From the Gridiron: The State’s Most Unique Burgers
By Marta Tankersley Autumn is approaching and soon the cool mountain air will turn the hills red, yellow and orange. With the changing season comes another change—the boys of summer become the men of the gridiron. As we gear up for football season, West Virginia Executive invites you to take a little detour from your […]
In the Chef’s Corner – Huntington Prime
By Mike Bowe Huntington Prime opened in February 2010 in the West Virginia Building located in downtown Huntington.
Discovering Our Past – Remembering the Civil War
By O. James Lighthizer As America marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, a pivotal turning point in history that has captivated the imagination of generations with its dramatic narrative, thousands of people are seeking out ways to participate in the commemoration. While outstanding books or documentaries can convey a tremendous amount of information, […]
In the Chef’s Corner: Provence Market Café and Marketplace
By Anne Hart
As a West Virginia native, I always thought I would be a doctor. While most kids were playing with dolls and cars, I was making a mess in the kitchen. The microscope, slides, test tubes and chemicals from my chemistry set were overrunning the space previously occupied by my Little Suzy Homemaker Easy Bake Oven. After receiving my degree in biology, a funny thing happened on the way to the lab…
In the Chef’s Corner: Sargasso
By Steve Stoll
Sargasso, located just south of Morgantown’s Wharf District, was established four years ago by two local business executives, Phil Weser and Frank Alderman, who wanted to bring a unique dining experience to the area similar to what one might experience in bigger cities.
In the Chef’s Corner: Elk River Inn and Restaurant
The Elk River Inn and Restaurant, located in the town of Slatyfork near Snowshoe Mountain Resort, had a simple start with owner Gil Willis offering rooms for skiers in 1980. Gil had moved to his family-owned farm from the Washington, D.C. area two years earlier, caught the skiing bug and never looked back. His future wife, Mary, was also a skier and had visited the area before they were married in 1984.
