Los Primos in Cross Lanes has a "Taco Box" promotion, and it didn't take long for me to realize I needed it in my life.

When my friend Kaitlynn was in town, we made a trip to Cross Lanes for dinner.

The Taco Box comes with 16 tacos, three dips, and chips.

Salsa, queso and "mario dip," which has herbs, onions and meat.

This may be a bit much for three people, but we definitely put a dent in it.

My good friend Tom and I were in the mood for some sushi, so we checked out Sakura in Cross Lanes for something different.



Sakura has a little bit of everything - hibachi, sushi, udon, etc.



They have about 30 specialty rolls, but I decided to go with the namesake Sakura: tempura shrimp, spicy tuna, cream cheese, avocado deep fried and topped with crunchies, eel sauce, mayo and spicy mayo.







Crab rangoons are a must everywhere I go. These were creamy!



Gyoza, on Tom's request.



Sakura Roll is totally deep-fried.



West Virginia Roll - tempura shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, topped with tempura crab meat, spicy mayo and eel sauce.

What's your favorite item on the menu?

T&M Meats is a market and butcher shop that also has a restaurant in the center: Brick Oven Bistro.


You can get pizzas from the brick oven or burgers right from the butcher.




The Veg Out has pesto, spinach, roasted peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, feta and honey. And, I added ricotta and chicken.


Tom made his own burger with beer cheese and lettuce & tomato.


Lots of deli items and sides.


Crazy rolls with pepperoni, cheese and marinara.





The Veg Out has pesto, spinach, roasted peppers, mushrooms, artichokes, feta and honey. And, I added ricotta and chicken.


Lots of interesting craft beer available.

General Tso's Chicken



California Roll



Hushpuppies

I don't really understand the naming convention Lil'e Huskey's is following here, BUT we all know I'm never happier than when I have ice cream, so odd name aside, I was all in.

Lil'e Huskey's is located in Cross Lanes, but there is a Huskey's Dairy Bar located in Charleston. I don't definitively know the division here, but it seems as though the two were once under the same umbrella.

After parking, I went inside and noticed the, well, pro-Second Amendment rights. Getchu a little pro-gun propoganda with your ice cream. Whatever. Again, I do ridiculous things for ice cream.

I went for their version of a "swirl" soft-serve cone. It's really just a chocolate layer, then a vanilla layer, then chocolate, etc. The ice cream is thick and creamy. I hate when some ice creams are too icy or thin. This was delicious.

They also, of course, have some food items, like hot dogs. Solid dairy bar with good ice cream (though I'm not sure there is a place with not delicious ice cream). As long as you can overlook some political statements, check it out. Huge portions, quick food and one tasty cone as summer starts to heat up.




Grade: A