Alexander Michael’s offers American fare food and craft beers served in a down-to-earth pub setting. | Photo via Google Maps
The votes are in for the CLTtoday historical markers contest. Check out the finalists below, including the contest winner decided by your votes.
Winner — Alexander Michael’s
With 50% of the votes from our readers, this (now) restaurant that’s been in operation since 1897 is our winner. Alexander Michael’s, now a restaurant and tavern, is historically known as “The Berryhill Store.” It opened in 1897 and lasted for decades, serving as a store and deli in Charlotte’s 4th Ward neighborhood, before being converted to a restaurant in 1983. The site escaped being demolished in the 1970s.
Brooks’ Sandwich House
Taking the second-biggest bite, Brooks’ got ~36% of the votes. This local favorite is a tiny roadside stop with a walk-up window serving burgers, chili, and sandwiches in the heart of NoDa since 1973.
Pro tip: If you plan to visit, they’re cash only.
It doesn’t stop there — we got more submissions than these. Just check out our map of unofficial historical locations — both locally and across the nation.
High Vibes Tattoo Pop-up | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Thrift Pony | Cost of purchase | Who doesn’t love a spur-of-the-moment tattoo + thrifting?
Wreath Making | 2-3:30 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Belmont | $30+ | Make a new wreath with natural materials before exploring the garden.
Mindi Abair, Marcus Anderson, and Lindsey Webster | 8:45 p.m. | Middle C Jazz Club | $85 | Two-time Grammy nominee Mindi Abair will play a full holiday program featuring two renowned contemporary jazz artists.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Knit Happens! Ugly Sweater Party | 11 a.m. | Sugar Creek Brewing Company | Cost of purchase | Enjoy live music, snap a pic with Bad Santa, cozy up by the fire, and catch a holiday film over a seasonal brew or cocktail.
Angeline’s Holiday Brunch Bazaar | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Angeline’s | Cost of purchase | Savor brunch while shopping from a curated lineup of local, women-owned businesses.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra-The Lost Christmas Eve | 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Spectrum Center | $59+ | There’s something about “Christmas Eve/Sarajevo” that puts you in a rockin’ spirit.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Book Signing with Marissa Serrao | 12-4 p.m. | That’s Novel Books | Meet the Charlotte author + get a signed copy of her latest cottagecore romantasy.
Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys | 1 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $82+ | The Panthers are favored to win against the Cowboys — attend the game and see if it happens.
Charlotte Ballet: Nutcracker | 7:30 p.m. | Belk Theater | $32+ | Experience a winter wonderland of music and marvelous ballet.
Monday, Dec. 16
Tosco Music Holiday Party | 7:30 p.m. | Knight Theater | $22+ | Celebrate music through an eclectic mix of more than a dozen performers + singalongs.
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Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the NC Turnpike Authority is raising toll rates. The good news — if you have a NC Quick Pass, you’ll save 50%. The authority is also sending 300,000 free transponders to drivers who get an invoice now through Feb. 28, 2025. (WCNC)
Announced
Prepare to pack Truist Field for the Queen City’s New Year’s Eve party. CLT NYE has been moved to the Knights’ stadium from Uptown. Tickets are $10-$25 + guests can attend the Light the Knights Festival before the fireworks display. (WCNC)
Coming Soon
Hydrate Medical is opening a new location in Cotswold on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The clinic at 274 S. Sharon Amity Rd. will neighbor Y2 Yoga and Sauna Culture + feature two treatment rooms for hydration therapy.
Eat
Folia, South End’s newest cocktail bar, will serve brunch starting Saturday, Dec. 28. The menu will feature elevated small plates like caviar, chicken chilaquiles over spicy Doritos, and deviled egg salad + a DJ every Sunday. Hungry for more? Feel free to book your next meal using our Brunch Guide.
Ranked
Craving sushi? O-Ku Charlotte is among the top-rated places to eat nationwide, according to OpenTable’s list of the best 100 restaurants in the US. The annual ranking is based on 14+ million diner reviews, ratings, and reservation demand.
Number
$6,010. That’s how much STIR and State of Confusion raised to support the Isabella Santos Foundation during a recent fundraiser. The funds will help the organization improve treatment options for rare pediatric cancers.
Sports
The most coveted NHL Championship trophy will be in the Queen City on Saturday, Dec. 1. Take photos with Lord Stanley’s Cup before the 4 p.m. Checkers game at Bojangles Coliseum. The cup was won by the Checkers’ NHL affiliate, the Florida Panthers last season, and will be used in special presentations. (Queen City News)
Listen
LaMelo Ball is struggling at the rim despite a hot start to the season. Could that affect the team’s hopes for the playoffs? Go beyond the clipboard for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Cause
Do good, feel good.Donate Blood on the Big Red Bus this weekend and receive a $20 eGift Card + a OneBlood Gift.*
Seasonal
Stay merry and healthy this season. The holidays are all about indulgence, joy, and family, but keeping your health on track doesn’t have to take a back seat. Here are three tips to help you thrive throughout the holidays from Novant Health.*
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A cute custom gift under $20 — we like this custom name necklace and this minimalist personalized wallet. Personalize it just for them and watch their face light up when they open it. You’re so thoughtful.
Remember when we reported on Ten Tenths Motor Club coming to Charlotte Motor Speedway? On opening weekend (April 3-5), the 2025 Heritage Invitational will mark the opening of the venue, featuring the event’s first-ever, on-track racing experience + more than 50 of the most sought-after vehicles in the world on display.