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Ramp Up Your Spring With WV’s Green Gem – Chef Ambassador Story

Written by Chef Ambassador, Matt Welsch Springtime in the West Virginia mountains is something to behold. As we say in

Farm Up Table

Root to Table’s 4th Annual Open-Air Feast

Enjoy the abundant space of Almost Heaven West Virginia as our top chefs showcase their favorite dishes crafted over one

The Vault on Main: Restaurant & Wine Bar

1010 Bridge Restaurant & Catering

Cody’s Restaurant

Lucky Rivers Café and Catering

Our Tips For Cooking Fresh & Eating Local in 2022

This new year we are all looking to make positive changes in our lives, with many of us hoping to

A Foodie’s Farm-to-Table Roadtrip in West Virginia

Here in West Virginia, agricultural heritage can be traced back for decades upon decades with both classic and new flavors

Everything You Need for a Valentine’s Date Night In

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday. Instead of hustling around to get ready to go out on the

4 Farm Fresh Recipes to Ring in the New Year

The new year typically brings about a yearning for change. Whether that’s setting health and fitness goals, planning adventurous outings

Try This Celebrity Chef’s Recipe For Dinner

Matt Welsch is a Wheeling native who opened The Vagabond Kitchen. With a strong passion for community, he prepares dishes

A True Farm To Table Thanksgiving

Family. Food. Fun. The only thing that could make your Thanksgiving dinner better is food from local farmers. Almost Heaven

A Taste of Almost Heaven: Thanksgiving Edition

Try something new for your family holiday gathering this year. Wow your company this Thanksgiving with delicious Appalachian-inspired cuisine. Sides

Thanksgiving Recipes to Add to Your Almost Heaven Table

Thanksgiving means classic dishes like mashed potatoes, green beans and gravy. For a unique holiday meal, spice up your turkey

Experience the Best of Autumn in Almost Heaven

Pumpkin patches. Warm fuzzy sweaters. Autumn views. Its fall in Almost Heaven and favorite fall adventures and beautiful fall views

Try These 5 Farm-To-Table Dinners

It’s farm-to-table season in West Virginia, and there are a number of farms, restaurants and shops that highlight local farmers

Find Fall Flavors in Almost Heaven

Fall in West Virginia means pumpkins, apple butter, cider, farmers’ markets and farm-to-table dinners. The season brings fall harvest festivals

CULINARY EXPLORER: 5 Must-Try Dining Destinations in Mountaineer Country

By Susan Riddle, Culinary Explorer Summer is the season for outdoor dining. There’s nothing better than good food and a

Don’t Miss these Seasonal Finds at Almost Heaven Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets around West Virginia carry fresh, local produce throughout the year – but especially in spring and summer. Local

Sundogs Bed and Breakfast

ENTERTAINMENT EXPLORER: Historic Lewisburg, Topping Must-Do Lists from Around the Country

Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Entertainment Explorers Since its earliest days, Lewisburg has been a literal crossroads and commercial hub for

Calling All Foodies: Charleston Restaurant Week is Back

Each year, eager foodies patiently await Charleston Restaurant Week, a weeklong celebration of Charleston and its incredible local restaurants. Every

Sunset Berry Farm

Not Far From the Tree: This family-owned West Virginia farm is fun for everyone

Since 1927, Gritt’s Farm has worked to maintain its mission and vision: “to preserve and advance our families commitment to

These Almost Heaven restaurants are serving new approaches to Appalachian cuisine

Across West Virginia, we are seeing chefs highlighting the importance of authentic dishes. Appalachian food is popular across much of

These unique places to stay can only be found in Almost Heaven

Everyone needs a change in their normal routine from time to time. When planning your next vacation to West Virginia,

Your Ultimate List of the Most Instagrammable spots in West Virginia

The Mountain State is known for its incredible beauty. From sweeping vistas to charming storefronts all around the state are

CULINARY EXPLORER: Appalachian Foods You Can Eat Every Day – Pawpaws

Matt Welsch, Culinary Explorer Don’t tell it to the folks in Paw Paw, West Virginia, but these days many folks

Fall 101 in West Virginia

Fall in the Mountain State is a magical time of year. Leaf peeping, apple cider, pumpkin carving, corn mazes, bonfires,

LOCAL WARES & FARES EXPLORER: No, Salt Isn’t Just Salt!

