ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: Best Theater Company: The Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. "Drama, musicals, nudity, alcohol, comedy and free parking! All the things I hold near and dear to my heart!"

FOOD & DRINK: Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant: Luna's Living Kitchen: "Wasn't sure about this place ... my family believes that 'Vegetarian' is an old Native-American name for 'Bad Hunter.' But I was sold! A must try!"

CONSUMER CULTURE: Best Shoe Store: Earth Angel. "Where else can you find a thigh high boot in a size 14?"