National Restaurant & Chef Awards Committee
Steven Keith is a member of the National Restaurant & Chef Awards Committee. He specializes in food and beverages, with a particular focus on beverage production and drinks & spirits, while also covering regional interest and world news, particularly in the APAC region. His work has been featured in the Herald Dispatch, Ancient Origins, Healthcare Business Today, and the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
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Steven Keith's articles focus primarily on food and beverage, with an emphasis on local dining establishments and events in Charleston, West Virginia. He tends to feature expert commentary and private sector announcements related to the food industry. If you have insights or information about new restaurant openings, unique culinary experiences, or trends within the local dining scene in Charleston, your pitch is more likely to resonate with him.
Additionally, given his coverage of promotional deals and event highlights related to food and beverage (and occasionally sports), providing details about special culinary events or exclusive offers at restaurants may capture Steven's interest. Keep in mind that his geographic focus centers on Charleston, West Virginia; therefore, pitches should align with this localized perspective.
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By: Steven Keith
Charleston, West Virginia's Food Guy restaurant reviewer Steven Keith shares how The Bears Den has closed after 26 years of business, but the end may not be definite. Keith also shares Rolls of the River pepperoni roll festival winners and openings for Goldenrod Kitchen and Elk City Popcorn Company.
Jerk chicken with rice and beans is shown at the 2024 "All Fired Up kids cooking competition on July 7, 2024, at the Capitol Market in Charleston.
An antipasti board from The Olive Tree Cafe is shown on June 27, 2026.
By: Steven Keith
Charleston, West Virginia's Food Guy restaurant reviewer Steven Keith explains how The Olive Tree in South Charleston saved a surprise birthday party he planned with an antipasta board, what Mountain State restaurants made the most recent Wine Spectator list, what's ahead -- food-wise -- at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta -- and details on the All Fired Up kids grilling competition at the Capitol Market in Charleston.
Robert Schmid (center) delivers his winning dish to judges while emcee chef Paul Smith takes photos at All Fired Up at the Capitol Market in Charleston on July 3, 2026.
Fife Street Brewing in downtown Charleston is shown on July 5, 2026.
By: Steven Keith
Charleston, West Virginia's Food Guy restaurant reviewer Steven Keith gives the details on the expansion of Fife Street Brewery in Charleston preparing to open a new brewpub in the Teays Valley area of Hurricane, Putnam County. He also has information about the 2026 All Fired Up youth cooking winners and shares details about several Mexican restaurants that have closed. Also, thanks to the Food Guy, reader Bob Corey checked out the antipasto offerings at Olive Tree Cafe & Catering in South Charleston, West Virginia
By: Steven Keith
By Steven Keith For the Gazette-Mail A popular bakery in St. Albans has been closed since July 4 to move the business to a larger
By: Steven Keith
Charleston, West Virginia's Food Guy restaurant reviewer Steven Keith shares that Montanaro Cakery & Macarons will soon reopen less than a mile from its original location that opened in the fall of 2023 with a soft opening in July 2026. Also Crepizza reopened its doors after a fire in April 2026 damaged the kitchen, forcing the restaurant to close for a few months.
By: Steven Keith
Charleston, West Virginia's Food Guy restaurant reviewer Steven Keith shares how Pizzas & Cream has a new location in South Charleston. Also, Lee Street Lounge is now offering lunch, and Fund for the Arts will host a new event, Brunch Bites & The Arts, on Aug. 22, 2026.
