Another TURNROW: Appalachian Farm Collective find was these pepperoni rolls!

G&G Heritage Farm produces three types of pepperoni rolls: mozzarella, pepperjack cheese, and SMOKED GRUYERE AND GOUDA.

That last pepperoni roll sold me. I had to try it.

They're all topped with a cheese, and inside, there's a few slices of pepperoni, and the cheese of choice. I can't say they each tasted a whole lot different, but the fancy one may have had a touch more of creaminess.

There's something about a colorful display of floor-to-ceiling candy bins. At the Charlotte airport, there is a Dylan's Candy Bar location that caught my eye.

Dylan's Candy Bar transports its guests to a modern day version of Willy Wonka's factory the moment they enter. Its pop art installations—such as the iconic oversized lollipop tree, candy cane columns, dripping chocolate shelves, kaleidoscopic candy wallpaper and candy-embedded staircases—embody the pinnacle of "retail-tainment". The ultra-sensory experience is enhanced with delectable smells, a candy timeline and a vast milieu of candy songs and commercials awarding customers not just a sugar high, but a sweet lasting euphoria.

There are so many bins with gummies, chocolates, sour candies and much more. And I got a little of everything. 

What's your favorite?

I went to Fat Ass Tacos just before they closed.

This peculiarly named restaurant in Vienna has a drive thru and features, well, tacos!

Unfortunately, they closed before I could visit again, as I truly enjoyed my tacos.

I ordered:

• Uncle Posey - Smoked Pork, Fresh Pineapple, Pickled Onions, Cilantro, Pepper Rings
• The Nucci - Shrimp, Fat Tacos Cabbage, Cilantro, Aioli Sauce

Did you get a chance to go?

As I begin traveling from Yeager Airport more often, I've been seeing more of the Charlotte airport since many flights are connected there. And, of course, that means more meals here, too!

I didn't have much time during a recent connection, but I did have enough to scope out a bagel shop. Have you heard of The Great American Bagel? I hadn't.

It turns out, there aren't any located in West Virginia and only about 50 across the country.

The Great American Bagel is an award-winning bagel bakery and deli concept specializing in big, fresh bagels mixed from scratch and steam-baked on premises daily. Since 1987, we have been using only the finest ingredients, offering a delicious array of fresh menu items served in a clean and friendly neighborhood setting.Whether it’s our homemade, hand-packed cream cheese varieties, made-to-order deli sandwiches or our signature line of Tomazzo® pizza bagels, our selections appeal to appetites of all sizes. Savory soups and fresh salads, in addition to gourmet coffees, juices and teas, have earned their place on our menu as well. Our unique holiday shapes and seasonal flavors have become landmark items. Extensive catering options make entertaining a breeze for corporate meetings, events and parties.Our privately held, Westmont, IL-based company currently has over 50 locations in more than 12 states. The Great Canadian Bagel, our affiliate, maintains 91 units across Canada. Our concept is easily adaptable to traditional storefront locations as well as non-traditional sites such as airports, universities, shopping centers and tollway plazas.

I ordered a salmon & cream cheese on asiago bagel (all their bagel flavors sounded delish!). Have you been here before?

The Freefolk Brewery is Fayetteville's newest craft beer destination.


The brewery has a number of craft beers on tap, which range from pale ales and blonde ales to IPAs and goses.

I ordered a flight so I could try a few of their unique brews - Ubiquitous, Pretty Polly, Moon Dog, and Gorgeous 876.

Here's what I went with - a bevy of light beers!

While I waited, I took a look around at the incredible art.

This space is truly phenomenal, with colorful art decorating the walls, as well as metal work outside.

My beer came out, and I sampled each. I was a fan of each and every one of them.

And, I needed some nourishment so I went with nachos topped with shrimp.

Look at that beauty! Some smokey and creamy and crunchy. One of my favorite snacks.

Have you been?