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Topspot Country Cookin'
Comfort food was never this tasty … Or this healthy. This authentic country eatery, 15 minutes northwest of Charleston, tempts diners with traditional homemade chicken and dumplings, baked steak, fried chicken, cornbread, and pies. But rest easy: owner and chef Janet Edens doesn't use any animal fats to flavor her dishes. $ (09/2011)
7139 Sissonville Dr, Sissonville
304-984-2816
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Ellen’s Homemade Ice Cream
West Virginia Symphony flutist Ellen Beal is also renowned for dishing out Charleston’s best ice cream. Espresso Oreo and raspberry chocolate chip are year-round favorites, but the summertimeonly fresh peach is out of this world. Not an ice cream eater? Ellen also sells coffee, soups, salads and wraps. $ (08/2011)
223-225 Capitol St
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Lola’s
Arrive early and dine on the deck, or chat on the front porch of this bright little eatery that’s locally renowned for its artisan pizzas made with goat cheese, roasted eggplant, spicy shrimp and other fresh ingredients. $$ (08/2011)
1038 Bridge Rd
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Pies and Pints
Forget pepperoni. How about a Thai pie with shrimp, toasted coconut and curry sauce? Or perhaps a delicately sweet red grape pizza with gorgonzola cheese and fresh rosemary? Or dream up your own—and wash it down with a West Virginia-made microbrew. $$ (06/2011)
222 Capitol St
304-342-7437
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Café Creperi
Owner Manoli Stravrulakis slings all kind of crêpes in this lovely little eatery. Try one with pineapple, honey and almonds at breakfast time, or opt for the Greek specialty crepe with spring greens, feta and walnuts. $ (05/2011)
4002 MacCorkle Ave SE, South Charleston
304-925-4400
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Little India
This eatery—the kitchen of which is helmed by a chef from Goa, India—may be new, but it's already renowned. Try the creamy, tangy chicken tikka masala or navratan korma (assorted veggies in almond-cashew gravy), and cool down with a refreshing mango lassi. The all-you-caneat lunch buffet is a sampler’s paradise. $ (03/2011)
1604 Washington St E
304-720- 3616
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Frütcake
Start the morning right with carbon-free coffee and organic treats from a changing menu that features foods like kolache (a bun filled with chorizo, eggs and potato), peach scones and sausageand- Swiss tarts. Be sure to ask for a bourbon truffle rolled in pecans or a pumpkin-cream cheese bar for later. $ (03/2011)
1599-A Washington St E
304-205- 5920
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PHO VINH LONG
This cozy Vietnamese eatery specializes in comfort food—like steaming noodle bowls— that’ll chase away the winter chills. Try the crisp, ultra-fresh spring rolls, and choose from a wide selection of boba teas to wash them down. $ (01/2011)
601 D St, South Charleston
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FAZIO’S
Fine Italian cuisine is the hallmark of this family-owned Charleston icon, now in its 64th year. The eggplant parmesan, manicotti, and fresh-baked bread get raves, as do the seafood platter, filet mignon and New York strip with peppercorn-cognac sauce. $$$ (11/2010)
1008 Bullitt St
304-344-3071
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SAHARA
The moussaka and Lebanese eggplant are standouts in this sumptuous, all-you-can-eat Greek and Middle Eastern buffet, which also features spinach pie, chicken kabobs and baklava. It’s open weekdays for lunch and on Friday evenings. $ (09/2010)
189 Summers St
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TRICKY FISH
The beach shack-style food served here comes with a conscience: Almost all of the dishes— from the pulled pork to the tofu tacos—are organic or locally raised. Don’t forget sunblock if you dine on the deck. $ (07/2010)
1611 Washington St E
304-344-3474
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SOHO’S
An ideal dinner here includes pickled spicy shrimp, Maine lobster and sweet corn ravioli. Try to snag an outdoor table overlooking a bustling market. $$$ (05/2010)
800 Smith St
304-720-7646
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