I had been hearing great things about Nikki's Bar and Grill, so I had to check it out the first chance I got.



I ordered a pepperoni roll with housemade marinara, as well as buffalo chicken dip.



The peppperoni roll is shareable size, hearty and generously filled. The dough bakes up with a crisp crust that’s soft inside, while the roll is packed with plenty of pepperoni and melted cheese. Served alongside house-made marinara, it is a solid choice.

The buffalo chicken dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with shredded chicken. It carries enough buffalo heat to keep it interesting. Good.



Grade: B

Devino's Pizzeria is a new pizza joint in Morgantown that also offers sandwiches, salads, strombolis and even gyros. Located on Hornbeck Road, the restaurant has a simple, clean interior that has a handful of tables and a steady takeout stream. I ordered a Hawaiian pizza because I've been on a kick lately, and it did not disappoint. The sauce was on the acidic side, but toppings were fresh and plentiful. And, the crust had a bit of a chew, which I like. Grade: B

Imposter Artisan Pizza is a mobile wood-fired pizza pop-up in the Morgantown area. I've been wanting to try them for a long time, so I was excited when our schedules lined up. The dough is expertly fermented using American Hayden Flour Mills stone-ground flour for a light, flavorful crust. Pizzas are cooked in a wood-fired oven, producing a crisp exterior with a tender, airy interior. And, they use organic Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes, fresh cheeses from Caputo Brothers Creamery, artisan meats and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. I ordered Sweet Cheeks, which has wood-fired Romney peaches, fresh mozzarella, house pesto, whipped ricotta and pecorino. That sweet and salty combo was perfection. Add in summer freshness, and it doesn't get much better.

Grade: A

Mama B's is a bakery and coffee shop in Bruceton Mills that focuses on breakfast and lunch. It's a simple, homey space that doubles as a community gathering space. Breakfast offerings include a weekend buffet that highlights eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, waffles and omelets, while lunch features a tasty-looking list of paninis. Coffee, espresso drinks, and baked goods round out the café’s selection. I was in a hurry, so I stuck to drinks: a frosted lemonade. This was refreshing - if not a bit too acidic - but lovely for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Grade: B

Roma Family Restaurant in Nitro is a casual family-friendly restaurant serving Italian American fare. The older building has received a bit of a remodel, but we were seated in an awkward half booth, which only had one side. They have a variety of options on the menu, including New York-style pizzas, baked pastas, calzones, stromboli, chicken Parmesan, wings, subs, burgers and salads. We ordered bruschetta for an appetizer, but it actuslly ended up coming out after the entrees. I like my bruschetta fresh and simple, so I was a bit disappointed to see essentially a hoagie bun split with some mediocre tomatoes and melted cheese. My house salad was fine; it must have been chilled for a bot because the croutons had softened, and the cheese became limp. My entree of stuffed shells in a creamy pink sauce was the highlight of the dinner. Admittedly, this is one of my favorite meals anywhere. There's just something about the creamy cheese and pasta and tangy marinara. This was s bit creamier than others I've had, so I'm not mad at it. Grade: C