Wylde Berry Bakery was an allergen-friendly bakery in Fayetteville that unfortunately shuttered. Every item was gluten-free, vegan, and nut-free. They had everything from cinnamon rolls to lemon mini cakes. I had a berry muffin from the refrigerator, and while it wasn’t bad, it was fairly average for a gluten-free pastry. The crumb was a little denser and less tender than a traditional muffin, with modest berry flavor throughout. It’s a perfectly serviceable option if you’re looking for something gluten-free, but it didn’t particularly stand out in either flavor or texture. Grade: C

Fayetteville First Fridays are monthly events set to highlight downtown Fayetteville by creating lively, walkable experiences that include vendors, local businesses, artists and musicians today. Magical Morsels Emporium

I had some delicious cherry cheeesecakes here. So good. Crabtree Artisan Bread

The only thing better than a pepperoni roll may be an "everything bagel" seasoned pepperoni roll. Mamsie's Kitchen

This food truck had lemonades, cinnamon rolls, and pepperoni rolls. But I needed something for dinner, so the BBQ sandwich was the winner. The Goods

They had a really cool assortment of jellies and seasonings. Especially the Ramp salt! Owl Mountain Farm

Women-owned non-profit rescuing farm animals & providing eggs, produce, honey, preserves, and baked goods. I got some giardineira, pepperoni rolls and more.

Growing up, I always thought Breezey Heights was one of the nicer restaurants in the area. I'm not sure if it's because it was just across the border in PA or because it had a driving range. But, we didn't make it that way very often. So, while heading to my hometown to visit family, I decided to stop here for a to-go order. Inside, the dining room features a collection of preserved wildlife displays, including large animals, along with a bit of a retro interior and individual booth-style seating along the walls. The bar is a separate area, which is where I went to pick up my order, and it still allows smoking -- for some reason. I had an order of cheese sticks to start, which were fairly average. Not bad, but not super exciting. The restaurant is known for its broasted chicken — pressure-fried chicken that comes out exceptionally crisp. The chicken has a golden browned exterior surrounding moist meat on both the chicken breasts and leg. Pretty tasty and more common in this region. Finally, we tried six honey garlic wing, which I enjoyed. Not a ton of meat on these wings, but I loved the flavor. Have you been? Grade: C

The Brew Garden is a pretty unique little spot in Fayetteville, West Virginia: it’s a coffee shop and beer garden inside the back of Water Stone Outdoors, the outdoor-gear shop at 101 E. Wiseman Avenue. In the morning, it operates as a coffee shop, with drinks made using locally roasted beans from Cherry River Roasting Company. The menu includes espresso, cappuccinos, lattes, cold brew on tap, chai, matcha, tea and seasonal specialty drinks. Later in the day, the emphasis shifts toward beer. The Brew Garden serves locally crafted beer, including offerings from Bridge Brew Works, and has a deck where people can hang out after hiking, climbing, rafting or exploring the New River Gorge. I ordered a lemonade with strawberry, which was simple and refreshing. It could have used a bit more flavor, but lovely nonetheless. Grade: B

The 36th Multifest returns to downtown Charleston this weekend, bringing four days of music, food, culture and plenty of people to Haddad Riverfront Park. Multifest started in 1989 as a one-day event on the State Capitol grounds and has grown into one of West Virginia’s largest multicultural festivals. The festival celebrates Black culture along with a wide range of cultural and ethnic traditions through live entertainment, dancing, art and, of course, food. The Wheelhouse - Dippin’ Dots Baskin-Robbins Kona Ice Uncle Cecil's Carol's Soul 2 Soul Bayou Classics Scooby's Icy Treats Rumtastic Gourmet Rum Cakes Taste of International
Shrimp Wrap - this was just pita with a pile of shrimp on top. No other toppings. And it's impossible to eat as a wrap because all the tails are still on. At least they did have some bottled sauces on the table to use. Shotgun's Smokehouse BBQ
Half Slab Ribs with Mac & Cheese - the BBQ sauce on these was tasty, but the ribs were bits and pieces of different sizes and a bit too fatty for my preference. MK’s International African Food
Mixed Plate - curry chicken & shrimp over jollof rice was good. Some homemade yum yum sauce on top was key. Sorbet Social
Peach Sorbet Push-Pop - absolute perfection in 90° weather. Errythang Fruit
Tropical Cool Aid - fruit infused drink with real fruit pieces Rio Cuisine
Hot Cheeto Cheese Ball - served with cheese syringes. My absolute favorite bite at the festival. Crunchy and spicy and gooey. Must-try. Plus their loaded tea for hydration was pretty good. Rooted Lemonade
Cherry-Mango Lemonade - not overly sweet like many of the others. Polo’s Homemade Italian Water Ice
Rainbow Water Ice - I just love the texture. It's a cool treat that's visually stunning. Le’Cool Concessions
Crab Cakes - these were a bit disappointing for $25. No sauce, not a ton of flavor or crab. Hollywood Sips
Lemonade - they have plenty of more exciting options, but a regular lemonade hit the spot.

Additional food & drink vendors include:
Mountain Juice
Shake Your Boba
Auntie Pearl’s Honey Pot
A Family Affair Two fundraisers that had served food to raise funds for a cause. Two large concessionaires that serve basically the same things - but I did try the garbage fries. Most of it ended up in the garbage.