I made a day trip to Pittsburgh in anticipation of an upcoming flight and went in search of a quick dinner. Papaya hit that spot - it has both Thai and sushi, and that was enough to sell me. The menu has a mash-up of Asian dishes - lettuce wraps, crab rangoons, curry,...

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No, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about Sweet Charity, the Kanawha Valley’s premier dessert competition that pits local bakers against one another for bragging rights all in the name of a good cause. The fifth annual event will be held March 12 and features returning competitors Sugar Momma Sweets, Delights...

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One of my absolute favorite finds in all of West Virginia is Good Mansion Wines. This Wheeling gem offers luxury wines, pastas, chocolates, condiments, olive oil and more in a grand house. As you wind your way back through this shop, you see more and more goodies available for purchase. And once you...

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Mason Dixon Barbecue Co. is a new restaurant in Moundsville. I'm really excited to see some new dining options in Moundsville, and I'm especially excited about the play on the name. A lot of folks tend to think of West Virginia only being below the Mason Dixon Line, and for folks like me...

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Nosh is a new restaurant on the East End that I happened to pass while driving by recently. It is only open for lunch during the week currently, so plan a quick stop to check it out! There are a few small tables on the inside, and it's like a sweet mix of...

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