Women’s history: Seven decades of wisdom from 24 locals we admire
In this week’s Q&A, we asked you to tell us what women you find most inspiring. Your answers are varied—mothers, friends, employers—but not unexpected. And as I began to think […]
Two of a kind: Omelets are a breakfast staple, whatever form they’re in
My mom had the most ridiculous omelet maker when I was a kid. It was essentially a hinged non-stick skillet, with two half-moon shaped sides. You would pour your egg […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: This week’s food and drink news
Korean BBQ taco joint in the making on Emmet The owner of sweetFrog is moving into the old Arch’s spot on Emmet Street, but he’s not bringing frozen yogurt. Founder […]
Five Finds on Friday: Rachel Willis
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Rachel Willis, a New England Culinary Institute alum whose resume reads like a greatest […]
Brew battle: Two Charlottesville beer joints go head-to-head
When a college fraternity brother of mine got married about 10 years ago, he gave his groomsmen, me included, giant mugs as part of the grooms’ gift. “Yeah, dude! Huge […]
Green happenings: Environmental news and events
Earth Week is upon us, and local resiliency group Transition Charlottesville Albemarle is encouraging you to fire your dryer. At 5pm on Friday, April 25, the group will hold a pop-up clothesline […]
Charlottesville Mount Rushmore chefs join forces for a meal to remember
“I’ll never forget it,” said Ivy Inn chef Angelo Vangelopoulos after a once-in-a-lifetime dinner last week at The Space Downtown. On the birthday of Mount Rushmore’s Thomas Jefferson, Vangelopoulos was […]
New West Main spot, music at Bluegrass, and wine festival season: This week’s food and drink news
Threepenny Cafe makes its debut on West Main Chef Eric Nittolo said there’s nothing worse than flipping through a complex, multi-page menu when all he wants is something simple. Nobody […]
Five Finds on Friday: Nadjeeb Chouaf
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Nadjeeb Chouaf of Flora Artisanal Cheese, which appeared in Eater’s recent Charlottesville Heat Map. Look […]
Happy meals: Balancing a love for food with a 10-month-old dining companion
I am a bit of a restaurant freak. Or at least, I used to be. I’ve eaten off of the whole spectrum of flatware, from the greasiest spoon to some of […]