Five Finds on Friday: Five from 2013
For the final Five Finds of 2013, we thought we would look back at some our favorite foods of the year. There are too many to mention, but here are […]
Port: The sweet red wine may be more versatile than you think
With the holidays nearly here, and the weather looking dreary and foreboding, could there be a better time to get into port? The richness, residual sugar, and alcoholic punch it […]
Meditation classes aim to reduce everyday stress, foster community
It’s 12:30pm on a Wednesday, and instead of eating a carton of yogurt at my desk while responding to e-mails, I’m sitting on a metal folding chair among about a […]
The Pie Guy makes waves with a classic Australian snack food
It’s a story that’s familiar to a lot of millennials. Guy graduates from college with bachelor’s degree. Guy takes off on self-affirming adventure overseas. Guy returns to hometown a year […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene: This week’s food and drink news
We’re always keeping our eyes and ears out for the latest news on Charlottesville’s food and drink scene, so pick up a paper and check c-ville.com/living each week for the […]
Five Finds on Friday: Walter Slawski
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Walter Slawski of The Shebeen and The Catering Outfit. Slawski’s picks: 1) “Newest addiction.” Notorious P.I.G. at Ivy Provisions. […]
Aging gracefully: A baby boomer’s take on getting older in Charlottesville
Walking on the Downtown Mall, I glance at a storefront window reflection and ask, “Who’s that old lady?” In a flash of recognition I know: I am the old lady. […]
Ankida Ridge Vineyards grows uncommon Virginia grapes and treats you like family
“This is God’s country” is a phrase uttered all too often, with varying intentions and levels of reverence. Some use it literally in reference to the biblical homelands, while others […]
Club Mo Fitness offers comprehensive training wherever you need it
I learned a valuable lesson last week. If you enthusiastically reply “Yes!” when a personal trainer asks you during your warm-up if you like working out, the subsequent look of amusement […]
Big tuna: Cavalier Diner takes on greasy spoon classics
I was once talking to my boss from across his cubicle when he stopped me mid-sentence and asked, “What’s that smell?” Of all the people you don’t want to hear this […]