With fall just beginning to settle in, there's no better time for cider. In between meals during our Pittsburgh adventures, Heather and I made a trip over to Arsenal Cider House.

Arsenal Cider House blends in amongst a row of homes, and the interior is just as cozy. Lots of wood in an old world style with lots and lots of hipsters.

They don't do a sampler; rather, they give you three free mini samples to try before ordering a drink. I tried the Fighting Elleck, their flagship, which is an off-dry apple cider. I also tasted the plum, a semi-sweet, which was good. And, their rhubarb, which was a semi-sweet.

The rhubarb ended up being my favorite. Not too dry, not too sweet - plus a different, interesting flavor. I got my small cup and headed to an open table.

It's a cute space. Very relaxed, very fun, and I really enjoyed my cider. It is well-balanced, but I think there is an option here for everyone. I could see myself spending an afternoon chatting with friends and sharing some cider here. Maybe during the next trip.

Grade: A

Woodburn Shanks, one of Morgantown's first BBQ restaurants before the sudden surge, recently moved locations. Previously, it was located in the Mountaineer Mall, but it is now in a standalone location in Sabraton along Earl L Core Road. When I've tried their food before, I was a fan.

They don't have much signage up yet, but there are big, empty spaces for them. A light stencil on the side of the white wall looks like it will bear their logo.

Well, we parked along the side and walked in through the front door. A short counter displayed four different sauces, menus and, at the end, the cash register to place your order. A few sandwiches, platters, sides and bulk meats are available.

So, I went with my standard unit of measurement for a BBQ restaurant: a pulled pork sandwich. I upgraded to the combo, which included a side (I went with jambalaya) and a drink. I got samples of each of the sauces to try. Paid my $10 and headed outside with my bounty to sit at one of the concrete tables.

The pulled pork is missing the "pulled" part, but it was moist and flavorful. I tried each of the sauces, ultimately settling on the original and the spicy. Despite the lack of "pulling," I actually quite liked this. The side of jambalaya was good, too, with lots of bits of tomato and chicken and veggies in there. There was a little piece of hair, but I'm not sure if it was mine or theirs.

I think Kansas City style is my favorite kind of BBQ, and I think Woodburn Shanks does a decent job. I think there is a lot more competition in the area, and I would love some mac & cheese as a side (pleaseeee). But overall, pretty good.

Grade: B

A new hot dog spot opened up at the corner of University Avenue and Patteson Drive. Two and a Fry, which has its primary location in Monongahela, Pa., opened its second location this week and is serving up all things hot dogs, burgers, fries and a few sandwiches.

There was some conversation on a local Facebook page about how this building used to be a burger place called "Snaps," and then a Rally's, but those were both before my time. I don't recall there being a restaurant in this space while I've been in Morgantown, but it's been more of a small gambling joint - I think.

The good thing about this new restaurant is that it is very visible. That's a high traffic area, so it's prominent. However, because it is a high traffic area, it can be a bit tough to get into and out of. The parking lot is ... odd, and if you go through the drive-thru, you arrive at more parking in the back - but we only found this out via trial and error.

So, we walked around to the front and stepped inside. It's a fairly small space, with seating on either side, and the counter to order is at the back. A line of construction workers snaked to the back, and we waited eagerly in line to see if we could use a card here (they do accept cards!).

The menu features hot dogs, of course, with a variety of toppings, burgers, kielbasa, hot sausage, chicken, fries and onion rings. I ordered the top special - two hot dogs, fries and a drink. I got chili and slaw on top, because there was a small toppings bar to the side that had onion, relish, mustard and ketchup.

I have to admit, the service was a bit of a mess. Granted, they just opened, so that was to be expected. But the poor woman who was running the front of house was also running food, and orders were getting messed up (mine was OK!), so they're still working out the kinks there. BUT, she was kind to customers despite the chaos.

