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If you really want to know a place, skip the fancy restaurants and find the nearest hot dog stand. America’s story isn’t written in boardrooms—it’s wrapped in paper, dripping mustard, and passed through a takeout window with a wink. Every region claims they do it best, and they’re all half-right. But here in the hills of West Virginia, at Coal Valley Bun Works, we know a truth that’s simple and sacred: a proper hot dog tells you everything about where it came from.

If you follow the scent of baked dough and spicy meat through the old coal towns of north central West Virginia, you’ll end up at the heart of a very local obsession: the pepperoni roll. This delicious treat is more than just food; it’s a slice of history and culture. Pepperoni Rolls: They Started in the Mines Back in the early 1900s, coal miners in this part of the state needed something to eat underground that wouldn’t spoil by lunch break. Most of them were Italian immigra

At Coal Valley Bun Works, we take hot dogs seriously (well, as serious as we are capable of being). Our West Virginia dog has all the...

Moundsville is a small town with a lot of character. It doesn’t try to be Pittsburgh or Wheeling. It’s proud of what it has which is history, mystery, outdoor beauty, and a local food scene that’s better than outsiders expect. Whether you’re in town for a day trip or a weekend, these five spots are worth the time.