Businesses
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…
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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…
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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…
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Where Southern Charm Meets Southern Comfort:
A Feast for the Eyes and the Palate at The Magnolia House
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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…
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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…
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Savoring Success: Chef Christopher Dixon’s Path to Opening Christopher’s Eats
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…
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Roasting 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…
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Sergio’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…
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Thyme well spent: Wheeling restaurant preps seasonal fall menu
What you see is a crisp, white menu embossed with the restaurant’s logo and dozens of dishes listing mouth-watering combinations of ingredients. What you don’t see is the chef’s countless hours of careful curation, meticulous editing of elements and the hundreds of recipes weeded out along the way to get…
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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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Where Southern Charm Meets Southern Comfort:
A Feast for the Eyes and the Palate at The Magnolia House
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Savoring Success: Chef Christopher Dixon’s Path to Opening Christopher’s Eats
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…
Read More
Roasting 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…
Read More
Sergio’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…
Read More
Thyme well spent: Wheeling restaurant preps seasonal fall menu
What you see is a crisp, white menu embossed with the restaurant’s logo and dozens of dishes listing mouth-watering combinations of ingredients. What you don’t see is the chef’s countless hours of careful curation, meticulous editing of elements and the hundreds of recipes weeded out along the way to get…
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