The Old Canal Smoke House is located in historic downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, and specializes in smoked meats. The renovated 1850s building is large with various dining areas. After a short wait, we were seated in the enclosed porch area.



We started with a brisket flatbread topped with cheese, smoked brisket and BBQ. It's a hefty portion; I personally would have loved some crunch, too. For my entree, I had a pulled pork platter with corn casserole, mac & cheese and cornbread. I enjoyed the pork - though slightly dry. Both of the sides were decent, but not super duper flavorful. As a whole, a solid dinner.



Grade: B

"Sumburger Drive-in was first opened for business in 1953. It was located on South Bridge Street (US RT 23) and housed in a custom-made trailer. The name Trailer Drive-in was the true original name. The original trailer was moved to 1487 N. Bridge St. in 1954, the name was changed to Logan View Drive-in, and an additional trailer was added. Operating during the warm months of the year, only carhop and carryout service were available. Because the patrons referred to the sandwich as 'some burger' the name officially changed to Sumburger Drive-in in 1974," reads the website.

"In 2003 sumburger celebrated its 50th year in business while its hometown, the state's first capitol, helped to celebrate Ohio's Bicentennial. In 2016, we expanded our brand and opened the sumburger Restaurant on the west-end of Chillicothe!"



I ordered their famous "DBL CHZ SUMBURGER" - Since 1953 folks have driven from miles around to taste our famous sumburger®. This meal-on-a-bun starts with 2 fresh all beef patties, served up on a hot bun topped off with 2 slices of melted cheese, lettuce and our own sumburger® sauce. Served with Crinkle Cut Fries and Cole Slaw.



The burger was decent. I think I was a bit cheated on some of the toppings, which actually made it a little dry. I would like more of the mayo-relish sauce for more oomph.



Grade: B

While driving through Ohio, I started to hear my stomach growl. At my next gas station stop, I did a quick search for drive-through food options in the next town and found Cristy's Pizza & Subs.



"Have you ever wondered why Cristy’s Pizza tastes so good? It’s simple, if you’re going to have the best pizza, you’ve gotta start with the best ingredients, like… Bold Sweet Sauce from Fresh, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Signature Dough Recipe, All-Natural Premium Cheese, Fresh Vegetables Old World Pepperoni, and of course, a team of Pizza Pros to make the best pizza every single time," reads the website.



While Cristy's is not necessarily a drive-through, it does have a pick up window. I placed an order online for "Nibblers": Single bites of pepperoni or cheese pizza all rolled up, slathered with creamy Parmesan garlic butter sauce. Served with sweet & tangy tomato or creamy Parmesan garlic butter. These are close to pepperoni rolls, and I like that they are bite-size, so that the proportions of meat and cheese and dough are equal.

I also ordered a cheese pizza with mushrooms. The pizza had a rustic feel with the crust forming a bubbly texture, and the sauce and cheese not fully uniform all the way around. Fairly mild in flavor - but generally crowd pleasing. I would love a crisper crust, a bolder sauce, more punchy flavors.



Grade: B

The Willis-James Bed & Breakfast is a lovely spot in Chillicothe, Ohio. I recently was able to spend a weekend here and wanted to share the "breakfast" portion of the stay.



We started with a grilled peach wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with honey. Then, our main meal was quiche, a side of bacon and a simply dressed salad. All made in house. With herbs from the garden.



Grade: A

Rost Coffee Roastery & Cafe is a cool spot my boyfriend and I stumbled upon while in Chillicothe, Ohio.



It's located in a shared space with some other stores, which could be a fun way to spend an afternoon.



The coffee shop has a limited food menu, but a solid variety of drinks: espresso, tea, smoothies, hot chocolate.



I settled with a berry basic smoothie and a white chocolate chip macadamia nut cookie. Both were pleasant.



Grade: B

If you're a longtime reader, you know that ice cream is one of my favorite hobbies. Seriously.

So, on the way back from our weekend trip to Columbus, Dawn & I stopped at Whit's Frozen Custard. 



I went with one of their specialties - "Cavalier" - hot fudge, hot caramel and pecans.



You can get it one of two ways: mixed up for a Whitster or just on top for a sundae. That's a Whitster!



And, if you're a big fan, you can get it to-go.




What's your favorite flavor?