I've heard about Tom's in Oak Hill and Beckley for quite some time, so I was excited to finally mark this place off my list. Tom's has a drive-thru, which is perfect. The menu features a variety of hot dogs, burgers and ice cream. I went with one of their "Tom's Dogs," which...

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Sam's Hot Dog Stand is a local chain of hot dog spots. I got my first bite at the local shop on Hale Street (RIP), but there are a number of Sam's locally. According to their website, it looks like there are about 17 locations in West Virginia, give or take. This shop...

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Sometimes there are little gems hidden in your own backyard that you never even knew. That's the case with Scot's Landscape. This landscaping business is also home to an ice cream shop. The ice cream portion is called Sugar Grove, and it's kind of magical. It looks like a whimsical ice cream shop...

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Sorella Ristorante is a fairly new restaurant in Ripley from the owners of Fairplain Yacht Club. It's sleek and romantic, with dark woods and stone accents. The restaurant was participating in the MOV Restaurant Week, where there's an appetizer, entree and dessert for $30. Sorella chose two options for each course. Appetizers: I...

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Tucked away in Water Stone Outdoors is a new small coffee bar. RangeFinderCoffee focuses on specialty espresso and coffee drinks. They serve La Terza Coffee beans, which are "ethically sourced and roasted to perfection." The menu is not large, but the focus on coffee is clear. I went for a mocha with oat...

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