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