The Bodega is a cool new coffee shop in Vienna. There are all kinds of bohemian-esque spots to lounge in here. And the coffee is quite tasty - I went for a caramel vanilla frappe. As I drank it, I researched the background of this shop - which is pretty cool.  And will...

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So, I've started a new adventure: Try all the Sam's Hot Dog Stands in the area. Frank Lucente grew up in a small town in West Virginia. As a young boy, Frank often enjoyed spicy chili dogs at the town hot dog stand. Even as he grew older and moved away, Frank would...

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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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