
Quarrier Diner is a historic downtown Charleston diner located at 1022 Quarrier Street in Charleston. The building dates back to the 1930s — originally a classic steel railcar diner. In the mid-1940s it was remodeled into an Art Deco style building, complete with Vitrolite glass tiles and a streamlined look that gives it a distinctive retro aesthetic.

The location has gone through various restaurant owners and periods of vacancy, as well. At one point, it was on an endangered properties list.

Quarrier Diner serves up hearty, classic American diner fare — especially for breakfast and lunch.

I ordered the Kielbasa Dogs - "2 Kielbasa Dogs On Split-Top Buns With Sauerkraut, Onions & Mustard" to go.

I love kielbasa, so I was excited for these. The sausage was hearty. The classic yellow mustard added a familiar tang that tied everything together. Still, the overall flavor could be elevated with a sharper brown mustard or spicy grainy blend to bring more depth and balance to each bite.

I think their breakfast has received more rave reviews, so I'd like to return to check that out.

Grade: B

Huddle & Hatchets is a bar & grill + axe-throwing spot located at 122 Capitol St.

It combines a casual sports-bar vibe (with a full bar and multiple large TVs) with recreational axe-throwing — so you can drink, eat, watch the game, and throw axes.

Huddle & Hatchets serves typical bar & grill / comfort-food style fare: nachos, wings, loaded potato skins/tots, sliders, tacos, pretzel bites, wraps, and other appetizers and entrees meant for sharing or casual dining.

Their menu features standout items like loaded tater kegs, “Tailgate Tacos” (including a popular “Hawaiian” chicken-mango-pineapple taco), pretzel-bun sliders with beer cheese & caramelized onions, potstickers with bourbon sauce, and more.

I ordered the "First String Sliders," which are three juicy mini burgers on pretzel buns with beer cheese and caramelized onions, with a side of tater tots.

The sliders were fine— the patties had decent flavor, but they leaned a little dry, and the pretzel buns I wish were a bit softer.

The "Peanut Butter Penalty Shake" was a wonderful way to end the meal - creamy vanilla ice cream topped with Reese's peanut butter cups, chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Yes.

Grade: B
The Naughty Bean — a peppermint-kissed espresso martini.
Mistletoe Margarita — with cranberry juice and rosemary.
Tinsel & Tonic — gin with elderflower liqueur and edible glitter.
Yule Be Sorry — Fireball + cider + ginger beer.
Reindeer Games — bourbon with pomegranate and orange.
The Grinch — a green-hued cocktail with Midori, vodka, lemon, and Sprite, garnished with a small red fruit “heart.”
Ho-Ho-Hot Chicken Sliders — three buttermilk-fried chicken sliders with spicy honey glaze and dill pickles on brioche buns.
Slay-Ride Sliders — mini brisket burgers with smoked gouda, crispy onions, and pepper jelly.
Naughty Nachos — chips topped with your choice of brisket or chicken, white queso, pickled jalapeños, and cranberry BBQ drizzle.
The Grinch Dip — a spinach-artichoke dip with a jalapeño kick served with colorful nacho chips.

RK Country Boutique is a family-owned shop located on Quarrier Street in downtown Charleston. The store is operated by Kim and her son Rylan and specializes in custom-designed apparel and household items. Many of their products feature unique bleached or handmade designs.

They do also offer limited food. Nellita's Cocina has a spot in here where you can get some frozen empanadas -- or, on this day, Cuban sliders!

It also looks as though the shop may have some specials, as well. On some days, they've shared salads and samdwiches.

Have you ever been?

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