Garden of eatin’: Local entrepreneurs develop a new way of growing greens
Soon, you might not need a green thumb to farm continually fresh greens at home. For that matter, you might not need a garden, at least not in the traditional […]
Another adios: La Taza closes its doors after 13 years in Belmont
La Taza owner Melissa Easter has recently struggled with a big decision: Should she close her restaurant of the past 13 years or expand? Ultimately she decided it was time […]
Raising the steaks: Downtown steakhouse is primed for launch
Prime 109, the much-anticipated local-farm-centered steakhouse located in the former Bank of America building on the Downtown Mall, opens this month after nearly two years of planning and design. The […]
Fired up: Female restaurant professionals get the support they’re craving—from each other
Most people who go to their favorite restaurant on a Saturday night probably give little thought to what’s happening behind the scenes in the kitchen once they’re seated and have […]
We’ll toast to that: New cidery set to open in September
Bryant’s Cider will open a production and tasting room Labor Day weekend in Roseland. Set amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains in a rustic, all-original 19th-century barn with hand-carved logs and […]
Take the cannoli: A New York state of mind leads to Sicily Rose
Milli Joe owner Nick Leichtentritt has always had a special place in his heart for simple Italian cannoli, and he’s planning to bring his favorite dessert to Charlottesville at Sicily […]
Eat, drink, and tune up: Peloton Station puts the pedal to the metal when it comes to sandwiches
What’s better than ending a long bike ride by tucking into a premium sandwich and a craft beer on tap? How about getting your flat fixed, or your bike tuned […]
On to greener pastures?
Was it really only a year ago that Timbercreek Market in the old Coca-Cola building on Preston Avenue was revamped, split into a retail farm store on one end and […]
A French-inspired patisserie opens on the Downtown Mall
Serge Torres and Brian Helleberg are joining forces to bring a taste of Provence to the Downtown Mall. The Fleurie pastry chef (Torres) and owner (Helleberg) have opened Patisserie Torres […]
Loco for Mono Loco: Latin American favorite closes after 20 years
Mono Loco regulars were recently issued a pink slip with the announcement of the closing, after 20 years, of the venerable downtown eatery. The restaurant, known for its friendly staff, […]