We knew Michael Keaveny’s purchase of Crush Wineshop in Belmont would be big news.

It’s typical for restaurants around here to adjust their hours of operation with the seasons.

The smoke seems to have cleared on the restaurant smoking ban, as the General Assembly approved a compromise measure two weeks ago.

For the last four years, the husband and wife owners of the Cavalier Diner, which opened as of February 1 in the old Sam’s Kitchen spot

Technically, Carmello’s on Emmet Street serves Northern Italian cuisine, but the family Hedges—Bill, Stella and son George

Ahh. That’s Restaurantarama sighing with relief for two reasons.

The most anticipated opening of 2009 happened last week. Chuck Adcock—former head chef and part owner of Michael’s Bistro

It wasn’t the pre-Christmas opening he planned, but as of about three weeks ago, Tara Thai owner Nick Srisawat has launched the 11th location of his regional chain

And just when we thought 2009 would be uneventful, here comes major news on the restaurant front.

There’s big news in Nellysford this month. Considering that the place has less total eateries than Charlottesville has gourmet gas stations,