The Fuel Counter is a make-your-own sandwich, salad and pizza shop that has a location in Huntington.

And, they recently opened up another location in Barboursville. It's a small space, but perfect for takeout.

So I went with a pizza: red sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, mushrooms, fig and balsamic glaze.

Have you been?

Barboursville has a bunch of great places to eat.

Recently, I was in the mood for sushi so I made my way to Shogun Japanese Steakhouse.

While you can opt for the hibachi grill, I perused the sushi menu.


And, I went with the West Virginia roll - crab, cream cheese, shrimp tempura and all the sauces.

And, a Turtle Roll, which was much the same but deep-fried.

Have you been here?

The Bakerie is a new bakery in Hurricane that it housed in the same building as a kids' play area.

Decked out in teal and white, The Bakerie specializes in cakes and other goodies.

When I visited on this day, they had a case full of cupcakes, cookies, and more.

Some that caught my eye include a blueberry cupcake. I've had a blueberry muffin, of course, which I love, but never a cupcake, I don't think. It was delicious. Like a muffin - but better.

And then there was the cookie dough cupcake. Cookie dough icing is everything you're imagining - and then some.

And, the one I was most excited about: personal peanut butter pie with Oreo crust. Yes.

What's your favorite thing here?

Barnyard BBQ has three restaurants in the area: Cross Lanes, Hurricane and Milton. I visited the first. This is my second. And the third is still on my list.

Well,  I had ordered ahead and picked up - but took in all the crazy scenery while here.

It's certainly a fun environment with neon signs, giant roosters, and other creative decorations all around.

But I ordered corn fritters, pulled pork sandwich and sides of potato salad and cole slaw.

Just look at this place.



Have you been here?

Fairways has a reputation in Hurricane for being a delicious restaurant, which is attached to a gas station and coffee shop.

Because I was heading back to Charleston, I called in an order for the fried goat cheese and honey, as well as lobster macaroni & cheese.

They also have a variety of Greek dishes, seafood and other pastas. There's really a little bit of everything.

The fried goat cheese with honey and pita is always so great. I added extra honey.

And the mac & cheese was multicolored cavatappi with little pieces of lobster throughout.