Plus, All Fired Up winners, Mexican restaurant closings and more antipasto

Plus, WV’s Wine Spectator winners and a food truck frenzy for the Fourth

Plus pepperoni fest winners, grand openings and more seating at Paulie’s

I had the immense pleasure of spending the weekend attending parties, lectures and events in Chicago this weekend before walking the red carpet Monday night to attend the 2026 James Beard Awards gala and after-party, where two West Virginia restaurants were honored on the nation’s biggest culinary stage.