Did you know?J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works recently released a whole new line of spice blends!  They are Ramped Up Ranch, Appalachian Za'atar, Allegheny Herb & Citrus, Smoky Mountain Rub, Blue Ridge Bagel.I swear I'm not sponsored by them - but I do love them and thought I'd share in case anyone else is looking for...

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Huntington is home to a few Gino's locations, and the most recent one I tried is on Washington Avenue. This spot, unlike many, is stand-alone restaurant without a connection to a Tudor's. The Huntington locations have some slightly different options, as they have a different owner. So, I always enjoy trying something I don't...

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I think Sushi Garden is a hidden gem in the area. The popular Capitol Market vendor also has a stand-alone location in Cross Lanes, where they serve their delicious sushi, as well as ramen, teriyaki and more. The restaurant itself is small, intimate. There is only room for a few tables. A large sushi menu...

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Uncle Bill's Pub & Grill is not a restaurant I hear come up in conversation often. Maybe it's because they're more of a sports bar that caters to a regular crowd.The restaurant is set back a bit off the main road in Barboursville and is adorned with flags flying outside.Inside, the walls are...

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While I love all food and new food, Italian food has a special place in my heart - or tummy. It's comfort food - and is especially comforting in cold temperatures. Unfortunately - or maybe fortunately - I've tried all the Italian restaurants nearby. But I was in the mood for a new place,...

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In terms of unique locations, the Fly In Cafe in Huntington ranks pretty highly. There aren't many places you can enjoy a drink or dinner and watch skydivers land nearby.The restaurant is situated on the Robert Newlon Airpark, so the name of the restaurant draws on that feature and the fact that you...

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Baked - Craft Wings in Hurricane has been a long time coming. The sign has been up for some time, but the "open" sign metaphorically finally turned on within the last couple weeks. Located in the Mid Valley Square area, the restaurant has plenty of parking and is sandwiched between other local favorites Whiskey...

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Are you as tired of Gino's as I am? Don't get me wrong, sometimes the calzones just hit the spot. But after trying to hit up all the Gino's locations over the past year, I can only have so many sandwiches or pizza.On this particular day in Ansted, the ham sandwich caught my...

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China House in Huntington is a bit nondescript, aside from the large letters outside the strip mall space. They offer a buffet, but I went ahead and placed a to-go order while passing through the area. I ordered a whole bunch of things to try - let's check them out. They were out of the "chicken...

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