HIDDEN Axes and Ales ... Axe throwing and pick-les? Believe it or not, that’s a thing at Axes and Ales, Charleston’s axe-throwing deli and bar. Step in for a nice, thick sandwich accom-panied by a crunchy dill pickle, then stick around to enjoy craft beer and axe-throwing in a lively environment. axesandaleswv.com The Market CHARLESTON’S BUSTLING culinary scene puts the “Almost Heaven” into “Hip, Historic … Almost Heaven.” From high-end dining and award-winning barbecue to diverse ethnic fare and the state’s best mar-garitas, these mouth-watering selections will have you coming back for seconds. Brothers & a Grill on Charleston’s West Side. Known as the best-smelling corner in Charleston, the restaurant often hosts special events like Soul Food Sunday and Sippin’ On Sunday . Watch the barges float by on the Kanawha River while digging into gour-met pizza at Mountain Pie Company , where toppings range from buffalo chicken to marinated steak. HIDDEN Local Favorites West Virginia may be a landlocked state, but you can still enjoy fresh premium sea-food at Tidewater Grill . For more than 30 years, the restaurant has offered the catch of the day, homemade pastas and a fresh raw bar at its Charleston Town Center mall location. In Charleston’s historic East End, savor locally-sourced gourmet food in an artistic setting at Bluegrass Kitchen or venture across the street to the quirky Tricky Fish . (Singer Melissa Etheridge tweeted about their sumptuous hush puppies when she performed in town!) Dip into a deliciously sticky plate of ribs or a pulled-pork sandwich at Dem 2 Trivillian’s Pharmacy & Soda Fountain ... Step back in time at this independent pharmacy and soda fountain, which has been a local hangout since 1950! Happy families, politicians and business folk alike can be seen at lunch enjoying tradition-al soda fountain fare like hot dogs, chicken salad and, of course, made-to-order milk-shakes. Located at the base of the 35th Street bridge in Kanawha City, Trivillian’s is a real Charleston institution. trivillians.com 23 Luscious Libations The Kanawha Valley’s brewpubs, bars and bistros offer plenty to wet your whistle. The Market is known for its seasonal New Appalachian creations that pair well with a hand-mixed drink, craft beer or a selection from its award-winning wine list, which has earned a Wine Spectator Award for five consecutive years. Locals enjoy live music and crazy-good cocktails at nearby Bridge Road Bistro on Thurs-days, staying around for gourmet offer-ings from Chef John Wright. › #CWV
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