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( 843-723-3424; www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com ; 192 E Bay St; lunch $10-14, dinner $18-34;
11:30am-3pm Mon-Fri, 5:30pm-late nightly) The cheeky name (it stands for 'slightly north
of Broad,' as in Broad St) reflects the anything-goes spirit of this upscale-casual spot,
which draws raves for its eclectic menu, filled with treats such as BBQ tuna with fried
oysters and sautéed squab breast over South Carolina rice.
Drinking & Nightlife
Balmy Charleston evenings are perfect for lifting a cool cocktail or dancing to live blues.
Check out the weekly Charleston City Paper and the 'Preview' section of Friday's Post
& Courier .
Husk Bar BAR
( www.huskrestaurant.com ; 76 Queen St; from 4pm) Adjacent to Husk restaurant, this in-
timate brick-and-worn-wood spot recalls a speakeasy, with historic cocktails such as the
Monkey Gland (gin, OJ, raspberry syrup).
Rooftop at Vendue Inn BAR
( www.vendueinn.com ; 23 Vendue Range; 11:30am-midnight) This rooftop bar has the best
views of downtown, and the crowds to prove it. Enjoy afternoon nachos or late-night live
blues.
Blind Tiger PUB
( www.blindtigercharleston.com ; 36-38 Broad St; 11:30am-2am Mon-Sat, 11am-2am Sun) A
cozy and atmospheric dive, with stamped-tin ceilings, a worn wood bar and good pub
grub.
Closed for Business PUB
( www.closed5business.com ; 535 King St; 11am-2am Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm Sun) Charleston's
best beer selection and a raucous neighborhood pub vibe.
MEXICAN HAT DANCE
Yes, that's a giant sombrero rising above I-95 on the North Carolina-South Caro-
lina state line. Bienvenidosto South of the Border ( www.thesouthoftheborder.com ; 3346
Hwy 301 N Hamer) , a Mexican-flavored monument to American kitsch. Begun in the
1950s as a fireworks stand - pyrotechnics are illegal in North Carolina - it's morph-
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