Adelphia Everyone loves the famous burgers, hot wings and prime rib sandwiches at Sam’s Uptown Café , but this bar also serves up a mean brunch to go with your mimosa or bloody mary. Under the same roof, T&M Meats and WV Brick Oven Bistro offer a wide selection of hand-cut meats and piz-zas, along with growler fills of all your favorite local and regional craft beers. Looking for a quiet, romantic dinner? Head to Bricks & Barrels , where some tables are set into alcoves resembling giant wine barrels. Toast each other with a glass of wine or take your pick from a huge selection of craft beers. Sit down to a five-course gourmet meal with expertly chosen wine and beer pairings at FeastivALL , FestivALL’s an-nual fundraiser at Berry Hills Country Club . Guests vote for their favorite pairing after each course to determine if hops or grapes win the night! Chili is good in any weather and the Charleston area is long on tasting opportunities. The Green Chili Shootout & Craft Beer Fest at Cap-itol Market takes place each March, while Smoke on the Water heats up June. Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales Craft Beer and Chili Cookoff takes place in the fall, with benefits going to a local dog rescue group. Sample creative and delicious recipes featuring everyone’s favorite comfort food at Capitol Market ’s annual Mac ‘n’ Cheese Cookoff . J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works hosts tours of its operations during the annual Malden Salt Fest . Highlights include live music, a parade, crafts, food and more. Both of these events take place during the fall. › Fun Food Fests Bring your appetite and prepare your taste buds for a treat. These food festivals and food-centric events deliver scrumptious offerings to suit every palate. Mea Cuppa 24 charlestonwv.com