Aladdin Restaurant is an old-school favorite in Charleston that serves up Mediterranean food. You can seat yourself, and most locals seemed to have dedicated tables. Hey, look, it's Todd Gunter! Pita Vegetarian platter - falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, grape leaf rolls, tabbouleh Chicken & filet kabobs with green beans and rice Little candy...

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I've long heard that Larobi's Pizza is some of the best in the Kanawha Valley. So, I was excited to finally get to check it out with Joel and Dawn. One thing to keep in mind is that it is cash only, and there's not a close ATM nearby. There's this secluded little...

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The Green Chili & Craft Beer event at the Capitol Market has been going on for nearly a decade, but this was my first year to attend! They have professionals compete in making green chili. And, they also have a community group portion, who can make whatever kind of chili they want. Boss...

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Noah's Electic Bistro has moved a few streets over, expanded its size and become Noah's Restaurant & Lounge. When it was the bistro, I had only gone once as a celebratory dinner. It was a bit on the higher end, so it wasn't in my regular rotation of restaurants. But when it reopened...

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Starbucks has done it again with a limited-time offer of a ~fancy~ frappuccino. The Crystal Ball Frappuccino is "A mystical, swirling peach infusion topped with peach flavored whipped cream, turquoise sprinkles and one of three different candy gems that reveal your fortune (not even your barista knows what your future holds). Order, gaze, then...

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