You'll never find the hidden gems if you don't sometimes take a risk. Sometimes that risk may be stopping at a Mexican restaurant attached to a gas station in Winfield, West Virginia. Roxy's Tacos, also known as Eliz Tacos, serves tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas and dinners. There are a handful of tables in the...

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West Virginia has a love affair with hot dogs; they can be found in just about every nook and cranny of the state.Hot Johnson's is a new takeout window in Ripley that serves up hot dogs - as well as pulled pork, cheeseburgers, fried bologna and wraps. They're located literally as just a window...

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Lewisburg is full of delicious restaurants, but what happens when it's a little late? And you want to try something different?You might find yourself at Habanero's Mexican Grill. The restaurant is painted in bright colors and has some fun glass sculptural elements. The first thing I noticed is that they have margarita flights - yes,...

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It's my latest column in the Charleston Gazette-Mail!It’s known by a few different names: pull candy, cream candy, cream pull candy, Kentucky pull candy, pulled cream candy and myriad combinations of the aforementioned terms. The Kentucky treat is made with just a few simple ingredients, like heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and boiling water...

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Recently, I saw "Almost Heaven Pepperoni Rolls" popping up across Facebook. i had not heard of them or tried them before, but I know I needed to try them out. Based in Mt. Nebo, this cottage business serves "gourmet pepperoni rolls filled with marinara sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, with a garlic buttery crust."They...

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