I want to thank the thousands of people who voted for their choices in the 2011 Elevate Lifestyle Awards online voting poll. The voting began back in December and ended February 28. We will be presenting nearly 325 winners in the following seven categories: culture, dining, entertainment, fashion, fitness, lifestyle and nightlife. 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. Then on Thursday, April 14 at SUITE, join us to help celebrate Elevate Lifestyle Awards “The Best of the City” which is part of Charlotte Style Week. The festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and continue until 10 p.m.