Shelfish hunter: Getting to the bottom of Charlottesville’s best crab cakes
Why do crabs have shells? I’m no scientist, but I’m guessing it’s because their flesh is so effing delicious. If there were nothing hard and spiny to protect that sweet, […]
Five Finds on Friday: Stu Rifkin
On Fridays we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. This week’s picks come from Stu Rifkin, the restaurateur and real estate maven who has done it all […]
A bumpy road: Failure may be the secret to your child’s success
Several years ago I received an e-mail from a mother who was putting together an end-of-season celebration for my youngest daughter’s soccer team. In addition to party details, the message […]
Red red wine: Mountfair winemaker shares her secrets
Tucked away at the end of a windy dirt road at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mountfair Vineyards is not a spot that you’re likely to just stumble […]
Five Finds on Friday: Emily Pelton
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. This week’s picks come from Emily Pelton, Winemaker at Veritas Vineyards and Winery, who next week, on March […]
Can I see your ID? How a simple tag can save your pet’s life
Having a pet go missing is anguishing. Posters go up and APBs are phoned in to local shelters and veterinary clinics, but so many cases go unresolved. Proper identification is […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: This week’s food and drink news
Ever wonder what exactly goes into sausage casings at your favorite butcher shop? On Sunday, April 6, the guys from JM Stock Provisions & Supply are teaming up with Blenheim […]
Find the perfect food and wine pairing to enhance umami on your palate
Maybe you’ve heard of umami, the elusive concept that’s been popping up in the food world the last couple of years. Umami is the mysterious taste that gives your favorite […]
Love shack: Haute cuisine meets lowdown digs in Staunton
The Shack is all the rage. In the short time since its late-January opening, chef Ian Boden’s tiny Staunton dive has already won raves from Esquire magazine and The Washington […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: This week’s foodie news
It’s almost that time of year again! The Charlottesville City Market, the city’s largest and oldest open-air farmers’ market, will open for its 40th season on Saturday, April 5. More […]