Wurst Bier Hall is a German-style restaurant and beer hall with locations in Fargo and West Fargo, North Dakota. It opened in 2013 and quickly became known for serving classic German fare like bratwurst, schnitzel, and giant Bavarian pretzels, alongside American bar favorites such as burgers and poutine. The beer list features a...

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Roosters Roost in Morgantown serves signature pressure-fried chicken. "At Roosters Roost, we’ve mastered the art of fried chicken. Our unique pressure-frying method ensures that every piece is perfectly cooked — juicy on the inside, golden and crispy on the outside. What’s our secret? A proprietary blend of 10 herbs and spices that delivers...

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The Hatfield Family Distillery has been making unique blends of moonshines and whiskeys for over 150 years. Their cherished recipes, which have been handed down from father to son, are now made here by Mark Hatfield, the Great Great Grandson of Devil Anse Hatfield. "Our moonshine is made with the exact same recipes...

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Here's my latest column for the newspaper: Chicken of the woods is one of the most recognizable wild mushrooms in Appalachia — its neon hues standing out like a burst of sunlight on the forest floor. Scientifically known as “Laetiporus sulphureus,” this striking fungus grows in large, overlapping shelves that range from deep...

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The Grey has been one of my bucket list restaurants for quite some time. The Savannah, Georgia, restaurant is set inside a beautifully restored 1938 Greyhound bus terminal that gives all the Art Deco vibes. It is co-owned by John Morisano and James Beard Award–winning chef Mashama Bailey. Bailey’s cooking draws on her...

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