I've eaten more Gino's Pizza in the last year than I have in my entire life. As I work my way through the various locations, I discovered there is some slight variation - but not a ton, really.  In Point Pleasant, I placed an order for a small pizza loaded with toppings. If you've...

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There are so many incredible businesses in West Virginia - especially in the food arena. I love going to The Wild Ramp in Huntington to not only check out the outdoor farmers, but also see the vendor goods inside (and each some goodies from the kitchen!). There are so many good products out there,...

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You may have seen the Twisted Grille food truck around the area, but did you know they now have a physical location in Barboursville? It's not huge, but there are a handful of tables for indoor dining, as well as TVs if you want to watch the game.Specializing in breakfast, Mexican dishes, sandwiches,...

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Cacapon Mountain Brewing is one of the newest breweries in the state - and I might say, it's also one of the most beautiful.Located in Berkeley Springs, this space has sky-high ceilings, tabletops, metal accents and lovely greenery all throughout. It is clean, modern, yet cozy. When I went, it was not too busy -...

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While passing through Ansted, I approached Dixie's Drive-In. This drive-in restaurant is named after the owners' late golden retriever. While the name "Dixie" is often associated with the Confederacy, I was happy to see cute drawings of the pup, rather than flags, adorning the building.When I pulled into a parking space, it seemed...

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When I think of White Sulphur Springs, I tend to think of The Greenbrier. But, lately, there have been some new businesses opening that are helping to set White Sulphur Springs apart from that standard association.There's a block of buildings on Main Street that is now home to a couple restaurants, an event...

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There are quite a few Sam's Hot Dog Stand locations in southern West Virginia that serve up steamed buns, all-beef hot dogs, chili and slaw to make the iconic West Virginia hot dog. The most recent Sam's location that I discovered is in Point Pleasant. It's located in a small strip with a few...

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Main Street Grill in is a hidden gem in Romney. The Romney location is actually the second branch of the restaurant Main Street Diner, with the original being in Slanesville - but I haven't had a chance to visit that one, yet. This space is really cool. From the outside, it looks like five...

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I have been to Berkeley Springs Brewing previously in their prior location, but since they have moved spaces and expanded, I needed to make another trip. This brewery, located along Michigan Lane in Berkeley Springs, is especially unique because Berkeley Springs is known for its spring water. And, beer is all about the water....

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