Food & Drink Archive

The 2016 Roadkill Cookoff & Autumn Harvest Festival was another smashing success! To celebrate the event, we documented with photos and some video. There were thousands of attendees and the weather was perfect. Big congratulations to “East Meets West Virginia” for winning 1st Place and $1,200 prize money!! Check out our interview with them below. 2nd Place ($600) & […]

In the 20th century, Marlinton’s first mayor, Andrew Price wrote a poem called THERE AIN’T NO “G” IN MARLINTON, see poem below! Marlinton, West Virginia has always had spelling problems with its name so Andrew Price wrote these verses to discourage this mistake. Above: Lewisburg City Paper’s “Aint no G in Marlinton” Trucker Hat. Get it today! You […]

On the eve of Thursday, August 18th friends and patrons of Lewisburg’s favorite French restaurant, The French Goat, gathered to celebrate it’s 1 year birthday! As all French birthday celebrations go, there were hats, cake, amazing food, and wine! Pictured above is owner Arthur Forgette thanking his guests for a memorable first year. Since their […]

It is now August and summer is quickly moving along toward the WV State Fair! This is a perfect chance to get out and enjoy an exciting, family friendly, fun and diverse event that celebrates some of the best qualities that West Virginia has to share.  Last year, I tasted my way thru a few […]

Lewisburg has launched into summer, which means all over town the restaurants and bars are breaking out the patio furniture. With lush greenery in the patio, Stella’s al fresco dining makes it easy to forget that you’re in the middle of the valley. The patio is lined with flowering plants and shrubs, and covered by […]

When you think of organic, local food, images of outdoor farmer’s markets may come to mind. What probably does not come to mind is a Thunderbird. However, in downtown Lewisburg, Thunderbird Taco is exactly where you will find such fresh flavors. Located at 121 E. Washington Street beside the Wild Bean, bright green walls, lively […]

With more and more fast food restaurants popping up, an authentic dining experience can be hard to find. However, it just became a little easier. Located at 600 South Oakwood Avenue, Beckley, W.Va. 25801, Dobra Zupas’ is serving up new and delicious flavors. Dobra Zupas can be found in a quaint but elegant house. “What […]

It will be a spicy time when hops and heat collide at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company’s first annual Chili Cook-Off, held Saturday, January 16th from 6pm-9pm. Admission is free and several local residents, restaurants, and businesses will be vying for a chance to be crowned 2016 Chili Champ/Best of Show, which will be determined by […]

Need a reason to smile? Check out Cakes & Cones Ice Cream Shop in downtown Lewisburg! Serving over 30 creative flavors of Hershey’s ice cream, this shop always gives you a reason to smile all summer long. New flavors include pistachio, dark chocolate raspberry truffle, coffee house cookies and cream, and banana split. Owner, Tiffany […]

Rise & Dine with Greenbrier Valley Baking Company in downtown Lewisburg! Every Monday-Saturday, enjoy delicious french toast, parfaits with fresh fruit, yogurts, omelets, eggs made your way, sausage links, savory bacon, and specialty GVBC granola! The price is between $2-$10! Eat in or take-out any day of the week. It’s served every Monday-Friday till 10:30am […]