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It’s no Trick, East End beach bar offers margarita flights

Steven Keith

Apr 27, 20223 min read

It’s no Trick, East End beach bar offers margarita flights

After a couple of uncertain years, Tricky Fish has semi-quietly reopened on Charleston’s East End offering much of the same beach shack bar-

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First Watch reopens, but Abruzzi & Graziano’s remain closed

Steven Keith

Apr 20, 20223 min read

First Watch reopens, but Abruzzi & Graziano’s remain closed

In local restaurant news, there have been a handful of unexpected closures lately that have many readers talking – and some worried – about

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A pretty perfect pie and the return of a big beer fest

Steven Keith

Apr 13, 20224 min read

A pretty perfect pie and the return of a big beer fest

My continued search for seasonal restaurant specials that make you say “WOW” took me to an unexpected stop this past weekend at Lola’s atop

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Charleston’s Secret Sandwich Society location gets the axe

Steven Keith

Apr 6, 20224 min read

Charleston’s Secret Sandwich Society location gets the axe

Previously delayed plans for Secret Sandwich Society adding a location in downtown Charleston got the axe this weekend when Tickers & Timber

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A few ‘hot’ restaurant stops from Huntington to Charleston

Steven Keith

Mar 30, 20224 min read

A few ‘hot’ restaurant stops from Huntington to Charleston

Turns out I’m not the only one who craves dinner specials and seasonal offerings that aren’t on a local restaurant’s regular menu.

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From Tears to Triumph, Thanks to a Doughnut

Steven Keith

Mar 25, 20224 min read

From Tears to Triumph, Thanks to a Doughnut

The Vandalia Co. finds success after a series of roadblocks. So ... many ... roadblocks.

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What’s on the menu? Something new and different, I hope!

Steven Keith

Mar 23, 20224 min read

What’s on the menu? Something new and different, I hope!

You’ve heard me preach this many times before. But here we go again ...

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BIG SCOOP! Ellen’s Ice Cream sold to owners of 1010 Bridge

Steven Keith

Mar 22, 20222 min read

BIG SCOOP! Ellen’s Ice Cream sold to owners of 1010 Bridge

Check out this big local food news, just released exclusively to The Food Guy!

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‘Three Things’ about me? You can bet food is involved!

Steven Keith

Mar 16, 20223 min read

‘Three Things’ about me? You can bet food is involved!

If you’re looking for something fun to do tonight, come hear me share “my first, my favorite and my future” as it relates to food during a l

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West Virginia chefs up for prestigious James Beard Award

Steven Keith

Mar 9, 20223 min read

West Virginia chefs up for prestigious James Beard Award

Lost Creek Farm's Mike Costello and Amy Dawson among 20 regional finalists for James Beard's Best Chef of the Southeast award covering a six

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That original Anchor Tomato Pie recipe? Yep, I got it!

Steven Keith

Mar 2, 20225 min read

That original Anchor Tomato Pie recipe? Yep, I got it!

And not only did I get the scoop, but I also got to watch it being made. Then I devoured it.

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Cozumel opens cool new cantina on Capitol Street

Steven Keith

Feb 23, 20225 min read

Cozumel opens cool new cantina on Capitol Street

You know what I say when people ask me where the best Mexican restaurant is? The closest one! And while that’s not always true for me, it is

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Here’s to second chances, and readers coming to the rescue

Steven Keith

Feb 16, 20225 min read

Here’s to second chances, and readers coming to the rescue

Everyone deserves a second chance, and that’s especially true with restaurants.

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Secret Sandwich on hold in Charleston, breaking ground in Fayetteville

Steven Keith

Feb 9, 20224 min read

Secret Sandwich on hold in Charleston, breaking ground in Fayetteville

Well, the Secret is out – and it’s not good news for local foodies. Plans to open a Charleston location of Fayetteville’s popular Secret Sa

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Restaurant Week highlights and new restaurant openings

Steven Keith

Feb 2, 20224 min read

Restaurant Week highlights and new restaurant openings

By all accounts, the much-anticipated return of Charleston Restaurant Week was a success, with continued COVID concerns and a new multi-pric

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The Pitch opens in Kanawha City, Restaurant Week in full swing

Steven Keith

Jan 26, 20223 min read

The Pitch opens in Kanawha City, Restaurant Week in full swing

After months of anticipation, The Pitch of KC officially opened in Kanawha City Monday after a “by invitation only” soft opening for friends

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When COVID threw a ‘curb’ ball, Jeff’s was ready

Steven Keith

Jan 23, 20225 min read

When COVID threw a ‘curb’ ball, Jeff’s was ready

Owner of takeout business hopes Restaurant Week brings in more fans

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Big news, y'all, Charleston Restaurant Week menus are here!

Steven Keith

Jan 19, 20225 min read

Big news, y'all, Charleston Restaurant Week menus are here!

What a week on the local restaurant scene! We learned that Charleston Restaurant Week is back, The Barge was sold and there’s a new restaura

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The Block sold, will become new D.T. Prime steakhouse

Steven Keith

Jan 15, 20224 min read

The Block sold, will become new D.T. Prime steakhouse

Pick-your-own steak, butcher block paper and more on tap at new downtown venture.

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Savoring sweet food memories 100 years in the making

Steven Keith

Jan 12, 20224 min read

Savoring sweet food memories 100 years in the making

I have such fond memories of trips to visit my grandparents when I was growing up, and not just because of the fun times we always had. Whet

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