La Roca recently opened in Sissonville, and my friend Erin and I went to check it out. I've been to their sister restaurants in Charleston and Nitro in the past, so I was happy to round out the collection. The place was poppin' on Friday night. It's one of the few sit-down restaurants...

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Sylvester is a small town in Boone County, and it's home to the aptly name Sylvester Pizzeria. Despite the town only having a population of about 166, the Facebook following for this pizza joint is over 1,000 fans. That just helps illustrate its popularity in the region. I placed a pick-up order on...

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Market Mixer is one of my favorite events of the year! The Carver Culinary Arts students do a wonderfil showcase of food AND the indoor tenants give out treats. Autumn Shrimp and Grits (Pumpkin Grits and Sauteed Shrimp) Fall Harvest Tostada (Roasted Pork, Butternut Squash, Red Onion, Avocado Crema) Chicken Apple Meatballs (Homemade...

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I have often passed the pastel colored shed along 219 and finally caught them open. Bones & Cones serves ice cream for pets and people. I ordered a salted caramel sundae with caramel, peanuts and whipped cream. It was overflowing with caramel, so it ended up a bit of a sticky mess. The...

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"Java Detour is “changing the way America buys coffee”™ by responding to the overwhelming demand for gourmet beverages delivered with speed and convenience without sacrificing quality! Java Detour sells the world’s finest gourmet coffees, fruit smoothies, premier blended espresso, iced drinks and select baked goods from drive through and in-line facilities that emphasize...

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