Alfredo's has had several Italian/Greek restaurants around the state: Summersville, Buckhannon, Lewisburg, and Marlinton - which we are visiting today.
For as small as downtown Marlinton is, this restaurant is smack dab in the middle. It sits a level above ground, so we walked up the stairs to visit the dining room. It is pretty basic in terms of decor and ambience.
The menu features, pizza, wings, subs, burgers, pasta, gyros and more. Truly fits the definition of "a little bit of everything."
The salad was basic with iceberg lettuce, the garlic knots with cheese were a bit different but dry, and the spaghetti with meat sauce was the definition of comfort food. It's not my typical go-to, but sometimes the simple dish just hits the spot.
Grade: B
Clendenin Brewing Co. is a microbrewery & AirBnB in the small town of Clendenin.
It's a neat space with a garage style door and a mishmash of decor and brewing equipment.
Some of the beers on tap included:
Clendenin Cream Ale Cream Ale
Slow Paddle Pilsner
Mothgirl
Amber Knights
Cannel Coal Imperial Stout
Gingerbread Stout
Secret Hopper
Udder Mayham
Mountain Mango IPA Double IPA
Three Step Mister
KeyLime Gose
Shya's Shandy
Margarita Beer
The food menu consists of a couple sandwiches, smoked meat platters, nachos and mac & cheese bowls.
I went to check it out with my friends, Erin and Beth, and we played some of the tabletop games while perusing the menus.
I gravitated toward the lighter-bodied beers, and my favorites included the key lime gose and both shandies. I was feeling the summer vibes, and they were just so refreshing.
I ordered the buffalo chicken dip macaroni and cheese. Separately, these are two of my favorite dishes. Together, they could use a little work. Some crunch or herb or something would have made this dish a bit more complete and broken up the soft texture.
it's a local addition to town, and I look forward to trying some of their new and seasonal items.
Grade: B
I attended Bop & Nana’s Fancy Ramp Sunday Supper today with my friend Elizabeth. Everything was phenomenal. Take a look:
Some passed appetizers for the table:
Beverages: Complimentary bellini with a strawberry, water, coffee, ginger tea and mint tea
Ramp Chimichuri and Oil Cured Olives in Ramp Marinade
Mini Ramp Biscuits & Ramp Butter
Rosemary & Parmesan Focaccia Bread
Pickled Ramps, Carrots, Broccoli and Cauliflower
Gift from the Chef:Mini Ramp Frittata
Appetizer:Kale with Pork Belly & Sautéed Ramps
Soup:Homemade Ramp & Ricotta Ravioli in Chicken Broth
Salad:Spring Greens with Feta, Redbud, Carrots & Candied Black Walnuts with Ramp Dressing
Intermezzo:Fresh Fruits - strawberry, honey dew, cantaloupe, blueberries
Entrée:Carnitas over Polenta with sides of Ramps & Kale & with Brown Beans
DessertChocolate babka garnished with Ramp Sesame Brittle & fresh whipped cream
Bop & Nana’s would like to give thanks and appreciation to all of our local West Virginia growers and food producers who inspire the Chef and help make our 2024 Sunday Suppers possible:
Aroma of the Andes Coffee
Berea Gardens
Chestnut Ridge Winery
Circle S Farm
Every Herb Bearing Seed
Family Roots Farm
Garden Treasures
McColley Gardens
Misty Mountain Farm
Mountain State Farm
Spring Creek Farm
Villa DiTrapano
Working Girl Apiary
Some of the tastiest Mexican food I have had in the state is in Spencer. La Finca, a roadside restaurant with a small lot, could be mistaken for a house. And the food inside is as good as home-cooking.
With a menu full of options like chilaquiles, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and the like, I narrowed down my options by finding a meal covered in queso. The burrito filled with shredded pork was moist and flavorful and juicy. The cheese sauce drenched the tortilla, creating a perfectly cheesy, meaty bite. Simple, but made with care.
Grade: A
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