Wheeling always has something fun going on.


And most recently, they opened a public market that has a coffee shop at the end.


Flat Iron Coffee Co. is the newest coffee shop, and I couldn't wait to check it out.



And I ordered an iced latte with caramel.


Plus one of my new favorite pastries of all time - this fruity, cream cheese delight.


What a perfect combo.




Have you been?

While traveling through the area, I stopped in Parkersburg for dinner.

 

And I went to Stirfry 88, which is the only location in West Virginia but a common food court option.



So I got two options: General Tso and Orange Chicken over lo mein. Mmmmm.

The Pallet Bar is a craft beer bar in Scott Depot.

With a huge variety of beer on draft, this bar also has a great selection of cans and bottles, too.

My friend Kinsey and I tried the seasonal pumpkin beer - Saranac - and then I got the very last of a tasty blueberry beer from Sea Dog Brewing Company.

And there are "pallet" cleansers. How cute is that?

I had little pakoras (with blue cheese because they were out of tamarind) and pierogies.

So tasty. Have you been?

Over in Moorefield, West Virginia, there is a real, authentic pupuseria.

What is a pupuseria? It's where pupusas are sold! What are pupusas? Well, let's turn to Wikipedia:


"A pupusa is a thick flatbread from El Salvador made with cornmeal or rice flour, similar to the Venezuelan and Colombian arepa. It is usually stuffed with one or more ingredients. These may include cheese, chicharrón, squash, or refried beans."

Pupuseria Emerita serves up authentic Salvadorian and Honduran food. Everything is made fresh and from scratch right in Moorefield.




And I had to try some of these pupusas.

On the day I went, they had five different kinds. I ordered shrimp & cheese, pork & cheese, and one that had a plant, similar to cactus.



These are like savory little fluffy pancakes with a filling inside.

And they were served with a marinara-esque sauce and a vinegar slaw that was the perfect citrus accent for a heavy dish. Delicious.

Local coffee shops are one of my favorite places to visit.

They really get at the heart of a community - all while serving up a delicious, tasty beverage.

Brittany and I stopped at Queen's Point Coffee in Keyser and were so pleased with what we found.

This coffee shop is warm and inviting with tons of different places to sit, little "conversation starters" and games to keep people entertained.

If this were near me, I would be here all the time.

And I ordered a "Butter Beer" coffee with caramel, cinnamon and toffee nut.

Plus, I got their quiche of the day with fruit.

And, I tried one of their pinwheel pastries with cherry and cream.

Have you been?

In my neverending quest to visit all the wineries in West Virginia, I finally made my way to the Rusty Nail.

The Rusty Nail Winery, which is named after the most opposite image you could think of from wine, is located in Martinsburg.

It's a small building adjacent to the owners' property.

And, when we were there, they had gone all out for Halloween.

They have only been open for two years but have made a wide assortment of wines.

We tried a pineapple one, one made with "diamond" grapes, and even rhubarb.



One of the most popular wines is their "Devil's Punchbowl," which uses frontenac and cahmbourcin grapes.



So I got one of those to go, as well as a branded glass!

The Creekside Creamery Market & Cafe in Berkeley Springs is a towering teal home that overlooks a small brook.

The business is home to sweets, light lunches and a great place for community.

Of course, I gravitated toward the ice cream.

Looking over the options, I went for the peanut butter ice cream and made it into a sundae.

One large scoop of peanut butter ice cream. Topped with hot fudge. Whipped cream. And a cherry.



What's your favorite combo?

If you love cheese like I do, you get very, very excited when you see a cheese shop. In Berkeley Springs, there is Fleur De Lis Cheese Shop. Artisan cheeses, fine wines, and other accoutrements are all available. We tried samples of bleu cheese and roquefort, and I was in cheese heaven!