Best in the Nest Readers’ Picks were chosen exclusively by readers through a one-month nomination process followed by a one-month voting process. The nominations were not tampered with by Queen City Nerve staff at all — save for removing ourselves from a few categories to proactively dispel any notions of favoritism. In other words, if you disagree with these ones, that’s on your fellow reader, not us. 2024 saw more than 30,000 ballots cast between the nomination and final rounds of voting…

BEST SOUTH END RESTAURANT

Winner: Yunta
Runner Up: El Puro Cuban Restaurant

BEST BRUNCH

Winner: The Artisan’s Palate
Runner Up: El Puro Cuban Restaurant

BEST LUNCH

Winner: The Artisan’s Palate
Runner Up: El Puro Cuban Restaurant

BEST CARIBBEAN CUISINE

Winner: El Puro Cuban Restaurant
Runner Up: Queen City Roti Shop

 

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