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New bakery opens, new Chef Paul restaurant coming to Hurricane
New bakery opens, new Chef Paul restaurant coming to Hurricane

Steven Keith
3 days ago3 min read


Holiday cocktail bar popping up for Holly Jolly, Steakhouse coming to Bar 101 spot
Holiday cocktail bar popping up for Holly Jolly, Steakhouse coming to Bar 101 spot

Steven Keith
Nov 255 min read


Olive Tree Express opens at Shawnee, plus Huey Magoo's coming to South Charleston
Olive Tree Express opens at Shawnee, Huey Magoo's coming to South Charleston

Steven Keith
Nov 193 min read


New Kel’s Tavern is a welcome addition to West Side; Bucket opens; Laporte closes
New Kel’s Tavern is a welcome addition to West Side; Bucket opens; Laporte closes

Steven Keith
Nov 125 min read


Creativity on display at Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cook-Off at Capitol Market
Creativity on display at Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cook-Off at Capitol Market

Steven Keith
Nov 54 min read


Cozumel Express will soon take over Graziano’s space in downtown Charleston
Cozumel Express will soon take over Graziano’s space in downtown Charleston

Steven Keith
Oct 293 min read


Larobi’s opening location on the West Side
Larobi’s Pizza opening another location on the West Side

Steven Keith
Oct 224 min read


Popular Pizzas & Cream adding a second location at Park Place in South Charleston
Pizzas & Cream adding a second location in South Charleston

Steven Keith
Oct 153 min read


Special Fairways Prime dinner features wines from the ‘Judgement of Paris’
Special Fairways Prime dinner features wine from the ‘Judgement of Paris’

Steven Keith
Oct 84 min read


Young chefs shine at market dinner, plus a New Orleans restaurant is coming to town
Young chefs shine at market dinner, plus a New Orleans restaurant is coming to town

Steven Keith
Oct 14 min read


Capital Cocktail Classic pub crawl returns with two new participants in the mix
Capital Cocktail Classic pub crawl returns with two new participants in the mix

Steven Keith
Sep 244 min read


The Bucket opening a second location, taking over The Lookout at Eagle View
Kel’s Tavern opens on West Side, Sweet Charity brings the treats

Steven Keith
Sep 174 min read


Recovery Sports Grill reopens, Pickle Palooza is coming, Danny's is back
Recovery Sports Grill at 600 Virginia St. E. inside downtown Charleston’s Four Points by Sheraton hotel has reopened after closing in mid-July for a multi-week makeover.

Steven Keith
Sep 103 min read


Sweet Charity dessert fest returns after four years, this time to Capitol Market
New Caffé Romeo close to opening, unique jams take top honors

Steven Keith
Sep 34 min read


New Kel’s Tavern taking over Sergio's Italian restaurant on the West Side
Bar 101/Ichiban for sale, Dem 2 Brothers closes for dine-in

Steven Keith
Aug 274 min read


Sergio sells all regional restaurants, Danny’s barbecue joint reopening
Sergio sells all regional restaurants, Danny’s barbecue joint reopening

Steven Keith
Aug 203 min read


Despite fears, East End Pub is still open
Despite fears, East End Pub is still open

Steven Keith
Aug 134 min read


Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail loaded with memories; follow me to all 9 stops!
Huntington Area Hot Dog Trail loaded with memories along all 9 stops

Steven Keith
Aug 67 min read


Owner lists 5 Sergio's Italian and Guadalajara Mexican restaurants for sale
Owner lists 5 Sergio's Italian and Guadalajara Mexican restaurants for sale

Steven Keith
Jul 303 min read


Fort Bar & Grill opens ... with a $90 steak!
The Fort Bar & Grill opens with a $90 steak, taking over the former Barkadas location in Fort Hill.

Steven Keith
Jul 233 min read


Like its flagship 1010, new Paulie’s is 10/10
Chef Paul Smith’s new Italian restaurant "Paulie's" is an instant, unequivocal success.

Steven Keith
Jul 164 min read


Huntington’s Nomada Bakery #1 in U.S., Charleston "farm" bar makes top 20 list
Huntington’s Nomada Bakery #1 in U.S., Charleston "farm" bar makes top 20 list

Steven Keith
Jul 95 min read


DT Prime is closed, Bamboo Garden ends run, Albuquerque becomes Guadalajara
It was a big, big week on the local food scene, with popular restaurants closing, new places opening, another changing concepts and more. In fact, I couldn’t fit everything in today’s space, so be sure to check back next week for more!

Steven Keith
Jul 24 min read


East End’s Tricky Fish reopens as The Laporte Café, Coco's adds brunch days
A longtime on again/off again beach-shack café on Charleston’s East End has reopened with a new name, a creative menu and a popular local chef leading the kitchen.

Steven Keith
Jun 255 min read


New Albuquerque Southwest Bar & Grill serves up mixed results
Albuquerque Southwest Bar & Grill serves up mixed results

Steven Keith
Jun 184 min read


Barkadas reopening as The Fort sports bar
Barkadas reopening as sports bar, new Olive Tree banquet space and Asian restaurant coming to South Charleston

Steven Keith
Jun 114 min read


Paulie’s Fine Italian opening its doors
James Beard-winning chef launches new restaurant in South Hills

Steven Keith
Jun 26 min read


Wine & Jazz now Charlie West Music Fest
Food, drinks and tunes return to the University of Charleston lawn this Saturday.

