From now through Aug. 18 midnight, CL's Best of Charlotte FOOD & DRINK category will be live for you to access. Last year, the critics chose Fern: Flavors From the Earth for Best New Restaurant, while you dear readers chose 5Church.

Here is the list of categories you'll be voting on:
Best New Restaurant (Opened In Last 12 Months)
Best Splurge Restaurant
Best Cheap Restaurant
Best Late-Night Eatery
Best Soul Food Restaurant
Best Gourmet/Specialty Food Store
Best Breakfast
Best Lunch
Best Brunch
Best Barbecue
Best Local Coffee Shop
Best Steak House
Best Seafood Restaurant
Best Pizza (Specify Location)
Best Asian
Best Sushi
Best Italian
Best Mexican
Best Middle Eastern
Best Caribbean
Best Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant
Best Cupcake Shop
Best Place to Get Dessert
Best Hamburger
Best Hot Dog
Best Wings
Best Frozen Treat
Best Food Truck
Best Local Brewery

Choose your favorite chicken spot, food truck and other restaurants to reflect the best of what the Queen City's food scene has to offer.

VOTE NOW.

PS: Save the date, folks. CL's annual Best of Charlotte issue will hit stands on Oct. 3. And ... (insert dramatic pause for effect)... there will be a party.