Best of the Best: Voters' Choice
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Midwood Smokehouse won the Voters' Choice award for "Barbecue."
Dining
> Burger
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
1626 East Blvd.
> Barbecue
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central Ave.
> Pizza
Libretto’s Pizzeria
Multiple Locations
> Fries
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Multiple Locations
> Salad
Crisp
Multiple Locations
> Pasta
Mama Ricotta’s
601 S. Kings Dr.
> Fried Chicken
Price’s Chicken Coop
1614 Camden Rd.
> Seafood
Upstream
6902 Phillips Pl.
> Restaurant
The Fig Tree
1601 E. 7th St.
> New Restaurant
Heirloom
8470 Bellhaven Blvd.
> Chef
Jamie Lynch, 5Church
127 N. Tryon St., Ste. 8
> Lunch Menu
Nan & Byron’s
1714 South Blvd.
> Late-Night Menu
The Midnight Diner
115 E. Carson Blvd.
> Dessert
Amelie’s French Bakery & Cafe
2424 N. Davidson St.
> Steak
Ruth’s Chris
Multiple Locations
> Breakfast
Toast Cafe
Multiple Locations
> Brunch
Terrace Cafe
Multiple Locations
> Grits
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
4241 Park Rd.
> Comfort Food
Dish
1220 Thomas Ave.
> Outdoor Dining
Vivace Charlotte
1100 Metropolitan Ave., Ste. 100
> Restaurant with the Best View
Fahrenheit
222 S. Caldwell St.
> Restaurant to Splurge
5Church
127 N. Tryon St., Ste. 8
> Cheap Eats
Pinky’s Westside Grill
1600 W. Morehead St.
> Food Truck
Papi Queso
Multiple Locations
> Frozen Treats
King of Pops
Multiple Locations
> Taco
Cabo Fish Taco
3201 N. Davidson St.
> Tapas
Soul Gastrolounge
1500-B Central Ave.
> Burrito
Phat Burrito
1537 Camden Rd.
> Fried Pickles
Pinky’s Westside Grill
1600 W. Morehead St.
> Chinese
PF Chang’s
Multiple Locations
> French
Cafe Monte
6700 Fairview Rd.
> Greek
Greek Isles Restaurant
200 E. Bland St.
> Indian
Copper, Cuisine of India
311 East Blvd.
> Italian
Mama Ricotta’s
601 S. Kings Dr.
> Japanese
Nakato
Multiple Locations
> Mexican
Cantina 1511
1511 East Blvd.
> Middle Eastern
Kabob Grill
Multiple Locations
> Southern/Soul
Mert’s Heart and Soul
214 N. College St.
> Spanish
Miro Spanish Grille
7804 Rea Rd.
> Thai
Thai Taste
324 East Blvd.
> Vegan
Luna’s Living Kitchen
2102 South Blvd.
> Vegetarian
Fern, Flavors from the Garden
1323 Central Ave.
> Vietnamese
Lang Van Restaurant
3019 Shamrock Dr.
Nightlife
> Wine Bar
Dean & Deluca
6903 Phillips Place Ct.
> Sports Bar
Hickory Tavern
Multiple Locations
> Neighborhood Pub
Selwyn Pub
2801 Selwyn Ave.
> Dive Bar
The Thirsty Beaver
1225 Central Ave.
> Place to Go Dancing
Bubble
210 E. Trade St.
> Place to Spot a Celebrity
5Church
127 N. Tryon St., Ste. 8
> Mixologist
Bob Peters, The Punch Room, The Ritz-Carlton
201 E. Trade St.
> Live Music Venue
The Fillmore Charlotte
1000 NC Music Factory Blvd.
> EDM (Electronic Dance Music)
Label
900 NC Music Factory Blvd.
> Place for Karaoke
Jeff’s Bucket Shop
1601 Montford Dr.
> Trivia Night
Ed’s Tavern
2200 Park Rd.
> Beer Selection
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
4435 Park Rd.
> Brewery
NoDa Brewing Co.
