I've been to the Shape Shop in a few different iterations - from their now shuttered Morgantown location to their food truck and, most recently, their Charleston location. The Shape Shop is a healthy cafe that focuses on Weight-Watcher and diabetes-friendly foods, along with their own signature treats, like the Dippy Do."The Dippy...

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The Lunchbox Food Truck is located primarily in North-Central West Virginia, and I was lucky to catch them at one of the last farmers markets of the season in Bridgeport. They offer a small variety of options, like smashburgers, chicken tacos, Filipino eggrolls, hand-cut fries and more. I ordered their "Street Cart Chicken...

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For about 20 years, the Red Carpet has been hosting "Soup Day." Held on the first Sunday in December, Soup Day consists of 20+ soups made by local professional and amateur chefs. Each bowl is $4, and there's a wide variety to choose from - including some you might not find anywhere else!...

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Angie's What's Poppin' Shoppe is a Ripley-based popcorn shop that I caught out at a festival. They had a number of popcorn flavors available - from dill and cheddar to skittles and toffee. The flavor list is long and wide, and they hope to expand in the future. I tried the garlic parmesan...

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Blanch's Family Diner in Clendenin serves up homestyle food in a simple, country-esque atmosphere. "Blanch’s was a well known spot years ago in town for locals, and now, years later, Blanch Jones’ family has opened Blanch’s Family Dinner to re-live some of those childhood memories. Daughters Lynn Taylor and Diana Chandler have made...

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