One of my dear friends, Leah, was in town so I wanted to figure out a quick spot for happy hour, and Vino's came to mind.

Mostly because I had never been, and with its bright ed door facing Kanawha Boulevard and demanding a presence, I've always been curious.

The happy hour menu is super affordable, with house wine at $2.

There are a good bit of video games and TVs, so probably a good spot to watch any big game.

The happy hour menu had appetizers in addition to drinks - and Leah got some pork rinds, but I couldn't resist checking out the full thing.

And wouldn't you know it - something called buffalo wontons were there.

Thats buffalo chicken dip all wrapped up in a wonton wrapper and side of bleu cheese dressing.




Have you been?

Have you ever been to a Branson-style variety show? Named after the dinner & a show experiences in Branson, Missouri, this type of entertainment is popular for tourists and motorcoaches.

I've only been to one - the Dixie Stampede. So, I was excited to hear that West Virginia has its very own: The Gandy Dancer Theatre.



You're seated at a table, served all this incredible food and then the performers regale you with all kinds of acts. This evening's performance focused on musical legends over the years.

The meal consisted of rolls, pasta salad, chicken cordon bleu, sliced brisket, green beans, baked potato and dessert.

Have you ever been?

Located in Harman, Still Hollow Spirits is a new distillery that is producing corn whiskey.

Welcome to Still Hollow Spirits, a farm to bottle distillery located high in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia specializing in traditional mountain style whiskeys and unique botanical infusions. We combine pure spring water with fresh local ingredients to craft one of a kind small batch spirits.

More products, though, are in the works.

For us, small batch means 250 gallons of spring water, 300 pounds of local grain and a lot of backbreaking work going into every mash, ferment and distillation. At Still Hollow, we combine pure spring water with fresh local ingredients to craft one of a kind small batch spirits.

If you want to check it out, get in touch with them! They're open for tastings.

In search of a place to relax for a bit and get a quick bite, I headed to Mama Mia Pizza & Pasta while in Elkins.




The decor has red-checked tablecloths and an archway of grapes when you walk in.

The menu has lunch specials like pizza, chicken parmesan, eggplant parmesan, baked ziti, stuffed shells and ravioli.

Salad with house balsamic dressing




The complimentary garlic rolls!



Stuffed shells



Have you been?

It just so happens I got lucky.

Stone Tower Brews in Buckhannon has been in the works for some time, and I just happened to be driving through the area on the day they opened.



Stone Tower Brews is a collaboration from the owners of Fairmont's Joe N' Throw, a restaurant/pottery studio, and Stone Tower Joe, which is a locally roasted coffee company.

The shop serves coffee, beer and some food too!


On this day, I went for coffee only.

Their specialties on the board caught my eye. S'mores is also a favorite, but the ice lavender vanilla just sounded good!

Have you been? What have you gotten so far?

And, afterward, I took a little mini hike to Bickle Knob Observation Tower.

Perfect fuel!




What will you order?