
Hannahbug's Chocolates, based in Point Pleasant, can be found in other shops around the state. When I saw all of their beautiful chocolate creations on Facebook, I put an order in on their website and ended up picking it up here in Charleston.

Because I have never tried these local chocolates before, I ordered a sample so I could get a taste of a few different things. The top photo is a Salted Caramel Pecan Cluster - so like a turtle. It's a few of my favorite things all wrapped up in one.

She makes these little baby peanut butter cups that have a thick chocolate layer with creamy peanut butter inside. So good.

This apple moonshine ganache has West Virginia written all over it, but wooo-weee. Be prepared to get a real taste of that moonshine.

Same for the cherry!

My favorite, though, was their take on a Snickers bar, which is JUST like that - but even better. Smoother, creamier, just overall better.

And, yet, the star of the show was this gigantic caramel apple, covered in milk chocolate, white chocolate and nuts. Just wow.
Grade: A

There is a brand new smoothie shop on the East End of Charleston. Zeganz Smoothie Shop has healthy smoothie offerings, and food will be forthcoming.

And, in case you didn't pick up on it - it's all vegan and organic.

The space is long and narrow, with plenty of seating for those who might want a refreshing drink while in the neighborhood (or maybe that's just how I imagine a perfect day going).

The menu has smoothie options like strawberry banana with agave and vanilla almond milk.

The Razzified is the one that caught my eye - orange juice, raspberry, peach, ginger and agave.

Plus there are add-ons, like oats, raw cacao nibs, hemp seeds and more.

While I know that's probably a big draw for folks, I was looking for the tastiest option.

And I may have found it! I love the light, fruity flavor, but I could still taste the ginger, which gave it a bit of spice.
Grade: A

After traveling around the state, we're rounding up the final couple Tudor's locations and the final couple biscuits I've yet to try.

We're getting into some pretty basic biscuits on the Tudor's Biscuit World menu, like today's shaved ham biscuit in Hurricane (did you know they have three different kinds? classic, shaved and country ham?).

Shaved is the best, in my opinion. What makes it even better? Cheese.
Grade: B

Since the last time I visited TK's Fruit Produce & Bubble Tea, they've added a full lunch menu. I was due for another visit.

TK's sells fresh fruit and produce, but there's also a cafe portion where you can get prepared dishes.

They have lunch buffets and specials that change, but they also have a set menu. That's where I was looking.

Their dishes are all vegetarian - and most are vegan, too, I believe!

Here's a breakdown of what I got: Pan-fried dumplings, pad thai noodles and a bubble tea.

The dumplings were good, and the sauce was packing some heat. The noodles were okay. And the bubble tea was great. This is a good option for folks who may be looking to go more veggie - though even some of my most carnivorous friends are big fans, too.

Grade: B

You may recall NOSH opening recently on the East End of Charleston, but it just moved downtown in a much more visible spot and much more seating.

Gold, white, and plants cover the new restaurant from top to bottom. It has a trendy vibe.

The menu has hoagies, chicken salad croissants, hot dogs, shrimp tacos, and more, so it's an eclectic menu.

The NOSH Hoagie caught my eye since it's the namesake - slow roasted honey glazed ham, turkey breast, pepperoni, middle cut bacon, pan sauteed chicken breast, swiss cheese, mayo, sriracha crema, romaine lettuce and tomato.

There was maybe a bit too much going on here. It all just kinda got muddied together. I really wanted to get the flavor of that sriracha crema, but it's clearly a sandwich made for a carnivore with all that meat.

It came with a side of onion rings. I'm not sure how exactly I ended up with a side of macaroni salad, too, but I enjoyed it. But the star of the show was a maple bread pudding that was *chef's kiss* divine.

Grade: B

Technically this Tudor's Biscuit World is in Mineral Wells, but it might as well be Parkersburg's Tudor's.

We're taking it back to the OG here: the sausage biscuit. This was my go-to before embarking on the whole biscuit menu. I top it with grape jelly, and you get that perfect sweet and salty combo.

Sometimes the sausage patties can be little hockey pucks, so it can be hit or miss. But this one was decent - little small. Little dry.
Grade: B

Sam's Hot Dog Stand is a well-known hot dog joint in southern West Virginia. And me, being me, decided to try all of them so I can complete the list. Well, friends, this is one of the last ones.

We're at a gas station on Robert C. Byrd Drive in Beckley. The Sam's has a whole separate section with an awning, and those are my favorite. It looks like a true little shop of its own.

And on this day, I somehow got lucky! They were giving out a coupon for two free hot dogs with any purchase. So I purchased a pepperoni roll and a drink and got two hot dogs - with ketchup and onion on this day.

I'm always a fan of the English bun, so that was perfect. Nice little hot dog overall.

The pepperoni roll, though, was definitely homemade and really tasty. Just a touch over the "well done" side, but good nonetheless.
Grade: B

There's something about summer that screams shaved ice. We know it's nothing more than ice and some sugary flavoring, but it's light and sweet and cold and perfect for sunshiney days.

Becky's Tasty Treats, located in St. Albans behind the car wash, offers just that. Look for the brightly colored food truck, and you'll find yourself in the right place.

There are a bunch of flavors, but, to me, it was all about the photo. I asked for a rainbow. They were out of blueberry, but raspberry, lemon and lime came through. Ice cold, sweet and a special treat. Fun.
Grade: A

Guess who's back... back again... Tudor's is back... Tell a friend. This is the deal: We're visiting every Tudor's in West Virginia and trying all the biscuits - let's go!

First of all, have I mentioned that Tudor's has approximately one million locations in Huntington? It's true. This one, located on Hal Greer, was next on my list.

And for the biscuit of the day: It's the potato melt! Or, affectionately called the tater melt. Carby? Yes. Filling? Yes. Having a crispy hash brown is super key here. But, I can't be mad at biscuit, potato and cheese.
Grade: A

Riverchick Farm Food Truck is a new food truck in the Fayetteville area that has a focus on crepes using their local eggs.

When I heard that the food truck would be stationed at Bridge Brew Works, I found it the perfect excuse to enjoy some sunshine with tasty food and brews.

The menu featured both savory and sweet crepes. And they had all different sorts of combinations - pepperoni pizza, gyro, even a "pig in the blanket" option. Which of course is what I got. It was a footlong hot dog rolled up in a crepe with pimento cheese and pickled ramp relish. Great flavors. It got a bit mooshy, so some crunch texture would send this to the next level.

And, I ordered a "sweet and creamy" Iced Thai Tea with boba. So refreshing and delicious.
Grade: A
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