Posts by Amanda Larch
Paulie’s Fine Italian: Part 1
A conversation with chef-owner Paul Smith on Italian Heritage and championing West Virginia
Read MoreOscar’s Breakfast, Burgers & Brews: Barboursville’s Beter Family Grows Its Restaurants
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…
Read MoreThe 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 incredible, and she was really…
Read MoreThe 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 is that when you think…
Read MoreRoasting Coffee, Brewing Community: Coal River Coffee Company has grown into true community staple
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,…
Read MoreSergio’s: Blending background experience working in Mexican and Italian restaurants, Sergio Lugo-Mata has created two successful brands
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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