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New name, same fare at Honeybaked Ham Co.
HUNTINGTON -- Founded more than 40 years ago in Michigan by Harry J. Hoenselaar, the Honeybaked Ham Company is a chain of stores that specializes in selling whole boned hams as well as turkeys and pork roasts.
GOOD EATS: Cheddar's keeps casual dining affordable
ASHLAND -- Established in 1978 by Aubrey Good and Doug Rogers, Cheddar's is a chain of casual American restaurants that opened its first location in Arlington, Texas.
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Buffalo Wild Wings has a sauce for every palate
HUNTINGTON -- Buffalo Wild Wings is an unlikely story -- a sports bar that managed to grow into a nationwide chain. The idea to open a restaurant came after two friends, Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery, drove from Buffalo, N.Y., to Kent, Ohio, to judge a figure skating competition. After a busy day, the two had a craving for some wings, but they couldn't find any at the local pubs.
Scioto Ribber slow-cooking up something special
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- The Scioto Ribber is something of a local landmark in downtown Portsmouth.
GOOD EATS: Retirees return to reopen historic drive-in
The Snak Shak of Lavalette takes its name from a historic drive-in restaurant once located in Barboursville.
D.P. Dough offers late-night pizza alternative
Founded in 1987, the first store in the D.P. Dough chain opened its doors in Amherst, Mass., near the University of Massachusetts campus. Now the franchise, which dubs itself "the pizza alternative," has locations throughout the northeast, including one in downtown Huntington.
Good Eats: John Marshall Dining Room an elegant option
HUNTINGTON -- While many students and staff go to the busy food court in the Memorial Student Center for lunch, the University offers a more relaxed, slightly upscale dining option.
GOOD EATS: 21 at the Frederick downtown's best kept secret
HUNTINGTON -- Located in the historic Frederick building, Club 21 may be one of the best kept culinary secrets in downtown Huntington.
GOOD EATS: Rajah's Family Restaurant serves up classic fare
ASHLAND -- First opening its doors in 1995, Rajah's Family Restaurant is a small diner that, despite its exotic name, specializes in serving American food in an old-fashioned way.
Rancho Nuevo serves up traditional Mexican fare
SOUTH POINT, Ohio -- If South Point's Rancho Nuevo familiar, it's for a good reason. The restaurant is owned by Renaldo Aguirre who also owns the Huntington locations of Rio Grande.
Giovanni's known for pizzas, hoagies
BARBOURSVILLE -- A local pizzeria chain with 40 years of history, Giovanni's Pizza has been a longtime favorite in the Huntington/Barboursville area.
GOOD EATS: Rib Station smokin' up something new
HUNTINGTON -- The West Virginia Rib Station opened in July as the brainchild of former Le Cook Store owner Shawn Bresnahan.
GOOD EATS: Knuckles Sandwich Shop to open second location
HUNTINGTON -- In the fall of 2007 Jarrod Queen opened Knuckles Sandwich Shop on 11th Street as a side job to playing in the local metal band The Black Knots.
GOOD EATS: Bellacino's serves up grinders, Italian specialties
BARBOURSVILLE -- Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders is a family-owned chain that started as a mom and pop restaurant near St. Clair Shores, Mich.
GOOD EATS: Fresh pies, cakes on the menu at Aunt B's
HURRICANE -- Larry and Brenda Hill, the co-owners of Aunt B's Bakery, started their business back in November 1996 on Hospital Drive before moving to their current location on Teays Valley Road in 2001.
GOOD EATS: Daniello's a downtown pizza, sandwich stop
HUNTINGTON -- With 21 years of history in downtown Huntington, Daniello's is a little pizzeria and sandwich shop with a surprisingly large menu.
GOOD EATS: Fiesta Bravo adds own twist to Tex-Mex fare
ASHLAND -- Fiesta Bravo first opened its doors outside the Huntington Mall almost 23 years ago.
GOOD EATS: Sonny and Sharie Knight take hot dogs to a whole new level
LESAGE -- The traditional West Virginia hot dog typically features mustard, a meaty sauce (or "chili" depending on who is running the stand), onions and is finally topped with coleslaw.
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GOOD EATS: Java Joint expands menu, offers late hours
HUNTINGTON -- When the Java Joint moved from its home on 10th Street to its current location at 1555 3rd Ave. in 2005, it began offering food.
GOOD EATS: R.J. Kahuna's offers family-friendly sports bar atmosphere
CANNONSBURG, Ky. -- Located in the Kyova mall in Cannonsburg, Ky., R.J. Kahuna's is a sports bar with more than 30 television screens and a tropical theme.
GOOD EATS: Amigo Porfis brings Mexican flavor to West End
HUNTINGTON -- Porfirio Morales opened his first restaurant Porfirio's in Barboursville in 1999. Unfortunately, a downturn in business combined with some bad breaks forced Morales to sell the restaurant last year. Morales has bounced back and recently opened up a new restaurant on the corner of 17th Street West and Washington Avenue.