Uptown’s Sexiest – Brad Beltrondo

Define “sexy.”
Sexy to me is the entire person. Sexy is looking good, strong sense of family, good sense of humor, great personality, and, most important to me, how you carry yourself—confidence. Confidence embodies the pride, and for me it’s the pride I take in my work. If you are confidant and passionate, be it about work, hobbies, or anything, really, you don’t have to try too hard, but just be who you are, and that’s sexy. Confidence means you are passionate and being “who you are” without being arrogant. I like to show my confidence in my work, but you can be confident in anything: work, play, hobbies—anything really.

What makes Charlotte a “sexy” city? What doesn’t?
Charlotte is a fresh and vibrant city. It’s expanding and growing overnight. Every day going to work I see the cranes and new buildings being built, who wouldn’t get excited about all the opportunity literally sprouting up on every street corner. It’s sexy to know that you have this opportunity at your fingertips. What doesn’t? The traffic from construction—but that’s a small price to pay.

Where are the best spots in Charlotte to live? To go out?
I must admit a slight bias on this question. The EpiCentre is the heartbeat of Uptown Charlotte. With so much to offer and so many different venues it’s the perfect place to spend a day or night out. The upbeat atmosphere keeps people coming back and the best part about the EpiCentre, it’s not done growing yet!

What motivates you to get up and go to work in the morning?
I have a great challenge in my line of work: how do you get people to constantly find the product you are producing the most exciting in the city? I enjoy seeing a project from beginning to end. At Suite, at the EpiCentre, we develop new ideas, create marketing plans, execute, and watch an idea become reality as we try to redefine nightlife in Uptown Charlotte.

What’s something not many people know about you?
Working my way through college at UNCC, I started doing nightly security at Have A Nice Day Café before I was old enough to drink. From there I worked my way up through other clubs in town going from security to a VIP host, to manager, to partner here at Suite at EpiCentre. I am excited about the future and expanding the Suite concept across the country.

What do you think the future holds for the Queen City?

The people are just so genuine, it’s unlike anyplace else, not to mention the youth of the city. I’m not just talking about age—the energy here is something contagious. Take a walk though Uptown on any night and you’ll find people out and about and live music playing. The city is alive. I only see it continuing to grow. And as more people move into Uptown, the possibilities are endless.

Brad’s Prize Package to be Auctioned off at Enso on Oct. 29 from 7-9p.m.
Strike City: Enjoy a two hour private party for eight to ten people in the Private King Pin Room. ($800 value)
Monday – Thursday. Includes appetizers, two hours of bowling, and shoe rental

Suite VIP platinum card ($400 value)
You plus one guest enjoy free admission from Nov 2009 – Nov 2010
VIP Line access, VIP Table Wednesday – Friday for up to eight people ($400 value)

Whisky River VIP Card ($400 value)
You plus one guest enjoy free admission for a year from Nov 2009 – Nov 2010
VIP Line access, VIP table good for Tuesday or Friday for up to eight people ($400 value)

Aloft: A room at the ALoft good for any Friday through the end of the year ($170 value)
BlackFinn – $100 Gift Certificate
Mez: Two complimentary movie tickets, a romantic chef’s tasting for two. a delightful five-course meal with wine pairings ($228 value)
Modern Salon and Spa: $100 Gift Certificate
Palm Beach Tan: One free diamond level package for a month ($100 value), lotion kit ($65 value)
Indo China Grill: $50 gift card
Enso: $150 Gift Certificate
Blue Restaurant and Bar: A romantic chef’s tasting four course meal with wine pairings for two ($200 value)

~ Bryan Reed

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