The West Virginia Hot Dog Blog

When a "closed" sign inexplicably went up on the door of Romeo's Grill in South Charleston last summer, it sent a shock wave t...

When all of the email recommendations from a particular town are for one hot dog joint, it usually means that it's very good. Sometimes,...

I recently received a copy of Guy Fieri's new book "Diners Drive-Ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip...with Recipes!" Hil...

When I make a WVHD at home, I usually use Cavalier franks, Heiner's Sunny Buns, Gunnoe's slaw, and homemade chili sauce. How'd y...

I like to think I make a difference in the world. Call it vanity, but sometimes I think I do. The Sub Shop on Quarrier Street didn't use...

Sabatino Brothers is a nice little storefront operation in one of the accessory strip malls at the Southridge shopping center. They have off...

After a long, unintended break from doing reviews, I decided it was time to get back to work and see what new offerings I could find in the ...

State Journal reporter Ann Ali has blessed us with a nice article in the most recent edition of West Virginia's business news weekly pap...

An old colleague in New Martinsville pointed out this little stand near the southwest end of the downtown business district. A pleasant fall...

If there is one way to describe my whole experience and Wing World Plus Hot Dog Heaven WV, it would have to be "half-bunned." With...

Just when I think I've seen it all in the hot dog culinary arts, along comes a new take on an old favorite. A return to New Martinsville...

Sometimes there is nothing better than just playing it safe and sticking with something familiar and reliable. With that thought in mind, I...

Along Rt. 39 just a few miles west of the Summersville city limit sign is the little town (wide spot in the road) known as Drennen. One of t...

Huntington's incumbent mayor, David Felinton, will be hosting a free hot dog cookout at the Ritter Park picnic shelter on Teusday, Sept...

Located in a former Domino's Pizza location in a neighborhood with a troubled past, this little HDJ has an interestingly diverse menu. W...

I walk past this little downtown cafe regularly. It sits on Lee Street, just a half block away from Capitol Street and a few doors down from...

Ever since I was a wee tyke I have loved frozen root beer. After the last A&W in Charleston closed in the early 80's I went for year...

Weston isn't exactly a hotbed of hot dog culture, but if you're driving into town headed east you'll see this charming little re...

Ask anyone in the Clarksburg area to name a place to get good ice cream, and you'll likely hear Toni's Ice Cream mentioned more tha...

The best overall award for the north central region presented a challenge in judging on account of there being so many worthy contenders. Th...