BALLANTYNE | fab fare
Not only does the menu evolve seasonally, it shifts daily to reflect the chefs' creative impulses — and diners' expectations.
Bacon-wrapped trout with stewed butter beans is one of the menu's familiar dishes with a fresh twist.
NEW SOUTH KITCHEN & BAR
Hours
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
8140 Providence Road #300 at the Arboretum Shopping Center 704-541-9990
http://newsouthkitchen.com/
Change continues to be a good thing. Not only does the menu evolve seasonally according to the availability of fresh ingredients, it shifts daily to reflect the chefs' creative impulses — and diners' expectations. "With the Food Network and cooking segments on TV news shows, consumers have become much more informed," Chris says. For New South Kitchen's willingness to offer gluten-free versions of many items, it has earned "featured restaurant"
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status from Triumph Dining, which publishes annual listings of approved eateries. Even so, there's nothing more satisfying than staying true to what
you do best, especially as a family. Eldest daughter Kate, 22, helps out as a server when she's home from college. Twins Taylor and Kelsey, 18, both work as hosts. Their father sums up what makes it all succeed so deliciously: "Buy good ingredients, have good preparation — and get out of the way."
FALL 2012