Dairy King in Philippi is the local ice cream shop, and they have everything from sundaes and cones to fried appetizers and other snacks. They also had a special for Lurch Fest: Cousin Itt.



It's a caramel sundae with whipped cream, chocolate chip eyes and a cute little tophat. A LOT of whipped cream. Dare I say too much whippe cream? But, essentially, you can't go wrong with ice cream, caramel and whipped cream. Extra points for creativity.



Grade: B

Hot Dog Hut in Philipi is a hometown restaurant that features, you guessed it, hot dogs.



But they do have more than just hot dogs; they also have meatball sandwiches, pepperoni rolls, sloppy joes, and more.



The space is actually quite large and has some cute decor of wiener dogs. I decided to try a few different things.



So, I went with pasta, salad, hot dogs, and the pepperoni roll, just for good measure.



Pasta salad was fine. I like mine a little bit more zesty. It was fairly mild – average.



The pepperoni roll was much of the same. Pretty standard, for what it was, which is better than being too dry. The grease made its way through the bread to give it all some decent flavor.



I know there are some folks who are very passionate about what you got on top of your hot dog. I decided to split the difference and go with my boring, ordinary order of ketchup and onions. But I also got a West Virginia style one with chili, slaw, mustard, and onions.



I liked mine, topped with ketchup and onion. It added sweetness and texture, and it just reminded me of a backyard dog.



The West Virginia style dog was also tasty; it's a totally different experience. This dog is more wet and has a totally different flavor combination. I liked that the slaw was really finely chopped, so it made a sort of paste. The chili was good and the onions and mustard were minimal so they didn't overtake the flavor. I was a fan.



Overall, a solid, local joint that has some decent food options with local charm.



Grade: B

Wanderlust is a cool coffee shop/wine lounge combo in Philippi.

The large space has tons of room for groups to work, study and gather.

The coffee menu features espresso drinks, iced drinks, teas, hot chocolate and more.

I went for a latte with caramel - my go-to.

While I waited for my order, I was able to hang out in a little nook area - I love that!

This coffee shop could also easily be home to live music if it isn't already. It's such a great space.

To go with my coffee, I also got a muffin!

Blueberry, of course.


What would you order here?

Here's that muffin.

And my drink!

Oh, and if it wasn't great enough already - here are tons of books.

Lil' Moes is a Philippi restaurant that has been around for quite some time.



It's a bar atmosphere, and it's long and narrow but with a surprising amount of space.



I wasn't super hungry, but I definitely wanted to get a bite to eat. I ordered boneless wings (I know, I know, but they're easier to eat).



These are honey bbq with bleu cheese.



I never eat the celery - because it may be the worst vegetable ever created - but if you're eating hot wings, it can be a godsend.



AND DON'T LOOK BELOW if mummies scare you.



I checked out the mummies at the Barbour Historical Museum!

The Community Garden Market a provides an opportunity for local gardeners and bakers to earn money by selling their fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, baked goods, honey and other specialty items. The market promotes the health and well-being of the community, not only from a nutritional standpoint, but economically, as well as socially.

As a participant in the WV Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), the market is a place where senior citizens and WIC recipients may purchase produce with coupons designed to encourage better nutritional choices. The market also now accepts SNAP benefits (food stamps).

The Garden Market has grown steadily since it was started in 1992. A new facility built by volunteers from Christ United Methodist Church in 2003 improved the market dramatically and in 2013 the market moved to its current location, The Market Place at 107 South Main Street.

The Market sold more than $66,000 in produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, and plants during the 2015 season and had over 130 local participating producers.

This market is a bit different since it is a nonprofit affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Local growers bring their items to the shop, and they are sold for them. How cool is that?

You can find a variety of fresh produce, meats, honeys, breads, and other artisan products.

The market also has a small Fish Hawk Acres shop where you can grab a bite to eat with items like soups, sandwiches and dinner entrees.

Beyond that, it is a gathering space. There are communal tables, and even more lounge areas for folks to meet or chat.

I got a small bag of chocolate covered toffee squares from a local baker, and I regret nothing. So tasty.

I think it's such a cool concept. I just wish I had been there a little earlier in the day so I had a chance to try some of the prepared food from Fish Hawk Acres.


Have you been? What's your favorite thing to get?