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.
featured stories
Oscar’s Breakfast, Burgers & Brews: Barboursville’s Beter Family Grows Its Restaurants
By Amanda Larch
BY AMANDA LARCH HINCHMAN Business is more than a family affair for father and son Jason and Lukas Beter. It’s a collaboration. With some background in the industry, at one time owning a small restaurant part of a local franchise, Jason had an idea for his own restaurant in 2016. Having to travel for his…
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Cultures Convene at The Mountain Table
By Josh Baldwin
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 enjoy live music. The Mountain…
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A Marriage of Food and Music at Beckley’s Black Circle Bistro
By Dawn Nolan
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 Sauls has successfully married two…
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Winter Blues Farmers Market Attracts Thousands
By Dawn Nolan
Thousands attended the 16th annual Winter Blues Farmers Market, part of the West Virginia Small Farm Conference, on March 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Sponsored by WVU Extension and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, the event was free to the public and featured more than 125 different vendors — both new…
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