In addition to the readers' picks, we asked some of this year's winners to share their favorite places, people and things around Charlotte.
Amy Tynan, owner; Katie Rothweiler, community relations of Aerial CLT
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Consumer Culture
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Best New Store (Opened in the Last 12 Months)
Zabs Place
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Best Local Clothing Store
Boris & Natasha
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Best Local Consignment Shop
Buffalo Exchange
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Best Place to Buy Vintage
Sleepy Poet Antique Mall
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Best Makeup Artist 1
Jennifer Yates
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Best Gift Shop
Paper Skyscraper
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Best Shoe Store
DSW
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Best Travel Company
Mann Travel and Cruises
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Best Jewelry Store
Diamonds Direct
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Best Of Intro
City Life
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- City Life
- Local Hero
- Best Activist (Individual or Group)
- Best Member of Local Government
- Best Local Athlete
- Coolest Team Mascot
- Best Place to Tailgate
- Best Festival
- Best Free Event
- Best New Thing
- Best Old Thing
- Best Slogan for Charlotte
- Best Area to Live in Charlotte
- Best Apartment Community
- Best Apartment Community
- Best Church
- Best Place to Get Hitched
- Best Place to People-Watch
- Best Place to Get Back to Nature
- Best Place to Take Out-of-Town Visitors
- Best Hotel
- Best Disc Golf Course
- Best Place to Take Your Republican Parents
- Best Rec Center
- Best Taxi Company
- Best Co-working Space
- Best Local Charity
- Best Place to Volunteer
- Best Radio Personality
- Best Radio Show
- Best Local News Story of 2015 (So far)
- Local Issue That Needs More Attention
- Best Local TV Personality
- Best TV Station
- Best TV Sportscaster
- Best Local Blog
- Best Local Facebook Page
- Best Local Podcast
- Best Local Twitter Feed
- Best Local Instagram
- Best Local Celebrity
- Best Use of Tax Money
- Worst Use of Tax Money
Arts & Entertainment
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- Arts & Entertainment
- Best Art Exhibit (Traveling)
- Best Museum
- Best Art Gallery
- Best Art Exhibit (Local)
- Best Art Space
- Best Display of Public Art
- Best Local Comedian
- Best Local Visual Artist
- Best Local Performing Artist
- Best Theater Company
- Best Local Actor
- Best Theater Show of Past 12 Months
- Best Movie Theater (Quality of Films)
- Best Movie Theater (Quality of Presentation)
- Best Charity Event
- Best Place To Hear Spoken Word
- Best Drag Show
- Best Drag Performer
- Best Improv Group
- Best Place To See Comedy
- Best Wedding Photographer
- Best Fine Arts Photographer
- Best New Band, Formed In Past 12 Months
- Best Local Band (Covers)
- Best Local Band
- Best Solo Music Performer
- Best Female Singer
- Best Local Album Of Past 12 Months
- Best Male Singer
- Best Drummer
- Best Guitarist
- Best Rapper
- Best Local Songwriter
- Best Open Mic Night
- Best Concert Venue (Quality of Sound)
- Best Concert Venue (Quality of Performers)
- Best Place for Country Music
- Best Concert Of Past 12 Months
- Best Music Event Of Past 12 Months
After Dark
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- After Dark
- Best New Nightspot (Open Since Aug. 2014)
- Best Weekly Nightlife Event
- Best Annual Party
- Best Club DJ
- Best Dance Club
- Bar with Hottest Patrons
- Bar with Hottest Staff
- Best Cougar Bar
- Best College Night
- Best Bar to People-Watch
- Best Place to Wear an LBD
- Best Hookup Bar
- Best Place for a First Date
- Best Karaoke
- Best Wine Bar
- Best After Work Spot
- Best Paint and Sip
- Best Bowling Alley
- Best Neighborhood Bar
- Best Dive Bar
- Best Sports Bar
- Best Hookah Bar
- Best LGBT Bar
- Best Place to Pregame
- Best Strip Club
- Best Bartender
- Best Beer Selection (Bar)
- Best Cocktail Selection (Cocktail)
- Best Drink Specials
Food & Drink
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- Food & Drink
- Best New Restaurant (Opened Since Aug. 2014)
- Best Splurge Restaurant
- Best Cheap Restaurant
- Best Hangover-Friendly Restaurant
- Best Late-Night Eatery
- Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant
- Best Restaurant in Lake Norman Area
- Best Restaurant in NoDa
- Best Restaurant in Plaza Midwood
- Best Restaurant in SouthPark
- Best Restaurant in Uptown
- Best Waitstaff/Service
- Best Restaurant Patio
- Best Lunch
- Best Brunch
- Best Appetizer
- Best Barbecue
- Best Steak House
- Best Seafood Upstream
- Best Selection of Oysters
- Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant
- Best Juice Bar
- Best Health Food Section
- Best Burger
- Best French Fries
- Best Pizzeria
- Best Sandwich
- Best Hot Dog
- Best Wings
- Best Chinese
- Best Vietnamese
- Best Japanese
- Best Thai
- Best Middle Eastern
- Best Sushi
- Best Italian
- Best French
- Best Korean
- Best Mexican
- Best Indian
- Best Caribbean
- Best Frozen Treat
- Best Gourmet/Specialty Food Store
- Best Bakery
- Best Place to Get Dessert
- Best Place to Buy International Items
- Best Chef
- Best Mixologist
- Best Food Truck
- Best Farmer's Market
- Best Caterer
- Best Coffee Shop
- Best Wine Selection (Restaurant)
- Best Wine Selection (Retail)
- Best Local Brewery
- Best Charlotte Beer
- Best Bottle Shop
- Best Place to Get a Craft Cocktail
- Best Place to Get a Martini
- Best Place to Ge a Craft Beer
- Best North Carolina Beer
Consumer Culture
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- Consumer Culture
- Best New Store (Opened in the Last 12 Months)
- Best Local Clothing Store
- Best Local Consignment Shop
- Best Place to Buy Vintage
- Best Makeup Artist
- Best Gift Shop
- Best Shoe Store
- Best Travel Company
- Best Jewelry Store
- Best Home Accessories
- Best Furniture Store
- Best Bicycle Shop
- Best Hair Salon
- Best Natural Hair Salon
- Best Hair Stylist
- Best Barber Shop
- Best Piercing Studio
- Best Massage Therapy
- Best Nail Salon
- Best Fitness Studio
- Best Yoga Studio
- Best Crossfit Studio
- Best Bookstore (New or Used)
- Best Vape Shop
- Best Head Shop
- Best Cigar Store
- Best Sex Paraphernalia Store
- Best Bank (Specify location)
- Best Dentist
- Best Doctor
- Best Plumber
- Best Car Mechanic
- Best Heating & Air Repair
- Best Dry Cleaner
- Best Shoe Repair
- Best Alterations
- Best Realtor
- Best Attorney
- Best Hotel
- Best Spa
- Best Auto Dealer - Foreign
- Best Car Wash
- Best Vet
- Best Pet Store
- Best In-Store Pet
- Best Doggie Daycare
- Best North Carolina Product
- Best Local Fashion Designer
- Best Tattoo Shop
- Best Record Store
- Best Auto Dealer - Domestic
