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| - Nan & Bryon's reminds me of a cute spot you'd find in the West Village of NYC or in Austin, TX. It's cozy, and is very different than most of the other South End restaurants. It's 5Church's sister restaurant, so expect to see some similar ingredients, but the asthetic is VERY different. Whether sitting at the bar, or in a table in the main room, its cool vibe and comfortable atmosphere is great.
Wednesday nights to Saturday nights are crazy, so make sure you make reservations! They're open 7 days a week, including a brunch menu (that will soon transform to a brunch buffet..think Heist Brewery). The portions are huge, and you get Cayenne spiced popcorn to start. Like many places in South End, it's more on the casual side. They're known for their comfort foods, and additions of spice (like siracha or jalapeno) in their menu options.
Drinks to try: Jalapeno Margarita, South End Gin, Refashioned
The Jalapeno Margarita is topped with their signature Grand Marnier "cadillac foam"...which I would basically like to just pour in my mouth.
Food to check out: Beet Burger, Chicken
Sides: Winter Roasted Brussel Sprouts (if they have them, they're a special option off the menu), Mac & Cheese
I'll be honest, I'm a past employee from Nan's, but wouldn't write this review in bias. However, from knowing all of the "behind the scenes" action, I can tell you that the service expectations are higher than many restaurants around Charlotte. Management trains staff to be fully knowledgable on the product and service standards, and it absolutely shows. Servers and bartenders live and breathe the menu, so if you have any dietary questions/restrictions, be sure to tell them!
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