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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
It was a banner week for West Virginia chefs and restaurants
Plus, Beckley's The Dish makes Yelp's list of the Top 100 restaurants in the U.S. in 2024.
Steven Keith
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Charleston Restaurant Week deals and FeastivALL’s menu
Last week’s roundup of my top pre-event picks for this month’s Charleston Restaurant Week failed to mention two spots that should be praised
Steven Keith
Jan 24, 20243 min read
My favorite menus and dishes for Charleston Restaurant Week
Although I’m usually reviewing a restaurant after tasting its food, my big reveal of menus for this year’s Charleston Restaurant Week over t
Steven Keith
Jan 17, 20247 min read
Charleston Restaurant Week menus are here!!!
Let the salivating begin! Charleston Restaurant Week has released the official menus for all 16 restaurants taking part in this month’s culi
Steven Keith
Jan 13, 20245 min read
16 spots, with 2 new ones, in for Charleston Restaurant Week
The 16 locations signed up for this year’s Charleston Restaurant Week include two new places, several old favorites and three restaurants th
Steven Keith
Jan 10, 20243 min read
Charleston Restaurant Week returns this month
The city’s uber-popular culinary celebration known as Charleston Restaurant Week will return Jan. 30 through Feb. 3 featuring the same flexi
Steven Keith
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Guadalajara Modern Mexican offers tradition … with a twist
Last week’s news of the opening of Sergio’s Cucina Italiana & Steaks in Hurricane mentioned that it was the second local restaurant for owne
Steven Keith
Dec 27, 20234 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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