Go-to lunches that won’t drain your wallet
Charlottesville has no shortage of renowned restaurants and bars, nor does it lack praise for its food scene, garnering recognition over the years in everything from Food & Wine magazine […]
Summer favorites are ripe and ready for the sippin’
Cou Cou Rachou may be known for buttery croissants and beautiful baguettes, but the summer months find the bakery chilling in style with vanilla-bean soft serve, available daily. Craving something […]
Loving Cup is the only certified-organic winery in Virginia
On a sunny, breezy Sunday morning in late April, Mary Ames is paying for her membership in the Loving Cup Wine Club, but not by credit card or cash. Instead, […]
Pressing matters and knowing the good stuff
C’ville on the map (again) Charlottesville’s food scene is stacking up the accolades—again. This month, Condé Nast Traveler dropped a love letter to the Monticello Wine Trail, with stops at […]
Dreaming of sushi, djon djon mushroom broth, and a vineyard hike
Roll with it Yoshihiro Tauchi, often called the best sushi chef in town, is now slinging sashimi at Vitae Spirits on the Downtown Mall. After building his legacy at TEN, […]
For a good day, call … Andy McClure
Owner (Citizen Burger Bar, The Virginian Restaurant) and co-owner (Ellie’s Country Club, Belle, Ciaccia, Lucky’s Cheesesteaks, Brightside Beach Pub, Grisette, Jardin, Beaucoup) I have small children, so waking up with them […]
Micah LeMon’s cocktail guide returns to shelves under a new name
When Micah LeMon titled his 2017 mixology manual, The Imbible: A Cocktail Guide for Beginning and Home Bartenders, he wasn’t expecting a lawsuit. After nearly two decades behind the bar, […]
The cup returns to Barboursville, and pizza adds players
Virginia wine lovers, raise a glass—preferably filled with Barboursville Vineyards’ 2023 vermentino. Luca Paschina has done it again, snagging a sixth Virginia Governor’s Cup for the winery. New this year, […]
The return of a local Thai favorite
After a fire closed Silk Thai in the summer of 2022, the beloved Charlottesville restaurant is finally welcoming diners back. The road to reopening was long, but owner Mongkhol Chinsetthagit, […]
Signature Soul brings ‘cuisine with character’ to downtown
Soul food is more than just a meal. It’s kinship and history piled high on a plate. It’s about the people who make it and the community it brings to […]