Burky's Grill is a '50s inspired counter service restaurant in Myrtle Beach that features burgers, hot dogs, fries, and ice cream. This wasn't a destination restaurant, but it was open when I was driving by and a cheeseburger sounded just perfect. And, if you look close, it looks pretty familiar to Huntington's Ritzy's."Folks who...

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I'm not sure how many 24-hour donut places exist in America, but I can tell you I was happy to stumble upon one in Myrtle Beach. The Donut Man serves donuts, coffee and sandwiches through their drive-thru window.They don't necessarily have all of the items at all times of the day, but I...

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The name "Blueberry's Grill" alone conjures up images of tall stacks of pancakes studded with blueberries in my mind.So, I already had my mind set on that. But when I opened the menu, I was instantly drawn to the crab cake benedict, which might be my favorite breakfast item of all time. Plus...

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The 12th Ramps & Rails Festival in Elkins was held yesterday, and I made a special trip to check it out because I had never experienced it before. The Elkins-Randolph Co. area is no stranger to ramps. According to their website, "Ramp Definition: Ramps are wild leeks, foraged from shaded, woody areas. They are...

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The Capitol Market held its inaugural Flowers After Hours event today. And, it was such a lovely evening that I'm hoping it's a yearly event. This time of year is perfect at the market - the plants are out, the sun is out (maybe a bit too much today), and people are ready to...

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