Overheard on the restaurant scene: this week’s food and drink news

We’re always keeping our eyes and ears out for the latest news in Charlottesville’s food and drink scene, so pick up a paper and check c-ville.com/living each week for the latest Small Bites. Have a scoop for Small Bites? E-mail us at bites@c-ville.com. You probably won’t find Oompa Loompas or a chocolate river at any of Charlottesville’s […]

Feeling down after a big race? It’s normal.

For 12 weeks my life revolved around training. After-work drinks were out of the question. Friday night bedtime catered to early morning long runs. And my days couldn’t begin without yoga and a foam roller. The buzz of race day was infectious, and there was an air of camaraderie and understanding among the thousands of […]

Overheard on the restaurant scene…This week’s food and drink news

We’re always keeping our eyes and ears out for the latest news in Charlottesville’s food and drink scene, so pick up a paper and check c-ville.com/living each week for the latest Small Bites. Have a scoop for Small Bites? E-mail us at bites@c-ville.com. Some restaurants hold a party to commemorate its first year in business. Champion Brewing […]

Trump Winery neighbors remain unconvinced that a golf course is a good idea

The battle over a protected plot of county land continues. Last week, international business mogul Donald Trump’s 29-year-old son Eric visited Charlottesville to address a roomful of curious and concerned county residents. Against the backdrop of the Trump Winery tasting room, the younger Trump was all smiles as he fielded two hours worth of questions […]

Glass Haus chef Ian Boden bows out, restaurant to close this weekend

It’s been nearly a year since Glass Haus Kitchen opened its doors for business in the Downtown warehouse district as an American haute cuisine restaurant that turned high profile heads with its technical approach to local flavors. What looked like the start of a restaurant dynasty will come to an early end on Saturday, October […]

How has the government shutdown affected how you’ll vote in November?

You’ve got a couple days left to respond to this week’s question! Weigh in by noon on Monday, and the best answers will run in next week’s paper. Respond here in a comment, e-mail your answers to question@c-ville.com, or leave us a message at 434-817-2749 (x54). You can also follow Q&A on Twitter @cvillenews_desk #cvillequestion […]

What is Charlottesville’s food and drink scene missing?

Last week we asked readers for their thoughts on what needs to make an appearance on Charlottesville’s food and drink scene. The question sparked a lengthy online discussion, and here are some of the responses we got: Sandra McDaniel: Cheesecake Factory, Olive Garden, Fuddruckers, and I hate having to go over to Waynesboro to go […]

County moves forward with plan to overhaul solid waste management

Albemarle County’s contract with the Material Utilization Center in Ivy has gotten progressively more expensive. So in an attempt to address the area’s growing need for a more efficient way for residents to dispose of solid waste without blowing the bank, contract negotiations with private company van der Linde Container Rentals and Recycling are underway. […]