Southern Cooking - View this location on map Len Berg's (478-742-9255), top, where the lunch counter has long been the spot for taking the city's political pulse, has expanded service under its new owners, John and Lei Gray, to include Friday and Saturday dinners. Regulars pack in for favorites like bacon-wrapped filet mignon ($9.95) and fried green tomatoes ($1.10). NYT 240 Post Office Alley, Charleston, SC Restaurant, Local spot, Budget

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