Pizza Al's is a much beloved pizza institution in Morgantown that has expanded in recent years.



The newest location is near the Coliseum and offers a bar atmosphere on the side, in addition to the delicious pizza, calzones and sandwiches we've all come to know and love.



In the expansive dining space, there are a decent amount of tables, a pinball machine and a counter to place your order. I went with a small pizza with mushrooms, and I'm happy to report that the flavor is there. Robust tomato sauce, fair amount of cheese and a thin crust. A bit more color on the crust would have made it perfect.



Grade: A

Fonce's Produce is a local market in Wellsburg that sells fruits, vegetables, pickles, herbs and flowers. This shop has been around for as long as I can remember, but I don't remember setting foot inside. So I did just that. The shop has some pickles and spices from Pittsburgh. Chocolates from Anderson's Candies. I like the little bit of Pittsburgh influence because the city is so close to Wellsburg. As for produce, there was a variety of tomatoes, including mortgage lifters, hillbillies and more. There were also peaches, watermelon, apples, grapes, lemons, limes, cherries and pears. Also stuffed olives, pepperoni, cheese and drinks, too.

Kitzie's has two locations in Martinsburg. I visited the Spring Mills location and sidled up to the bar to peruse the menu.



The homestyle restaurant features breakfast favorites, comfort food and plenty of seafood options. While I narrowed down my choices, I noticed how busy the restaurant was with a constant stream of families entering and exiting. it's a popular spot amongst locals.



I started with bread and cinnamon butter. This was a nice little treat from regular butter and some sliced white bread.



I enjoyed a crab cake made with lump Maryland blue crab and a side of brussel sprouts. The crab cake was nice and moist with huge chunks of broiled crab. The brussel spouts could have been crispier and that could've zapped some of the sulfur flavor a bit more.



Grade: B

The Old Canal Smoke House is located in historic downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, and specializes in smoked meats. The renovated 1850s building is large with various dining areas. After a short wait, we were seated in the enclosed porch area.



We started with a brisket flatbread topped with cheese, smoked brisket and BBQ. It's a hefty portion; I personally would have loved some crunch, too. For my entree, I had a pulled pork platter with corn casserole, mac & cheese and cornbread. I enjoyed the pork - though slightly dry. Both of the sides were decent, but not super duper flavorful. As a whole, a solid dinner.



Grade: B

Smoothie King is a chain, but only has two locations in West Virginia: Morgantown and now Huntington.



Whether you're interested in energy or weight loss or flavor, there's a variety of smoothies to enjoy. I liked the "Kindness in a Cup," which had Strawberries, Bananas, Mangoes, Apple Pineapple Juice Blend, Turbinado, Dairy Whey Blend. It is sweet but light and oh so tasty. Pick-up took a few minutes but the result was worth it.



Grade: B