2229 N. Davidson St.
> Upscale Bar
5Church
127 N. Tryon St., Ste. 8
> LGBT Bar
Cathode Azure
1820 South Blvd.
> Hotel Bar
The Punch Room, The Ritz-Carlton
201 E. Trade St.
> Place for Date Night
5Church
127 N. Tryon St., Ste. 8
Media
> Blog
Scoop Charlotte
> Instagram Feed
Robot Johnson
> Newspaper Columnist
Mark Washburn, The Charlotte Observer
> Radio Show
Matt & Ramona
The Matt & Ramona Show, 107.9 The Link
> Radio Station
107.9 The Link
> TV News Team
WCNC
> TV Personality
Morgan Fogarty, WCCB
> Twitter Feed
ASC Charlotte
> Weather Forecast
Larry Sprinkle, WCNC
Arts
> Actor
Jeremy DeCarlos
> Actress
Tania Kelly
> Art Exhibit in the last 12 months
Leandro Manzo: Eternal
1429 Bryant St.
> Art Gallery
Twenty-Two
1500 Central Ave.
> Artist
Leandro Manzo
> Band/Musician
Matrimony
> Best Local Theatre Company
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte
650 E. Stonewall St.
> Concert Series
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Pops at Symphony Park
> Film Festival/ Series
Jewish Film Festival
> Museum
Mint Museum
Multiple locations
> Performing Arts Company
Charlotte Ballet
701 N. Tryon St.
> Performing Arts Venue
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
130 N. Tryon St.
Events
> Art Crawl
SouthEnd Gallery Crawl
> Bar Crawl
Rich & Bennett’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
> Beer Festival
Charlotte Oktoberfest
> Charity Gala
Ties & Tails Gala, Humane Society of Charlotte
> Charity Race
24 Hours of Booty
> Festival
Festival in the Park
> Food-Focused Event
Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week
> Holiday Event
Holiday on Ice
> Liquor/Spirits Event
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
> Music Festival
TIE
North Carolina Brewers and Music Festival
Jazz at the Bechtler
The Bechtler Museum,
420 S. Tryon St.
> NYE Party
CLT New Year’s Eve, Holiday on Ice
> Wine Event
Great Grapes! Wine & Food Festival
Services + Family
> Fitness Club
Burn Boot Camp
Multiple Locations
> Yoga Studio
Be Yoga
Multiple Locations
> Pilates Class/Studio
Hilliard Studio Method
516 Fenton Pl.
> Personal Trainer
Laura Gilchrist, Studio 1-on-1
2108 South Blvd., Ste. 113
> Tattoo Parlor
Fu’s Custom Tattoos
3200 N. Davidson St.
> Alterations
Anna’s Alterations
Multiple Locations
> Shoe Repair
Dean’s Shoe Repair
2925 Selwyn Ave.
> Personal Stylist/Shopper
Whitley Hamlin
> Home Organizer
Simplicity Organizers
> Home Cleaning Service
Merry Maids
1601 Idlewild Rd., Ste. 135
> Pet Boarding / Daycare
Dogs All Day
4240 South Blvd.
> General Contractor
Andrew Roby
2000 W. Morehead St.
> Auto Repair Shop
Woodie’s Auto Repair
Multiple Locations
> Landscaper
Myron Greer
1307 W. Morehead St.
> Florist
Elizabeth House Flowers, Inc.
1431 South Blvd.
> Caterer
Porcupine Provisions
1520 East Blvd.
> Salon/ Spa Overall
Le Petit Spa
6324 Fairview Rd.
> Med Spa Overall
Satin Med Spa
2700 Coltsgate Rd., Ste. 101
> Best Men’s Haircut
Salon Botanical
1226 East Blvd.
> Hair Stylist
TIE
Karla Kuhlmann, KM AND COMPANY Salon
1515 S. Tryon St.
Kenna Ehman, Sola Salon Studios
2000 South Blvd.
> Best Nail Salon
Polished Nail Bar
Multiple Locations
> Waxing Services
Le Petit Spa
6324 Fairview Rd.
> Place to Get a Massage
Massage Envy
Multiple Locations
> Place to Get Acupuncture
Insight Wellness
1820 East Blvd.
> Place to Shop For Kids’ Clothing (Local)
Fancy Pants
1025 Providence Rd.
> Kids’ Consignment Sale (not store)
Charlotte Mothers of Multiples Consignment Sale
> Maternity Store
Destination Maternity
4716 Sharon Rd.
> Toy Store
Toys & Co.
