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For the nineteenth year in a row, Elevate Lifestyle has given our readers a voice and a way to honor the top businesses, places and people in Charlotte. The Elevate Lifestyle "The Best Of The City" Awards was started in 2007 and has turned into an instant hit. The readers got to vote for their favorites in 500+ BEST OF's in Dining, Fashion, Fitness, Lifestyle, and Nightlife. To officially congratulate all of the winners for 2026, we are having a huge celebration on Wednesday, November 11 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Must Be Nice in South End. This event is more of a celebration, not a formal awards presentation event. Feel free to drop in anytime doing the event. ONLINE ISSUE Coming November 6 PRINT ISSUE :: Night of Celebration HOSTED BY :: Elevate Lifestyle MC :: TBA PRESENTED BY :: TBA ADMISSION INCLUDES :: Cocktail & Beer Specials, DJ Spinning, Raffle with $1,250+ in Gift Cards and more... DRESS :: Cocktail Attire PARKING :: TBA RAFFLE ITEMS :: $25 GIFT CARDS FROM: Tyber Creek Pub, Connolly’s, Workman’s Friend, The Daily, Bradshaw Social House, Prohibition, French Quarter Restaurant, Jersey Mike's, Dave's Hot Chicken, IC London, Iron Butterfly Pilates, JackBeagles, Le Petit Spa, MADabolic, Ski Country Sports, SuperClub, The Blind Pig, The Local Charlotte, The Vintage Whiskey & Cigar Bar, Gallery House, Dahlia's, Green's Brothers Juice Company, Kid Cashew, The Penguin Drive-In, and MORE TBA ELEVATE LIFESTYLE UPCOMING EVENT TICKETS - RAFFLE ITEMS :: Carolina Renaissance Festival Tickets, and the 26th Annual Santa Bar Crawl tickets on 12/12. SILENT AUCTION ITEMS :: TBA So remember to keep this issue handy, and whether you’re looking for the best burger joint in Charlotte, or looking for that perfect pair of jeans, or where to grab the coldest micro-brew: allow this issue to be your guide to “THE BEST IN THE CITY” 2026. Peruse through this issue to familiarize yourself with some of the juiciest restaurants, hottest nightlife spots, and hippest boutiques, as well as other gems of the Queen City. AWARD CERTIFICATE DETAILS :: Every winner who attends will receive their awards certificate(s) for FREE, if you would like it Framed and Matted here are the options. > $45 - A 12'' x 16'' Frame Award Certificate with a White Matte [You can pick up the night of the celebration] > $55 - A 12'' x 16'' Frame Award Certificate with a White Matt [Delivery included, any where in the Charlotte Metro Area]

NEW YEARS EVE CHARLOTTE BAR CRAWL (Thursday, December 31st) 🍾 Largest NYE Bar Crawl in Charlotte 🍾 🪩 Join South End Charlotte's New Year's Eve 2027 bar crawl and celebrate across multiple parties throughout the night. Your ticket includes a map of all participating bars and nightlife venues, each offering exclusive drink specials as you count down to midnight. It's the best NYE celebration in Charlotte! 🪩 - Early arrival recommended to enjoy this year's full NYE line-up! - 🥂 New Years Eve welcome kit includes - ⚡ Free entry all-access wristbands - ⚡ Drink discount specials at all bars - ⚡ Free welcome shot tickets at select venues - ⚡ NYE pub crawl map to all participating bars, lounges & nightlife venues ☟MORE INFO BELOW☟ 🍾 CHECK IN LOCATION & PRE PARTY 🍾 🪩 Check In @ TBA 8pm - 10pm 🪩 Pre-party event includes: - ⚡ Exclusive drink specials - ⚡ Free New Years Eve handouts - ⚡ Pre bar crawl social and meet and greet 🎆 At check in pick up your drink coupons and unlock your digital bar crawl map before setting off to visit multiple NYE parties in one night! 🎆 🍾 PARTICIPATING BARS: 🍾 🔎 Transparency matters! We are the rare bar crawl the posts our entire particapating bar lineup and included drink specials before you choose to attend. We stand by being transparent and offering the best value for your money! ✨PAST PARTICIPATING BARS and DRINK SPECIALS:✨ **NYE 2027 lineup coming soon! 🚀 PINS MECHANICAL Free Entry 🎟️ • 50% off Draft Beers • $5 off all Specialty Cocktails • Complimentary Midnight Champagne Toast 🍾 SLINGSHOT Free Entry to all 3 End of the World NYE Parties 🎟️ • Free Game Card 🚀 CANOPY Express Entry 🎟️ • $6 White Tea Shots • $10 El Mayor Reposado Shots 🍾 BULLDOG $5 Fireball Shots • $2 Busch Lite 12oz cans 🚀 HI - WIRE BREWING Free 4oz Beer • $3 Jello Shots • $12 French Pomegranate 75 • $12 Bloody Orange Paloma • $15 Maple Bourbon Sour • $12 Espresso Martini • $12 Hot Toddy • $11 Spiced Cranberry Margarita • $11 Frozen Espresso Martini • $8 Holiday Mocktails 🍾 QC POUR HOUSE $3.50 Pacifico Beers • $7 Double Pour Wines 🚀 MUST BE NICE $5 Drafts • $10 RBV • $10 Tea Shots 🍾 PIE ZAA 10% discount on the entire menu 🚀 SEOUL FOOD Exclusive Seoul Food Shot Specials ... AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! 🎆 OVER 10+ NEW YEAR'S CELEBRATIONS! 🎆✨ Grab your tickets now and party like its 2027! ✨ 🍾 PURCHASE TICKETS: 🍾 Tickets available now. Bring ID to present at event check-in / 21+ event. ✨ Join the BIGGEST bar crawl of the year! ✨ 🎆 HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE! 🎆