I checked out the Power Alley Grill the other night, right before opening day at Appalachian Power Park. My first impression upon entering the place: the food would have to really suck for this to be a bad dining experience. It’s a hell of a nice room. Think of a three way between Soho’s, The Bridge Road Bistro and a sports bar–but a clean sports bar. The kind of sports bar Bill Sohovich and Robert Wong would want to have a three way with. If they’re into that.

Televisions were everywhere, but there’s something about baseball that makes for a more upscale feel. As you walk through the front door, you can see the open kitchen across the room. (Chef Wong must be fond of the open kitchen.) To the left there’s a full bar, and to the right is the baseball field, with a good view of the scoreboard. And there’s also outdoor seating! (Seriously people, what is up with Charleston’s utter drought of outdoor seating?) As I said, even if the food was terrible, this would still be one of the coolest places around to sit and drink beer.

But the food was really, really great. A proper review will come later–all I had was wings and a burger. But seriously dude, look at this burger:

Ground beef, bacon and cheese speak for themselves. Along with sandwiches and bar food fare, there are some nice looking entrees as well. I cannot wait to try the other stuff–but right now, I can’t stop thinking about that burger.

– Josh

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