I will always have a soft spot for the Morgantown Farmers Market. I think the way in which they support local farmers and local food is so important.



Another market has popped up in Star City. I don't know that I would label it a farmers market, but there are various food products I wanted to be sure to check out.



Honeycomb Farms 
This is a small scale farm that raises pasture raised pork and poultry, harvests honey, and prepares locally sourced freeze-fried foods for long term storage and snacking.



I saw a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar, which was one of my favorites growing up. So it was fun to see it randomly dehydrated - along with a ton of other snacks. Why? I don't really know, but it's interesting.



Curbside Concoctions
This mobile food truck offers a variety of crepes - sweet or savory.



The one that caught my eye was s'mores. I love s'mores anything - so why not a crepe?



It was a bit messy, but topped with enough chocolate, anything can be tasty. It got a little soggy on me kinda fast, but it wasn't bad overall. 



Sinful Delights - Cheesecake on a Stick
Take a frozen piece of cheesecake. Top it in something sweet and sticky. Then roll it in some toppings. That's the concept here.



I went with a piece of cheesecake topped in caramel and rolled in cocoa krispies. 



There's really no way to go wrong with this. I do wish my cheesecake wasn't quite as cold as it was - it made it a little difficult to eat. And speaking of, the shape on a stick is a little awkward. 



Sonia's Best Ever Baklava
Who can really turn down baklava when it claims to be best? 



Sonia's Best Ever Baklava had really tasty looking baklava, so I definitely needed a container of those. 



She was also selling dolmades, which are stuffed grape leaves. The baklava was fantastic, though. Super soaked in delicious syrup. No dryness here.



Stray Cat Chimmi Shack
This spot has some delicious goodies.



They're cash only but have some of the most delicious chimmis! I went for a chicken one, which did take some time because they're made to order. A delicious crisp exterior, tender interior and acidic pickled radish and salsa to go with.



This was my favorite find of the day, by far. And, I've been stalking to them occasionally to see when they'll pop up again.



Here are some snaps of the other vendors available that day.

The University Ave/Stewart Street/Campus Drive corner in Morgantown has seen more businesses come and go than any other in recent memory.



Benji's Sunnyside Seafood Bar & Grill is different, though, I hope. The eatery has some unique menu options that you can't find just anywhere in town. 



For example, they are offering seafood boils, where you can pick the seasoning - cajun, old bay, lemon pepper, garlic butter, etc., that come with shrimp (and crawfish if you prefer), butter corn on the cob, red potatoes and sausage.



They also are offering "wagyu" burgers that can come topped with lump crab or pulled pork or bacon. Then there are quesadillas, sandwiches, fry baskets, mac & cheese bowls, street tacos, and more. It's a little all over the place, but one thing is for certain: They've infused Old Bay and Cajun flavoring all throughout the menu. 



The interior is basic. The table I sat at was kinda sticky. They have cheap seating, no real decor, but it's all about the location here. It's as close as campus as you can get, and tons of students walk directly in front of the spot daily on their way to and from their class and housing. 



I ordered a shrimp seafood boil, because I can really only think of one other place you can get one in town. After a bit of a wait, I received my treasure and dug in. I think there was maybe an inch of standing butter and garlic that enveloped all the goodies inside. This is a v messy meal, getting in there with your hands to peel the shrimp and soak in all the butter. This meal was pretty delish. A little refinement will go a long way.

Grade: B

North Central West Virginia is no stranger to good Italian food.



Italians immigrated to the area to work in the coal mines, and we are better for it. 



Morgantown has a new Italian restaurant to add under the "delicious" category.



Nonno Carlo, located in the Suncrest Towne Center, is an Italian deli with imported goods, fresh deli goods and a menu of made-to-order items like sandwiches and pizzas.



From their website: Lifetime Morgantown family plants roots at Suncrest Town Center. Local resident Nick DeMedici announces the opening of “Nonno Carlo“ in the Suncrest Town Center, March 2021. DeMedici, whose family immigrated to North Central West Virginia from Collelongo, Italy in the early 1900’s, has always had a passion for honoring his heritage through family and food.



Specializing in Italian American deli fare, this “fast casual-up” spot will feature delicious Italian staple foods rooted in the Italian American traditions of North Central West Virginia and Italy alike. With wide selection of cold and hot sandwiches, Wood-fired Neapolitan Pizzas, select pasta dishes and soups, Nonno Carlo will offer items you will not find anywhere else. In addition to the menu, Nonno Carlo will offer fresh wood-fired bread, house-made mozzarella cheese, and a selection of high-quality imported foods.



“My family story is like so many others in this area and I want to hear all of them”, said DeMedici. “The story of the Italian immigrant is a fascinating one full of dedication, uncertainty, and overcoming obstacles. I consider myself fortunate to be a very small part of it”. Named after DeMedici’s Grandfather Carlo “Carl” DeMedici, Nonno Carlo will feature a large wall space where people can hang old photos and tell their family story along with a map of Italy for people to place their names in the area their ancestors came from.



Nonno Carlo is the concept of Nick DeMedici and Bron Kayal, founder and CEO of HARMA Hospitality “In addition to being a great friend and great member in our community Bron and HARMA bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from the food industry to our operation” says DeMedici."



When I walked in, I looked over the products for sale on the wall and picked up this coined-shaped pasta. They were fun. Then, I placed an order for Calabrian pepper dip (calabrian peppers, roasted red pepper, ricotta and bread), as well as the funghi pizza (tomato, marinated portabellas, olive oil, fresh parmesan, basil). And, I got some caprese salad from the deli. 



The pepper dip was spicy, but I kept plying it with the ricotta to make it more palatable. It was good, and I could totally see this working on top of pasta. 



The pizza was delish. I loved that there were long pieces of the mushrooms, which you don't see often. I mean, just look at this beauty.



And finally, the caprese salad!



The fresh mozzarella was not was loose and creamy as I thought it might be; and I suspect it's because it had already soaked up some of the oils and herbs to make it more solid.



Overall, lots of tasty options here that I can't wait to try more of.



Grade: A

The Winchester is a steakhouse located in the Holiday Inn on Pineview Drive in Morgantown. This is actually the second location of the restaurant, with the first in Ashland, Kentucky.



"The Winchester is the newest steak and seafood restaurant in the Appalachia area. Our savory steaks and succulent seafood will please your palate. Enjoy the highest quality steak and seafood in a casual Appalachian Atmosphere no matter which location you dine in. Our Family Owned & Operated business currently has two locations. Our first location was built in 2019 and is located in the Historic Downtown Ashland, KY area on the second floor of the new Delta by Marriott Hotel. Our newest Winchester is in Morgantown, WV conveniently located on the edge of the West Virginia University campus and within walking distance of the WVU Football Stadium. At both locations we offer indoor and outdoor seating with large, full-service restaurants and Bourbon Bar that offers fresh steak, seafood and over 100 of the World’s Finest Bourbons. Whether you visit our Guitar Bar with Live Music on Friday & Saturday or relax in our Signature Bourbon Room in Morgantown, a good time is always to be found at The Winchester!"



Because my visit was during lunchtime, I opted for a cheeseburger, rather than steak, seafood or bourbon. And a side of potato croquettes.



The burger was topped with mushrooms and cheese, which was delish. But the burger itself was bit dry and could use a generous helping of salt. It was thin, so that probably didn't help. The croquettes had a nice crisp on them - though a bit oily - and were served with some sour cream. Overall, both of these were good - just not great. But I'd love to check out the steaks or seafood.

Grade: B