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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-
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-