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Familiar face opens a new Italian and steak place in Hurricane
A new Italian and steak place owned by an already popular restaurateur has opened on Main Street in Hurricane at the site of the former Conn
Steven Keith
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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New Elk City Bistro offering “pop up” meals for now
The new Elk City Bistro that moved into the old Gonzoburger space on Charleston’s West Side is now open as an occasional lunch, brunch or di
Steven Keith
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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As a new downtown lounge rises, The Loopy Leaf folds
A hot new lounge has opened in downtown Charleston offering a hip new vibe, Prohibition-themed cocktails and décor, and … food!
Steven Keith
Dec 6, 20234 min read
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New Montanaro Cakery baking up macarons and more in St. Albans
Just in time for the season of sweets, a new bakery has opened in St. Albans offering gorgeous cakes, cookies, pastries and more – including
Steven Keith
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Food bank, health provider team up to feed those in need
With the holidays upon us, it’s easy to get caught up with visions of Thanksgiving turkey and dressing – and Christmas ham and sugarplums –
Steven Keith
Nov 22, 20234 min read
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Fernbank Public House is bangin' ... right out of the gate
It was one of the most highly anticipated restaurant openings in recent memory. And I’m happy to report that the new Fernbank Public House o
Steven Keith
Nov 15, 20234 min read
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Lefty’s Place pizza at Short Story taproom is, oh, so right
Celebrating a year in business this month, the taproom at Short Story Brewing Charleston continues to be one of the best places around to en
Steven Keith
Nov 8, 20235 min read
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The Beanie Weenie food truck blends coffee and … hot dogs?
My kids have absolutely NO idea what I’m talking about, but do you remember that old TV commercial from decades ago where a pretty young...
Steven Keith
Nov 1, 20233 min read
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Dem 2 Brothers & A Grill smoking up a brunch flex downtown
It’s no surprise that the new downtown location of Dem 2 Brothers & A Grill is serving up the same mouthwatering smoked meats and savory...
Steven Keith
Oct 25, 20234 min read
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Local chef opening a new restaurant in old Gonzoburger space
A local chef with experience at several top-notch restaurants is opening her own place inside the space formerly occupied by Gonzoburger on
Steven Keith
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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Barkadas hosts traditional Filipino ‘boodle fight’ feast
Comin’ at you with something COMPLETELY different today, and I’m not just talking about another new restaurant in town. This week’s Food Guy
Steven Keith
Oct 11, 20233 min read
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Psst! Secret Sandwich Society is back, baby!
Nearly three years after a devastating fire gutted the popular Fayetteville spot, Secret Sandwich Society rose from the ashes last week when
Steven Keith
Oct 4, 20234 min read
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Behold the final entries for this year’s Capital Cocktail Classic
As promised, I have a sneak peek at the final two entries in this year’s Capital Cocktail Classic, a tapas-and-drink pairing pub crawl that
Steven Keith
Sep 27, 20234 min read
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New Irish pub and restaurant coming to downtown Charleston
Looks like the years-long local restaurant chatter is true. A new Irish pub has announced it will be opening in downtown Charleston more
Steven Keith
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Salut! Capital Cocktail Classic returns to downtown Charleston
It’s time to “save the date” for sipping bliss!
Steven Keith
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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Randy Moss hopes to score with new Huntington restaurant
NFL superstar Randy Moss regularly lit up the football field with fireworks during his time playing at Marshall University for two seasons b
Steven Keith
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Local Bullock Bourbon Scores Rare Double Gold Award
During all the hubbub surrounding Chef Paul Smith’s James Beard finalist nomination earlier this year, another local star was making a name
Steven Keith
Aug 30, 20233 min read
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Chef’s Challenge a fun, delicious and worthy event
You might think the best part of being The Food Guy is getting to eat my way around the state, discovering all sorts of delicious drinks, di
Steven Keith
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Fernbank Public House ready to open its doors in South Hills
The long-awaited arrival of Fernbank Public House is here, with the new South Hills restaurant hosting a “friends and family” open house thi
Steven Keith
Aug 16, 20233 min read
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Elephant Thai returns, The Loopy Leaf stays planted
Two popular local restaurants recently caused mild freakouts among loyal fans, but I’m happy to report both stories have happy endings.
Steven Keith
Aug 9, 20233 min read
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