AFTER DARK: Best Cocktail Selection: Crave Dessert Bar. "This is my favorite place to go for drinks. I love the creative names; plus, they're tasty, too!"

FOOD & DRINK: Best Brunch: Bricktops. "Anyone who has a Bloody Mary Bar becomes my No. 1 pick on the weekends. Plus, their french toast with caramelized bananas and chicken and waffle selections are awesome. I want some right now just thinking about it."

CONSUMER CULTURE: Best Salon: Charles Grayson. "Damian is my stylist! If he moves away from Charlotte, I'm going with him. I've never had so many people in my life stop me and ask me who does my hair. All thanks to him!"