Original PJ’s Pizza has been around since 1969 and has recently expanded from New Martinsville to Moundsville. They are known for PJ's Special Pizza: THE Special for over 50 years! Pizza sauce, cheese, pepperoni, sausage, onion, green pepper, banana pepper, signature shake I ordered a small and open the box in the parking lot. The toppings were plentiful, falling off the sides and making it a bit messy. But I did enjoy the flavor. It combines the crunchy and a little bitter and a little sweet and savory. It's that classic "supreme" pizza flavor that I didn't really appreciate until I was older. Grade: B

While the southern part of the state has Sam's Hot Dogs, the northern part has T&L Hot Dogs. These are both beloved, local hot dog chains that I've been working my way through. T&L has 8 different locations in North Central WV, and this one was my last to visit: the Clarksburg Walmart. I'm not even sure how a local hot dog joint gets into an establishment like Walmart, but this express location still has all the favorites. I did two hotdogs with onion and ketchup, as well as a slushy. These onions were so finely cut, they were almost grated or minced. Aside from that, I enjoyed the standard hotdog and bonus points for the drink. Grade: B

Crafts of Coal has expanded beyond their humble beginnings. The ice cream shop has opened up several locations, with the newest being in Sissonville. The building has a walk-up window and lounge chairs on the porch - but no inside dining. The flavors are a fun combo of classics and unique. I ordered the Country Roads Cookie Jar, which had both m&ms and cookie dough. I enjoyed the cookie dough bits, but I think the m&ms were just a bit too much for my personal preference. But I'd gladly go back to try all the other flavors! Grade: B

Vandall's is a gas station in Meadow Bridge that is also part convenient store, part grocery store and part restaurant. The building has seen better days; it is the oldest building in Summers County, having bern built in 1854, according to its website. They are known for their pizza, but when I tried to place an order for one, I was told they were on a 1.5+ hour wait. I pivotted and asked if I could just do a pepperoni roll instead. The kind woman working at the counter took pity on me and asked the cook if they could find room in the oven for a single pepperoni roll since I was already there and waiting. I don't know that the cook was super happy to oblige, but after about just 20 minutes, I was on my way. Their version of a pepperoni roll is more like a pepperoni and cheese sub. There wasn't any sauce, and it was only lightly baked. Just kinda basic. Next time, I will hold out for the pizza. Grade: B