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Paulie’s Fine Italian: Part 1
A conversation with chef-owner Paul Smith on Italian Heritage and championing West Virginia
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Chef William Dissen: A Conversation on Appalachian Cuisine, Sustainability, and Thoughtful Cooking
Charleston-born, James Beard-nominated chef William Dissen was recently interviewed on stage at the Lewisburg Literary Festival by TasteWV’s Josh Baldwin. While there to discuss his cookbook Thoughtful Cooking, topics ranged from his time at The Greenbrier and the importance of mentorship in the industry to his views on Appalachian cuisine…
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Tamarack Marketplace: Where Eating Local is an Experience
Hundreds of thousands of people visit Tamarack Marketplace, located off I-64 in Beckley, every year to shop for artisan goods crafted across the state. Supporting local is at the heart of this hub, and every aspect — from the products sold to the artwork exhibited and even the food served…
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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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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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Don’t Call It a Comeback: WV Chef Nourishes Community with Homemade Food
Italian food plays a large role in West Virginia’s culinary makeup – with red sauce, meatballs and pasta making frequent appearances on menus across the state. But, Chef Tim Urbanic takes those flavors to a different level. Urbanic, who operates Bop & Nana’s Bakery and Catering with wife Melody, is…
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Wanderlust Chef Returns to Roots in Appalachia
vag·a·bond /ˈvaɡəˌbänd/ noun a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. For Matt Welsch, the word “vagabond” helps define his wandering spirit. When he began traveling the country via motorcycle, eating his way through cities and documenting his experiences, he dubbed himself “The Vagabond Chef.”…
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Nancy Bruns : Salt of the Earth
For Nancy Bruns, salt is life. It’s in her veins. It’s in her history. It’s in her land. The J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works co-founder has made it her livelihood — and her legacy. Located in Malden, West Virginia, J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works harvests all-natural salt by hand from a 400-million-year-old ancient ocean…
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Aaron and Marie Clark : Timing
Most things in life – the truly special things, anyway – depend on timing, and there probably isn’t anyone who understands this better than Aaron and Marie Clark. From their first meeting at Bennigan’s in the early 1990s to years spent working together and separately at iconic Charleston restaurants like…
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From the Old World to West Virginia : Angelo’s Old World Sausage
“So, tell me about your product,” said the man sitting behind the desk in the tiny office. “Why should we stock your sausage?” Sonny looked to his left, the soft white of the fluorescent lights overhead glinting off his glasses. He knew his son would begin their story – one…
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Paulie’s Fine Italian: Part 1
A conversation with chef-owner Paul Smith on Italian Heritage and championing West Virginia
Read More
Chef William Dissen: A Conversation on Appalachian Cuisine, Sustainability, and Thoughtful Cooking
Charleston-born, James Beard-nominated chef William Dissen was recently interviewed on stage at the Lewisburg Literary Festival by TasteWV’s Josh Baldwin. While there to discuss his cookbook Thoughtful Cooking, topics ranged from his time at The Greenbrier and the importance of mentorship in the industry to his views on Appalachian cuisine…
Read More
Tamarack Marketplace: Where Eating Local is an Experience
Hundreds of thousands of people visit Tamarack Marketplace, located off I-64 in Beckley, every year to shop for artisan goods crafted across the state. Supporting local is at the heart of this hub, and every aspect — from the products sold to the artwork exhibited and even the food served…
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
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
Don’t Call It a Comeback: WV Chef Nourishes Community with Homemade Food
Italian food plays a large role in West Virginia’s culinary makeup – with red sauce, meatballs and pasta making frequent appearances on menus across the state. But, Chef Tim Urbanic takes those flavors to a different level. Urbanic, who operates Bop & Nana’s Bakery and Catering with wife Melody, is…
Read More
Wanderlust Chef Returns to Roots in Appalachia
vag·a·bond /ˈvaɡəˌbänd/ noun a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job. For Matt Welsch, the word “vagabond” helps define his wandering spirit. When he began traveling the country via motorcycle, eating his way through cities and documenting his experiences, he dubbed himself “The Vagabond Chef.”…
Read More
Nancy Bruns : Salt of the Earth
For Nancy Bruns, salt is life. It’s in her veins. It’s in her history. It’s in her land. The J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works co-founder has made it her livelihood — and her legacy. Located in Malden, West Virginia, J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works harvests all-natural salt by hand from a 400-million-year-old ancient ocean…
Read More
Aaron and Marie Clark : Timing
Most things in life – the truly special things, anyway – depend on timing, and there probably isn’t anyone who understands this better than Aaron and Marie Clark. From their first meeting at Bennigan’s in the early 1990s to years spent working together and separately at iconic Charleston restaurants like…
Read More
From the Old World to West Virginia : Angelo’s Old World Sausage
“So, tell me about your product,” said the man sitting behind the desk in the tiny office. “Why should we stock your sausage?” Sonny looked to his left, the soft white of the fluorescent lights overhead glinting off his glasses. He knew his son would begin their story – one…
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