Cool Beans is a mobile coffee bar -- and so much more: teas, lemonade, and food like fried pies, funky spuds and biscuit bites. I ordered a cherry lemonade, which was flavorful, and it had these fun circular ice cubes. For a snack, I ordered the sweet corny niblets, which are like fried pieces of corn on the cob. With some southern spices & honey. This was tasty but stickyyy. Have you tried them? Grade: B

Kumo Japan in Fairmont (White Hall area) is a casual Asian fusion spot located inside the Tygart Valley Mall that blends Japanese, Chinese, and Thai influences. First up: Cream Cheese King Crab Wontons - Four house made cream cheese king crab wontons, deep-fried to a golden finish and served with sweet chili dipping sauce. I liked the sauce here; a bit on the greasy side. Then, steamed pork buns with bbq pork char siu. Very tasty but the texture was a bit dense and dry. Finally, the Monster Roll - shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, topped with crab tempura, eel sauce, lobster sauce, and sriracha. I enjoyed this, though I could have done without the double tempura. Have you been? Grade: B

Mori Coffee Co. is a Belington-based coffee roastery that makes "coffee for the dead tired." I first saw this while in town and placed an order for "Experiment" through their Facebook.

“'EXPERIMENT” is a Medium-Dark Roast, and a perfect classic-tasting coffee for those who are just starting to step into the world of specialty coffee! I am SO proud to bring you this coffee, all the way from Zarcero, Costa Rica! A long journey to make it all the way into your cup!"

This is a perfect Drip Coffee, Pour-over, or even used as your new espresso! Giving tasting notes of Trail Mix, Chocolate Scone, and Homemade Cookies! (these notes are a guide to help you understand the undertones of the cup, and to help guide your tasting experience, not actual flavorings!) it has a beautiful clean cup, and a slightly acidic finish!

For this coffee, we recommend a 1:14 ratio! (14g of water per 1g of coffee.) that’s about 24 grams of coffee for a 340g cup of coffee.

WHERE IT COMES FROM: Nestled in the West Valley growing region of Zarcero, Costa Rica sits Maria Elena's Farm, "Finca Danto". Sitting ~1700 masl, Maria and Son Luis Salazar opened their micro-mill back in 2011, after many years of traveling and delivering their coffee cherry to other mills and co-ops. This coffee is a "first generation hybrid" between the Timor Hybrid and Ethiopian Rume Sudan, giving it decent resistance to disease, high-yielding crops, and a surprisingly complex flavor. This coffee is washed by a Descafe machine, and sun-dried in raised beds across from the farms wet mill

J&J Country Roads Store is a stop along Route 3 that doubles as a gas station and all-purpose country store. Inside, it’s a mix of quick groceries, odds-and-ends supplies, and a small hot food counter known for its hot dogs. I had to go classic here: chili, slaw, mustard & onion. I enjoyed this, but the slaw overtook things. The generous pile of creamy, slightly sweet slaw softened the bun and soaked into everything -- a bit more than I'd like. Grade: B

While I've been slowly checking off all the restaurants at Oglebay, I have never attended one of their specialty holiday buffets. Rather than being set in a restaurant, these buffets are set in an auditorium. And for good reason: We were joined by no less than 200 other attendees for the Easter brunch. I treated my mom and grandma to a tasty meal to celebrate family with good food. The first station consisted of all the salad options: Traditional Caesar Salad with Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Croutons & Caesar Dressing; Garden Salad with Spring Greens, Carrots, Spring Onions, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Ranch Dressing or White Balsamic Vinaigrette; and Spring Salad with Spring Greens, Strawberries, Portobello Mushrooms, Red Onions & Raspberry Vinaigrette. Afterward, there was a carving station that featured Slow-Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus or Horseradish Cream Sauce, as well as Oven-Roasted Bone-In Ham. The next station consisted of Shrimp Cocktail with Eastern Shore Steamed Shrimp, Classic Cocktail Sauce and Lemon, in addition to Smoked Salmon Tartare Toast Points. The Easter-Style Deviled Eggs were dyed vibrant blues, purples, pinks, yellows and greens. They were topped with shrimp or mustard or cheese crisps. I looped back around to dig into the Charcuterie boards, which had Artisan Meats and Cheeses, Assorted Breads and Crackers. There was a huge variety, and I loved fishing for unique bites. Finally, the main entrees and sides consisted of farmer-style green beans with onions. Rosemary & Garlic Fingerling Potatoes. Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Spinach, Onions, Artichokes & Light Herb Cream Sauce. Garlic Roasted Lamb Chops with Root Vegetables and Pan Jus. Potato Crusted Salmon with Julienne Vegetables and Carrot Ginger Broth. Hearty Vegetable Soup with Parsley Gremolata. Dessert consisted of the Chef's Pastry Table - A Rotating Selection of Chef-Prepared Desserts. There was everything from carrot cake and eclairs to chocolate silk pie and cakes. It was all lovely. Have you been?