Two of the area's favorite restaurants have come together in Rising Creek 2 Tutto Gelato.



"We are very excited to announce the partnership of Rising Creek Bakery & Tutto Gelato Cafe. Bringing you a fusion of our menus in a new space located at Colonial Park in Suncrest. Offering homemade baked goods, salt rising bread, panini, soup, gelato, full espresso bar and more. Our partnership is focused around friends, family, community and quality products rooted in our familial backgrounds."



This was really an exciting find for me when I stumbled upon it some time ago now. These are two great restaurants - one that has been located over the state border and another that has been a pillar in the Morgantown community for years. 



Gelato? Sandwiches? Appalachian bread? This new spot has it all and more.



Located in Star City in a small plaza that I haven't seen a restaurant in before, Rising Creek 2 Gelato offers breakfast options like smoked salmon on salt rising bread, lunch options like the "Florentine," which has grilled chicken, provolone, fontina, tomato, spinach, sun-dried tomato pesto and garlic mayo; and gelato and espresso.



I ultimately went with the "SMOKED SALMON ON SALT RISING" - Smoked salmon, house made cream cheese caper spread, pickled red onions and fresh greens served with a side of fruit. It's like an Appalachian version of bagel & lox. It's that same tasty flavor profile all piled on salt rising bread. 



And that salt rising bread adds a deliciously buttery flavor. And something as simple as a green salad and fresh fruit adds some lightness, freshness and acidity. Very tasty.



To top it all off, I tried a macaron! You can't find them everywhere in town, so it's a bit of a treat. And, it was tasty, too. Overall, a lovely brunch that I wouldn't hesitate to enjoy again.

Grade: A