Restaurants

Ask a local where to find the best comfort food in Huntington, W.Va., and they'll direct you to the Central City Cafe. A hometown favorite is the white bean chili, which wouldn't be complete without a piece of homemade cornbread — Guy guarantees it'll make you happy.

Follow Guy’s lead and satisfy your pizza cravings at Pinky G’s. Guy savors the Funky Chicken, which is smothered in basil pesto and topped with marinated chicken breasts, ricotta, red onions, artichoke hearts and mozzarella. Another must-try is The Abe Froman: Spicy sausage is the star of this pie.

This renovated cabin space now houses a casual joint with an eclectic menu. One of Cafe Genevieve’s star dishes is Pig Candy (a bacon lover's dream). Thick applewood-smoked bacon is cooked fresh daily and covered in a blend of sugars and spices; it's baked “low and slow,” which results in the ultimate coating. Pig Candy became so popular that the restaurant now sells it by the box on-site and at select shops around town. At brunch, step up your salad game with the aptly named Pig Candy Salad, which features the chopped candy sprinkled on top like bacon bits. 

A 100 percent organic joint is not what you expect in Wyoming, but local hot spot Lotus Cafe is exactly that. Guy loves the velvety texture of the Bombay Bowl with bison, vegetables, mango, roasted coconut and a special tikka sauce. The Thai curry bowl with rice noodles is another diner favorite.

While you may not expect good Mexican food in Wyoming, Pica’s will prove you wrong. Guy tries the Sopes de Chicken Tinga: masa boats filled with refried beans and chicken tinga, then topped with lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion, chipotle salsa and sour cream. The pork posole verde is also a must-try.

French onion soup may not be what you expect at a sports bar, but that’s exactly what Guy gets at Sidewinders and he calls it “the real deal.” If you are looking for more-traditional bar food, opt for the "S"idewinder Pretzel, which you can get stuffed with mozzarella, pepperoni or jalapenos.

It didn't take long for James Alefantis to realize that combining his two loves, pizza and Ping-Pong, would be a great idea. In comes Comet Ping Pong, the D.C. hangout Guy couldn't resist visiting, as he called the Yalie clam pizza and the roasted pork Philly calzone some of the best he's ever had.

Chef Jon Taub trained in French cuisine, but it’s this Philly native’s knack for crafting hoagies that draws the crowds. Everything is scratch-made, including the condiments that adorn his creations like the Jewish Hoagie. This beauty stars four kinds of meat, including brisket braised for 14 days.

This spot earned the name “carnivore compound” from Guy, thanks to its meat-heavy menu of scratch-made creations that reflect the owner’s Jewish-Moroccan roots. A must-try is the Chorizo Cigar: A thin dough wrapper is stuffed with spicy, housemade sausage, then fried until flaky and golden brown.

Barley’s Brewpub is known for their beer, but the restaurant is also making a mark with their menu. They offer real-deal barbecue and inventive house-made sausages in addition to a killer selection of brews.

Jason and Megan Savely started Frost Me Sweet as a bakery and it later morphed into a happening restaurant. In addition to 350 different flavors of cupcakes and elegantly decorated cakes, diners can taste Chef Jason’s unique cuisine like the Duck Bahn Mi and Sweet Potato Lasagna.

NW Sausage and Deli is home to more than 20 original recipes for smoked meats. The meats are prepared Old World style and include sausage, jerky and pepperoni and can be paired with original brews on tap.

This quaint and cute restaurant serves lunch, with vegetarian and vegan options, in a friendly space that is also home to a retail store, a garden and office spaces. The dishes are made from scratch, with a few patrons can purchase for carry-out or learn to make for themselves through cooking classes offered at the restaurant.

Step back in time at this diner known for their milkshakes, all-day breakfast and '50s inspired theme, complete with a working jukebox and a decorated cabin for rent. Enjoy burgers, fries and meals off the griddle prepared with locally sourced eggs and produce.

Mackinaw's eclectic menu features dishes made from farm-to-table ingredients. Inspired by food from all over the map, some of their signature dishes are Duck Breast, Southwestern Braised Rabbit and Oxtail Pakistani Curry.