I knew this was in the works for some time, but it’s finally official: Downtown ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä’s Fife Street Brewing has begun construction on a large, new brewery, taproom and distribution facility expected to open in the Teays Valley area this fall.
My wife and I love to entertain friends and family in our home, so we find great joy in preparing a nice sit-down meal or an expansive spread of party apps that folks can nibble on open-house style.
After 26 years in business, The Bears Den at 405 Capitol St. in downtown ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä closed Tuesday night. And while that marks the end of an era for this popular spot inside the old Daniel Boone Hotel, it may not be the end of its story.
CHICAGO — I had the pleasure of 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.
Paulie’s Fine Italian, at 915 Bridge Road in South Hills, introduced a few new dishes on Tuesday, coinciding with the first anniversary of the restaurant’s soft opening, which they are officially celebrating Wednesday evening with live music by local jazz pianist Bob Thompson.
While it took ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä’s newest brewery several weeks to ramp up on-site beer production, the food at Ursus Brew Works came out of the gate strong. And it just keeps getting better, as is the Hale Street brewery’s expanding lineup of local craft beers.
Looking to shake up my evening routine, I accepted a last-minute invite to join friends for a cocktail-making class at The Bullock Distillery on Thursday night.
After spending 46 years working on world business affairs for the West Virginia Department of Commerce, former director Steve Spence has seen (and eaten) a lot of international food.
The sights, sounds and smells of smoked meats will fill the air in downtown ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä this Saturday when the annual Charley West BBQ Fest returns to City Center at Slack Plaza for a day of great barbecue, live music and family fun.
For me, that recognizable warm and cozy atmosphere a traditional Italian restaurant offers is a big part of its appeal. A dimly lit dining room, candles flickering on the table, red wine poured from a basket, the whole nine.
Treating mom to a delicious meal on her special day? Smart move.
Last week I sprinkled praise on Lewisburg and Fayetteville, two West Virginia small towns receiving recent national honors for strong culinary food scenes that punch above their weight. This week, that national love is a little closer to home.
If you made it down to this past Saturday’s Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, you may have run into some of the locals celebrating this sweet news: the Greenbrier County seat was just selected as having America’s Best Small-Town Food Scene by USA Today.
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story listed incorrect hours for the Coal River Coffee Company.
James Beard lightning struck twice in the Mountain State.
There are few things in life I enjoy more than a hot mug of good coffee. No milk. No sugar. No double-pump of brown sugar-dusted pistachio crema with matcha cold foam. Just a cup of fresh-roasted black coffee, so you can taste all of the nuances and terroir from where those beans were sourced.
We have ourselves a New York-style bodega, folks, right here in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä. And the delicious, fresh items Food in Town makes are the real deal.
I’ve often said that the company you’re with contribute to a great meal, just as much as the food, ambiance and service do. Although it seems more and more rare in today’s busy lifestyle, shared connections around the dinner table are truly special.
I haven’t had the best dining experiences during my two visits to check out The Bucket at Eagle View, a new restaurant that took over where The Lookout Bar & Grill used to be at that condo community high atop the mountain overlooking Kanawha City.
One of the biggest challenges I face when reviewing a new restaurant is trying to judge the place on its own merits or shortcomings, while resisting the urge to compare it to other similar spots.
Although it suffered from inconsistent food and service at times, I was sad when Barkadas at the bottom of Fort Hill in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä abruptly closed this time last year. Its Filipino-inspired menu was a welcome change, and its location was convenient when I wanted to pop in for a drink or bite…
This year’s FeastivALL dinner was another lively party, with a well-lubricated crowd enjoying delightful food, live entertainment and both silent and live auctions during the annual beer-and-wine pairing fundraiser for FestivALL, the local nonprofit that presents art events throughout the year.
Despite getting off to a weather-related slow start on Jan. 26, ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Restaurant Week picked up speed within a few days, with most places running with their special menus by Jan. 28 — although Sam’s Uptown Café wasn’t able to offer its menu until Friday.
Mother Nature may be able to dump snow and ice on us, but she still can’t rain on our ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Restaurant Week parade.
