"We visited with family here on Thu 1/18/24 5:30pm. We had a reservation for eight. This was our first visit here but were familiar with Devin Kaytrin's other place the Cuckoo's Nest in Albany, NY. Subway tiles, rough wood, industrial lighting around the long first floor bar dining area. There is also a balcony dining area above.We ordered our drinks while we caught up and looked over the menu. A modern take on Southern style cuisine running the gamut of buttermilk biscuits to jambalaya. Also must tries are Nola shrimp grits, fried chicken or fried chicken waffles. Small plates, salads, fixins are there for the sampling sharing.We all enjoyed our small plates and meals. Three of our party had the apple smoked pork chop large, thick chop Sweet Tea Brined, Cider Braised Cabbage, Apple Sausage Stuffing, Creole Honey Mustard. A very hearty meal. Biscuits were hot, flakey, served w/ honey butter if you say you offer southern cuisine you need to have perfect biscuits every time job well done. Jambalaya was spot on. Nice twist on the crab cake w/ the horseradish slaw. And the high praise for the pork braised collard greens garlic green beans. Small plates are a value and entrees are from $18 to MP. Next visit I will evaluate their Nola Shrimp Grits, a good measure of southern cooking.Open: Tuesday Friday11:30 am 4:00 pm lunch service4:45 pm 9:30 pm dinner service 4:00 pm 6:00 pm happy hour at the barSaturday Brunch10:30 am to 2:00 pmSaturday DinnerFree on street parking after 5pm.Note: The Ziemann group is planning to open Mila, a Mediterranean inspired menu, at 500 State St. in 2024.A good first visit to The Nest. Service food were very good. We need to visit again.Thank you to all. Nick Liz Parisi, Albany, NY"