The Gino's in Elkins has eluded me for some time because whenever I go to this area, I have a huge list of locally owned restaurants I want to check out first. But I made time for Gino’s on a recent visit, and I’m glad I did.



I’ve mentioned before how many locations that have different owner/operators may have differences in what they offer. In this location, for example, they offer pepperoni bites, which instantly caught my eye.



But they also have baked manicotti, Italian sausage, ravioli, alfredo, jalapeno poppers and "deep dish" pizza - which I've never seen at other locations. I wish I could've tried everything on the menu that I hadn't seen before. 



But I went with these pepperoni bites - pepperoni rolled in small, bite-sized pinwheels, covered in garlic butter and parmesan. Dunk them in marinara sauce, and you have a really delicious bite. It's crispy, it's soft, it's cheesy, buttery, and a pop of brightness with the marinara. Poppable and so good.



Grade: A