DeNuzzo's is a deli in Bridgeport that will unfortunately be closing its doors. But I had a chance to visit it recently, and I wanted to share all the goodies available there.



Let me start by touching on the products on the shelves available for sale. Whether it is pasta sauce or the pasta itself, there was plenty to choose from.



There were also refrigerated products, like stuffed peppers, and other charcuterie essentials. I snagged some marinated garlic.



And then there is the deli counter, which has all sorts of deli meats and cheeses, available to purchase by the pound.



this is also where you can select one of a dozen or so sandwiches to be made with those fresh Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses.



I went with Blazing Bianca - Golden Roasted Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Creamy Buffalo Sauce, Lettuce, & Tomato. It was a little heavy on the buffalo sauce, which over took the flavor just a tad. But it was still delicious and I could still tell the ingredients were fresh and high-quality.



Grade: B

It's not the first time - and it won't be the last - that I've been told a gas station in West Virginia makes the best pepperoni rolls.



A lot of times, pepperoni rolls at gas stations are made in house, so it's very likely that these pepperoni rolls are truly some of the tastiest you can get on the road.



I had to check out this gas station just north of Lewisburg because of the rave reviews. And, this was a pretty good pepperoni roll. It wasn't as fresh as it could've been, and I think it sat under the heating lamp a touch too long. But I did enjoy the fluffy interior that had a bit of sweetness and a solid meat to dough ratio.



Grade: B

La Estrella Panaderia is a Mexican bakery in Mesa, Arizona.



The store is flush with savory goods, pastries, bread, snacks, and every other thing you might need from a bakery.



There's a large window case, which has myriad goodies lining one side of the shop: conchas, pan dulce, tres leches, and so much more.



but more than that, they also are a butcher shop. They have a number of cuts of meat available. It may be an odd pairing, but it is convenient to be able to get your protein and your tortillas all in one spot.



I picked out some of the baked goods that looked interesting and delicious.



That included a sweet bread with tiny rainbow nonpareils (which are just the round sprinkles).



And also, a churro filled with caramel.



Plus, a few other goodies here and there.



For those who are Miller familiar with Mexican pastries, what should I get next time?



Are there any must-tries?



And, is there anywhere in West Virginia to get similar pastries?



Grade: B

Worth Takeaway is a small craft sandwich and coffee shop that is like the perfect neighborhood spot. It's cool, cozy and ultra local. They feature tons of other local businesses, like: Huss Brewing Co | Iconic Cocktail Co. | Myke’s Pizza | Noble Bread | Park St. Studios | Provision Coffee | Steadfast Farm | Stonegrindz Chocolate | SunUp | Simple Soda Co. | The Simple Farm | Think | Wild Tonic Kombucha | Wren House Brewing Co



There was a bit of a wait when we walked in the door, but, to me, that's just a good sign. As we stood in line to order at the counter, I took a minute to peruse the menu, which consisted of super craveable options.



Buffalo chicken dip, grilled cheese, spicy candied BLT, mac & cheese, and so much more. And to drink: They have local milk from Danzeisen Dairy. I ordered one of the mini glass strawberry bottles, which was so cute and delicious.



I ordered the roast beef sandwich with horseradish crema, giardineira, greens and cheddar on ciabatta. Plus mac & cheese.



The sandwich was great. It has the creamy, tangy and crunchy components down pat. I think some pickled red onions could've added a touch of sweetness. But, still, I loved the tangy crema. The mac & cheese was solid - extra points for the chives to give it a little freshness.



Good food, nice atmosphere and a great experience.



Grade: A

How can you not be intrigued by a restaurant named "Fruit Daddy"? Their Facebook reads: "We serve Authentic Mexican Cravings or as we call them 'Antojitos.'"



I've mentioned previously how Arizona opened my eyes to fruity Mexican treats. And they're one of my new favorite discoveries. They have frozen, fruity treats that are refreshing but have a little bit of a kick, too. Raspados are shaved ice treats; they can come with chamoy, which gives it a spicy and salty flavor that rounds out all the sweetness.



When you have a raspado that does have the chamoy, it's then referred to as aa chamoyada. And then, if the flavor is mango, it can be called a mangonada. Got all that? I'm trying to keep up. And, that's exactly what I ordered here at Fruit Daddy. 



The mangonada has chunks of mango fruit, shaved ice, chamoy sauce, tajin, mango syrup, chili powder, spicy peanuts and a drinking straw with tamarind candy on the outside. Despite being someone who is a wimp when it comes to spicy food, this was a deliciously complex combination of flavors that was so, so tasty. 



You know how when you eat the same flavor over and over again, it loses any actual taste? You need a reprieve from that flavor to break it up, and when you go back to it, you get that good flavor again? That's how I can describe this. The fruity sweetness is delicious. But then you get a tangy bite of the tamarind, and it tingles your taste buds. Then when you go back to the. shaved ice, it's almost even sweeter. I'm obsessed with these flavors. Not spicy, just exciting enough to keep it fun.



Grade: A