One of the absolute coolest places I've been to in West Virginia is in Richwood. Whistle Punk Grill & Taphouse looks like it was plucked from a super hip and trendy neighborhood and plopped in downtown Richwood. There's some really cool outdoor dining with adorable lighting. And there's beautiful decor inside that makes...

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Pretty Penny is a lovely cafe in Hillsboro that I never had the chance to try before it closed. But guess what! It's back! This restaurant serves some unique dishes, and I was particularly intrigued by one. The Jerk Chicken Bowl featured rice and peas, chicken thigh, jerk sauce and slaw. The sauce...

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I have been wanting to try Arrowhead Bike Farm for quite some time. They have bike rentals, are known for their brats, and have camping. A New River Gorge gathering point for adventurers of all kinds. Outdoor dining on the deck or in our Biergarten with a variety of fresh local and national...

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Granny's Kitchen in Frametown has changed names a few times, but one thing remains: the great homestyle cooking. Not only do they have a restaurant, but they have a walk-up ice cream window. Mmm. I was just passing through, so I went simple: A West Virginia-style hot dog. Hot dog with chili, slaw,...

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Lil' Moes is a Philippi restaurant that has been around for quite some time. It's a bar atmosphere, and it's long and narrow but with a surprising amount of space. I wasn't super hungry, but I definitely wanted to get a bite to eat. I ordered boneless wings (I know, I know, but...

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The Fairview is a restaurant that commands your attention driving along the highway. With its fun purple font and big size, it's one of not very many sights along this stretch. The restaurant features mostly comfort food items that will fill you up for most of the day. This is a "Boat" with...

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Dodd's Log Cabin Grill had made the 101 list of Most Unique Places To Dine in West Virginia years ago, but I had never made it out this way. Ellenboro isn't typically on any of my main routes, but recently when I was in the area, I went to check it out! It...

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Husson's is a Charleston institution. If you ask someone from Charleston what their favorite pizza is, they'll likely say Husson's. And there are a few different locations. Each time I go somewhere, I try to try a new branch. The South Hills Husson's is actually one of the first ones I tried - it...

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