text: Despite hailing from the Latin American capital of the US (Miami), I know my Southern grub. It's 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. \n\nThis 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're after a crafty cold brew or a serious spirit, there's a full menu of regional beers and mixology forward cocktails.\n\nFor 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. \n\nI mean, sure, I'll take some greens with my delicately fried tenderloins. Everything danced together wonderfully... naturally, considering fried chicken was in the room. Then again, at Leroy's, \"chickens are fresh, all natural, hormone free and blessed.\" Yes, they're blessed... which must have something to do with how godly they taste going down.\n\nNext time, I'm running for the BLTA (bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado).