![Ginos - Washington Ave in Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51120978350_bd90c23dc7_h.jpg)
Huntington is home to a few Gino's locations, and the most recent one I tried is on Washington Avenue. This spot, unlike many, is stand-alone restaurant without a connection to a Tudor's.
![Ginos - Washington Ave in Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51119932804_696a8d7cbd_h.jpg)
The Huntington locations have some slightly different options, as they have a different owner. So, I always enjoy trying something I don't always see - like this chicken parmesan. It is pretty much the homestyle spaghetti with lots of mozzarella and chicken bits sprinkled on top. I wouldn't have hated a giant breaded chicken cutlet, but it was still a not bad and filling meal. Some chunks of peppers and onions makes the sauce feel homemade, and anything covered in cheese can't be too bad.
Grade: B
I think Sushi Garden is a hidden gem in the area.
The popular Capitol Market vendor also has a stand-alone location in Cross Lanes, where they serve their delicious sushi, as well as ramen, teriyaki and more.
The restaurant itself is small, intimate. There is only room for a few tables. A large sushi menu adorns two dry-erase boards and includes inventive rolls with tasty combinations.
I went all out and ordered shoyu seafood ramen first. A huge contributing factor in this choice was the fish cake - that beautiful little pink swirled guy. I don't know why, but I just love them. It also had shrimp, bamboo shoots, green onion, seaweed and chashu - or Japanese braised pork belly. I didn't love the broth - a bit fishy (duh) - but I loved every single ingredient.
On the sushi side, I went for a roll with crab, cream cheese, tempura batter, masago, and scallions - just a few of my favorite things. Lots of different fresh flavors and textures - no simple, straightforward roll this visit.
What's your favorite order here?
Grade: A
![Uncle Bills Pub & Grill](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915497841_c5f8ae6f47_h.jpg)
Uncle Bill's Pub & Grill is not a restaurant I hear come up in conversation often. Maybe it's because they're more of a sports bar that caters to a regular crowd.
![Uncle Bills Pub & Grill](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50914813948_14a13cac6d_h.jpg)
The restaurant is set back a bit off the main road in Barboursville and is adorned with flags flying outside.
![Uncle Bills Pub & Grill](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915628487_ffe4e24d61_h.jpg)
Inside, the walls are red, there are 18 beers on top, 8 big screen TVs, darts and a small menu. They have specials on a chalkboard, which definitely caught my attention.
![Uncle Bills Pub & Grill](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915497961_282eebc479_h.jpg)
I ordered some "Bill's Balls," which are round dough balls stuffed with a filling. Ham, Italian, reuben, cheese and buffalo are all available.
![Uncle Bills Pub & Grill](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915497741_e7390b1ad3_h.jpg)
I went with cheese, and they were pretty good - I don't think you can go wrong with dough, cheese and marinara. But I do love getting the slight crisp paired with the cheese before being dipped into the marinara. That arrangement really does change the flavors.
![Uncle Bills Pub & Grill](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50914814138_f26b4be57e_h.jpg)
I also had the meatballs, which has that "from the freezer section" flavor and texture - not my favorite. The pretzel bites in cheese weren't bad, though. I think it's fairly on par for what I'd expect from a bar and grill - though I do think the "balls" are a bit more fun.
![Uncle Bills Pub & Grill](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915628927_174e464339_h.jpg)
Grade: B
![Tuscany - Gallipolis](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50775026848_a4c747a54d_c.jpg)
While I love all food and new food, Italian food has a special place in my heart - or tummy. It's comfort food - and is especially comforting in cold temperatures.
![Tuscany - Gallipolis](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50775894677_50e1f1821b_c.jpg)
Unfortunately - or maybe fortunately - I've tried all the Italian restaurants nearby. But I was in the mood for a new place, so I ventured just across the border into Gallipolis, Ohio, to dine at Tuscany's.
![Tuscany - Gallipolis](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50775896152_8594ee6838_c.jpg)
Tuscany's is a sister restaurant to Fratelli's in Barboursville. The branding is similar, and the menu items are similar, too. My goal was to find the richest, most indulgent dish, and I landed on the lobster and shrimp ravioli: ravioli stuffed with shrimp and lobster tail, blended with ricotta, romano, parmesan cheese, Italian herbs and spices, and topped with a blend of their creamy lobster bisque and their signature alfredo sauce.
![Tuscany - Gallipolis](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50775780681_db024dcc0f_c.jpg)
First, though, I had some simple breadsticks. They are pretty thing and just lightly dusted with parmesan. Not a ton of flavor, but something to whet your appetite.
![Tuscany - Gallipolis](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50775894162_1017b83cc7_c.jpg)
Then, a simple salad was served. Some crunchy lettuce, slivers of red onion, tomatoes, a few croutons and a side of French dressing for me.
![Tuscany - Gallipolis](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50775780576_f876e8947e_c.jpg)
Finally, that entree. It may not photograph beautifully, but it tastes great. The lobster meat gives a slight sweetness to a heavy, rich creamy sauce. It is all comfort in one bite. Some more herbs could have added some brightness, but the flavor was still great.
Grade: A
![Fly In Cafe](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50889217652_caaa53e04b_h.jpg)
In terms of unique locations, the Fly In Cafe in Huntington ranks pretty highly. There aren't many places you can enjoy a drink or dinner and watch skydivers land nearby.
![Fly In Cafe](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50888384698_558acf46fc_h.jpg)
The restaurant is situated on the Robert Newlon Airpark, so the name of the restaurant draws on that feature and the fact that you may catch a glimpse of small aircraft taking off or landing.
![Fly In Cafe](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50889100101_21813fe84d_h.jpg)
After a bit of an adventure to find the restaurant, I walked inside to discover World War II and aviation memorabilia decorating the walls, the ceiling painted like the sky and small toy planes hanging above my head.
![Fly In Cafe](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50889099846_8475207623_h.jpg)
The menu has some cute headings like "take-offs" and "parachute parts." There is a good bit of seafood on the menu, like fried oysters, peel & eat shrimp, crab cakes and more.
![Fly In Cafe](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50889217887_0b3f814f64_h.jpg)
I ordered the coconut shrimp with a side of carrots and fried green tomatoes. A bit random, but that's my doing - I love all these things, so why not together?
![Fly In Cafe](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50888385063_25c5b3ca89_h.jpg)
The coconut shrimp had shreds of coconut in the breading, but it wasn't enough to combat the oily flavor of the fryer. They were just a bit over-fried, over oily, and a sauce would be nice to help cut through some of it. The carrots did provide a bit of a sweet solace.
![Fly In Cafe](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50888385053_f966b610ca_h.jpg)
Grade: B
![Baked Craft Wings](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51700995836_db95ec7631_h.jpg)
Baked - Craft Wings in Hurricane has been a long time coming. The sign has been up for some time, but the "open" sign metaphorically finally turned on within the last couple weeks.
![Baked Craft Wings](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51701276413_631d9d6db1_h.jpg)
Located in the Mid Valley Square area, the restaurant has plenty of parking and is sandwiched between other local favorites Whiskey Taco and Hiro.
![Baked Craft Wings](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51700995896_c709533579_h.jpg)
Baked - Craft Wings kind of reminds me of a quick-service restaurant you might find in a marketplace or student union. It has a simplistic, but industrial feel with just a few pieces of artwork and those trendy slat back side chairs that are everywhere now.
![Baked Craft Wings](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51700995191_48ca782e3b_h.jpg)
The menu is very straightforward: wings, tenders, sandwiches and waffle fries. That's it. But they do mix it up with the sauces: buffalo, spicy buffalo, bbq, spicy bbq, garlic parmesan, buffalo parmesan, tangy gold, lemon pepper, mango habanero and sweet chili.
![Baked Craft Wings](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51701884770_822946d43b_h.jpg)
I went with a chicken sandwich - which was really just two tenders on bread with pickle - as well as waffle fries. I also ordered sides of garlic parmesan, baked sauce, sweet chili and tangy gold.
![Baked Craft Wings](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51701276418_631d9fe2e3_h.jpg)
The chicken was on the well-done side, but that's better than the alternative. Their baked sauce is like a mayo/ketchup mix that was my favorite of the bunch. The others were pretty thin for a dipping sauce and instead probably make sense for a sauce on the wings. The waffle fries were OK - I actually wish they were crispier. Overall, not bad. Straightforward. If you're looking for a simple tender, this could be your place.
Grade: B
![Ginos - Ansted](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51333324588_19c035116f_b.jpg)
Are you as tired of Gino's as I am? Don't get me wrong, sometimes the calzones just hit the spot. But after trying to hit up all the Gino's locations over the past year, I can only have so many sandwiches or pizza.
![Ginos - Ansted](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51334108835_ee2267540e_b.jpg)
On this particular day in Ansted, the ham sandwich caught my attention. It has ham, provolone, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion and mayo.
![Ginos - Ansted](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51333324593_c81c9a05a7_b.jpg)
Overall, it was an OK sandwich. I really dislike when the large core chunks of lettuce are added in - it makes the sandwich a bit unwieldy to eat and waters down things. It was a bit haphazard in general, but still an average ham sandwich.
Grade: B
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915042388_1041c6601a_h.jpg)
China House in Huntington is a bit nondescript, aside from the large letters outside the strip mall space.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915855032_8dc1998f7c_h.jpg)
They offer a buffet, but I went ahead and placed a to-go order while passing through the area.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915042263_0943d8bbff_h.jpg)
I ordered a whole bunch of things to try - let's check them out.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915042403_9e494917ec_h.jpg)
They were out of the "chicken balls," which I was excited to try. But, the other things were all pretty tasty.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915854972_95cb804af3_h.jpg)
Thankfully, my boyfriend helped me finish off these items.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915724236_41e4eb1120_h.jpg)
The eggroll was pretty average - a lot of filler, not a ton of flavor. Lots of cabbage.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915044053_5ef52385fd_h.jpg)
The honey chicken - one of my favs - was a bit chewier than my preference, but the sauce was sweet and a bit tangy.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915042323_08a807fc64_h.jpg)
The crab cheese rangoons were good - a bit lighter in color than typical. Not a deep rich, golden fried color.
![China House - Huntington](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50915724126_f517258305_h.jpg)
Finally, we had lobster fried rice. I really enjoy a fresh fried rice, but often when ordering it, it's fried in old oil and just permeates the entire dish. This was somewhere inbetween that. Not bad, but a bit heavy on the oil flavor.
Grade: B