text: Despite hailing from the Latin American capital of the US Miami I know my Southern grub It is thanks to South Beach farm to table operations like Yardbird that really set my palate straight Then I traveled to Charlotte where my local expert led me in the direction of recently opened Leroy Fox nnThis gastronomy focused Southern pub features indoor dining options fit for anyone searching out a finely casual eatery or even an outdoor patio to welcome the hens looking to bask beneath a beating sun The latter was our choice Whether you are after a crafty cold brew or a serious spirit there is a full menu of regional beers and mixology forward cocktailsnnFor starters the hot pretzel appetizer arrived with a bouquet of dipping sauces Between the cheese honey mustard and ranch I found my mini pretzels readily diving into the honey mustard time and time again Then feeling somewhere between good and glutton I opted for the fried chicken salad nnI mean sure I will take some greens with my delicately fried tenderloins Everything danced together wonderfully naturally considering fried chicken was in the room Then again at Leroys chickens are fresh all natural hormone free and blessed Yes they are blessed which must have something to do with how godly they taste going downnnNext time I am running for the BLTA bacon lettuce tomato and avocado