This weekend marks the seventh annual Heritage Harvest Festival on the West Lawn of Monticello. The event celebrates America’s first foodie, Thomas Jefferson, with a grand preview of field-to-fork dinner from A Pimento Catering on Friday night, where guest speakers Steve Bender and Cary Fowler will discuss the preservation of the American garden and plant […]
This weekend marks the seventh annual Heritage Harvest Festival on the West Lawn of Monticello. The event celebrates America’s first foodie, Thomas Jefferson, with a grand preview of field-to-fork dinner from A Pimento Catering on Friday night, where guest speakers Steve Bender and Cary Fowler will discuss the preservation of the American garden and plant […]
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Aaron Cross, executive chef of Fossett’s at Keswick Hall. On September 12, Keswick will host Dinner in the Vineyard, where guests will dine by torchlight in Keswick’s own Courtside Vineyard on a feast prepared by Cross. Cross’s picks: […]
The culinary world in general is a small and intimate one, and in a town the size of Charlottesville, it’s akin to an extended family. Like most extended families, Charlottesville’s culinary clan can be dysfunctional or wild from time to time, but when faced with a tragedy within, ranks are closed and everyone responds with […]
Choosing wine is never easy, but it’s always a pleasurable challenge. The mere thought of heading to the local wine shop makes me giddy with anticipation, with so many possibilities looming behind those doors. But finding quality, everyday drinking wines under $20 is difficult, and even harder if you don’t know what to look for. […]
It’s true what people say: All the great things are simple, and they are especially so if they’re old and cherished. To enter Nancy and Michael McCarthy’s Batesville home is like stepping back in time. Through its iron bar front door to the original wood paneling that follows the space throughout the open floorplan, it’s […]
We’ve all heard the extreme parenting stereotypes: on the one hand, the “helicopter” parents who hover and smother, and on the other hand, the “free-rangers,” who set their young’uns loose on New York City subways. If you’re like me, you’re in the middle and very confused about how to raise a confident, resilient kid who […]
Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie is supposedly set to open the doors of its expansion at the Crossroads Shopping Center (at the intersection of Route 29 and Plank Road) this Friday, August 30. The new menu boasts entrées, expanded local fare, sandwiches, and as always, stellar hand-tossed and thoughtfully crafted “hippie” pizza. Call 245-0000 for further […]
In a recent poll of local oenophiles that, in reality, shouldn’t really be called a poll, but more an informal inquiry in which I badgered friends about where they go for a top-notch vineyard experience, it was surprising how many echoed Horace Greeley in telling me to “Go west, young man.” Except, they weren’t referring […]
What do these five brides have in common? They all agree: It’s in the details. Whether with intricate sleeves, an illusion neckline, or tiered layers, nothing says “feminine” like a lacy dress on your special day. Here are our recent favorites. Dress destiny Katherine Dart Date of her wedding: May 26, 2012 Groom’s name: Nathan […]
Hamburgers are as American as apple pie. Sure, it’s a cliche, but it’s a cliche for a reason. There is nothing more symbolic of America’s culinary tradition than a juicy, hot-off-the-grill hamburger (or cheeseburger, if you’re like me) with ketchup and the occasional grilled onion or sliced pickle. There hasn’t been much innovation in the […]