So, I have always been a die-hard fan of the Peri Peri Potato Wedges. Smelling the aroma of a fresh batch floating through the air as you enter the restaurant always makes my mouth water, and waiting to take the first bite of the golden brown slices, feeling the slight crunch of the exterior, followed by the warm hug of soft, fluffy mashed potato goodness within embracing every tastebud on your tongue. Going there 2-3 times per week for the wedges alone became a routine for me, and Nando's became a place for me to receive comfort food; the chicken was alright, the wedges were great, and that was all.

And then everything got better.

The recent renovation kept me from my wedges for several months, and the potato drought was long and harsh, but it was all worthwhile once the location reopened. A brighter, more open space, everything seems to have improved. Over the past 3 times I've visited, the chicken tastes more flavorful and moist than before, both in skewer and whole chicken forms, and the wedges are consistently great. While they say the Familia plate is for 3-4 people, if I have a hungry friend along with me, it's easy to take down the whole thing, as everything is delicious, and I don't mind overstuffing myself with good food. The garlic bread is also very delicious, and the only problem i'd have with the food overall, is that I wish i could eat everything fast enough to avoid having food get cold. I would review the vegetarian options, but no.

A minor complaint I have is that the restaurant seems a lot more consistently busy now, as I feel most of the neighborhood has picked up on all the improvements, and I find I have to wait a little longer to receive my daily dose of starchy goodness, a bundle of warmth that I will hold in my arms, and that will tell me everything is going to be okay. But that's good for business, and as long as this location stays open and gives me my wedges, I will be perfectly content.