Cacapon Mountain Brewing is one of the newest breweries in the state - and I might say, it's also one of the most beautiful.



Located in Berkeley Springs, this space has sky-high ceilings, tabletops, metal accents and lovely greenery all throughout. It is clean, modern, yet cozy. 



When I went, it was not too busy - but that's also because we're in the middle of a pandemic. I put in an order for pork carnitas, which were garnished with white onion, cilantro, a lime wedge and came with a side of green or red salsa. These were more in a traditional vein and were tasty. I prefer mine with a heavy spritz of the lime.



Their tap list includes a helles, dry Irish stout, session IPA, hazy pale ale, Czech pilsner, Belgian pale ale and English pub ale. I went home with a growler of the Poor Tom - English Pub Ale - Brewed with Golden Promise malt and Goldings, Fuggle and Celeia hops for a light yet deeply malty ale with earthy and fruity notes from the hops and yeast. This was good - light and more malty than hoppy (which is my preference). 



Have you been? What has been your favorite?

Grade: A

When I think of White Sulphur Springs, I tend to think of The Greenbrier.



But, lately, there have been some new businesses opening that are helping to set White Sulphur Springs apart from that standard association.



There's a block of buildings on Main Street that is now home to a couple restaurants, an event space, and a brewery with an outdoor beer garden.



My first stop at this complex was at The Local Cafe. This coffee shop has ice cream, as well as some grab-and-go sandwiches and salads. 



I ordered the Appalachian Affogato, which is a scoop of your choice of ice cream and a shot of hot espresso over top. Typically, you'd eat this with a spoon, but since we were heading out of town, I got mine in a to-go cup and enjoyed this sort-of coffee milkshake. I like my coffee on the sweet side, so I was all about this combination.



I also tried an apple coffee cake pastry, which was okay. I arrived at the end of the day, so it was a bit more dry than I'd love. But, it would be perfect for dipping into coffee. If my coffee wasn't already floating in ice cream.



Have you been here yet?



Grade: A

Main Street Grill in is a hidden gem in Romney. The Romney location is actually the second branch of the restaurant Main Street Diner, with the original being in Slanesville - but I haven't had a chance to visit that one, yet. 



This space is really cool. From the outside, it looks like five different buildings that abut one another and have a specialty: soda shoppe, seafood, grill, steaks, pasta. 



When you arrive inside, it's one large space. But the menu does reflect those various options - and even more than that, including "China Town Bowls," "Skillet Sensations," wings, wraps, etc. 



We got started with a fresh mini loaf of bread and a dab of butter. Mmm-mmm. Buttery, full of gluten and just a hint of sweetness.



Then, my milkshake was delivered. This caramel milkshake was everything. Why isn't this in the standard lineup along with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry everywhere?



I ordered a crab cake so I could try something from the seafood section. It had some decent flavor, though I tend to love mine with a nice crisp crust on the outside. And giant chunks of white crab meat. The remoulade had a slight kick, which was nice.



For my entree, I went with "General Tso's Chicken" - Everything's on Main Street... Boneless breaded chicken breast tossed in General Tso Sauce with broccoli and rice. It's not every day you find a Chinese-American dish at a place that doesn't focus on that cuisine, so I was interested. And, it was very good. The meat was white and moist - no stringy or gristley bits. I also love long bites of broccoli. And then that sauce drips down in the white rice, creating my favorite part. Overall, a very tasty meal.

Grade: A

Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Shop has been a gem in Bridgeport for years, and now they've opened a second location in Morgantown. 



With a picture-perfect Instagram aesthetic, the Morgantown shop serves up coffee, pepperoni rolls, sandwiches and a bevy of sweets in a modern yet cozy space.



My friend Lisa, her adorable baby Cooper and I went to check it out. I had to try a few different things to get the full ~feel~ of the place, right? 



First off, I got a small cannoli chip and dip set from the fridge. Can we just first talk about how absolutely genius this is? If you break cannolis or maybe have some that are starting to get stale, it's a whole new product - and a better eating experience, quite frankly. Cannolis can be a mess and a whole process. Cannoli chips in the pistachio filling are much easier to enjoy. And share. 



Look how many amazing things are on this menu! OK moving on.



Next up was a pepperoni roll, which apparently come from Oliverio's Ristorante. But mine included hot peppers, and it was delicious.



Next up: a caramel iced latte. This hit the spot after a few swirls to get the caramel all mixed up. We all do this, right? Like, the entire time we're drinking it? *swirls coffee* You can see Cooper wanted to try it, too! It was great.



But, wait, there's more. I got some additional goodies to take home.