Nancy Bruns, Local Wares & Fares Explorer A friend came over the other day to help me prepare a meal

These West Virginia-Made Bits & Bites make for perfect gifts

Looking for some unique West Virginia flavors and products? These places have everything to satisfy your Mountain State cravings and

These 6 Restaurants in West Virginia Serve Cheeseburgers that will Blow Your Mind

There’s nothing quite as good as finding the perfect burger spot. Here’s a list of Almost Heaven places with cheeseburgers

These West Virginia mac & cheese dishes are the cheesiest

It is only fitting that this American classic has a day of its own. Celebrated on July 14, national macaroni

155 ways to enjoy summer in West Virginia

West Virginia turns 155 years young on June 20! And while you’re spending the birthday exploring the beautiful state, here

The ultimate West Virginia beer road trip

Venture your way through the Mountain State and have some incredible brews along the way! From IPAs to stouts, each

Capitol Market

Still Hollow Spirits

There’s a 400-million-year-old ocean beneath West Virginia

Did you know there’s a 400-million-year-old ocean beneath West Virginia? It’s called the Iapetus Ocean, and it lies underneath the

Have you shopped at these locally owned grocery stores in West Virginia?

Independent grocery stores make it easy for you to get fresh, natural foods and other products while supporting your local

This West Virginia popcorn is unlike any you’ve ever tried

Move over, microwave popcorn! These family owned businesses give new meaning to the term mom and “pop” store. The folks

The best mountain meal I ever had

West Virginia’s best restaurants keep things natural — no shortcuts or trickery, just honest flavor. The best recipes let fresh,

You can find pumpkin-flavored everything at WV’s largest pumpkin festival

At only one-and-a-half square miles with a population of about 2,500, the tiny river town of Milton boasts an impressive

Fish Hawk Acres

The Wild Ramp

Fresh? How ‘bout straight from the vine! 6 you-pick farms

Whether you like your berries in pie, cobbler, or just straight out of the bucket – West Virginia is the

Town guide: Buckhannon

Fresh meals, outdoor attractions, and lively festivals define this Upshur County city. Dining At C.J. Maggie’s, indulgence is the main

Taylor’s Farm Market

How many of WV’s 101 unique places to dine have you tried?

The winners of 2017’s “101 Unique Places to Dine in West Virginia” are up! This year was the first time

Snow doesn’t stop the farm-grown freshness here!

It may be the dead of winter, but that doesn’t stop West Virginia farmers. Gather in Charleston and Morgantown for

2017’s new top dog: the unassuming adventure destination that won “Best of the Blue Ridge”

Our beloved Mountain State earned top honors! The most prestigious prize in “The Best of the Blue Ridge” awards for

13 country cooking hacks for your holiday feast

3 chefs in the Mountain State are dishing out their holiday secrets, drawing from Appalachian innovation and culinary uniqueness. Check

Want to understand the vibe of “America’s Coolest Small Town”? Stop here.

Vibe is tricky to put your finger on. For Lewisburg, a quaint city in southeast West Virginia, creativity sets it

Foodie (and drinkie) Almost Heaven, right here

Calling all foodies! If you’ve tired of the well-trodden dining scenes in bigger cities, it’s time to put this West

Butter It Up!

Apple-icious-est autumn: hand-churned apple butter, apple pie & so much cider

Remember the days of running around barefoot— the cool grass squishing between your toes and the crunch of an apple

Wait, farm-to-table is a trend? Not here!

While the farm-to-table trend seems to have appeared out of nowhere, here in West Virginia, locally sourced food has always

Our favorite simple summer pastime

Nothing captures the natural, simple joys of summer in the mountains like picking your own berries. Whether you’re eating them

Sturgill Mountain Homestead Est. 1976

8 top family summer vacations in the mountains

Who needs the beach when you have miles upon miles of outdoor recreation and beauty? Here are some of the

Unique, home-grown finds from WV’s farmers markets

Stop in any farmers market in West Virginia, and you’ll find a beautiful variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and other

Taste Almost Heaven’s Wildest Food

West Virginia’s favorite perennial peaks in April. You can taste delicious, oniony ramps across the state in community dinners, your

The Livery Tavern

Family Roots Farm

Appalachia’s own “Iron Chef”

The Cast Iron Cook-Off is the Appalachian region’s premier gourmet culinary competition, and this year it’s getting a fresh new

Ever had “cellar cider”? It’s not what you’re used to

A new duo of craft brewers are infusing the Greenbrier Valley with a set of spirits that harken back to

Mountain Flavor: Wicked Pimento Cheese

Betsey Sorrell calls it “everybody’s restaurant.” The RailYard in Bluefield mixes up Americana cuisine with a rotating menu and palate-friendly

