A Hokie’s view of Hooville on Rivalry Saturday
I can barely feel my toes, and I’m wishing I’d grabbed an extra sweatshirt before leaving the house. I’ve just spent entirely too much money on an 8″ pepperoni pizza and […]
Local chefs swoon over Pad Thai’s home-style cuisine
Does authenticity have a place in the food world? Four top local chefs and I discussed the question over a recent lunch at Pad Thai restaurant, located at 156 Carlton […]
Remembering local farmer Richard Bean
Eleven years ago, in the spring, my friend Leslie told me she was going to an organic farm to interview for a job. She’d seen a flyer at Integral Yoga. […]
The Boomerangers: A new generation is moving back to C’ville to start families and businesses
Keeping the beat For nearly 10 years Oppenheimer studied under one of the most pre-eminent tabla instructors in the world. The tabla are a pair of small drums used largely […]
Slow coffee: Is single cup preparation java’s next big thing?
I am a mindless follower, a sheep that would walk with the rest of you straight to the slaughter if given the chance. About eight years ago, while living in Chicago, […]
A family affair: Taste of India settles down on the Mall
August 26, 2013 was a momentous day for Taste of India’s manager Kamal Khatri. Not only did the Nepalese-born restaurateur open the Downtown Mall restaurant on that day with his […]
Ancient Chinese martial art balances self-defense and meditation
It’s an interesting feeling, knowing that the person standing next to me could knock me to the ground by barely lifting a finger. Luckily, she wants to teach me to […]
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: Justin Ross of Parallel 38
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Justin Ross, who soon will open the highly anticipated restaurant Parallel 38 at Stonefield. Details here. In […]
Holiday faux paws: Why you should think twice before giving pets as gifts
The holidays are coming, as evidenced by the lights, wreaths, and snowflakes that started overwhelming storefronts since about seven seconds after you removed your Halloween costume. And for veterinarians, that […]