New in South End

All American Pub is open at the former Jillian's at 200 E. Bland St. (next to Greek Isles) in South End. This operation, from the Bottle Cap Group (the folks doing Brazwells, Whiskey Warehouse and Jack's Corner Tap in Cornelius), offers a menu ranging from the unusual (an appetizer of watermelon layered with spinach and goat cheese, and the Fiery Drunk burger, with fried jalapeños) to more typical fare (lots of burgers, wings, wraps and salads, plus entrees such as steak, chicken and pasta). The place has two party rooms for 50 to 1,000, says the group's Alfonso Giacomucci, and will offer Sunday brunch with a Bloody Mary bar as well. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily, with a limited menu 11 p.m.-1 a.m. and kitchen closing at 1); about $7-$14; 704-370-2000.