Somehow my total came out to more than $7. I was thinking it would be closer to $5 - even with the upcharge for slaw. Whatevs. I tried to get some ketchup for the fries, but they had run out. I only had a little for my fries. But, I filled my drink and found a seat, and within a minute, my order was out. Very quick despite having a full house.

The slaw came as a small container on the side, and I added some onion and mustard to it. I'll be honest in saying it wasn't my favorite type of chili; it had a bit of sort of generic, bland taste. The slaw was a bit tangy and a bit liquidy. Not bad - average. I do love a good boiled hot dog, and the bun was fine - nothing too remarkable. The fries were decent, but crunchier and more seasoning and salt would've made them great.

I still think my hot dog crown belongs to Hometown Hot Dogs. And, I do think there is value in a good hot dog spot. Every so often, it's a nice change to get two dogs with all the fixins. I'll be curious to see how this place does. It seemed to be popular with the folks dining inside, and I do think they are filling a need for it over on that side of town.

Getting out was also interesting. We were in the drive thru line to leave until we realized we could go around. Making a left out of this place is likely impossible, but a right was no problem. If you go, let me know your thoughts! And, I'm sure things will grow and evolve as they continue on. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt, as they are so new, and they seem excited. So, I'm excited to see what they have in store for the future.

Grade: C

DeLuca's is a very well-known and beloved diner in the Strip District of Pittsburgh. It has a massive line out of the door around the clock.

It's so well known that Adam of Man V. Food visited DeLuca's to take on the massive breakfasts they serve as part of his Pittsburgh trip. If it's good enough for Adam, it's good enough for me.

The restaurant, which claims to have the best breakfast in town, is cash only -- just note that before you venture here. As we waited in line, we noticed the awards for their breakfast items plastering the entry way. Even though we were closer to lunch time by the time we were seated, I couldn't pass up the best breakfast in Pittsburgh.

So, we were seated near the door, and it's very clear they cycle through tons of people on the regular. We weren't really warmly greeted. Instead, we were supposed to have our order ready by the time our waitress made her first stop at the table.

I took a few minutes before deciding on the Belgium Waffle Sundae. It comes with a choice of apples or strawberries with French vanilla, hot fudge and caramel topping, whipped cream and honey roasted pecans all atop a waffle. I also ordered a side of sausage to balance out all the sweet.

This thing is gigantic. It's like breakfast and a dessert all in one. Who's keeping track? I basically ate all the toppings and about 1/4 of the waffle before I was totally full. But, who can pass up ice cream on top of a waffle? It's like the best combo - like a fresh-baked cone almost. It can all get mushy pretty quickly. But wow.

Sausage on the side was good, and Heather love her giant display of everything else breakfast: eggs, toast, bacon and pancakes. I think you have to be in the mood to wait in line for this breakfast food, but it was quite good. Even served with a side of surly.

Grade: A

The Triangle Pub that sat prominently next to Rite Aid and across from Family Dollar and Exxon in Westover has undergone a facelift. It is now home to Scorers Sports Bar & Restaurant, which, as you might guess, caters to a sports crowd.

The small building has a long bar that extends the length of the place, with a few high top tables placed throughout the rest of the space. Lots of light wood, black accents and flat-screen TVs hanging on the walls. It was clean and new feeling.

The menu features some fried appetizers, hot dogs, burgers and wings. Oh, and some alcoholic milkshakes. I ordered the Rodeo Burger, which our waitress said was the most popular. It is an "All-American burger topped with American cheese, bacon, Jack Daniel's Honey BBQ Sauce, and an onion ring.

And, a s'mores milkshake, which was spiked with vanilla vodka and creme de cocoa.

The burger was decent. The bun was buttered and griddled to perfection. Good sauce, good onion rings. The burger itself could've been a bit bigger, juicier - but still pretty decent overall. The onion rings were good. The milkshake - pretty strong, and considering I had places to be, I didn't finish it. But, this place is a decent option for a game and some grub. I don't usually catch myself on this side of town often, but it's a nice new place for those who do.

Grade: B