The art of tart: Arley Arrington shares a few baking secrets
Whether Arley Arrington is frying donuts at Brookville or whipping up macarons in her home kitchen, we just can’t get enough of her sweets. We asked the owner of local […]
Dinner for two: Firefly chef Diana Sbaitri shares meals with her overseas husband
It’s dinnertime at chef Diana Sbaitri’s house. She’s put two plates on the table, one for her and one for her husband, Morad. There’s just one thing missing: Morad. A […]
Living history: Charlottesville restaurants we miss (and those we’ll go on loving forever)
The scene of a movie, the site of a mooning, an old inn reassembled from parts: Here are six local restaurants that have set the bar when it comes to […]
Home sweet home: Bigger is better at Gearharts Fine Chocolates
Tim Gearhart outgrew his space in the Main Street Market five years ago, but it wasn’t until late last fall that he opened his new store in the Vinegar Hill […]
The new bacon? Anchovies take their place among umami foods
They aren’t just the pizza topping you love to hate anymore. Anchovies are showing up on menus all over town, and diners are responding. “I think more chefs are turning […]
‘One cheese led to another’: Behind the counter with Feast!’s Sara Adduci
Sometimes, when it comes to food, it’s best to leave it to the experts—from your brunch omelet to your post-dinner cheese plate. We asked Feast! cheesemonger Sara Adduci to tell […]
Spring chicken: Bill Scatena’s favorite seasonal recipe
To a chef, a new season means a chance to spruce up the menu. We asked Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards’ executive chef, Bill Scatena, to share one thing he’s […]
Eat, drink and be merry: Epicurean Ways fulfills any foodie’s whim
When Jane Gregg studied in Madrid and Salamanca, Spain, during college, she had no idea it was the start of something wonderful. Epicurean Ways, her Charlottesville-based company that customizes luxury […]
My favorite bite: Banyan Day’s Donnie Glass gets bare bones
“Chicken necks and backbones right off the rotisserie at The Park-side in Providence, Rhode Island. I worked at The Parkside as the meat cook early in my cooking career, while […]
The last bite: The Alley Light’s raspberry tart
Some things are almost too pretty to eat, like this raspberry tart from The Alley Light: bright red raspberries shoring up pistachio pastry cream atop sweet shortbread. It hums spring. Too […]