242 S. Sharon Amity Rd.
> Place for Kids’ Haircuts
Snip-Its
4223 Park Rd.
> Nanny/Babysitter Service
Olive You Nanny
6413 Baltray Rd.
> Playground for Kids
Freedom Park
> Indoor Fun
Discovery Place
301 N. Tryon St.
> Family Outing
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.
> Kid-Friendly Restaurant
Mellow Mushroom
Multiple Locations
> Place to See Santa
SouthPark Mall
4400 Sharon Rd.
> Place to Buy a Birthday Cake
Edible Art
2906 Selwyn Ave.
> Place for a Birthday Party
Monkey Joe’s
Multiple Locations
> Birthday Party Entertainer/Entertainment
Enchanted Elegance
> Swimming Lessons
YMCA
Multiple Locations
> Music Lessons
School of Rock
1105 Greenwood Cliff Rd.
> Art Lessons
Noah’s Art
5110 Park Rd.
> Dance Lessons
Jami Masters School of Dance
530 Brandywine Rd.
> Martial Arts Lessons
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do
4321 Park Rd.
> Youth Sports Program
YMCA
Multiple Locations
> Summer Camp
YMCA
Multiple Locations
Shopping + Home
> Best Place to Buy Women’s Clothing (Local)
The Cheeky Bean
14815 Ballantyne Village Way
> Men’s Clothing
Silverfly
1111 Metropolitan Ave.,
Ste. 150
> Vintage Clothing
Frock Shop
901 Central Ave.
> Resale / Consignment Clothing
Divine Consign
8145 Ardrey Kell Rd.,
Ste. 101
> Men’s Suits
Taylor Richards & Conger
6907 Phillips Place Ct.
> Evening Wear
Capitol
4010 Sharon Rd.
> Lingerie
I.C. London
4310 Sharon Rd.
> Athletic Gear
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Multiple Locations
> Women’s Shoes
Sloan Boutique
1419 East Blvd.
> Men’s Shoes
Nordstrom
4400 Sharon Rd.
> Fine Jewelry
Diamonds Direct
4521 Sharon Rd., Ste. 101
> Fun Jewelry
The Cheeky Bean
14815 Ballantyne Village Way
> Stylish Gifts
The Cheeky Bean
14815 Ballantyne Village Way
> Antiques
The Sleepy Poet
4450 South Blvd.
> Stationery
Paper Skyscraper
330 East Blvd.
> Vinyl Records
Lunchbox Records
1419 Central Ave.
> Bookstore
Park Road Books
4139 Park Rd.
> Home Accessories
BLACKLION
Multiple Locations
> Furniture
Gracious Interiors
113 W. South Main St.
Waxhaw, NC
704-256-7148
> Bedding & Linens
Bedside Manor
6401 Morrison Blvd. Ste. 19
> Hardware
Blackhawk Hardware
4225 Park Road Shopping Center
> Art / Craft Supplies
Michaels
Multiple Locations
> Gourmet Food
Reid’s Fine Foods
2823 Selwyn Ave.
> Kitchen Supplies
Sur La Table
4400 Sharon Rd.
> Nursery / Greenhouse Plants
TIE
Roundtree Plantation
517 Roundtree Rd.
Campbell’s Greenhouses
209 McDonald Ave.
> Patio / Outdoor Furniture
The Hearth and Patio
4332 Monroe Rd.
> Outdoor Gear
REI
Multiple Locations
> Wine
TIE
Winestore
Multiple Locations
Total Wine & More
Multiple Locations
> Meat (Counter/Butcher)
Reid’s Fine Foods
2823 Selwyn Ave.
> Fresh Fish
Clean Catch
2820 Selwyn Ave.
> Fancy Chocolate
The Secret Chocolatier
2935 Providence Rd.,
Ste. 104
> Organic Foods
Whole Foods
6610 Fairview Rd.
> Fresh Produce (Farmers Market)
King’s Drive Farmers’ Market
938 S Kings Dr.
> Baked Goods
Amelie’s French Bakery
2424 N. Davidson St., Ste. 102
> Pet Supplies
Petsmart
Multiple Locations
