7 Brew is a new-to-West Virginia business focusing on drive-thru coffee. Beckley is home to the first location, and now Huntington has the most recent 7 Brew.

7 Brew specializes in a wide variety of drinks beyond just coffee — including espresso beverages, cold brew, smoothies, Italian sodas, energy drinks, teas, lemonades and shakes — all of which can be customized with many flavor options. My order: peach smoothie. Lightly sweet, almost floral, but clean and refreshing flavor.

Mo Betta BBQ is barbecue spot located inside The Market in Huntington that has shuttered since from my last visit.

Prior to this location, they had a spot in Winfield, which has also closed.

The menu was fairly unchanged from one location to the other: beef brisket sandwiches, brisket Philly sandwiches and pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, plus sides like mac & cheese.

It was a generous portion of pulled pork sandwich that I received, as well as the macaroni and cheese. The barbecue sauce is flavorful - thick and tangy. Though the pork was a bit fattyand began to lean toward the greasy side.

While the food was average, the service left more to be desired. I had placed an online order, which wasn't even started by the time I arrived and it was supposed to have been finished then. The cook had been in the back playing on their phone while wearing gloves and then didn't change the gloves before preparing my food. Something that was hard for me to swallow. Grade: C

Taqueria 84 is located inside The Market in downtown Huntington, delivering bold, authentic Mexican flavors in a laid-back, fast-casual setting. Known for its street-style tacos made with house-made corn tortillas, the restaurant's menu spans crowd favorites like birria, al pastor, carnitas, tortas, burritos, and quesadillas. I ordered 3 Tacos: Fish, Al Pastor and Shrimp with Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo & Chimichurri. I think I needed to get some more salsa and sauces to combat the dryness. But I appreciated the variety of proteins available. Grade: B

Breathe Wine & Culture Co. in Huntington is a wine shop and bistro in downtown Huntington designed as a relaxed, community-focused space. The Breathe Bistro has some simple bites, like sandwiches, salads and even flatbreads. They also have grab & go items. In addition to their offerings - which are fresh & healthy - there are a number of other small businesses with goods available for purchase. Wildlee Meade - sourdough bread with everything seasoning was lovely. Oma K's offers gluten-free goodies. Connie's offers a variety of jams & jellies: grape, blueberry, strawberry & elderberry. TriceraTreats had freeze-dried candies. Plus, they host demos, wine tastings and other social events and activities that make it more than just a wine shop. Have you been?

Located at 1242 Washington Ave in Huntington, West Virginia, Asian Express is a casual Asian fusion restaurant offering dine-in, take-out and delivery.



The menu spans familiar favorites—from hibachi and stir-fries to sushi rolls and curries — alongside burger and hot dog options.



I ordered a chicken katsu bento box, which comes with a California roll, dumplings and an orange. The chicken is crispy and golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a tangy katsu sauce that adds some sweetness. The California roll is fresh and simple, while the dumplings bring a savory, steamed contrast, and the orange slice at the end offers a bright, refreshing finish.



The Dragon Ball roll is wrapped in fresh avocado, giving it a smooth, round texture. The avocado adds richness to each bite and pairs well with the shrimp and spicy crab inside. Finished with a light drizzle of eel sauce, it’s a flavorful.



It appears the restaurant may have since closed - but unclear. Have you been?



Grade: B

"In 1965, Hal Guthrie, a proud Auburn Alumni, opened the very first Guthrie’s as a drive-in restaurant in Haleyville, Alabama. In 1978 Hal walked into his restaurant and announced to his wife, Melissa, and four children that they were going to start serving chicken fingers. But not just any chicken fingers. The golden fried standard of chicken fingers–marinated and fried to perfection. Hal realized that he had to have a delicious, totally irresistible dipping sauce to accompany his perfectly golden fried chicken fingers. He held a contest among his younger children, Hud, Joe Kelly and Anna Margaret, to see who could create the best sauce. Hud’s sauce won. Little did they know that this sauce would make restaurant industry history," according to the website. Huntington is home to one of these new drive-throughs so I had to try one of the chicken boxes with toast and crinkly fries. I think these were good - nice crispiness on the chicken. Fries not so much. But DQ is my gold standard for chicken strip baskets, and this wasn't quite there. Grade: B

Gyro King is a Mediterranean restaurant that is part of The Market in downtown Huntington. Gyros, of course, must be the specialty so I perused that portion of the menu and ultimately landed on an original gyro. The original gyro consists of ground lamb and beef with tzatziki sauce and lettuce. I didn't realize beef is part of the traditional gyro, because I thought it was just lamb on the spit. But, the combo of the two mixed with spices and seasonings and shaved thin from the spinning loaf make up the bulk of the gyro. It was fine; not stuffed with toppings or bursting with flavor. But a simple, straightforward, utilitarian gyro. Grade: C

Starvin' Arvin's is a restaurant on the West End of Huntington that features comfort food in a fast environment.



Think spaghetti with meat sauce, pot roast with vegetables, open faced roast beef sandwich -- all at a place with a pick-up window. Is this a dream?



I enjoyed chicken & dumplings - hand-pulled rotisserie chicken immersed in a rich, savory chicken gravy with fluffy dumplings for a comforting, homestyle meal. Soul satisfying.



Mac & cheese - this was okay. A little bland for me. Give me some more flavor.



Meatloaf - a classic blend of seasoned ground beef and pork, baked to a savory finish and topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. Nostalgic favorite for me.



All washed down with a fresh strawberry lemonade, which hit the spot. Delicious.



Grade: A

The Grill on Third is a steakhouse in Huntington that opened in the last year or so.



They offer brunch, soups, salads, handhelds, pasta, chicken, seafood and, of course, steak.



I started with the "Cremini-Boursin Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms" basted in herb-garlic butter and topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs. Give me a juicy mushroom stuffed with cheese any day.



Next was Steak Diane - prime angus sirloin medallions with brandy cream reduction, cremini mushrooms, caramlized onions and served with brussel sprouts with bacon, caramelized onions and balsamic reduction. Plus a side of fresb herb creamy risotto with shaved parmesan. Because it was a to-go order, it's not the most beautiful presentation. But it was very flavorful.



Grade: A

I visited Stellar Noodle Co. in their final days open in Huntington.



The turquoise shaded building was only one of a few ramen shops in the area, so I wanted to be sure to check it out.



I ordered the Tonkotsu - Char Siu Pork. Traditional Pork Bone Broth. Ramen. Carrot. Bean Sprout. Cabbage. Ajitsuke Egg. Fish Cake. Nori. Scallion. My favorite part of this was the egg because it had so much flavor. I wish the noodles were a bit softer and absorbed some of that broth.



I also had the belly bao - which had those nice pillowy buns and thick pieces of pork belly. Decent pork flavor. I appreciated the fresh cabbage and sauce on top.



Grade: B