Sometimes, it's the gas stations in far off little corners of the state that serve the best food. I've had the New River Exxon in Hico on my to-try list for quite a while. So when I went to a new taproom in the area, I also swung by this gas station. And,...

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Mizu Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi in Buckhannon offers a variety of Japanese offerings: shumai and sushi to bento boxes and hibachi. I love all of those items, so I ordered a variety. Let's start with shumai. It's a little dumpling often found in Chinese cuisine with minced pork and onion. The Japanese version...

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Dairy King in Philippi is the local ice cream shop, and they have everything from sundaes and cones to fried appetizers and other snacks. They also had a special for Lurch Fest: Cousin Itt. It's a caramel sundae with whipped cream, chocolate chip eyes and a cute little tophat. A LOT of whipped...

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There are a handful of chocolate-makers in West Virginia - the most recent one I discovered was EH Chocolates. Based in Kirby, the chocolatier uses Swiss chocolate and makes chocolate creations in truffle form. Some of their popular candies include peanut butter buckeyes, chocolate covered strawberries and coconut eggs.Here's a little bit about...

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There is a bright teal food truck making an appearance in Kanawha City lately. It is dishing out the unlikely duo of coffee and hotdogs, but the name pulls it all together: The Beanie Weenie. Beanie options include a peanut butter coffee with strawberry drizzle, a mocha coffee with peanut butter drizzle, and...

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