Tiger's Ice Cream & Grill drew me in with the promise of ice cream and kept me intrigued with the grill portion.



Located in Chapmanville, this restaurant is decked out in orange and serves up all things comfort food: pizza, chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, wings, hotdogs, hamburgers, the list goes on.



Every so often, I get a craving for a "Peanut Buster Parfait," which is the branded Dairy Queen treat that has vanilla, soft serve, hot fudge, and peanuts. When I see a local version, it's difficult for me to pass it up. So I ordered one, and it was every bit as good as Dairy Queen's version. The ice cream was a bit thicker in consistency and icy and texture, but I almost appreciated that textural difference.



I also purchased a hotdog and side of potato salad. But, I really want to try the tiger paw, which is a mini calzone. Next time.



The hotdog was fine; I wish it had a seer or snappier skin. but, no real problems here. Simple, and straightforward.



same goes for the potato salad. It was pretty mild in flavor and texture. but, the trio made me feel like I was in the middle of summer. And that is a great feeling.



Grade: B

"Coffee for doin' mountain stuff," reads the Mountain Folk Coffee website.

"Mountain Folk Coffee provides fresh, locally roasted coffee to folks who work and play here in the beautiful Appalachian mountains."

Based out of Lewisburg, this coffee roaster carries beans from: Brazil, Colombia, Tanzania and Ethiopia in various forms. They have pods, ground coffee, whole beans, etc.

Some area cafés also serve this local coffee at their shops. I love the smell of it and I can't wait to try it out. Have you tried it yet?

Amy's Market in Lewisburg serves up sweets, coffee and lunch, in addition to tons of West Virginia products. I was as excited to check out the food here as I was to shop.



They offer their own cupcakes, cake pops, chocolate-covered pretzels, candies and other pastries -- as well as custom cakes. I tried both a cake pop and pretzel, and they were both tasty.



Coffee options run the gamut of lattes and mochas to cold brew and macchiatos. Plus plenty of flavor options and both hot and cold options.



For lunch, they had a surprisingly long list of salads and sandwiches which included options like a sweet and spicy, BLT and meatloaf sandwich. The only reason I didn't dig into that meatloaf sandwich was because it was too early, so I stuck with sweet treats as breakfast.



As I browsed the shelves of products, one that cut, my eye was Mama Faye's Fudge & Confections. Peanut butter, chocolate, all delicious and in the shape of WVs!



Arbaugh Farms is another local producer I checked out - who had everything from grains to sorghum. From their website: Arbaugh Farm is located in the south east part of WV. Originally purchased by my great-grandfather in 1925. The farm was a small dairy until about 1966, when production refocused on beef cattle and hay production. In 2017, the farm shifted again to include sorghum syrup and an on-farm flour mill. The Mill is a very active part of the farm! Growth in this single area has been tremendous! The Mill produces cornmeal, grits, and various flours for retail and restaurants. All the ground product that we produce is available for sale here on the website as well as several retail shops in southern West Virginia. Sorghum syrup is a personal passion of mine. This is a boutique product that I produce in small quantities. Currently, I produce, at most, 50 gallons of finished sorghum syrup per year. In bad years, it's much less. At this time, I do not have plans to increase production, and wish to keep this a small batch creation. I also raise a small heard of cattle. These are grass fed beef that are provided the best accommodations possible to ensure they live happy, stress free lives. Grass fed cattle take a bit longer to grow into slaughter weight, but that time allows for a well developed muscle and flavor.



Then there was the K2 Motorsports - which as far as I can see is in the motorsport business - but they indeed had sodas, pickled products and sauces. I do not understand. But, I am very curious.



They also had other products that I'm more familiar with - like Mister Bees and Bistro Soup Mix.



Of course, they carry non-food items, too, like goat milk soap and bath fizzies.



Lots of honey from local producers, locally roasted coffee and salsas, too.



Have you been?



Grade: A

Trailhead Bar and Grill is a newish family restaurant in Matewan that caters to the ATV rider tourism in the area.



"Welcome to Trailhead Bar & Grill - Hatfield McCoy Trails Favorite Restaurant. Trailhead Bar & Grill is the perfect way to end your day of riding, or to just enjoy a night out with great food and cold drinks. We are Matewan’s newest family owned restaurant and it has been our dream to create a friendly family atmosphere where you can get a great meal and adult beverage if desired. We hope to become your family’s favorite place to enjoy a good meal and Hatfield McCoy Trails Favorite Restaurant. We have ample parking for your car, truck, or SxS," the website reads.



Inside, you'll find a long wooden bar area with high top seating around the perimeter. TVs around the dining room had the game on, and it seemed like a good mix of locals and tourists. It was like a local version of Applebee's.



The menu has wings, burgers, sandwiches and dinner entrées. Nothing in that moment sounded more comforting than their spaghetti and meatballs. They are apparently Leroy's homemade meatballs and sauce, which also come with a salad and garlic bread.



While the presentation could have been a little bit better for my to-go order, this was a pretty standard spaghetti and meatballs. A nice, mild marinara, and a pretty hefty meatball that could've used a bit more spice made for solid meal. The salad and garlic bread were not too notable.



But, if you're looking for an old reliable classic that warms your belly, this was it.



Grade: B

It wasn't long ago when I could count the number of good coffee shops in Morgantown on one hand. Now, it likely takes two between Stone Tower Brews, Mountaineer Roasting Co., Quantum Bean, The Grind, Blue Moose, Annie's Coffee & Creamery and Coffee Tree Roasters.



Coffee Tree Roasters is originally a Pittsburgh-based shop that has expanded to Morgantown.

"Pittsburgh’s original coffee shop, specializing in fresh-roasted coffee, specialty espresso beverages paired with premium products like 1883 syrups and Hollander sauces, local sweets, and treats. A certified woman-owned business focusing on the community through partnerships like our “Brewing Success” program and collaborations with other small businesses like Mindful Brewing. We provide a warm and welcoming environment to meet with friends and colleagues or to set up your laptop and focus on work."



The interior is like a slick rustic vibe with the wood paneling, Edison bulbs, faux greenery, fairy lights - the whole nine yards.



The menu festures cappuccinos, lattes, cold brew, "frozaccinos," and specialty drinks. A dessert case features sweet treats like donuts, danishes, cinnamon rolls, biscotti and more.



I ordered a rozen caramel latte, a slice of blueberry loaf and a pepperoni roll with asiago.



I enjoyed each one of these. The drink was full of caramel, which is my preference. I could still taste the strength of those roasted coffee beans, but without any bitterness. The blueberry loaf is a fun, creative cousin to a banana bread. The pepperoni roll was a bit dry for my preference, but I did enjoy the flavor of the asiago.



Grade: A