Padrino's is an Italian restaurant in Beckley, which is well-known for its delicious entrees in the heart of southern West Virginia.




The menu features things like calzones, pizzas, baked entrees, and other dinner specials.



I went for the penne alla vodka, which is served with bacon, onion and a vodka cream sauce. MMmm.



But, first, garlic bread!

Have you been? What's your favorite dish?

I recently discovered Candies by Linda at Tamarack and got real excited when I saw they were made in Buckhannon.



Anything that is edible and in the shape of WV makes me happy.



And there are a ton of different options!



I tried both a chocolate pop and one of these really colorful gummy sticks!



Have you tried?

Hudson Farms has hosted farm-to-table dinners for quite some time, so I was excited to see them advertise one that I was able to attend!



It's located in the outer countryside of Charleston. It was a beautiful drive (without cell phone service!).



Our tables had local seasoning available.



And beautiful flowers.



Our first course was a local roasted vegetable dish with corn, potatoes and green beans.

Then we had a gazpacho -- or maybe that was first.

Delicious homemade lemonade!

And the entree was a molasses chicken with carrots. Delish!

The creme brulee had blueberries. Wow!


Have you been to Hudson Farms?

St. Mary's is home to an old-fashioned candy company: Smith Candy.

And, while there's no longer a storefront, you find their candy in places like Tamarack!

I got a watermelon rock candy flavor. Have you tried?

Food Truck Friday is one of my new favorite Charleston things.



Every Friday, there are foodtrucks at the Ronald McDonald House for lunch. And it's for charity!



I mean, a fun lunch out and it's for a good cause? Sign me up.



I tried Sideline Grille, which features burgers. I went with a mushroom swiss burger with fries!



And there were even options for dessert.

I've wanted to visit 2nd Street Station in Mullens for quite some time. So, when I was in the area, I was so excited.




The menu features sandwiches, "submarines," platters, burgers, hot dogs and pizza.

The space has local memorabilia on the walls, which is cute.



I ordered the "turkey salad" submarine, which came with cranberry sauce, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo -- all on a deep-fried hoagie roll! This type of sandwich seems popular in the area, so it immediately stood out to me! And it was tasty!



While there, I stopped at Camp Creek State Park.



And Little Beaver State Park!

The State Fair is such a fun time of year. This year's event even featured a new food competition where they offered new foods from nearly a dozen vendors.

And a new pepperoni roll was on the list from Zul's, so I had to try it. I got it with hot pepper cheese! And, of course, a Ben & Ellen's donut!

I'm working my way through my list of state parks, and next on the list was Twin Falls.



So, I went for breakfast!



I had a quick breakfast: sausage biscuit, add grape jelly (best combo ever, obvi).



How cute is this local glass?



A side of yogurt with granola hit the spot.



And, take a quick little hike down to these historic homes for an iconic view!

The West Virginia State Honey Festival happened this past weekend in Parkersburg.



I got some honey ice cream!

Oh, and guess what else.

I discovered that DiCarlo's has a food truck.

So of course I had to get a slice.

Have you ever been to an alpaca-themed coffee shop?



If you haven't, you need to get yourself to Top Knot Coffee in Oak Hill.



The owners raise alpacas and have some related products in the shop.



They event have a "paccacino," which is simply their cute take on a cappuccino. And, of course, I had to try it.



And do some shopping while I waited!



How cute are these?



Plus, they have lots of tasty pastries and other goodies.



If you're looking for a cute gift, quick bite or a tasty coffee, look no further.



Have you been?