On my way to visit my parents recently, I stopped in Wheeling to pick up a ton of food so we could have a mini feast at home.



Bridgelin Chinese Restaurant is not unlike many other Chinese restaurants in the area - you have General Tso's, lo mein and eggrolls. But items like steamed flounder, peking duck and lobster tail were not ones I see every day.



Here's a sampling of what we tried: veggie lo mein, sesame chicken, walnut chicken, sweet & spicy Thai chicken, general tso's, garlic shrimp, crab rangoons, udon noodles and spinach dumplings.



Overall, not too bad. Nothing was especially standout - as either good or bad. But I did appreciate the udon.

Grade: B

Los Agaves has a few locations in West Virginia: Charleston, Parkersburg and Dunbar.



And, you know, every so often, you get a craving for some Mexican food. The majority of these restaurants in the area have a very similar menu, so I had an idea of what I wanted already (I.e. something covered in cheese).



First up - Fiesta Rolls. Think eggrolls but with black beans and cheese. Plus some special dipping sauce. These had a good flavor, but I do wish they were a bit crisper (again, problems with takeout).



For the main meal, we split up two things. The Yolandas - which were enchiladas and the Burrito Tampico, which had mushrooms.



The enchiladas were the winner here. Flavorful, moist. And lots of cheese.



The burrito wasn't bad, but the mushrooms were overcooked. And I love me some mushrooms, but these lifeless, charred bits were not it.

Grade: B

You know the drill at this point: We're trying all the Tudor's locations in the state and working our way through the menu.



We've now marked off all the named biscuits, and now I'm working my way through the other breakfast. biscuits. On this trip? It's the fried steak biscuit (which I think is a chicken fried steak).    



This drive-thru is kinda cute. It has like a little awning for the drive-thru, so I appreciated seeing the little unique touches.



So, let's take a look. The biscuit has no extras - though I wouldn't mind some cheese or maybe even jam. But it's good. The biscuit was fluffy. The steak wasn't overcooked (which is a real possibility). Overall, pretty good.



Grade: B

This pandemic has really affected so many businesses. So, I'm thrilled to see some small ones opening up, despite all the difficulty. One of which is AntiquiTea in Morgantown.



The coffee and tea house is located on University Avenue on the bottom floor of a building, with its own separate side entrance.



The interior is nice. It's clean and new and has some spots that would be perfect for studying or writing - if I wasn't trying to do only takeout in light of the pandemic.



The menu features tea, coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, and sweet treats.



And, they also have tea and teapots for sale.



There were a few things that caught my eye. First, the drinks. I've learned a bit about tea thanks to Appalachian Tea in Charleston. I stood at the counter, looking over the options.



They have loose leaf tea (black, Assam, Oolong, Puerh, Rooibos, Green, Herbal), lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, hot chocolate, iced tea or coffee, frappuccinos and TEA frappuccinos (peppermint or french vanilla). I had never heard of a tea frappuccino, so that was quickly my choice - the french vanilla version. And, it was good! The flavor of tea, but cooling and refreshing. 



Plus I ordered a turkey and swiss panini, which was tasty - even with the fresh veggies, which can either go one way or the other.



Sandwiches come with chips, so I tried these ones from Pennsylvania.



Overall, a nice addition to Morgantown that I could see myself spending some time at. And, I know they're only going to keep adding and evolving

Grade: A

Here's another Jamaican restaurant that has popped up in Morgantown: Big Cock Jerk Pit. No, I'm not joking about the name. I almost wish I was.




Located on Stewartstown Road, the restaurant is located in a small building behind a home with a giant rooster in the yard with a sign.



As a single woman approaching this place, I wasn't sure what I would be met with. I had called in an order, and the man on the other end did not take my name or give me an order number. He just said OK come down, as though he was just going to put it together once I got there. Spoiler.



The interior is all wood, and there was no seating from what I could see - unless it's tucked around back behind the counter. He asked if I called in an order. I said yes. And he then went to the back to assemble it.



After a few moments, I was presented with my meal wrapped up and ready to go: jerk chicken, beans, and slaw. I dug in before I even left the parking lot because the smoke from the grill had me craving it immediately.



PROS: The meat was hot and tender. It had some good char on the outside. Even though it was chopped, bones were easily identifiable so you don't end up chipping a tooth.



CONS: A bit dry. The sides could use some more flavor. The name.



Try it out. Let me know what you think. And what I need to try next time.

Grade: C