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New name, same fare at Honeybaked Ham Co.

2009-11-19T00:00:00-05:00

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

2009-11-12T00:00:00-05:00

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.

Buffalo Wild Wings has a sauce for every palate

2009-11-05T00:00:00-05:00

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

2009-10-29T00:00:00-04:00

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio -- The Scioto Ribber is something of a local landmark in downtown Portsmouth.

GOOD EATS: Retirees return to reopen historic drive-in

2009-10-24T00:19:29-04:00

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

2009-10-15T00:00:00-04:00

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

2009-10-08T00:00:00-04:00

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

2009-10-01T00:00:00-04:00

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

2009-09-24T00:00:00-04:00

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

2009-09-17T00:00:00-04:00

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.