wish them the best
If you’ve been on any kind of social media over the past month, you’ve probably seen what seems by now to be a never-ending stream of positi
Steven Keith
Aug 7, 20244 min read
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