Los Amigos is a new Mexican restaurant in Kanawha City, which is the third location from this particular local chain.



This space has been home to a number of restaurants over the years, most recently The Pitch. I think the sports bar decor is still evident in the current setup, but it is still general enough to be fitting.



The menu has all the basics: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and the like. I saw a couple things that caught my eye, but they were actually out of them. So I ended up with steak, shrimp and chicken tacos.



I was looking for more flavor, more toppings, more garnish. Just more. Onions and cilantro and sauces helped, but not enough. They were pretty streamlined and simple.



The sides of rice and beans were fine; I ended up scooping some of the rice into the taco to fill it out a bit more. Some seasoning and balance would have turned this around for me.



Grade: C

Ridge to Ridge Sips & Treats is a mobile coffee truck that sets up around the Kanawha Valley. They offer espresso, cold brew, energy drinks and even some pastries. I enjoyed a lavender honey bee iced coffee, which was just sweet enough to take the edge off any bitter notes.

Grade: A

Great Harvest is a national bakery franchise known for its fresh, whole grain breads and simple, high-quality ingredients. Founded in 1976 in Great Falls, Montana, the business began with a focus on using freshly milled wheat and baking from scratch daily. It started franchising in 1983 and now includes more than 150 independently owned locations across the U.S. Each bakery sources wheat from family farms and mills it on-site to ensure freshness.



In West Virginia, the company has two locations: Elkins and Bridgeport. The menu includes classic and signature sandwiches like turkey and roast beef, hot options like spicy apple bacon grilled cheese, fresh salads including Cobb and Yard Bird, and breakfast items such as egg sandwiches and biscuits with sausage gravy. They also bake a variety of daily breads, cookies, muffins, scones, and seasonal pies.



I ordered a "Savannah Bar" - an oatmeal cookie crust topped with pieces of fruit, wholesome rolled oats, and shaved coconut. Topped with cookie crumbles, this bar is perfect for breakfast on the go or warmed up with ice cream for dessert.



Plus a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich on a bacon, cheddar & chive biscuit. Yum.



Grade: A

Jolly Joes are chewy, grape-flavored candies made by Mike and Ike that I snagged.



But more importantly, the UK is home to a variety of iconic snacks, especially when it comes to chocolate. Cadbury leads the way with a lineup of deliciousness. The Wispa is known for its light, bubbly milk chocolate that melts smoothly in your mouth, while the Twirl features two flaky, aerated chocolate fingers coated in more chocolate. Crunchie has a crisp honeycomb center wrapped in chocolate. The Boost bar is denser, filled with caramel and biscuit pieces surrounded by rich milk chocolate.



And a long-haul European flight calls for some plane food. This was a chicken and vegetable gratin or casserole. Creamy, with chunks of chicken, peas, and potatoes, all topped with crispy breadcrumbs. Plus tea.

Koya is a Japanese udon noodle bar that first opened in Soho in 2010, specializing in freshly made udon noodles and dashi with simple, paired back interiors. Koya serves Head Chef Shuko’s udon, donburi and authentic Japanese small plates from breakfast through to dinner at three London locations.



I ordered some vegetable tempura - or yasai ten mori. Never had a whole tempura pepper. Overall, though, the veggies were light and crisp.



I also did a cold udon with hot broth. I loved how firm the cold noodles were, and the chewiness of udon is my favorite.



Plus a few extra toppings to customize the udon to your liking.



Grade: A