Rounding out my trio of brand-new BBQ spots in Charleston is Smoked Up, Sauced Out. Located in South Charleston, this restaurant replaced Lem's Meat Varnish - but it is still selling their sauces.  It is takeout only, which I didn't realize, so make sure you have somewhere to go to chow down on...

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Oryza is one of my favorite "new" restaurants in all of Morgantown. When they first opened in the Suncrest area, I fell in love. And now, they've opened a second location at the University Town Centre. Oryza is a fast-casual Asian grill concept where you order at the counter, they make it right in...

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All of a sudden, there's an influx of BBQ into Charleston. I mentioned the new counter service spot in the mall. And, now, there's Danny's BBQ Stand - from the former mayor of Charleston. Located on Quarrier Street, the restaurant is plastered with momentos and memories from Danny and seats a handful of...

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There's a new Chinese buffet in town, and it's already making waves. China King, located in South Charleston's Riverwalk Plaza, faces the main road, but there's parking around back and the entrance is off to the side. The buffet features classics like General Tso's, Beef & Broccoli, and American favorites. There's also a...

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Smokin' Barnyard is a new restaurant in the food court at the Charleston mall. Serving up bbq staples, the restaurant features chicken, brisket, pulled pork and burgers. While on my lunch break, I stopped by to check it out. It wasn't too busy, but it was clear they were still getting the hang...

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Happy Belly Foods is a new lunch spot in Hurricane. They have a food truck and also a location in The Commons at Valley Park. They focus on homestyle cooking and slow-smoked meats. You can find Mexican options, sandwiches, breakfast and sweets. While here, I decided to go with a quesadilla with their...

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Rawabi is a brand-new restaurant on High Street in Morgantown. It replaced Jasmine Grill. It serves up Mediterranean food, including falafel, gyro, kebab, shawarma and hummus - or those just tend to be my favorites. My friend Sam and I went to check it out right when they opened. They weren't open at...

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Valley Cakes & Cafe is a new bakery in Hurricane that serves up beautiful cupcakes, sweet treats and other lunch options. They're open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. so when I had a recent weekday off, I stopped in to check it out. The space is absolutely adorable, with...

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