RIGHT: This is an undated photo of the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown. LEFT: The French Goat is located in a historic late 1800s home in Lewisburg, shown here on Sept. 20, 2015.
The Quarrier Diner, 1022 Quarrier St., in Charleston, is shown on Nov. 26, 2024.
CHRISTOPHER MILLETTE | Gazette-Mail
One of CharlestonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s most iconic restaurants has reopened under new ownership after multiple starts and stops with multiple previous owners over the past two decades.
Downtown CharlestonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s Quarrier Diner is now open for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, with breakfast items available during all of those hours as well.
Serving a menu of traditional diner favorites inside its art deco building, the restaurant is a new venture of Martin Riggs, Roger Nicholson and Tracy Abdalla, the trio behind and nightclub underneath the Quarrier Diner.
Although IÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™m crushed thereÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s no biscuits and gravy on the menu ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” that being the ultimate diner staple, in my book ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” there are comfort breakfast options like a kielbasa hash with eggs, fried potatoes, bell peppers, onions, gravy and cheese; two different steak-and-egg plates; a traditional breakfast sandwich or breakfast burger; plus go-tos like omelets, pancakes, waffles and French toast.
For lunch, there are several sandwiches (chicken, fried catfish, hot bologna, turkey club and BLT) along with a trio of paninis (Reuben, Rachel or prime rib) plus wings, hot dogs, burgers and sides like fries, onion rings, hushpuppies and more.
IÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ll swing by for a review after theyÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™ve been open awhile and have a chance to work out the kinks. In the meantime, IÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™d love to know what readers think when they visit.
This is an undated contributed photo of German-inspired cake at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown.
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Two W.Va. food towns make national top 10 list
Two West Virginia towns known for their excellent food scenes have made a national list of the ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œ.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
Nevermind the list is from photobook company Mixbook, meaning it has exactly zero culinary credibility, but itÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s still pretty cool for the Mountain State.
ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œAcross the country, countless towns boast a thriving farm-to-table restaurant culture, where the journey from local farms to your plate is celebrated with every bite,ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ the company said in announcing the list. ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThese communities take pride in showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients that highlight the rich agricultural heritage of their regions.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
The list also called out specific farm-to-table restaurants in each city that are known for offering ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œan authentic and delicious way to savor the seasonÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s flavors.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥
The French Goat is located in a historic late 1800s home in Lewisburg, shown here on Sept. 20, 2015.
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This is an undated contributed photo of 72-hour Braised Short Rib, Risotto Milanaise from The French Goat in Lewisburg.
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This is an undated contributed photo of fresh local salad at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown.
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While Greenville, South Carolina, claimed the top spot, here is how two Mountain State locations fared:
#8 ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” Lewisburg blends small-town charm with a sophisticated culinary scene that celebrates French-inspired cuisine and local Appalachian ingredients. The French Goat stands out with its elegant menu that changes with the seasons, highlighting the best of West VirginiaÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥™s produce.
#10 ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥” As one of the most charming small towns in West Virginia, Shepherdstown offers a unique blend of history, culture, and culinary excellence. The Bavarian Inn Restaurant takes farm-to-table dining to new heights by incorporating locally sourced ingredients into its German-inspired menu.
RIGHT: This is an undated photo of the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown. LEFT: The French Goat is located in a historic late 1800s home in Lewisburg, shown here on Sept. 20, 2015.
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Steven Keith is a food writer and restaurant critic known as ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥œThe Food Guy.ÃÛÁÄÖ±²¥ Reach him at 304-380-6096 or at wvfoodguy@aol.com.
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