The first of which was a slice of turtle cheesecake. These cheesecakes are unbelievable. They are so rich, but they are so, so good. I ate a bite of my piece for a few days. Not only is the cheesecake itself sweet, but the sugary icing and THEN drizzle of caramel. *drools*



And, then I also purchased this small peanut butter parfait that had layers of mousse, crunchies and chocolate. I liked that this was something a little different from what you typically see in a bakery so it was a nice little treat. And, how can this not be tasty? If you're a peanut butter and chocolate fan, it's a must. So smooth and creamy.



Have you been?



Grade: A 

I have been trying to make my way to What's The Scoop in Point Pleasant for an embarrassingly long time. I love the town, and I actually enjoy the drive a lot, too. My main hurdle is that the ice cream shop doesn't open until 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and I'm an early bird so I'm usually in and out of town before 2 p.m.



Alas, I made my way there this past weekend, and I was very excited to add another Mothman-themed treat to my repertoire and explore the quirky town. 



What the Scoop serves cookie sandwiches, shakes, floats, and crazy over-the-top shakes, too. They also have other special goodies like macarons, banana splits, cupcakes, and waffle cones and bowls. They have a "Men in Black" - lots of chocolate - shake and a "Mothman" - mint - shake. 



As much as I would love to sit and indulge in a giant shake, I looked at smaller options that are more portable. And *voila* there is also the Mothman bowl, which is a waffle bowl with three scoops of your choice of ice cream, topped with whipped cream, two cherries for eyes and two chocolate bars for wings.



Also, lol at these "Mothman droppings" for sale. 



For my Mothman bowl, I ordered three scoops of the "s'mores" ice cream, which was perfection in a (waffle) bowl. I love s'mores, I love Mothman, I love ice cream. You just really can't get much better. Plus, this s'mores ice cream had little marshmallow filled chocolate cups. Try it. 

Grade: A

West Virginia is lacking when it comes to good delis. But with the new Stelli Delicatessen, Huntington is looking to change that. 



The turquoise blue storefront has pops of dark blue and gold, which give it this almost Gatsby-esque vibe. 



The interior is simple, but clean and comfortable. There are a handful of tables for dine in, but lots of folks seem to get carry out, as well.



The menu changes regularly and is displayed on a large chalkboard behind the counter. Some standards have been the turkey panini with gouda and turmeric chicken salad. I went for the Club, which was a special at the time but is now on the main menu: turkey, ham, bacon, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mayo on wheat. 



You may not be able to tell from the photo, but this is a large sandwich filled to the brim with ingredients - all fresh. I love a good club sandwich, and this fell into that category. Straightforward, but executed perfectly in the simplicity of the ingredients. 



I had about half, then dove into my warm potato salad with dijon bacon dressing. If you're not a big mayo potato salad person, this is a perfect option because it's tangier, has more texture and is delicious.



I also ordered a side of orzo salad, which had kalamata olives, feta, red onion and greens. I saved this one for later, but it's the perfect filling-but-light side. So good.



And, I cannot go without mentioning the house onion dip. I tell you what - I didn't know how MUCH better house onion dip is than regular ol' onion dip from the grocery store. But, it's much, much better. I was obsessed and actually ate all my house chips, too. 

The menu has expanded to include a corn salad, small plates, hot dogs and more. I can't wait to go back.

Grade: A

You're probably familiar with the pizza and spaghetti available at Gino's locations throughout West Virginia. But, have you been to the location in Kenova? If not, you need to.



This Gino's serves fried chicken - really good fried chicken, actually. I placed an order to pick up, went through the drive through, and my three-piece dinner box was ready.



The three-piece dinner box comes with a breast, leg and wing or a thigh, leg and wing plus potato wedges and cole slaw. You can also get 12 pieces, boneless wings, chicken tenders and more. This isn't some day-old convenience store chicken or super greasy fast food chicken. It is like old-school, homemade from someone's mama fried chicken. Super crispy, super moist, super flavorful. I'm not even a huge fried chicken fan because it' usually is too greasy or not worth the effort. This, this was delish.

Grade: A

Truckin' Cheesy has a concept that's close to my heart: Eat. All. The. Cheese.



They started out as a food truck, and I visited them a couple years ago. But, they recently opened a brick-and-mortar location in Huntington that I was excited to try.  



When I went, they were still observing some social distancing measures and doing mostly takeout. But the interior is cool with cheesy graphics making it look like cheese is dripping down the walls. I ordered the Super Cheesy Sampler, which comes with a cheese quesadilla, grilled cheese sandwich, cheese nachos and cheese fries. I mean, talk about a cheesy heaven. I should have stopped here, but I didn't.



I also ordered the Kujo Tacos, because I can't get over using the grilled cheese sandwiches as a vessel for more food, not just as a meal on its own. This has two grilled cheese sandwiches folder in half and loaded with taco beef, lettuce, tomato, onion and sour cream. This can get soggy and unwieldy - but undeniably tasty.

Grade: A