Inside the WV communities that get “live local” right

Living local is nothing new to West Virginia. Since colonial and frontier times, West Virginia has been marked by self-sufficiency

Mountain flavor: Ginger Bourbon Martini mixology recipe

Warm your spirit with winter dishes from some of West Virginia’s top chefs The family-operated Forks Restaurant & Inn in

8 quaint country mountain inns

Cozy into a mountain escape in quaint, one-of-a-kind inns throughout West Virginia. Here are just a few of the charming,

Uncover this peaceful palace in an unexpected place

Tucked into the mountains of Marshall County in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle is something you’d least expect to see: an

Pure mountain ingredients that add WV flavor to your meal

If you’re thankful to live in West Virginia, there’s no feast more fitting than one created with the state’s pure

Eat Wild! 6 WV places to try unique game dishes

Our state has no shortage of local, wild food– foragers know all about our ramps, berries, and mushrooms. But what

Our Local Palate, Charleston | The best of WV’s capital city cuisine

By Kelsey Thomas The capital city’s food scene has really taken off in the past few years. Charleston is packed

Discover WV’s best sips along 8 new Wine & Spirits Trails

  Discover West Virginia’s best vineyards and distilleries along the state’s 8 new wine and spirits trails. Follow the trails

Harvest in the hills: Celebrating WV’s fall foods

The rains and heat of summer have done their work, and the fruits and vegetables are at their peak of

12 Appalachian foods so amazing they have their own festival— and what to taste there

Savor the flavors of Appalachia, from farm-fresh ingredients prepared with an international twist to down-home cooking like grandma used to

11 things You don’t want to miss at the State Fair of WV

The 10 most fun days of summer are nearing: the State Fair of West Virginia in Lewisburg begins Aug. 9

Wild foods of WV: the tastiest foraging along the trail

West Virginia is one of the best places in the nation to find wild and delectable foods. Our warm growing

3 friendly WV B&B owners (and their breakfast specialties!)

West Virginia has no shortage of beautiful historic buildings, local farms, and Appalachian charm. The best way to enjoy all

7 WV family farms kids will love exploring

From rodeos to corn mazes, West Virginia’s sprawling green farms have much to offer families. Whether you want to learn

Farmer’s Daughter Market & Butcher

15 most unique foodie finds in WV

Foodies, there’s something going on in West Virginia you need to know about. Our eclectic, eccentric chefs are whipping up

5 ways WV will throw you for a loop

West Virginia has great moonshine, bluegrass, and yes, plenty of great “country roads.” But there’s so much more to this

Stillwaters Restaurant at Stonewall Resort

Stardust Cafe

Go there for lunch, and you’ll want to stay for dinner! Locally grown ingredients, great service and relaxing atmosphere. Must try the Trust

Morgantown Farmers Market

The Morgantown Farmers’ Market is a producer-only marker featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, free-range eggs and meat, honey, herbs, bedding

Monroe Farm Market

Monroe Farm Market, open every Thursday (May-October) from 12:30 – 4:30pm. Enjoy local, fresh farm products including meat, eggs, fruit,

Lost River General Store and Cafe

Find fantastic food at Lost River and ice cream that’s out of this world. For breakfast, enjoy muffins, sticky buns,

Lost River Farmers Market

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13 places in WV where they still do it the old-fashioned way

Modern life is full of interesting gadgets and easy conveniences, but it hasn’t always been that way. There are plenty

Kitchen’s Orchard

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Fresh Seafood Company

Capitol Market, an old train station that was converted to a farmers market in downtown Charleston, houses The Fresh Seafood

Fayette County Farmer’s Market

The Fayette County Farmer’s Market is held every Saturday May through October in the parking lot of the Fayetteville Convention

Fairmont Farmers Market

Fresh produce, baked goods, fresh picked berries, and honey. Find us on Facebook for more information. Hours: Every Tuesday (weather

Elkins Farmers Market

Founded in 1975 with a diverse collection of vendors whose mission is to provide local farm and kitchen products. Elkins Town

Central City Market

    

Canyon Rim Gifts

Souvenirs of West Virginia, New River Gorge Bridge, and White Water Rafting: T-shirts, hats, shorts, sweats, magnets, keychains, mugs, Spoons,

Bridge Road Bistro

West Virginia food with an upscale twist. Great steaks and fish and chips. Casual but good food served by a

Big Wheel

Wagon wheels abound in this casual, local favorite. Daily specials, salad bar and an extensive menu filled with home-cooked favorites.