1010 Coffee Shop is located inside Huntington Cycle & Sport. They have limited hours, so I've struggled to make it here while they're open - until recently!

The inside is not huge, but it's decked out with bikes and a small coffee counter to the left. The menu features basics like coffee, tea, latte, espresso shot and then you can make your own flavors with syrups.

So, I kept it simple with a caramel latte, which was heavier on the caramel side - which I love. Perfect and such great, kind folks at this place.

Grade: A

The Girl Scout Cookie Taste Off is a media event held by the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council.  Marriott chefs are paired with Girl Scouts to make some classic desserts with Girl Scout cookies. I was so excited to attend this year, and I wanted to share some of the tasty treats:

Tagalong Shake 

Girl Scout S'mores Cupcakes


Trefoil Cheesecake Cup

Samoa Brownie Parfait (my favorite!)

Tagalong and Do-si-do Cupcakes



Thin Mint Sweet & Salty Mix


You can find all of the above recipes and more here.

Highway 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries is a fast-casual restaurant that has two locations in West Virginia: Huntington and Barboursville.

The 1950s-themed restaurant is decked out in baby blue and hot pink. There are some neon lights and memorabilia on the walls.

The menu has burgers, of course, so I looked through to pick out one of the restaurant's namesakes.
John Boy & Billy BBQ Bacon Burger: Served with your choice of American, provolone or pepper jack cheese, mustard chili, bacon, a crispy onion ring, and tangy John Boy and Billy's Grillin' Sauce.

The burger was good. The tater tots were good. I even got a strawberry milkshake, and it was good. Unfortunately, the service was some of the worst I've ever had. It was clear the server was having some issues... stumbling into tables, fighting with the cook, and making me question my overall choice to be here. Maybe the Barboursville location will be better.

Grade: C

The only monthly subscription box that I order is the Appalachian Mercantile Box from J.Q. Dickinson. I look forward to it every month. It includes a curated collection of Appalachian products - whether that's food, crafts, spices, soaps - you name it.

My most recent box included a cherry pinch cellar from Allegheny Treenware, a greeting card from Appalachia Press, some heirloom popping corn from Bluestone Mountain Farm, popcorn salt from J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, grapefruit drinking vinegar from Mother Shrub, Red Hot Sprinkle from Olde Virden's, and Black Beans from Shagbark Mill.

I can't wait to dig in and see what I can have fun with!

Charlie Graingers is a small chain located in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina - and one in Huntington.

They are known for their hot dogs, as well as brisket and BBQ. So I made my way to downtown Huntington to check it out.

They have a bunch of different kinds, but I went with the "RAY'S WAY" - Housemade Pimento Cheese and Chili Charlie's Way.

The bun was pretty big and fluffy, but the chili had some depth and smokey flavor, and the pimento cheese paired perfectly. A pretty tasty dog overall.

Grade: B