The Appalachian Way
Nestled between the Appalachian Mountains lies a treasure trove of flavors, traditions, and stories waiting to be discovered. Welcome to Taste WV, your definitive guide to the rich tapestry of West Virginia's culinary landscape. From family-owned diners to the aromatic kitchens of renowned James Beard Award-nominated chefs, our platform is dedicated to celebrating the food, culture, and restaurateurs that make the Mountain State a culinary desitnation.
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Simplicity is key at Coco’s Kitchen + Cafe
By Candace Nelson
Good food doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t require intricate cooking techniques or rare ingredients. It doesn’t need classical training or multiple courses. For one Charleston restaurant, good food just needs fresh, local ingredients, seasonal produce and balanced flavors. That’s according to breakfast and lunch restaurant Coco’s Kitchen + Cafe. “Our goal is simple—Use…
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Savoring Success: Chef Christopher Dixon’s Path to Opening Christopher’s Eats
By Dawn Nolan
Before opening his own restaurant, Christopher’s Eats, in Barboursville in January 2013, Chef Christopher Dixon spent several years working in all sorts of kitchens throughout Florida and Louisiana. “Between privately/family-owned establishments, corporate restaurants, quick-service, full-service, country clubs, an exclusive, seasonal living community and even a barbecue joint — they’ve all been learning experiences,” Dixon describes.…
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Roasting Coffee, Brewing Community: Coal River Coffee Company has grown into true community staple
By Amanda Larch
From hosting open mic nights to book clubs and vinyl record pop up shops, Coal River Coffee Company has woven its way into the very fabric of St. Albans. There’s always a steady stream of customers, and friendly baristas whip up each drink to perfection. Owners Michael and Rachel Ervin opened the business in 2018,…
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Sergio’s: Blending background experience working in Mexican and Italian restaurants, Sergio Lugo-Mata has created two successful brands
By Amanda Larch
Sergio Lugo-Mata may not have trained professionally as a chef, but growing up in restaurants, he gained all the experience he needed to open three successful culinary businesses of his own. A bit unruly in his school days, whenever he’d get in trouble, Lugo-Mata says his mom would pick him up and take him to…
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