Southern hopspitality: In the Charlottesville brew scene, what’s old is new again
When Mark Thompson took his leave of Starr Hill Brewery in February of 2015, it felt like a changing of the local craft beer guard. Thompson was replaced as Starr […]
Brined, braised, and beautiful: Tuck into the Clifton’s pork belly
Matthew Bousquet hasn’t been in Charlottesville for very long—the Michelin-starred chef from San Francisco was hired to head up the kitchen at the newly reimagined Clifton hotel this summer—but he’s […]
Grease lightning: 20 ways to get oiled up for summer
This may not be your quickest path to a bikini body, but how ya gonna argue with fried chicken? Or fried pickles? Or fried Oreos, for that matter? This issue, […]
Cool drinks: This summer, we’re looking through rosé-colored glasses (and then some!)
Summer is a lighthearted time. While in colder months we may enjoy ruminating on deep thoughts while swirling something weighty in our glass—like port, or a full-bodied Sangiovese—summer calls for […]
Four of a kind: Zocalo’s margarita flights take the choose work out of your booze work
One glance at Zocalo’s drink menu on a warm day and there’s no question what you’ll imbibe: a margarita. The question then becomes, which margarita? Zocalo offers a few, and […]
Vegan anew: Local blogger dishes on all things vegan
“I could never live without cheese!” That was one of Ashley Addington’s mottoes. She’d been vegetarian since she was a tween, after seeing videos of animals being “processed” in what was […]
Griddle me this: Venezuelan arepas come to Charlottesville
Looking for a quick, tasty meal? Here’s an option that might not be on your radar—arepas from the Latin grocery La Guadalupana. What’s an arepa, you ask? It’s somewhere between […]
Up on the Hill: Picturesque gardens feed a winery kitchen
Diane Burns’ journey has taken her to some pretty interesting places—but it’s a good bet that her current place of work, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, is one of the […]
Most amaizeing: Junction’s street corn celebrates the best summer veggie
Corn-lovers unite: It’s summer and officially the best time to dig into the sweet, versatile veggie. But what’s the best way to enjoy corn this summer? Well, how much time […]
More cheese, please! Clean, sharp, rustic, musty—a pile of dreamy dairy gives us all the feels
Raise your hand if you’ve ever “accidentally” forgotten to say when as the server was grating Parmesan onto your bowl of pasta. Or if you’ve ever taken a bite directly […]