Barboursville has a bunch of great places to eat.

Recently, I was in the mood for sushi so I made my way to Shogun Japanese Steakhouse.

While you can opt for the hibachi grill, I perused the sushi menu.


And, I went with the West Virginia roll - crab, cream cheese, shrimp tempura and all the sauces.

And, a Turtle Roll, which was much the same but deep-fried.

Have you been here?

The Bakerie is a new bakery in Hurricane that it housed in the same building as a kids' play area.

Decked out in teal and white, The Bakerie specializes in cakes and other goodies.

When I visited on this day, they had a case full of cupcakes, cookies, and more.

Some that caught my eye include a blueberry cupcake. I've had a blueberry muffin, of course, which I love, but never a cupcake, I don't think. It was delicious. Like a muffin - but better.

And then there was the cookie dough cupcake. Cookie dough icing is everything you're imagining - and then some.

And, the one I was most excited about: personal peanut butter pie with Oreo crust. Yes.

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Barnyard BBQ has three restaurants in the area: Cross Lanes, Hurricane and Milton. I visited the first. This is my second. And the third is still on my list.

Well,  I had ordered ahead and picked up - but took in all the crazy scenery while here.

It's certainly a fun environment with neon signs, giant roosters, and other creative decorations all around.

But I ordered corn fritters, pulled pork sandwich and sides of potato salad and cole slaw.

Just look at this place.



Have you been here?

Fairways has a reputation in Hurricane for being a delicious restaurant, which is attached to a gas station and coffee shop.

Because I was heading back to Charleston, I called in an order for the fried goat cheese and honey, as well as lobster macaroni & cheese.

They also have a variety of Greek dishes, seafood and other pastas. There's really a little bit of everything.

The fried goat cheese with honey and pita is always so great. I added extra honey.

And the mac & cheese was multicolored cavatappi with little pieces of lobster throughout.

I've been to the Halfway Market in Milton.

But I didn't realize they had a second location in Hurricane.

So while in the area, I stopped in to check it out.

Here's more about the market from their website: "The Halfway Market was established in 1970 by Boyd and Betty Meadows. It was originally a produce market, however over the years it has evolved into a market of specialties. Not only is there a large selection of fresh produce, we also carry Amish jams and canned items, Amish furniture, and Amish cheese. We also carry quilts, handbags, fudge, dried fruit, trail mixed, bulk spices, bulk foods, homemade apple butter, Amish made sorghums, and honey. Don’t forget to check out the great greenhouse that is stocked with perennials, and seasonal annuals."


There are lots of produce, like apples, oranges and more.

And there are lots of canned goodies - like chowchow, pickled eggs and more.

Plus lots and lots of candy.