Chief's Roadhouse reminds me of a Logan's Roadhouse, but instead of Chief's being a chain, it is local to Logan. Kind of ironic, right? It would make sense to have a Logan's IN Logan, but alas. We have Chief's.



Clad in wooden decor and serving up hearty steak and potatoes, Chief's is a family-friendly restaurant with homestyle favorites.



My meal-to-go began with bread and butter. It was not especially remarkable, but I do enjoy the complimentary items to round out the meal.



For my sides, I had macaroni & cheese and green beans. The mac & cheese lost its cheese at some point. The sauce must have been thin because it did not cling to the noodles. Just not a ton of flavor without it. The green beans were bathed in a nice salty fat that all southern dishes need.



The meatloaf was the main entree, and it had a good blend of spices. I could always use a thicker slathering of tomato sauce, especially when the meat itself is thick. Maybe they could layer meat and sauce like a cake so there is always a perfect ratio.



Grade: B

"Loveberry" may sound like a Bath & Body Works scent. But in Weston, it's a bake shop.



This bake shop carries a variety of sweets in a case at the front, some savory baked goods to the side, and there is even some seating in the middle if you would like to dine in.



The space is a decent size for the amount of product they have available. The design is a bit country chic with primitive decor.



Sweet options included cupcakes, cookies and a few other delights. But, admittedly, I arrived later in the day, so I imagine there were more goodies earlier on.



I ended up with a cookies & cream cookie. That meant there was a cookie that was topped with cookies & cream icing and even a little mini Oreo. it was definitely a sugar bomb, but I think you know that going into it. The icing was a bit thick and I could've done without the extra chocolate drizzle. You can't really go wrong with the flavors, though.



The shop also made pepperoni rolls, much to my delight. I selected a pepperoni roll with jalapeño and habanero cheese.



I was concerned because I'm not a huge fan of spice, but I really didn't taste much of that in this roll. I actually could have done with more of that flavor and more cheese overall.



Grade: B

Donatos is a Columbus-based pizza chain that boats a thin, crispy crust, with edge-to-edge toppings.

"When Jim Grote was 13, he took a job at a Columbus pizza shop. By his sophomore year at The Ohio State University, the pizza business had him hooked for life. Jim bought the shop in 1963 for $1,300. He kept the name, derived from the Latin for "to give a good thing"-the perfect way to describe the Donatos' promise: "To serve the best pizza and make your day a little better."



The chain has over 375 locations in 22 states, including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and now West Virginia with a location in Parkersburg. I placed an order online and went to the pick up window to retrieve my pizza and meatball sub.



The mini pizza was made with the works: green peppers, onions, pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, smoked romano and provolone. There may have been too many ingredients for this small size, but that's on me. I do wish some of the ingredients, like the peppers, were cut a bit smaller so the flavors of the other ingredients had a chance to shine. The meatball sub was fairly average - a healthy dose of some bold marinara would be my request.



Grade: B

West Virginia is woefully lacking when it comes to bagels. So, when I travel, bagels are often at the top of my list to seek out during breakfast. On one of my most recent travels, I didn't even need to wait til my destination to get my bagel fix. Right at the Pittsburgh airport was Bruegger's Bagels.



"Everyone knows that New York City is the home of the best-tasting, most authentic bagels anywhere. So when the idea for Bruegger’s was born in 1983, the first thing we did was head for the Big Apple.

We learned the time-honored, traditional methods that had made New York famous for bagels such as kettle-cooking the bagels before baking them in a real stone hearth oven. We spent two and a half years working with a professional bagel baker to perfect our recipe and process. Then we set off on our mission to introduce the authentic taste of New York-style bagels to the rest of America.

Our neighboring state played an important role, too. Real, made-in-Vermont cream cheese provides the smooth, delicious foundation for a dozen unique blends you’ll find only in our bakeries. From Onion & Chive to Jalapeño to Bacon Scallion, there’s a spread to complement every bagel — and fulfill every craving.

Now in our 35th year, Bruegger’s Bagels operates nearly 260 bakeries nationwide. Our menu has grown to include sandwiches for breakfast and lunch, garden-fresh salads, hearty soups, desserts and custom-roasted coffee — but the essence of Bruegger’s hasn’t changed. We’re still committed to serving genuine, New York-style bagels and real, made-in-Vermont cream cheese," reads the website.



I love a lox bagel with cream cheese, capers, and red onion. Your seatmate might not appreciate it, but the combo is just *chef's kiss*. Bruegger's version on this particular visit was OK. I don't love the tomato on it because it's usually a bit lifeless and mealy. The bread and salmon were both good, though. It was still a treat to me.

There are a few things in life better than pasta. I have made my love for macaroni and cheese well-known, but I love pastas and all shapes and forms and topped in different sauces. That's why the fast-casual restaurant Noodles & Company caught my attention.



This chain restaurant is primarily found in larger metro areas, so I don't believe there is a location in West Virginia. I happened upon this location while in Virginia with my friend Kayla.

The menu features international and American noodle dishes, as well as soups, salads, and pasta: mac & cheese, spaghetti, pad Thai, roasted garlic creamy tortellini, Japanese pan noodles, chicken parmesan, and more.



I wanted to try everything, but I landed on the roasted garlic cream tortelloni: Cheese-filled tortelloni in light roasted garlic & onion cream sauce with zucchini, mushrooms and spinach finished with MontAmoré cheese and parsley. I also ordered some of the Korean barbecue meatballs, which are sweet and spicy with gochujang.



I was happy with my pasta dish, which did not have the beautiful al dente pasta that you might expect with a sit-down restaurant, but it also wasn't totally void of texture. It was somewhere in-between. The sauce was rich and creamy, but a bit too thin. The meatballs were not my favorite, as that texture was more difficult for me to get over. More on the spicier side than the sweet side, which surprised me. Overall, a fun find.