Charlotte
Superior Service
2008 10Best Bet - Award Winners
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Need pants hemmed for an interview or a business event? Let this alterations shop do the work for you, in one day no less! Offering the fastest turnaround in the city, the cheapest prices ($12 for a dress to be taken in), and a friendly staff who work late hours to make stopping by a convenience – there's no reason to take your clothes anywhere else, especially when you're in a bind.
ARBORETUM. Known as the most prestigious men's shop around, Bruce Julian caters to people who care about appearance and making good first impressions. The shop offers custom tailoring down to button selection and choice of lining material – basically allowing customers to design their own suits. For guys who don't like to shop, three TVs, vintage arcade games, a mini putting green, and a full bar for morning Bloody Marys or afternoon martinis help sweeten the deal.
SOUTHPARK. Affectionately called "The Taj MaTeeter" by locals, this grocery store is second to none. Offering a full hot bar every day, a monstrous salad bar, a gourmet cheese section, fresh baked local breads sliced to order, the best return policy (twice your money back!), and even an on-staff wine consultant, it's definitely not your Grandma's grocery store. Miss that brand of salsa you used to have back home? Ask them about ordering it for you!
DILWORTH. For the "it" girl or the hip mom, Lotus (with three area locations) and its sister shop, Civilian, tap into the season's trends with a supply of fashionable frocks. Let the helpful shopgirls deck you out for a Saturday night with their innate sense of style. Get your whole outfit – including shoes, bag, and jewelry – in one place, and have a glass or two of champagne afterwards to ease your credit card woes.
FOURTH WARD. Recipient of just about every dining award you can fathom and regarded by many publications as one of Charlotte's most extraordinary restaurants, this romantic establishment set in a Victorian-era home is a jewel. The chef-owner delivers well-considered, seven-course meals based on your personal selection of a main course. It's of little wonder, then, that probably no other place in town has provided the backdrop for so many engagement proposals and romantic occasions as has McNinch.
DILWORTH. Want to plan for your first marathon or tackle yet another 5K? Hit one of the three Run For Your Life locations in Charlotte, and start with custom foot analysis. From there, insightful runners/salespeople can hook you up with all the gear you could ask for, courtesy of Nike, New Balance, or just about any other primo brand you can name. The stores are also good resources for info about every running club and race in town.
MATTHEWS. Seen Wedding Crashers and found yourself inspired? Scout out Vinnie Esposito and his crew of hip, charismatic DJs at Founders Hall or Firethorne Country Club on most any given Saturday night, and you're sure to find one of their 400+ parties a year underway. A Frank Sinatra act, a full live band, karaoke set-ups – there ain't no other party pleasers like this in the Queen City, and they go the extra mile to get everybody on the dance floor.
UPTOWN. Counted among the Historic Hotels of America, The Dunhill enjoys a prestigious reputation that's surpassed only by its exceptional customer service. The staff boasts a combined 300 years of experience, and the on-site restaurant, Monticello, is a perennial award-winner among hotel restaurants. Indeed, the esteemed Dunhill is one Charlotte landmark that's as special today as it was when it opened in 1929.
Visit this stylish New York-style loft and be transported. With over ten different massage packages, including the Four-Hand Swedish Blend (with two therapists) and the Asian Elixir (an acrobatic method of acupressure), it's a positively posh pampering place. Ask for Valerie Clark, L.M.B.T. Although she's usually booked months in advance, she has massaged Panthers players, and her hands can work out the tightest kinks. Urbana also features an exotic teabar that you can enjoy without a massage appointment.
BALLANTYNE. Kevin and Ingrid Howard and the rest of the Vintage staff want you to love wine as much as they do. As part of their personal attention, they track your purchases, send wine recommendations, offer discount dollars, locate hard-to-find wines, organize private luncheons, and provide a weekly newsletter with top picks under $10. They also offer more tastings than it seems there are days in the week. These eager educators make Wine 101 fun! It's great to be treated like royalty, to know that you matter to someone's business. Now, read up on employees who go above and beyond to serve you. We'll share the names of bars where bartenders mix special drinks, restaurants where servers remember your name and your order, and salons where the staff go that extra mile to put you at ease. All are worthy of mention, and we'll ensure that you know what to expect when you show up.
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It's great to be treated like royalty, to know that you matter to someone's business. Now, read up on employees who go above and beyond to serve you. We'll share the names of bars where bartenders mix special drinks, restaurants where servers remember your name and your order, and salons where the staff go that extra mile to put you at ease. All are worthy of mention, and we'll ensure that you know what to expect when you show up.
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