West Virginia South July 2023 | Page 26

ALONG THE WAY

Burritos , brews , and beats

Photo courtesy of Zenya Walters
Story and photos by Jenny Harnish

After years of trying to convince his wife to open a restaurant , Ryan Walters succeeded . The couple ’ s favorite bar in Fayetteville closed and stood empty for a year , and having enjoyed that specific spot so many times as a customer , Yarrow Levine finally agreed . They opened The Burrito Bar with two employees and little restaurant experience . Twelve years later they have 25 employees and have become a frequent stop for influencers and their followers .

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