My first time going to the Highlands in Wheeling I saw this beautiful place: At first, I was all "meh, chain." BUT apparently there aren't many in the US. So, it's kind of cool Wheeling has one (and the only in West Virginia). They have lots and lots and lots of their chocolate....

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Mother India has opened a grocery store on Chestnut Ridge Road in the plaza that also houses Peppebroni's Pizza - just all the way at the opposite end. Ganpati Indian Grocery carries lots of mixes, some frozen items, and even their own Masala sauce they have at the restaurant. They are open Tuesday -...

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The last stop on my DiCarlo's pizza tour - for now - was Glen Dale. And, it was by far the most different of any DiCarlo's location. They have packaged pepperoni rolls, a giant "Home of the Original Big Box" rug - not sure what that is, but apparently they also have big...

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This health store, Sunflowers, is located in Chelsea Square on VanVoorhis. I had never noticed it before, but they do carry health- and diet-related items, as well as some food. It is different. ...

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While still searching for a new location for a restaurant, Chef Ohlinger has scheduled his Appalachian Global Dinner Series in a collection of area restaurants where he will be serving as a guest chef for the upcoming year. Three Cities has a nice little piece on him, as well as a tentative schedule...

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