"Since opening our first shop in London in 1986, Pret's mission has been simple. To serve freshly made food and good organic coffee, while also trying to do the right thing. That's why our food is made in our shop kitchens throughout the day and our unsold food is donated to food rescue...

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Here's my latest column for the Charleston Gazette-Mail. “Greens” are often paired with tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons for a light lunch in many parts of the country. In Appalachia, though, “greens” go best with a ham hock, bacon or fatback as part of a hearty dinner. That’s because in Appalachian cooking and throughout...

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I went to enjoy some "Michelin Bib Gourmand" Taiwanese at BAO London. From classic pork to 40-day aged steak rice, this restaurant was inspired by the beef noodle shops of Taiwan. They have a number of different interesting menus. Some prix fixe, some required for the whole table, a la carte and even...

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AB Cody's is primarily a gas station, but they also feature every West Virginian's favorite gas station snack: pepperoni rolls. I found out about them because they are listed on the Pepperoni Roll Trail: "AB Cody’s is well known for their homemade pepperoni rolls, winning Best of Clarksburg multiple times." I purchased a...

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Schmidt Brothers Sunoco in Wheeling is a quick gas stop, but there's also a whole convenience section that has subs, pepperoni rolls and the like. I had an Italian sub - or hoagie - with Italian dressing. I have a soft spot for a refrigerated hoagie from a convenience store. They're a bit...

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