What’s on the shelves at Tastings for Thanksgiving
I am thankful for…wine! And the best advice I can give for a stress-free Thanksgiving holiday is to keep a glass of vino nearby before, during, and after the big meal. […]
Whole animal butcher shop aims to increase accessibility of local food
Ben Rindner is standing over one side of a freshly slaughtered pig. In front of him, running left to right along the butcher block at JM Stock Provisions & Supply, […]
Aquarian Bookshop brings first psychic festival to Downtown Mall
Paige is calm and serene as she spreads the cards out between us in a rough diamond shape. She nods, and murmurs “oh, that’s beautiful” when she flips over a […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene, Thanksgiving edition
Preparing your Thanksgiving meal doesn’t have to be a hassle. Whether you need pointers on roasting a turkey, you’re looking for the perfect pie to grab on the way to […]
Cider Week kicks off with local tastings and pairings
Step aside, pumpkin beer and full-bodied red wines. This week, it’s all about the ultimate fall-inspired beverage: cider. Cider Week Virginia kicks off Friday, November 15, and runs through Sunday, […]
Five Finds on Friday: Stuart Madany
On Fridays, we feature five foods finds selected by local chefs and personalities. To mark the first day of Virginia’s Cider Week, today’s picks come from Stuart Madany, cidermaker at Castle Hill […]
Is a popular ballet barre class worth the hefty price tag?
“This isn’t so bad,” I think to myself as I grip the ballet barre and sink into the plié squat I’ve been instructed to hold, glancing around at the other […]
A wine expert’s eight wines worth celebrating during the holidays
As Wine Guild of Charlottesville co-founder, I taste a lot of wine. There’s a lot of great wine out there, and some not-so-great wine too; after awhile, though, I end […]
Local chefs share their favorite seasonal ingredients
Where I come from in the Lombardy region of Italy, fall is gray, cold, and sad, but the produce brightens up the season, turning it into a time for eating […]
Stepping out: Dance competition brings hip-hop and step to the Paramount Theater
During the last hour of practice, the crew reviewed and rehearsed four or five other numbers, and different teachers cycled through the front of the room. I’ve never been privy […]