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A small globally inspired bakery tucked inside downtown HuntingtonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Heritage Station has been named ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� by USAToday's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWe are incredibly honored to win the number one spot in the United States,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� said Ariel Barcenas, who owns , along with husband Shawn Schulenberg. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œBut it definitely took us by surprise, because we had no idea how it happened or who nominated us.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥�

Surprise quickly turned to excitement for his staff and the city.

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œOur team works so hard and the response weÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ve received from the public has been nothing short of amazing,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� Barcenas added. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œWeÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ve seen a significant increase in new faces at the bakery ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” all eager to try our products ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” along with an abundance of beautiful messages both online and in person. Honestly, the best part of it all has been witnessing the pride this has brought to our community.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥�

Inspired by flavors and traditions he enjoyed in his grandmotherÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s kitchen back in Panama ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” and has since blended with other cultures around the globe ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Barcenas said the premise of NomadaÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s success is simple. They use high-quality, organic, fresh ingredients to make delicious food from scratch daily, paying careful attention to detail every step of the way.

If you order those goodies to enjoy in the bakeryÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s intimate café inside the cityÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s old railroad depot, theyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ll be served using antique ceramic plates and cups.

Those treats might include fresh-baked almond, chocolate and pistachio croissants; lemon curd, berry and chocolate cookies and tarts; rich brownies or delicate alfajores, which are South American cornstarch shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche cream (sometimes flavored) that somewhat resemble French macaroons.

And, of course, there are the famous cakes that won Nomada that top national ranking, which come in small and large sizes ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” and in many chocolatey, nutty and fruity combinations.

Also on the menu are savory empanadas stuffed with chicken curry, Argentinian-style ground beef, Mexican street corn, lentils, spinach and ricotta, ham and cheese, or egg whites with honey bacon and cheddar, plus sweet versions filled with caramelized pineapple or oozing with guava and cream cheese.

Sandwiches include a gorgeous smoked salmon on a brioche bun with thinly sliced radishes, arugula, whipped cream cheese, wasabi aioli and avocado relish, plus a very popular Waldorf chicken salad option featuring spring mix topped with almonds on a homemade laminated brioche roll.

Even though Nomada is a small place, I can tell you itÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s worth every bit of this big hype. IÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ve popped in for coffee (locally roasted Panamanian and Brazilian blends), sweet treats (chocolate croissants and carrot cake) and lunch (Waldorf chicken salad sandwich and silky coconut curry miso soup) and have enjoyed an excellent, exquisite experience every time.

Whether you live in the Huntington area or have to take a little road trip to get there, how could you not visit the countryÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s top-rated cake shop ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” right here in the Mountain State?

Four W.Va. restaurants honored by Wine Spectator

Speaking of major awards, four West Virginia restaurants have been honored by Wine Spectator for curating outstanding wine lists paired with equally top-notch food.

Repeat "Award of Excellence" winners are:

• , Huntington
• , Clarksburg
• , Shepherdstown

at Hollywood Casino in Charles Town once again won the prestigious ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œBest of Award of ExcellenceÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� designation, the second-highest honor the national magazine bestows.

Although I still have never visited Wonder Bar, I can vouch that the other three locations are primo when it comes to vino.

17th best U.S. sports bar is on a ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥¦ W.Va. farm?

This is one of those ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œbest in the countryÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� lists you have to take with a grain of salt, but itÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s still pretty interesting, nonetheless.

Sportsbook BetUS recently released its ranking of the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œTop 20 Sports Bars in the U.S.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� and coming in at No. 17 is none other than in Charleston.

"The what bar?" I thought.

A quick Google search found that this spot out past Sissonville is a rustic sports bar featuring food, drinks and indoor/outdoor entertainment from time to time ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” along with cabin rentals and electric hookups for campers.

With the sports bar market expected to reach $34 billion by 2030, BetUS analyzed the top bars in each state and ranked them based on their Google review scores, alongside their prices for a beer and a burger. With a 4.3 Google review score, $3 draft beers and burgers starting at less than $9, The Farm Bar & Grill broke into the top 20.

ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Farm Bar & Grill stood out for its welcoming staff, strong community support, and of course having affordable game day food staples,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥� said Andres Vargas, head content editor at BetUS.

ItÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s over an hour round-trip from Charleston to head out to The Farm, but it sounds like I just need to bite the bullet and go.