One small space in Marmet has been home to a few different restaurants, most recently Moo Mama's Ice Cream.



Their menu is small with some specials, shakes, sundaes, and cones. They use Velvet Ice Cream, as opposed to Hershey's, which is what I tend to see most often. 



The specials tempted me, but once I laid eyes on the "Maple Pecan Blondie" specialty sundae, I was sold immediately. 



And check out this super cute kitty who came to keep us company while Dawn and I devoured ice cream.



So, this ice cream was SO good. While it's not homemade ice cream, the toppings took it to the next level. I loved the pecans and syrup and it sure was tasty. If the ice cream was homemade, it would've taken it up a level.



Grade: B

Mountain Lake Campground is more so a convenience store, rather than a restaurant. But they do have a little snack counter that I wanted to check out.



But, first, take a look at this place. They have a little bit of everything. 



They do serve pepperoni rolls - but they're not homemade. That broke my heart a little bit. 



But it was mended with some lemonade. Specifically - Bill's Lemonade. Not bad.



Grade: C

Campfire Grill! This lovely spot in Summersville made for a fun, fall day.



They are located right near the lake, with plenty of outdoor dining. The menu has fun options like sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese and ... waffles!



Yes, waffles - well, waffle cones. I went with one of their specials for my main meal, which was a spin on chicken & waffles & mac and cheese. Fried chicken and creamy mac & cheese were rolled up in a waffle cone. 



I really enjoy spins on comfort foods, and this fit the bill. As a side, I tried the baby potatoes, which had a cheese sauce and bacon. I almost wish this was like a creamy, white cheese sauce with garlic instead. But still tasty.



And then to finish things off, I went for another waffle - this time an apple pie waffle cone. Plus it came with a scoop of ice cream. 



Overall, I liked the creativity in some of these items, but the execution fell a bit short. The waffle cone was a bit crumbly so I couldn't eat it like a cone, but the flavors were there.

Grade: B

It's the final countdownnnn... to Tudor's Biscuit World! Yes, the final one in West Virginia - and it's right in Oceana. 



The funny thing is - I may have saved the best for last. Why, you ask? Well, the menu has the standard offerings. And, I went with a chicken strip basket - which is like a local version of DQ's - and always a favorite. Crispy battered chicken strips, buttery toasted, fries and country gravy. 



BUT - they have ICE CREAM here. Plus like fruity smoothie-like drinks. What goes better with a chicken strip basket than a chocolate shake? NOTHING! Its a perfect combo. I vote all Tudor's have ice cream.



Grade: A

Cali Tacos, originally based in Nitro, has opened a location in South Charleston. They have this bold, red decor with calaveras and graffiti-esque art. 



We went when it was empty to try to stay as safe as we could. That meant we had plenty of space to dine and feel comfortable.



The menu is the same, I believe. I searched until I found something covered in cheese dip - so a chimichanga it was! I went for the "Santa Cruz," which is a chimichanga with shrimp, crab meat, bell peppers and onions, deep-fried and topped with queso and a side of rice, beans and salad.



It's hard to not find something fried and covered in cheese delicious. There's no way around it. It was tasty. I was excited for the tamale, but it was disappointing. It didn't have a lot of flavor and was kinda mushy instead of crumbly. Overall, a decent meal. 



Grade: B