He Said, She Said

"I initially came to Charlotte for a job, but I stayed for the people. If it were just about the amenities, I probably would have left a long time ago. But it's about the people, the relationships, and the spirit. My Charlotte is very personal."

"Here's a great way to spend an hour with a buddy: walk along the street closest to the mosaic and study the details of it. Then, cross the street, make your way back to your starting point, and take in the big picture. It's an interesting process of discovery."

"One of my favorite places to bike. There's never any traffic, so you can stop and take in the view of the city. I've always wanted to have a dinner party there."

"I like taking people from out of town to see this sculpture. There's a lot of accessible public art in the city if you look for it." 

"It's really designed for contractors, but I go anyway because the staff is so helpful."

"Our library system is one of the best things about the community. I'm a big fan of the request feature that lets you order books from other locations."

"I've learned that I have to go in with a cocktail party attitude. I always run into tons of people I know, so it takes at least twenty minutes longer to get my shopping done." 

"Great neighborhood spot. The food is good, the prices are reasonable, and the staff members are friendly. I get the turkey Reuben, with a side of fried okra."

"This one is a given. I really believe that people want local, and they want things they can be proud of and feel a part of. That's what The Common Market is all about."

"The Target of dollar stores."

"The food is delicious, even though it's literally a shack in the middle of a parking lot. You have to eat your burger in your car, but it's so worth it."

"The editor does a great job of combining local and national. It's so well put-together — especially considering that it's done on a shoestring budget."

"I came to Charlotte primarily for school, but also because I missed the South. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2004, and then lived in Washington, D.C., and France. Both were wonderful, but I enjoy the warm weather and culture and kindness of folks in the South."

"This is a great local spot. It's usually the same crowd, with lots of people from the neighborhood. I like to go for dinner and then stay for the rest of the night."

"Grad students need good coffee and Internet access, so it's ideal for me."

"There's such a good selection. The produce is great and so are the frozen foods. It makes it really easy to pick up healthy meals that don't take long to prepare."

"I think this is the best store in Charlotte. Since I'm on a student's budget, though, I can't always afford it. I hit up the sales as much as I can."

"Definitely my favorite place for Sunday brunch. I love the bananas Foster French toast."

"So cheap! It's only $27 for a manicure and a pedicure. If I feel the need to treat myself, this is the place to go."

"Perfect place for a bike ride. It's really close to my house, so I try to take advantage of that. Walks, picnics, hanging out with friends—any excuse to enjoy nice weather."

"My friends and I come here when we're in the mood for a seriously good burger, but the sweet potato fries alone are worth the trip."

"I go every morning. It's nice that my schedule is flexible right now, because I can plan my workout around the pre- and postworkday rush. It's pretty quiet during midmorning."

"I can always find cute shoes here. I bought a great pair of Tory Burch flats a few months ago, and a cute gold clutch recently."

"Good Mexican food, and even better margaritas."