
Who doesn't love a good Chinese buffet? This one, located in South Charleston, is large and commanding of attention with a bright orange facade.

You actually pay up front and take your receipt to the hostess, who then seats you.


Always a snake.

Honey chicken is always a go-to.

Crab cheese rangoons on the corner there.

Coconut chicken, stuffed mushrooms, and breaded clam shells always dominate my plate.

Sushi, too.


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The Winter Blues Farmers Markets are always fun - there's now one in Morgantown and one in Charleston. Tons of vendors come together - everything from local fruits and vegetables to JQ Dickinson Salt-Works and maple cotton candy

The West Virginia Hot Dog promotion has always been cool to me. West Virginia hot dogs are chili, slaw, mustard and onions. And, this promotion aims to showcase the iconic hot dog by sourcing all local ingredients. I finally got a chance to try it, so I was super excited!


After a quick shopping trip at Southridge, I was looking around to see a locally owned restaurant for lunch and quickly found Pizza Barbarossa.

The restaurant was very busy on the day I went, but I was still in and out pretty quickly.

The menu features a good variety of pastas, pizzas, calzones and more.


Grilled bread

Pasta carbonara with fettuccine - baked with extra cheese on top
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I've been to Rocco's in Ceredo, and it's one of my favorites in the state. And, Rocco Muriale, who owns Muriale's in Fairmont, also has one of my favorite restaurants.

So, when I saw Rocco's Little Italy in downtown Huntington, I wanted to check it out - especially considering it carries on a namesake in the state that I'm quite fond of.

I'm not sure if this location is affiliated with any of the others, but it's definitely a quicker, more on-the-go option compared to the other two more romantic, sit-down spots.

You order at the bar, pay there and even if you get food to eat in, it comes in to-go boxes and plastic trays. Above is the salad with house Italian.

Manicotti with marinara sauce and a roll.
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