Have you seen the DeLallo branded Italian products in Kroger? They essentially make up the specialty Italian section, and they often have an end cap devoted to pasta sauce, olives and other goodies. What I didn't know is that DeLallo is actually a family-owned marketplace in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, that has seen success in...

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Theo Yianni's is a new-ish Greek restaurant in Weirton that has been receiving rave reviews since its opening. It broke ground about six years ago and has been a real force in revitalizing the community. And while you might be scratching your head thinking - "Greek? In Weirton?" It isn't all that surprising to...

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So, I wanted to learn a bit more about our state's first hard cidery, so I traveled to Lewisburg to meet with the owners of Hawk Knob Cidery and Meadery. And, I will have a column coming out in Sunday's paper about our history with hard cider and what these folks are up...

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Oh, DiCarlo's, dear friend, we meet again. I've been to each DiCarlo's location in West Virginia - whether they are independent, franchised or family-run. This Weirton one slipped through the cracks because it is called "Mario DiCarlo's." Mario DiCarlo's Pizza serves delicious, top-quality pizza to the Weirton, WV area. As a family-owned and...

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Lewisburg has a little bit of everything - including one elegant French restaurant. So, I first heard of The French Goat from their social media presence and have been waiting to check them out for quite some time. When that time presented itself, I quickly made reservations online. The French Goat is actually...

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