Where do national chains fit in with the local beer scene?
If you put any thought at all into the food and drink you consume, chances are you think “chain restaurants” are about as good for your body as a Paula […]
Mary Beth Schellhammer brings chocolate-dipped insects to the Downtown Mall
At My Chocolate Shoppe, the new candy store on the Downtown Mall, daily deliveries are expected. Dark chocolate bars with raspberry filling, colorful jelly beans, and giant Rice Krispies treats […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: Boozy food truck, new Downtown event space, and another James Beard nod
Spiked woos with new booze-infused food If you’re driving around town and happen to spot a food truck with cocktail glasses painted on the outside, no need to call the […]
Misfire: Two moms mouth off about Dogwood Festival target
Last month Charlottesville hosted the 65th annual Dogwood Festival, a joyful and exuberant celebration of everything that is fun, delicious, and family friendly about the city. Over the course of […]
Hill & Holler dinners bring top chefs to area farms to benefit local causes
If you haven’t heard of Hill & Holler dinners, you’re not alone. As popular as the roving outdoor dinners have become in the local food community, they continue to elude […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: This week’s food and drink news
Parallel 38 is going to the Beard House It’s been less than six months since Justin Ross opened Parallel 38, the Mediterranean-inspired Stonefield spot specializing in small plates and […]
Five Finds on Friday: Jeanette Peabody
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Jeanette Peabody, the former Hamiltons’ chef who now runs the kitchen of the […]
The great divide: What’s the difference between tequila and mezcal?
Those of you who know me know that I’m a champion of the little guy. I root the for the apron-clad shop owner, the starving artist who waits tables, and […]
Dr. Ho brings his passion for vegan eating to the Downtown Mall
Dr. Ho is battling constant pain. The man who started the North Garden* cult favorite Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie and used to own the Blue Moon Diner* has been fighting a […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: C’ville Market announces closing, and new Thai spot replaces Song Song’s
Thai Fresh replaces Song Song’s Zhou & Bing The bad news is, Song Song’s regulars can no longer run by the little hole-in-the-wall on Fifth Street SE off the Downtown Mall […]