"Established in 2020, Cork's Turkey Knob Wines is a dream that became a reality for owners Rick & Dana Corcoran, natives of Tucker County, WV. After their good friend and neighbor, Bud Parsons, showed them how to make wine from wild grapes, the Corcoran’s started experimenting with a variety of fruits. What started as an experiment quickly became a hobby, as the Corcoran's discovered their passion for making wine from the juices of wild fruits and berries of Tucker County. Interested in starting their own winery, the Corcoran’s sought help from Jim Kelly, owner of Batton Hollow Winery (Lost Creek, WV), who graciously taught the Corcoran’s about bulk winemaking. Now, the Corcoran's are ready to share their passion for winemaking with others. Cork's Turkey Knob Wines offers a variety of wines from dry to sweet - something for everyone to enjoy," according to their website.



I stopped by this shop while in the area. It is decorated like a cute barn that has some crafts for sale, as well as their homemade wines.



"Our Sauvignon Blanc is a semi-sweet, crisp white wine which pairs well with chicken, white fish, smoked meats and tofu. It also pairs well with goat cheese, Asiago, Gouda, Gruyere, and Feta. It also pairs well with green leafy herbs such as kale and goat cheese or romaine salad with light olive-oil based dressing to create balance."

"Our Moscato is a sweet, white wine which pairs well with light flaky fish, chicken, turkey, shrimp, lobster, crab, and duck. It pairs well with desserts such as Biscotti, grilled peaches, cherry pie and cheesecake. Our Moscato also pairs well with cheeses such as soft creamy Brie and Camembert. Strong Blue Cheese needs a wine like Moscato to balance its saltiness."



"Our Pinot Gris is a crisp, dry white wine which pairs well with chicken, fish, (especially salmon) pork tenderloin, quiche, clams, oysters, mussels and veal. It also pairs well with cheeses such as Morbier, Raclette, Muenster, Feta and salty Parmesan along with other French cheese."

"Our Pinot Noir is a dry red wine with a hint of oak which pairs well with roasted, smoked or deep fried turkey, BBQ Ribs, mushroom dishes, Pepperoni Pizza, Lamb Chops and, "anything Italian" for us. It also pairs well with cheeses such as Brie, Gouda, Manchera, and Colby/Longhorn."



"Our Blueberry is a sweet red wine which pairs well with rich, creamy cheesecake and fruits with cinnamon along with cheeses such as Swiss and Provolone."

I was hoping to try this one, but they were out, so I went with…

"Our Cotton Candy is a sweet white wine produced from cotton candy-flavored grapes grown in Mexico. This is a made from scratch wine as well."

Something a little different and fun - and absolutely tasty.

The Kenova Fire Department has been hosting food trucks on the last Saturday of the month and at other select weekends.



I visited a few times to try some new-to-me food trucks, like: Macy's Grill, Marz Food Bar Food Truck, M&J Rolling Cafe, Lil Orbits Mini Donuts and American Smokehouse BBQ & Grill.



Plus there were others I've already visited, like Holy Smoke BBQ, Saved by Grace BBQ, Twisted Grill, Viper Wood Fired Oven Pizza, Southside Sliders, Wild & Wonderful BBQ, Muncheez, Bite Mi and Frios Gourmet Pops.



I still haven't tried: Happy Guys Concessions, Hillbilly Hibachi, Dutch Fryers, Matney's Pizza, Saylors Reef, Chuys Mexican Street Food, Emmaa's Cool Treats, Triple C's Coffee Truck, H&K Love for Food and Taste of Heaven Lemonade.



Macy's Grill - Just a frozen lemonade here hit the spot.



Marz Food Bar Food Truck - Loaded nachos here with chili and cheese hit the spot.



M&J Rolling Cafe - I had fried fish tacos here that I'm still dreaming about. Perfectly crisp with a sweet and sour sauce, plus loaded with toppings.



Lil Orbits Mini Donuts - these mini donuts are piled up and crispy. Just the glazed was delicious for me.



American Smokehouse BBQ & Grill - I got some loaded naachos here, complete with pulled pork. I wouldn't have hated more BBQ sauce, but it was still tasty!



I hope they continue to do this next summer - or maybe during some of the major holidays during the year.



And if you hear of the ones I've not been to posting up somewhere, let me know!



Which is your favorite?

Prime Thyme has been a bit elusive to me over the years. It has moved locations several times around towns in both Mon and Preston counties - from Dellslow and Reedsville to Kingwood and now Masontown. But, I was able to catch them while in Kingwood, finally.



It's a very rustic, homestyle restaurant with standard restaurant tables & chairs in a big open space. Lots of wood, ceiling fans and traditional menu options.



Burgers, sandwiches, chicken, seafood, pork chops, pasta and everything in between are on the menu.



Portions are hefty, and for my pasta dish, I got at least another two or three servings from it. Prices are more than reasonable, and the flavors will remind you of home cooking.



I ordered the shrimp bella vista, which includes tomato, onion, garlic, and olive oil. It is a bit of a lighter pasta dish because it doesn't have that heavier red sauce, but there is enough to feed a small family.



Would I have liked the pasta to be more al dente? Yes. But, it is still simple, comforting, and tastes good. Even if not wildly creativd or different.



Grade: B

Dough Boyz Pizzeria is a local pizza shop with a couple locations in southeastern Ohio. From pizzas and pastas to subs and salads, the menu runs the gamut of Italian-American dishes.



I placed an online order and started with cheesy breadsticks topped with banana peppers. My pet peeve is that the toppings were all centered in the middle so there are large edges of cheeseless-bread. But when I did get those inner bites, it was delish.



The pizza had a medium-thick crust that was fairly soft. Sauce was decent and acidic. Not too much of note.



The rigatoni pasta was swimming in that same tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella. I would have loved a more al dente pasta, but this is pretty par for the course.



Overall, I like the variety of options but do have some personal preferences to amp the execution up a bit.



Grade: B

The original Smokin' Jack's is located in Reedsville, though different iterations have migrated toward Morgantown (here and here). But it was time to visit the original.



The rustic restaurant specializes in barbecue - complete with wooden planks everywhere, country decor, and a menu full of smoked meats. Ribs, brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, plus sandwiches, pizza, burgers and wings.



"Momma Mann's Pepperoni Rolls" were speaking to me - deep-fried pepperoni rolls with marinara. I thought these could have been crisper on the outside, but I did love that the heat made the cheese inside ooey gooey.



I also ordered deep fried corn on the cob, which sounded exciting in theory. But in execution, it was more laden with oil flavor, than crispy texture. Not bad. But, I think room for improvement.



Grade: B