Queen City Nerve is an amazing local publication that focuses on our community, our citizens and getting the truth out. They also do everything in their power to support local businesses that make Charlotte what it is. 

We understand that COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on businesses and people alike this year, and we have included some COVID adaptation categories to counteract that. But, just because a business isn't open or operating right now doesn't mean they aren't the best. This is your chance to support them even if you didn't get so many chances to do so in person this year.

For their second birthday as a publication, they are holding the voting for Best in the Nest 2020. This is an reader's choice award issue that will name a plethora of local businesses, Best in the Nest 2020. We would love to get your vote. It's super simple. Just head over to the site, create an account and cast your votes for the categories you feel pulled towards. In their words:

"We understand that COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on businesses and people alike this year, and we have included some COVID adaptation categories to counteract that. But, just because a business isn't open or operating right now doesn't mean they aren't the best. This is your chance to support them even if you didn't get so many chances to do so in person this year."

We are going for:

And here are some other ideas of who to vote for, if you are drawing a blank when faced with such a long list of amazing options:

Best Brunch: Fern 

Best Burger: Bean Vegan 

Best Chinese: MaMaWok

Best Coffee Shop: Not Just Coffee

Best Dessert: Sanctuary Bistro

Best Doughnuts: Move That Dough

Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant: 

Best Food Truck: Ve-Go

Best Gourmet Specialty Store: The Greener Apple

Best Frozen Treat: Artisan

Best Ice Cream Shop: Artisan

Best Juice Bar: Viva Raw

Best NoDa Restaurant: Oh My Soul

Best Patio: Oh My Soul

Best Pho: Ben Thanh

Best Pizza: Loving Hut 

Best Plaza-Midwood Restaurant:Kiki's 

Best Sandwich: Bean Vegan

Best Soul Food: Chef Joya 

Best Vegan Food: Nourish Charlotte

Best Vietnamese: Ben Thanh

Thank you for taking the time to make your voice heard!

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