text: As a vegetarian with vegan tendencies I was so excited to try Fern during a trip to Charlotte The menu is very appealing but the food is only soso Huge portions but almost everything seemed fried and then smothered in salt and vinegar I love frying and salt and vinegar but a little variety would have been great The best things were the appetizers especially baba ghanouj and caramelized cauliflower glazed with what else tons of salt and balsamic vinegar Nice staff attractive restaurant easy parking If they thought a little more creatively about the food preparation this place could be terrific I would love to give it another chance the next time I am in town