Charleston, WV suggestions?

[bachslunch]

Am planning to be in Charleston, WV (downtown area, specifically Capitol complex, train station, Clay Center) in the foreseeable future for a day, and am looking for suggestions on chowish options, any and all meals possible. The only thing I've found here is a general discussion about West Virginia hot dogs (they actually sound like southern style chili-slaw dogs), though nothing specific to this city.

Any help here? Many thanks.

[buttermilk]

I spend a decent amount of time in Charleston and I'd recommend

Downtown
-The Blossom Deli for great sandwiches and atmosphere. They switch over to fine dining at night but I've never been there for that.

-The Bluegrass Kitchen for cheerful, delicious food in a quirky neighborhood atmosphere. Around the corner from the famed Empty Glass music club, which is quite worth checking out if you enjoy dive bars and great music.

-Tidewater Grill for pretty good seafood--not particularly innovative, but a solid menu--the sort of place one would go for a power lunch.

Outskirts
-The Gold Dome Barbecue. This is very much a dark, smoky local bar but it's got delicious pork bbq sandwiches, great onion rings, fried baloney sandwiches, pool tables and good karaoke on I think Tuesday nights. It's on McCorkle Ave.

[dschoonmaker]

I'll second Blossom Deli. I used to avoid stopping in Charleston when traveling on I-77, but since finding Blossom, I make a point of trying to stop there. Great food and a fun place.

[MadAnne]

Ummm! Bluegrass Kitchen is my favorite. The Blossom Deli and Soho's are good too.

[Highland Park]

I will third Blossom Deli and the Bluegrass Kitchen. They are both unique and quality choices for dinner. Blossom is closed for Monday evening dinner. At Bluegrass Kitchen, I recommend ordering off the daily specials menu which are plentiful and generally locally sourced and well prepared.

Does anyone have any opinions on South Hills Market and Cafe or Bridge Street Bistro? I am here for work for a couple more days and would appreciate any guidance.

In my visits here, I never cared much for Soho (maybe ordered the wrong thing) or Tidewater Grill (too corporate).

[Highland Park]

Ate at South Hills Market and Cafe tonight. It was quite good - had the beets, wahoo, and strawberry shortcake. Beer menu was great and wine menu wasn't bad either. Food was definitely well-prepared new American cuisine and of good quality. Service was a bit slow and there were only two servers for a dining room of about 12-15 tables, most of which were full. Definitely worth a visit.