The Vault On Main in Summersville is a new-ish restaurant and wine bar located in a former bank: Nicholas County Bank.



My friend Sara and I went earlier this year to check it out. The building commands quite the presence standing in the middle of town with lovely stonework and giant windows.



The interior of the building is beautiful with iron details, wood accents and marble. They also have the bank vault available, but I did not see the inside, unfortunately. The tables and chairs are basic, but the bank itself is absolutely lovely.



The menu has bank-themed sections like "Stocks & Bonds," and "CEO's Choice." They have salads, a few entrees and sandwiches - depending on the day. 



We went on a weekend where there was a brunch option, but I wasn't to try something with a bit more substance. I was excited to see the special was a cheeseburger meatloaf with mashed potatoes and corn. 



I don't really know what cheeseburger meatloaf is, but I knew I wanted it. The meatloaf had some tasty herbs on top and I loved the onion inside. I would've preferred more seasoning in the meat itself (salt, please!), but the potatoes were well-seasoned, and the corn was fine, too. Overall, a solid meal, and I wouldn't mind trying some more options. What's your favorite thing here?



Grade: B

Almost Heaven Desserts & Coffee Shop has been a gem in Bridgeport for years, and now they've opened a second location in Morgantown. 



With a picture-perfect Instagram aesthetic, the Morgantown shop serves up coffee, pepperoni rolls, sandwiches and a bevy of sweets in a modern yet cozy space.



My friend Lisa, her adorable baby Cooper and I went to check it out. I had to try a few different things to get the full ~feel~ of the place, right? 



First off, I got a small cannoli chip and dip set from the fridge. Can we just first talk about how absolutely genius this is? If you break cannolis or maybe have some that are starting to get stale, it's a whole new product - and a better eating experience, quite frankly. Cannolis can be a mess and a whole process. Cannoli chips in the pistachio filling are much easier to enjoy. And share. 



Look how many amazing things are on this menu! OK moving on.



Next up was a pepperoni roll, which apparently come from Oliverio's Ristorante. But mine included hot peppers, and it was delicious.



Next up: a caramel iced latte. This hit the spot after a few swirls to get the caramel all mixed up. We all do this, right? Like, the entire time we're drinking it? *swirls coffee* You can see Cooper wanted to try it, too! It was great.



But, wait, there's more. I got some additional goodies to take home.



The first of which was a slice of turtle cheesecake. These cheesecakes are unbelievable. They are so rich, but they are so, so good. I ate a bite of my piece for a few days. Not only is the cheesecake itself sweet, but the sugary icing and THEN drizzle of caramel. *drools*



And, then I also purchased this small peanut butter parfait that had layers of mousse, crunchies and chocolate. I liked that this was something a little different from what you typically see in a bakery so it was a nice little treat. And, how can this not be tasty? If you're a peanut butter and chocolate fan, it's a must. So smooth and creamy.



Have you been?



Grade: A 

I have been trying to make my way to What's The Scoop in Point Pleasant for an embarrassingly long time. I love the town, and I actually enjoy the drive a lot, too. My main hurdle is that the ice cream shop doesn't open until 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and I'm an early bird so I'm usually in and out of town before 2 p.m.



Alas, I made my way there this past weekend, and I was very excited to add another Mothman-themed treat to my repertoire and explore the quirky town. 



What the Scoop serves cookie sandwiches, shakes, floats, and crazy over-the-top shakes, too. They also have other special goodies like macarons, banana splits, cupcakes, and waffle cones and bowls. They have a "Men in Black" - lots of chocolate - shake and a "Mothman" - mint - shake. 



As much as I would love to sit and indulge in a giant shake, I looked at smaller options that are more portable. And *voila* there is also the Mothman bowl, which is a waffle bowl with three scoops of your choice of ice cream, topped with whipped cream, two cherries for eyes and two chocolate bars for wings.



Also, lol at these "Mothman droppings" for sale. 



For my Mothman bowl, I ordered three scoops of the "s'mores" ice cream, which was perfection in a (waffle) bowl. I love s'mores, I love Mothman, I love ice cream. You just really can't get much better. Plus, this s'mores ice cream had little marshmallow filled chocolate cups. Try it. 

Grade: A

There's a brand new pizzeria in Kanawha City, and I ordered from them as soon as I saw the "open" light on.



Vinny's Pizzeria, located in MacCorkle Avenue, has pizza, calzones, pasta, subs, salads, wings and burgers. So, they offer a bit more than many other pizza joints in town. I placed an order through GrubHub (they're also on Door Dash and PostMates) for a calzone and spaghetti and meatballs. 



The calzone was pretty decent. It had a lot of filling - including ricotta, which is my favorite topping that not all places have. And plenty of mushrooms. AND, I loved that the ends were just kind of folded over instead of being all wrapped up and twisted, which leads to a large bunch of dough without filling.



The pasta was just okay - I wasn't a fan of the meatballs. I was searching for that homemade herb and spice flavor, which I did not find. But the noodles, sauce and cheese were fine on their own. Straightforward and standard. There was also a few small pieces of garlic bread, which helped soak up some of the sauce.



Grade: B

I just love J.Q. Dickinson Appalachian Mercantile subscription box day. It's seriously the highlight of my month sometimes. I could barely contain my excitement when i opened this month's box. AND, I have received one of my absolute favorite items to date. 

Appalachian Botanical - Lavender Sachet: Filled a lavender organza bag with buds from the fields in Ashford, WV and then enclosed it in a muslin pouch. Tuck a sachet in your closet or dresser drawer to infuse your clothing and linens, slip one in your purse or gym bag to enjoy the fresh, relaxing bouquet on the go, or slide one inside your pillowcase and drift off to sleep nestled in the heavenly scent.

Crescent Simples - Peach Hibiscus Simple Syrup: Two former New Orleans bartenders, Megan and Bill, who wanted to make craft cocktails at home make these syrups in Charlottesville, VA. Made from raw sugar, fresh fruit and herbs & spices, you will love them in your sparkling water, added to a cocktail, or tea. Three flavors: Blueberry Lavender, Blackberry Vanilla, or Strawberry Basil.

The Rustic House - Wood Sugar Mold Candle Insert: These rustic sugar mold candle holders are quality reproductions of actual cane sugar molds that have been used in Mexico for centuries. Each sugar mold has wear and individuality to make them a truly rustic addition to your home decor. Each piece is handcrafted and unique. Please expect variations in size, texture, distressing, cracks, warping, weathering and color.

The Pig Cave - Black Mustard: Produced in downtown Leesburg, the black mustard is spicy, bold, intense, and delicious, the way mustard is supposed to be. Serve with charcuterie and artisan cheeses; mix in salad dressings, or add as a condiment to make a great-tasting burger.

Virginia Vinegar Works - Malt Vinegar: Likely the most robust natural malt vinegar you’ve ever tasted. Made from locally-sourced “malt-forward” craft beer. Dark, rich, full of seductive flavor you’ll want to taste right now. An outstanding addition to fish, potatoes and anything in the cabbage family.