Holl's Chocolates are some of my favorite sweets. The local chocolatier makes these specialty chocolate dipped strawberries just one time of year: April 1 to July 4. They are dipped in white fondant followed by dark chocolate, making a deliciously sweet treat. They are dipped daily and can be found at the Capitol...

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Martinsburg recently hosted their Chocolate Fest & Book Faire, which showcases authors and downtown businesses. And a side of chocolate.   Because my job is pretty cool, I was able to go check it out. One of my first stops was a tour of DeFluri's Fine Chocolates. I've been to this shop before but not...

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Mario's Pizza is one of many pizza shops in Charleston, but a friend recently told me this was his favorite. Located on Bigley Avenue, this shop has just a few tables inside so most of the business is carry-out or delivery. I ordered a 12" pizza with mushrooms and cheese breadsticks. Cheesy breadsticks...

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Nothing makes me happier than being able to order food online & have it delivered to my door with minimal human interaction. So, Charleston 2 Go has answered many of my prayers. One restaurant I noticed on their website that I haven't tried before was Fat Bob's Roadhouse Diner. After a little bit...

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One of my dear friends, Leah, was in town so I wanted to figure out a quick spot for happy hour, and Vino's came to mind. Mostly because I had never been, and with its bright ed door facing Kanawha Boulevard and demanding a presence, I've always been curious. The happy hour menu...

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