Mimi’s Kitchen and Asian Cuisine: Not Your Typical Chinese Takeout

When Mimi Yong and Jim Panciera moved from the Northeast to West Virginia in 2010, they brought their appetites with them. Mimi had spent years in New York City, where bold, varied flavors from around the world were never far away, and the couple quickly noticed that the Greenbrier Valley’s food scene didn’t offer quite the same range.

GoMart to bring first Wienerschnitzel QSRs to West Virginia

GoMart has partnered with restaurant company Galardi Group to open Wienerschnitzel hot dog QSRs at two of its convenience stores, according to a Tuesday announcement. The restaurants will debut at GoMart locations in Kanawha City and Ghent, West Virginia, and will be co-branded with Galardi’s Tastee Freez ice cream concept, Ted Milburn, Galardi’s director of franchise development, told C-Store Dive. Both are slated to open next summer, Milburn said.

This Fayetteville BBQ Spot Is the Perfect Stop After New River Gorge

Firecreek BBQ & Steaks gives hungry New River Gorge visitors plenty of reasons to stop in Fayetteville. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, hand-cut steaks, smoked-and-fried wings, and loaded sides make this much more than a quick barbecue stop. The restaurant sits just off US 19, making it an easy meal after...

Registration deadline extended to September 25 for those interested in competing in Beckley’s Annual Chili Night

Beckley, WV (WOAY) It’s almost time for a fall tradition to swing back around to Raleigh County. The city of Beckley is preparing for its annual Chili Night, taking place on Saturday, October 3. The competition is open to restaurants, businesses, organizations, and schools. Chili participants are encouraged to...

Summers County Comprehensive High School to compete in food truck competition

HINTON, WV (WVNS) -- One Summers County Comprehensive High School class wants to bring breakfast to Hinton by winning a food truck competition!. Crystal Woodrum's ProStart class will be competing in a competition to try and win 40 thousand dollars for a brand new food trailer. The class focuses on...

Summers County Comprehensive High School to compete in food truck competition

HINTON, WV (WVNS) — One Summers County Comprehensive High School class wants to bring breakfast to Hinton by winning a food truck competition! Crystal Woodrum’s ProStart class will be competing in a competition to try and win 40 thousand dollars for a brand new food trailer. The class focuses on skills the students need to […]

Greenbrier Valley Taphouse Announces Expansion to White Sulphur Springs

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company and Hawk Knob Appalachian Hard Cider are pleased to announce the expansion of Greenbrier Valley Taphouse with a new location at 697 Main Street East in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The expansion marks a major step forward for both locally owned craft beverage companies. […]

Locals Say This Charleston, West Virginia Hot Dog Stand Serves Some Of The Best Chili-Slaw Dogs In The State

Some of the best meals in West Virginia hide behind the plainest storefronts, the kind you drive past a hundred times before curiosity finally wins. Along a busy stretch of road, one little stand has been quietly turning out chili-slaw dogs since the days when a dog cost pocket change.

New cookbook full of fresh farm ingredients

Plus, here's the scoop on local restaurant openings and closings. Nine years after it originally debuted, the new edition of a cookbook presented by the West Virginia Farmers Market Association and the West Virginia American Heart Association is now out, featuring dozens of recipes made with fresh, wholesome ingredients you can pick up at your local farmers market.

Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company will open a new location

Greenbrier County, WV (WOAY) – The Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company will open a new location in White Sulphur Springs. The new facility will increase annual production by one thousand barrels and add a second brewing system. It’s located at 697 Main Street East in White Sulphur Springs and will...

Union Mission seeks votes for chance at $200K Chick-fil-A grant

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) – Union Mission Ministries is asking the community to vote through the Chick-fil-A app as the organization competes for up to $200,000 in additional grant funding. Union Mission has already received a $35,000 grant and is one of five organizations in the Atlantic Region competing for a larger award. The funding would […]

Grandma’s Kitchen Had Nothing On These 7 West Virginia Diners Still Serving Real Home Cooking

Some of the best meals in West Virginia don’t come from fancy restaurants with long waits and big prices. They come from little diners tucked along small-town streets, where the biscuits are homemade and the coffee never stops flowing. There’s something special about walking into a place that feels...

Union Mission seeks votes for chance at $200K Chick-fil-A grant

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) – Union Mission Ministries is asking the community to vote through the Chick-fil-A app as the organization competes for up to $200,000 in additional grant funding. Union Mission has already received a $35,000 grant and is one of five organizations in the Atlantic Region competing for a larger award. The funding would […]

National Restaurant Chain with Area Location Shutting Down More Sites after Bankruptcy; Closures List Here

Editor's Note: This story is from the business Website, Inc.com. The Morgantown location remains safe, as does the only other location in the state in Charleston. Red Lobster is almost frequently mentioned as a restaurant locals want in Harrison County, but this shows that the company that filed bankruptcy is shrinking as opposed to growing. The link to the story, and closures, is below.

Charleston Gino’s closing its doors

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A long-time staple restaurant on Charleston’s West Side is closing its doors. Gino’s Pizza and Spaghetti House announced the closure of their Lee Street location on Facebook on Tuesday. W.Va. Latest News: The restaurant said that current economic conditions, a decline in sales and rising costs of doing business made the […]

Annual Chili Night prepares to return to Raleigh County

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A night full of food and fun approaches as Chili Night prepares to return to Raleigh County. According to a press release, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2025, the 35th annual Chili Night will return to the downtown Beckley area of Raleigh County. The press release […]

This West Virginia Market Keeps Its Indoor Stalls Open And Cozy All Winter, Not Just In Summer

Some places surprise you the moment you walk through the door, and this one hides inside an old train depot in West Virginia. When the cold rolls in and most outdoor markets pack up for the season, this spot keeps its indoor stalls warm, busy, and full of good things to eat.

An Old West Virginia Company Store Now Pours Coffee Where Miners Once Cashed Their Scrip

Some places surprise you the moment you pull off the road, and this one sits quietly in the mountains of West Virginia waiting to tell its story. From the outside it looks like a handsome old building, but step inside and you find history that stretches back over a century.

Experience shines at Bridge Brew Works

Experience matters. The West Virginia Beer Roads podcast crew stopped by Bridge Brew Works in Fayetteville, WV recently and liked what we found. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience at one of the most experienced breweries in the state. The podcast’s guest is BBW’s brewer and co-founder, Nathan Herrold. You’ll hear...

Chili Night returns to Beckley for 2026