Steven Keith
May 283 min read


Iconic Fazio’s restaurant has new owners; "same great food, staff and atmosphere”
One of Charleston’s oldest, most iconic and arguably most beloved restaurants is now under new ownership.

Steven Keith
May 205 min read


Capitol Street gets new Saturday brunch, plus a new sing-along piano bar
Two downtown Charleston axe-throwing bars are now cutting their teeth on new offerings, with one adding a Saturday brunch to its lineup and the other keying up a singalong piano bar on Thursday nights.

Steven Keith
May 143 min read


Insomnia Cookies opens in Huntington
A national cookie store known for baking sweet treats for pickup or delivery until the wee hours of the morning has opened a new location at 1544 Third Ave. in Huntington near the Marshall University campus.

Steven Keith
May 73 min read


It was a meal for the ages at the very special Alma Bea in Shepherdstown
There are many factors that help create a memorable dining experience. A talented chef passionately dedicated to their craft. Fresh ingredients transformed into imaginative and insanely delicious dishes. Attentive service in a welcoming environment. Good wine shared with great friends.

Steven Keith
Apr 304 min read


Three delicious days in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle
Being invited to speak on the power of culinary travel at a tourism summit in Jefferson County last week gave me the bonus opportunity to spend a few days exploring several tasty towns in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.

Steven Keith
Apr 234 min read


My experience at Cattlemen’s Roadhouse? Steer clear
The new Cattlemen’s Roadhouse in Cross Lanes opened in mid-February to wildly mixed reviews, with some folks praising it as the best meal around while others reported long waits, poor service and mediocre food.

Steven Keith
Apr 163 min read


Cozy new wine bar opening on West Side
A cozy new wine bar is opening next Tuesday on Charleston’s West Side. Tucked next to H&R Block and directly across from The Grill at 114 We

Steven Keith
Apr 94 min read


New "Tastes & Tulips" part of blossoming Gritt’s Farm events
A few weeks ago I told you about Bop & Nana’s Sunday Supper Series adding special vegetarian menus to their lineup of farm-to-table dinners

Steven Keith
Apr 23 min read


New Huddle & Hatchets setting its sights on sports fans
With March Madness in full swing, you’re probably looking for a good place to catch the action while enjoying some game-day snacks and a col

Steven Keith
Mar 264 min read


Veggies take the plate at Bop & Nana's "Sunday Supper Series" on the farm
Foodies who love a gourmet farm-to-table dinner enjoyed in a beautiful country setting are probably already familiar with Bop & Nana’s “Sund

Steven Keith
Mar 123 min read


Judging oodles and oodles of delicious noodle kugels
I went from having maybe one noodle kugel my entire life to eating 12 different ones within an hour at a first-of-its-kind Noodle Kugel Bake

Steven Keith
Mar 123 min read


Annual FeastivALL pairings pack a delicious and boozy punch
This year’s FeastivALL offered another rockin’ evening of entertainment, food and oh-so-many drinks for a couple hundred guests at the Unive

Steven Keith
Mar 53 min read


West Virginia waters ranked among the best in the world
Four West Virginia waters floated their way to the top of the awards podium at the world’s most prestigious water-tasting competition this p

Steven Keith
Feb 264 min read


Appalachian food and product store coming to West Side
Although one Appalachian-style pastry and lunch café recently closed on Charleston’s West Side, another shop carrying Appalachian food produ

Steven Keith
Feb 193 min read


Sweet and savory scenes from Charleston Restaurant Week
Travis Kelce has the Super Bowl. Meryl Streep has the Oscars. Beyonce has the Grammys. And I, my friends, have Charleston Restaurant Week, w

Steven Keith
Feb 53 min read


James Beard shines a light on two West Virginia chefs
It’s a big week on the local food scene, with Charleston Restaurant Week in full swing and last Wednesday’s huge announcement that James Bea

Steven Keith
Jan 293 min read


The “new” Quarrier Diner is a delicious downtown gem
Welcome back, old friend! The newest iteration of one of Charleston’s most iconic restaurants is bonafide gem. The “new” Quarrier Diner offe

Steven Keith
Jan 224 min read


MENU DROP! Here are all 16 Charleston Restaurant Week menus
Although organizers kept diners on the edge of their seats with a later-than-usual announcement, Charleston Restaurant Week will in fact ret

Steven Keith
Jan 196 min read


New Cattlemen’s Roadhouse coming, Kita celebrates 5 years
A new locally owned full-service steakhouse and bar serving “mouthwatering steaks, sizzling sides and a cozy atmosphere” is scheduled to ope

Steven Keith
Jan 153 min read


Caffe Romeo moving, new Southwest bar and grill coming
A popular Charleston gelateria has closed its doors, but fans of the café’s Italian-style pastries, coffees and gelatos won’t have to wait t

Steven Keith
Jan 83 min read


Graziano’s Pizza at Riverwalk: a case study in customer service
Regular followers of The Food Guy know how strongly I believe that there’s more than just the quality of a restaurant’s food that helps it e

Steven Keith
Jan 14 min read


A year-end peek at WV’s favorite recipes and holiday eats
With the holiday cooking (and eating!) season winding down, I thought it might be fun to do a little tasty research to turn up some of the m

Steven Keith
Dec 25, 20243 min read
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