Vietnamese please: Can Charlottesville produce a decent banh mi?

The only thing that could make the banh mi sandwich better is if there were some obscure, obnoxious way to pronounce it. Then all the people who call pho “fuh” could lord their culinary superiority over everyone else in yet another way. “It’s not a ‘bon-me,’” they’d say. “It’s a ‘boon-mh.’” I take that back. […]

Spring loaded: In Pilates practice, apparatus add a different dimension

They sound like they belong in a torture chamber: The reformer. The chair. The cadi. Even by the looks of them, with their stiff headboard-like designs, detachable springs, and parts that move with ominous squeaks and clanks, they’re not the most inviting of workout equipment. But in the world of fitness, the Pilates apparatus are […]

Trust issues: When it comes to vets, don’t believe everything you see on TV

I got an email this week imploring me to watch a recent segment on “20/20” titled “Is Your Veterinarian Being Honest With You?” If there’s one thing I’ve learned from Stephen Colbert, it’s that headlines consisting of ominous leading questions are always trustworthy, so I was eager to see this fearless foray into the dark underbelly […]

The new New Age: A fledgling UVA society has millennials talking about psychic fulfillment

The Center helps students and community members attain practical points on the spectrum with instruction and events designed to help improve attention, engage students and teachers, deal with chronic pain, become better leaders, and improve communication. “We use a variety of physiological measurements and self-reporting to get a sense of impact,” Germano said. “That way […]

A Charlottesville wine lover takes on the grapes of Sicily

We all know the “locavore” movement is in full swing, as evidenced by the evolution of restaurant menus across the country, and countless articles and books written about the local food scene. Charlottesville thrives in the midst of farms and locally grown food, and as Virginia gains credibility as a wine destination, our little town […]

Mediterranean cuisine converges on small plates at Parallel 38

While The Shops at Stonefield struggle to become known for something other than a place to see a movie, a cluster of restaurants surrounding the theater may save the day. Travinia Italian kitchen, which is routinely packed, and Pasture, the bare-bones, cafeteria-style homage to locally sourced food, have lured foodies to the development. And soon, […]

An ode to the year’s restaurant openings and closings

As 2013 comes to a close, here’s a look back on the area’s ever-changing food and drink scene, in rhyming couplets. As they say, to eat is a treat, to rhyme divine.   Farewell, Camino, and Big Dawgz, see ya later. To those who loved weiners, you were the Corner’s major player. Goodbye to Arch’s […]