Dining and nightlife in West Virginia offer a warm blend of local flavor, Appalachian charm, and lively entertainment for both visitors and residents. From cozy farm-to-table restaurants and family-owned diners to craft breweries, wineries, and trendy food trucks, West Virginia’s culinary scene celebrates fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes with a modern twist. For more information on dining, visit our guide to Dining and Nightlife in West Virginia
A Fayetteville, W.Va., couple is working to lure travelers off the expressway and into businesses that provide healthier, independent options. Scott and Amanda Keffer, who have earned reputations as health gurus in a town known for its outdoor recreation, say they’re on a mission to ensure good health for the local business community as well as … Read more
Ramp sushi, anyone? Though fusing a traditional Japanese rice dish and a much-maligned Appalachian veggie might seem a culinary risk, sushi aficionado Jamie Riddle tried it and liked it. Now living in San Diego, Calif., but born and raised in Summersville, W.Va., Riddle has come to enjoy deep-sea fishing on the Pacific and hauling home a … Read more
WHEELING, W.Va. — After years spent in cafes and kitchens across the West, blogging chef Matthew Welsch has returned to his native Ohio Valley, where he says the economic atmosphere is ripe for diversified business. “There’s new energy in Wheeling that extends throughout the upper valley — through Moundsville, Weirton, Chester, New Martinsville and Parkersburg,” … Read more
Late May is rhubarb season in the Cacapon Valley, and the kitchen staff at Capon Springs & Farms, a resort that specializes in tradition, is making sure guests have the opportunity to savor its sweet-tart taste. Harvested on the Rivermeadow Farm at nearby Yellow Springs, rhubarb will be featured in dishes through the next few … Read more
West Virginia Explorer has unveiled its new Guide to Ramp Feasts & Festivals, but our work is not yet done. Visit our guide to explore ramp feeds throughout West Virginia, and keep coming back as we add more to our roster. Please also let ramp dinner hosts know of our list and urge them to … Read more
