Charleston Eats: Smoky Oak Taproom

Half rack dry rub rib platter with baked beans and hash and rice

Half rack dry rub rib platter with baked beans and hash and rice

Charleston Eats: Bacco

Proscuitto Crudo at Bacco

Proscuitto Crudo from Bacco

Charleston Eats: Closed for Business

Pork Slap Sandwich and fries

Closed for Business: Pork Slap sandwich and fries

Going to have to go back again and get a better photo.

Charleston Eats: Charlie’s Grocery

In the middle of the Radcliffeborough neighbourhood is a tiny little unassuming corner store called Charlie’s Grocery. It doesn’t look like much on the outside and it’s the kind of place you probably wouldn’t notice driving by.

Charlie's Grocery
I walked over there for lunch to meet fellow blogger Andra Watkins, who told me there were really good falafels to be found here.
Charlie's Grocery
Walking inside brought back childhood memories of being in the corner store dad used to run. Charlie’s is a lot smaller than that store, but has almost the same kind of feel (I don’t remember Dad selling wine or beer though). In the back of the store is a little lunch counter where you can place an order for a variety of subs or sandwiches, including the sought after falafels.

We placed our order, and about 15 minutes later walked out with falafel in hand. Along with a Diet Mt Dew, lunch was just over $5.

The falafel was pretty good. Warm balls of mashed chickpea, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and sauce stuffed into a half pita.

Charlie's Grocery falafel

Charlie's Grocery falafel

Yes, oh so tasty. It’s only a short walk from work, so it’s definitely going on the list of nearby lunch spots.

Charleston Eats: Quyen

Seafood Pho from Quyen.

A bowl of seafood pho

Note to self: have them make it without the cilantro and onion next time.