Food
Paulie’s Fine Italian: Part 1
A conversation with chef-owner Paul Smith on Italian Heritage and championing West Virginia
Concessionaires Compete in the 2025 Best New Fair Food Contest
BY DAWN NOLAN Hand-dipped corn dogs, enormous turkey legs, decadent deep-fried Oreos and sugary sweet cotton candy, these are a few favorite treats often associated with fair season. At The State Fair of West Virginia, held for 10 days every August in Lewisburg, it isn’t surprising to find long lines…
Cultures Convene at The Mountain Table
BY BARBARA ELLIOTT Tuesday nights are magical in the small community of Renick in northern Greenbrier County. It is then that friends and neighbors gather at The Mountain Table to eat food inspired by different cultures, drink locally crafted beers , wine and spirits, and perhaps play a game or…
A Marriage of Food and Music at Beckley’s Black Circle Bistro
From the vinyl record logo plastered on the windows and the extensive sticker collection that adorns the front door and metal dining tables, to the Appalachian-tinged menu with burgers, sandwiches and other items named in honor of some of her favorite songs and singers, Black Circle Bistro (BCB) owner April…
Tamarack Marketplace: Where Eating Local is an Experience
Hundreds of thousands of people visit Tamarack Marketplace, located off I-64 in Beckley, every year to shop for artisan goods crafted across the state. Supporting local is at the heart of this hub, and every aspect — from the products sold to the artwork exhibited and even the food served…
The Ultimate List of the Best Pepperoni Rolls You HAVE to Try
The pepperoni roll is a beloved snack that originated in West Virginia, capturing the hearts (and taste buds) of locals and visitors alike. Created in the 1920s with influence from Italian immigrants who worked in coal mines, pepperoni rolls were a convenient, shelf-stable meal that could be eaten on the…
Where Southern Charm Meets Southern Comfort:
A Feast for the Eyes and the Palate at The Magnolia House
The Olive Tree Cafe and Catering Strives to be All Things for All People
The Olive Tree Cafe and Catering owner Michael Jarrouj draws on his upbringing for the restaurant’s eclectic and Mediterranean inspired menu. Growing up in a Syrian and Carribean family, he credits his grandparents, who owned a restaurant and loved to cook, with sparking his own culinary flame. “My grandmother was…
Mountain Slices: Pizza in West Virginia
In West Virginia, pizza isn’t just a food—it’s a love letter to the state’s rich Italian heritage, with pizzerias rivaling some of the best in the country. During the early 20th century, Italians immigrated to the Mountain State in search of employment in the coal mines. With them came family…
The Peddler Celebrates 10 Years in Downtown Huntington
A Huntington restaurant celebrating a decade in business, The Peddler is all about customer experience down to the very last detail, and it’s evident owner Drew Hetzer enjoys every minute of his job. From brews to burgers or Sunday brunch, you’re guaranteed a delicious time. _______________________ Drew Hetzer’s culinary philosophy…
Spill the Tea: Appalachian Tea Is One of West Virginia’s Only Tea Rooms
When you think of a tea room, you might think of well-to-do women in pearls and large floppy hats sipping from antique china. But, there is much more to them than that. Tea rooms became popular in the 1900s when middle class women opened up a room in their home…
Of Coffee and Community : The Story of Coal River Coffee
Driving west along the banks of the Kanawha River, you can’t help but admire the scenery. No, this wasn’t your plan for the day…getting rerouted off the interstate on your trip west to an afternoon meeting in Kentucky…but the blue skies and shimmering green waters of the river make it…
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