Sugar Life is a giant candy store for adults and kids alike. Two main features are the ice cream bar and self-serve candy station. There are giant containers of candy all over the store with everything from gummies and jawbreakers to chocolates and taffy. I picked up a plastic bag and made my way around the store to see what I wanted to fill it with. Pizza-shaped gummies. Chocolate covered caramels. Hawaiian punch fruity chews. I threw all types of flavors and textures all in the one bag. They also have giant versions of lollipops and gummy bears. Remember the astronaut food from when we were kids? And super sour Warheads to prove how tough you were? Both there. Plus a full-on jelly bean wall with all sorts of flavors - from Snapple mix to s'mores. Of course, there's a bit of risk with a billion hands likely reaching into the containers and touching every single candy. Grade: B

7 Brew Coffee has entered West Virginia, and its ground zero is Beckley.

"7 Brew was born from a desire to change drive-thru coffee into a fun, mind-blowing experience for everyone. We dreamed of serving premium coffee in record time and making new friends while we’re at it. The dream came alive with our first “stand” in Rogers, AR and our 7 original coffees. Today, we’re cranking out all kinds of custom-hand crafted drinks in different locations throughout the country. 7 Brew is so much more than just a coffee stand. It’s the concept of cultivating kindness and joy with every drink – through our service, speed, quality, energy and atmosphere. It’s contagious and it’s changing the drive-thru coffee industry," according to the website.

I ordered a blueberry pomegranate smoothie, which was light and fresh and refreshing. Not too thick or overly sweet. It could even do with a bit bolder flavor. That would be OK in my book. Grade: B

No matter where you go in the state, somebody claims to know who has the best pepperoni rolls. Many times, that place is their home. A business that no longer exists. Or a gas station. Over the years, I've heard several times that the Exxon in Glen Jean has some standout pepperoni rolls. Whilst in the area, I made a pit-stop to pick one up. They did not have any hot ones available, so I settled for a premade one with pepperjack. It was fairly dry, which may be the style or may be due to it not being fresh. Flavor was average. Melty cheese would have changed the game. Grade: B

Main Street Creamery is a '50s themed diner in Hurricane that serves up burgers, shakes and more. Inside, it is decorated like an old-fashioned diner, complete with themed decor on the walls. Their version of an ice cream blended with candy pieces is called a hurricane. I thought it was funny to have a hurricane in Hurricane. So I went with the pecan pie hurricane, which include pecans, caramel and graham cracker. I fully believe that graham cracker is an underrated ice cream topping, so I certainly enjoyed this. It was definitely on the thick side though. I also tried their Smashburger, which comes with a half-pound patty, lettuce, pickle, and smash sauce. Plus, a side of onion rings. The meal was good. The burger, I wish, was a bit thinner so it got crispy on the edges. But not bad. The onion rings are homemade and huge, and that can be hard to find. Grade: B

I recently attended an event that was catered by Hungry Bear Catering in Fayetteville. While the offerings were fairly simple - a sandwich, salad and cookie - I was impressed with the freshness of the components. Simple, but enjoyable. The salad had a base of cabbage, which I was a huge fan of. The cookie could have used more love, as it was a bit dry. Grade: B