If you're like me, you may be familiar with Rocas in Charleston, but did you know Nitro has a location too (and Virginia, too!)?I am a fan of the Rocas location in Charleston, so I was interested in trying the Nitro location with my friend Sara. One thing I have really come to...

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There aren't as many Gino's locations as there are Tudor's locations in West Virginia ... but there is more variation from one location to another. Some have certain menu items that others do not, and that's what it's fun to try a new location. This visit, we're heading to Eleanor.Eleanor is closer toward...

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For some reason, I really enjoy the short drive from Charleston to Point Pleasant. It's a scenic trip with some rolling hills, farmland and small communities.Along that drive, there's a small red building known as Farm Fresh Favorites in front of a larger farm space. They offer an assortment of beef, pork and lamb, as...

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These home-based charcuterie businesses are popping up around the state - and I am so happy about it. We've tried one in Morgantown and one in Charleston, and now, there's Gourmet Grazing in Beckley.There are a variety of different kinds of charcuterie boards you can order, depending on how many folks you plan...

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I stumbled upon Oma Goodness on Facebook, and I love to support a local business - especially when they're offering sweets! "Oma Goodness is a home based candy business that offers homemade goodies from your childhood. Fantasy fudge, no-baked cookies, potato candy, hard rock candy, coconut bon-bons and more! It is all custom made,...

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