The former Blackwater Brewing Company space is now the 912 Brew Pub.

They weren't making beer yet when I visited, but I'll have to go back when they do.

Instead, they are serving a full lunch and dinner menu with items like steaks, sandwiches and shrimp.

I started with a salad, which was served with a unique orange-y dressing.

For my main meal, I went with the Zesty Crab Cake Dinner, which was two 4 oz. broiled crab cakes.

Plus a nice side of veggies. Tasty! What's your favorite thing here?

As I continue to try every coffee roaster in the state, I learned of one new one to add to my list: Cherry River Roasting.

Based in Richwood, this coffee roaster has coffee beans in various spots around the state. I got this bag of beans at Appalachian Coffee House in Princeton.

Have you tried it yet?

Pizza Hut released a new menu item yesterday: the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza.

So, it's "Four baked jumbo squares of toasty sharp-cheddar Cheez-It® crust stuffed with cheese (and optional pepperoni) and served with marinara dipping sauce."

So there are two versions: just cheese or cheese and pepperoni. I got one of each to try. And, as not a huge Cheez-It fan, I was skeptical. But these four pockets have a just a little crispy cheddar exterior and are stuffed with cheese. It's like an even cheesier mozzarella stick. The pepperoni version has little chunks of pepperoni and is greasier. But overall, not too bad.

I would argue there are very few restaurants in Wet Virginia who can compete with a view like the Front Porch Restaurant has.

Perched across from Seneca Rocks, this restaurant has, quite literally, a front porch view of one of the most beautiful landmarks in the state.

The menu features pizzas, subs, and other dinner plates. They are known for their pizzas, so I ordered one with my favorite: mushrooms.

And for dessert, I went with a lemon creme pie!

Yummy.

It's part of Harpers General Store, which has a little bit of everything. And, next door, there's Yokum's Store & Motel which has its own goodies to eat. I purchased some peanut butter fudge here.

Rocas Mexican Grill is a new restaurant in Charleston, which has another location in Cross Lanes.

It's on Corridor G, so it's no surprise it was busy on one of their opening nights.


My friend Brittany and I went to check it out when she was in town because it was quick and very friendly to gluten-free folks.

The space is large, brand new, spacious - yet cozy. The menu features standard fare and some unique items that you might not see everywhere, like Pescado Yucatán – Grilled, marinated fish cooked with red, green and yellow bell peppers, onions and yellow squash and zucchini. Served with a side of rice, sour cream, guacamole salad and flour tortillas.

We started with salsa, of course, and a mayonnaise-based dip that's both sweet and spicy. Definitely a fun little surprise.






And for my main entree, I went with Camarones Locos – Grilled shrimp, scallops, bell peppers, onions and zucchini on top of rice and our special cheese sauce.

Yum! Have you been?