Caite Hamilton

Access to public transportation is a cornerstone of a healthy community. But for those for whom travel-by-CAT is difficult, Jaunt fills in the gaps—and has since 1975. The curb-to-curb demand-response […]

We’ve forever had a crush on Chris Long, the former defensive end and two-time Super Bowl champion, who in 2017 donated his last 10 paychecks to charity (and six others […]

Charlottesville may not have a true “lover’s lane,” but there is one spot where generations of paramours have canoodled: UVA’s Pavilion Gardens. Surrounded by Thomas Jefferson’s famous serpentine walls, it’s […]

With Barboursville to the east and Staunton to the sun—er, west, Charlottesville’s practically bookended by the Bard. Four County Players’ offerings set the Swan of Avon’s best work at the […]

This one’s as old as the hills, but feels so fresh among a sea of brownie skillets and crème brûlées: Künefe, the Middle Eastern dessert invented in the 10th century […]

Horton Vineyards has long been recognized as one of our area’s most innovative wineries, starting in 1991 when the late Dennis Horton planted viognier grapes against the advice of many […]

Katie Kishore’s vision—to create a welcoming and inclusive space where adults with cognitive disabilities could flourish—came to life at the height of COVID, when she opened Kindness Café in the […]

Jennifer Mowad knows from chocolate. The Cocoa & Spice owner handcrafts each of her treats—truffles, toffees, barks, and brownies among them—using chocolate made in-house straight from the cacao bean. In […]

Given Charlottesville and Albemarle’s proximity to the mountains, a list of must-haves for a wedding venue often includes a view. Say hello to Eastwood Farm & Winery. Inside Charlottesville city […]

Anyone in the event industry knows: Even the best-laid plans sometimes go awry. It’s a little bit like that in the retail space, too. But Dani Antol and Heather McNulty-Haynie […]