Living

The Inn at Court Square.

You don\’t have to be a guest at the Inn at Court Square to dine like a queen at lunch. The friendly patio wait staff was prompt with linens and fine silverware. We ordered sweet iced tea, a glass of Perrier and a chipotle chicken salad with fresh baby arugula, red lettuce, pulled roasted chicken and zesty dressing. The bread plate came with honey orange-zested butter, and felt almost like a dessert—as refreshing as the breeze that kicked up under the ancient oak tree.

C-VILLE Writers | June 12, 2006

Living

Restaurant Gossip

First things first: Bodo’s founder Brian Fox has sold the venerable 20-year-old bagel business to his three general managers, Connie Jenson, John Kokola and Scott Smith. Fox lays out the whole story himself on page 42—but definitely stay tuned to this space in coming weeks for more behind-the-bagel coverage.

C-VILLE Writers | June 12, 2006

Arts

Reviews – stage and games

All My Sons, set in the backyard of an emotionally scarred American family a year after the end of World War II, was the play that launched Arthur Miller’s career. Soon after its colossal—and completely unexpected—success, he felt free to abandon the rigid structure of Greek tragedy and to cease emulating those gurus of strict realism, Chekhov and Ibsen. The result: Death of a Salesman.

C-VILLE Writers | June 12, 2006

Arts

Reviews: music, cd

Underground and Independent Hip Hop Festival, featuring Ghetti, Anonamys, Ohmega Men, Echo Boomers, Kaze and Beetnix; My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts, Brian Eno/David Byrne

C-VILLE Writers | June 6, 2006

News

Fourth National Title

The UVA men\’s lacrosse team wrapped up an undefeated season and took home its fourth NCAA national championship last week, defeating the University of Massachusetts 15-7.

C-VILLE Writers | June 5, 2006

Living

Restaurant gossip

He’s a fantastically wonderful guy.” That’s the report on Steve Carell, star of the big-budget cinematic extravaganza Evan Almighty, from Uncle Charlie’s manager Deke Shipp. This week, Restaurantarama has stars in our eyes, as we go hunting for Hollywood in, of all places, Crozet. And boy do we find it! Word is, with the filming of Evan in full swing, movie types are crawling all over that town’s eateries.

C-VILLE Writers | June 5, 2006

Living

Restaurant gossip

Apparently, there’s some major university or something over near the Corner. Proprietors of that neighborhood’s dining scene are currently gnashing their teeth over the ebb of the great student tide, which declines mightily after graduation comes and sweeps the little darlings off to partake of summer adventures. This means they’re no longer partaking of food and drink (well, these are UVA students, so we should make that drink and food) here in their adopted hometown, and businesses must adjust accordingly.

C-VILLE Writers | May 29, 2006

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Other News We Heard Last Week – Special holiday Edition – 4 Days

Thursday, May 25
Slowhand to warm The John
The first guy to be inducted three times into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Eric Clapton will join the roster of MOR artists slated to kick off the inaugural season of UVA\’s 16,000-seat John Paul Jones Arena. UVA today announced that Clapton will perform at The John on October 12, with tickets going on sale August 26. Other previously announced music acts include Dave Matthews Band and James Taylor.

C-VILLE Writers | May 29, 2006

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Geek heaven

For a change, this year\’s edition of the greatest games marketing exercise on earth—also known as E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo—really could prove to be four days that changed the (gaming) world. The industry-rattling shockwaves from Los Angeles were so seismic, they rattled my windows (and made my bank account tremble in fear). Wondering what you\’ll be blowing your birthday cash on this year? Here are the hopeful contenders:

C-VILLE Writers | May 29, 2006