Stand at the corner of Virginia Street West and Central Avenue, and you’ll get a whiff of the most delectable smell of meat grilling. That’s wafting from Dem2 Brothers and A Grill, a barbecue place by former football player Adrian “Bay” Wright.
The Charleston native recently came back and set up shop at the Five Corners, grilling pork ribs and shoulders and basting them with his special sauce. Though it’s only a concession stand at the moment, people are really lining up to pick up lunch and dinner orders. A bar …

A new restaurant joins Charleston, WV’s culinary offerings. Tikka Masala opened last April 17 on 247 Capitol Street, serving the very best in Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
Derived from the popular dish, the word tikka means “cutlet” and masala refers to the sauce it is served in, which is made with a mixture of spices, as is common in South Asian cooking. Expect a medley of dishes accompanied by the delicious aromas that is the trademark of Indian food as you walk in the restaurant for their lunch buffets that runs …

There’s a new kid in town, and he’s bringing a whole new dining experience to Charleston diners.
Noah Miller, the brainchild behind the newly opened Noah’s Eclectic Bistro in Eclectic Bistro, brings us dishes like Moroccan braised lamb, honey roasted duck breast, shrimps and grits, and seared beef tenderloin, a sort-of tribute to the Tarragon Room, where Noah started he culinary career and education at the age of 13.
Noah loves to cook and welcomes the challenge of whipping up something off the menu for diners, as long as the ingredients …

Diana’s Capitol Street Cafe is moving from a storefront on Capitol Street to 180 Summers Street. In keeping with the move, the name of the business will become Diana’s Downtown Cafe.
Diana Thomas, owner and head chef, said, “I’m so excited to offer my customers more room to sit and enjoy their breakfast or lunch. I’ve got a loyal following and I hope they’ll follow me to my new location — it’s going to be bigger and better than ever and it’s just around the corner.
“I’ll be cooking and baking all …

Manoli Stavrulakis’ latest venture, Pizza Barbarossa, serves Greek-Italian style food including pizza. The restaurant opened a few weeks ago. Stavrulakis said his dream of owning a Greek-Italian-style restaurant started a while ago when he first opened Café Creperi.
The native of Greece and his Iraqi wife also own Café Creperi in Kanawha City and Creperi Café Plus in the Shoppes at Trace Fork in South Charleston. The new pizza shop is located in part of the former Shoe Carnival location.
The new place serves the same calamari, bread, dressings and spaghetti as …

The newly renovated Quarrier Diner reopens its doors after over a decade, to serve Charleston locals their diner favorites and them some. Quarrier Diner is open from 11 AM to 2 PM and from 5 PM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday and up to 11 PM Friday and Saturday. Call 304-343-5686 for reservations and inquiries.
The new owners Anna and David Pollitt restored the Art Nouveau building to resemble its original facade. They also added modern touches like flat screen tvs, iPad menus, and other cool features.
The main …

Indian cuisine is vibrant and zesty, noted for its extensive use of spices and herbs, on a wide selection of vegetables and meats (including beef, lamb, poultry and seafood). Due to the size of the country and the number of regional groups living in different areas, not just the ingredients but also the cooking techniques vary from place to place.

Little India in Charleston’s East End (at 1604 Washington St., East Charleston, to be exact) brings a little bit everything to the plate. Featuring dishes from both Northern and Southern India, the restaurant has a wide array of meat and vegetarian appetizers, sides, and entrees as well as exotic Indian desserts and beverages.

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup, usually served with thinly sliced beef or chicken, rice noodles, basil, lime or lemon, bean sprouts, and other ingredients. Pho is loved all over for being light and healthy yet full of flavor — it is one of celebrity chef and travel show host Anthony Bourdain’s favorite foods in the world.
For Charleston locals who crave the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cooking, or for those who want to give this exotic cuisine a try, Pho Vin Long on D Street in South Charleston …

A nice hearty breakfast is a great way to start any day. The mix of proteins and carbohydrates (with a little sugar and caffeine thrown in) energizes you for the day ahead.
Breakfast favorites like hotcakes, waffles, sausages, bacon and eggs aren’t just good as first meals of the day. They’re great comfort food any time of the day. They’re also good after a night of partying and revelry. Donna’s Cafe at the Nelson Building serves breakfast and lunch fares on weekdays, but they have recently added new hours: on Saturdays …

Sooner or later, everybody gets tired of the same greasy, old pizza and unimaginative, watery beer. It’s time to treat yourself to something better — like beautifully baked pizzas and lovingly handcrafted brews. It’s time to head for Pies and Pints Charleston!
After rave reviews with their original store in Fayetteville, Pies and Pints is finally treating Charleston natives to its signature pizzas, designer beers, and friendly service. Located at 222 Capitol Street (formerly Cazon’s), the new store offers a wide range of not just pies and
pints, but also salads, sandwiches, …