"Since opening our first shop in London in 1986, Pret's mission has been simple. To serve freshly made food and good organic coffee, while also trying to do the right thing. That's why our food is made in our shop kitchens throughout the day and our unsold food is donated to food rescue...

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Here's my latest column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail. “Greens” are often paired with tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons for a light lunch in many parts of the country. In Appalachia, though, “greens” go best with a ham hock, bacon or fatback as part of a hearty dinner. That’s because in Appalachian cooking and throughout...

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I went to enjoy some "Michelin Bib Gourmand" Taiwanese at BAO London. From classic pork to 40-day aged steak rice, this restaurant was inspired by the beef noodle shops of Taiwan. They have a number of different interesting menus. Some prix fixe, some required for the whole table, a la carte and even...

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AB Cody's is primarily a gas station, but they also feature every West Virginian's favorite gas station snack: pepperoni rolls. I found out about them because they are listed on the Pepperoni Roll Trail: "AB Cody’s is well known for their homemade pepperoni rolls, winning Best of Clarksburg multiple times." I purchased a...

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Schmidt Brothers Sunoco in Wheeling is a quick gas stop, but there's also a whole convenience section that has subs, pepperoni rolls and the like. I had an Italian sub - or hoagie - with Italian dressing. I have a soft spot for a refrigerated hoagie from a convenience store. They're a bit...

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"At Dishoom, you’ll find the food of all Bombay ... its cafés, grills, street stalls and homes. This food evokes fond memories: the simple pleasure of sipping masala chai with buttered buns, the fire of a street-side Vada Pau and the snackery of Bhel, or the fragrant warmth of a potted Biryani shared...

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"In 1965, Hal Guthrie, a proud Auburn Alumni, opened the very first Guthrie’s as a drive-in restaurant in Haleyville, Alabama. In 1978 Hal walked into his restaurant and announced to his wife, Melissa, and four children that they were going to start serving chicken fingers. But not just any chicken fingers. The golden...

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I tried out NMC, which is a meal prep service in the Charleston-Huntington area. Each meal is $7 and under 500 calories. There's a good variety, and all you have to do is heat them up. I figured this is a perfect solution for those super busy weeks where it's tough to find...

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"Poppies fish and chips are fun, a guilty pleasure and an old fashioned Great British classic. For mouth tingling, lip smacking, ketchup pouring, gravy drowning indulgence we are the experts at all things fish and chips," according to their website. I had to try some traditional fish & chips while in London. Traditional...

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Salt Fest celebrates West Virginia’s salt-making heritage with artisan vendors, live music, and food trucks. Some of the food vendors included: Angelos Italian Sausages, Crunchy Fruit Queen, Hernshaw Farms, Kona Ice, Little Jimmy's Italian Ice, Moonstruck Maple, Mountain Juice, Mountain Studio, Mrs. Mel's, Sugar Bottom Farms & Villa DiTrapano Inc. There were three...

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