At CLTtoday, we share hyper-local and need-to-know information about your Charlotte faves. Meet: CLTtoday’s Best. From restaurants to salons, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Charlotte has to offer. Nominations are open until Friday, October 3.
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Spread the local love with CLTtoday’s Best
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At CLTtoday, we bring you the best of Charlotte — now it’s your turn to highlight the city’s top spots.
Introducing: CLTtoday’s Best
From coffee shops to event venues, we want your input on Charlotte’s top businesses.
We’re celebrating local talent across various categories, including -
Food & Drink: Happy Hour, Tap Rooms, Breweries, Brunch, Fine Dining, Food Trucks, Coffee Shops
Lifestyle & Services: Spas, Gyms, Medical Centers, Home Services, Real Estate Agents
Entertainment & Culture: Music Venues, Theaters, Party Venues, Museums, Local Influencers
More: Coworking Spaces, Pet-Friendly Venues, Apartment Complexes, and more
How to Nominate:
Nominations open Monday, Sept. 15 – Friday, Oct. 3. Use your desktop or mobile to submit your nominations.
Select a category
Enter the business name or address and choose from the drop-down
Fresh off the line — these new drinks are ready to quench the Queen City’s thirst.
Photos via Yellow Duck Marketing
There’s a new booch on the block. Charlotte Water paired up with Lenny Boy and Town Brewing to launch two drinks using purified recycled water:
Crown Bucha — a raspberry, lemon, and ginger kombucha
Renew Brew Fall Classic Märzen Lager — a malty Oktoberfest-style lager
How does it work? The water gets treated from Charlotte Water’s McDowell Water Resource Recovery Facility, then undergoes state-of-the-art purification, carbon filtering, reverse osmosis, and is tested to be sure it’s ready for consumption.
The drinks are available at the taprooms in Wesley Heights and South End. Bottoms up, Charlotte.
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Got a quirky hobby? Or one you’re itching to try? Tell me yours — I’ll reveal mine soon.
Final Draught with Joy Callaway | 6 p.m. | Wray Ward | $20 | Join the local author as she talks about her recent release based on Charlotte’s Camp Greene — tickets include snacks, drinks, and an opportunity to connect with other book lovers.
Monday Night Mahjong | 7-9:30 p.m. | Vaulted Oak Brewing | $35 | Sip local brews while playing the tile game with new friends.
Catwalk for Causes | 6 p.m. | Ten Tenths Motor Club, Concord | $1,000+ | Watch children walk the runway and raise money for several charities.
A Day To Remember & Yellowcard | 6:30 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $25+ | Feel like it’s 2003 all over again when singing “Ocean Avenue” at the top of your lungs.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Public Policy Meeting | 5-7 p.m. | Envision Charlotte at the Innovation Barn | Free | Get your questions answered about the Transit Tax legislation by Sen. Woodson Bradley.
FOMO Block Party | 5-9 p.m. | The Mint Museum Uptown | Free | Celebrate art, music, and community at this unique dance party at the museum.
Charlotte Knights vs. Durham Bulls | 6:35 p.m. | Truist Field | $20+ | It’s the last Bark in the Ballpark night of the season — plus, the Knights will play as the Caballeros
Thursday, Sept. 18
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer | Times vary | The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing | $42+ | Be surrounded by candlelight as the music from “The Lion King” and “Gladiator” is played by strings.
Drunk Journaling with Good Postage | 6-8 p.m. | Canteen | Free+ | Write down your thoughts, stories, and doodles among friends and libations.
At least three tenants will take up the former Red Clay Ciderworks building.
Rendering via 6 Summit Capital
Development
Local firm 6 Summit Capital is planning to redevelop the former Red Clay Ciderworks building along Clanton Road in LoSo. Construction could begin this month and take four to six months to begin. Tenants have not yet been announced. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Quoted
The Eagle is closing its South End restaurant at the end of the week. “We are so grateful for every meal shared,” the team wrote on Facebook. A reason for the closure was not shared.
Mansion Monday
Imagine having a rounded entryway, your own theater, golf simulator, bowling alley, and spa. This Matthews estate offers a sanctuary away from the city without actually leaving the Queen City. Did you see that laundry room?
Try This
Mark your calendar for Sunday, Oct. 12. Tickets are on sale for Supperland’s third annualPinot Party at the Bar, where wine lovers will get to sample over a dozen pinots across the patio. For $79 per person, enjoy seasonal appetizers and wines — sounds like a grape day.
Travel
Let’s go to the beach. American Airlines is launching a nonstop flight to Vero Beach, FL, starting Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The flight will operate daily, leaving CLT at 10 a.m. and arriving in Vero Beach at 12:10 p.m. (WBTV)
Outdoors
Construction wrapped along the new Reedy Creek Greenway. The 3.25-mile trail connects the community to Reedy Creek Park and Nature Preserve. Soon, Mecklenburg County will install a historical marker for Willie McDaniel adjacent to the greenway — a date remains TBA.
Transit
NCDOT awarded a $6.8 million contract to replace the 50-year-old bridge on Shopton Road in Southwest Charlotte. The new bridge will feature three lanes with sidewalks on both sides. Construction will begin in January and will last through summer 2027. (WCNC)
Charlottean
L’Ostrica owner Cat Carter was selected for the James Beard Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership cohort — the only person chosen from Charlotte and North Carolina. Read what her partner said about the accomplishment.
Sports
Who wore the number three jersey best in Charlotte history: Terry Rozier or Gerald Wallace? Go beyond the locker room for the biggest stories on the Charlotte Hornetswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Eat
Waffle House launched nationwide delivery, including here in the Queen City — and it’s available 24 hours. Want those hashbrowns smothered and covered?Place an order on their website. (The Charlotte Observer)
Seasonal
Got something big happening this fall? From new menus to limited-time promos, make sure your message lands in front of our 32,500+ highly engaged local subscribers. Get started on our business promo portal with zero long-term contract.
Job
Ready to kickstart your career in digital media sales remotely? We’re looking for a Sales Coordinator to fuel our fast-paced sales team, with a competitive salary, premium benefits, unlimited PTO, and real growth opportunities to boot. Apply to join our team.
Pets
You insure your phone… but not your pet? One accident could cost $10,000. Pet insurance can help cover the unexpected, with plans starting at $10/month and offering up to 90% coverage. Learn more.*
Get sprayed, slimed, or foamed for a memorable date night. | Photo via Beat the Bomb
We’re no love experts, but if there’s one thing you can count on us for, it’s making your date night plans a whole lot easier. From cozy romantic dinners to outdoor adventures, plan the perfect outing with these 25+ local date night ideas.
Feel free to send us the wedding invitation in the mail.
If the way to their heart is through their stomach
Make dining a more sensory experience by trying places like L’Ostrica or Counter that emphasize flavor and storytelling behind their multi-course servings.
For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
If you’re feeling competitive, race against time at Beat the Bomb or grab a ball and paddle to play pickleball at one of several courts across the Queen City.
Your go-to shoe for early fall: Birkenstock’s Buckley Suede Clog. These comfortable clogs are easy to slip off and on and are built on Birkenstock’s classic cork footbed for arch support and security.
Bonus: New HSN shoppers can use code WELCOME2025 for $15 off $35+ purchases.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Today happens to be my birthday. My wish is for you to support local this week. Whether that’s trying a local restaurant, visiting an indie bookstore, or shopping, it’s always a good time to support your community. Tell them Maria at CLTtoday sent you.
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