My parents didn’t take me to visit any colleges when I was a teenager. I’m sure they would have, if I’d asked, but neither of them attended college, so it never occurred […]
A place like home Occasionally Kathy and Bashir will raise their voices at one another in the kitchen. It can begin with one or with the other, but it’s often […]
Ryan Williamson had never used a chainsaw when he began logging his own Earlysville homesite in 2005. And he was “always kind of scared of power tools,” but that didn’t […]
A few days before your wedding, you’ll likely be greeting a few out-of-towners coming to celebrate your big day. Present them with a little slice of the area, including a […]
We’ve been so focused on what’s on our plates recently that we’ve missed a few openings and closings. For starters, Shadwells Restaurant is open at 1791 Richmond Rd. (in front […]
Sarah and Joyee Dasgupta got married on April 28, 2012. Twice. The couple, who met while they were students at UVA, started with a traditional Christian ceremony at Keswick, complete […]
Absinthe. An herbal spirit born in Switzerland and made famous in France by artists and authors. The word absinthe alone conjures up many stories and myths of la fée verte, […]
Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville’s original gourmand, was famous for the food served at his Monticello home, which statesman Daniel Webster said was “half Virginian, half French…in good taste and abundance.” Fast […]
A fairy-tale ending I find myself perusing wedding blogs and Pinterest more than I should for someone who isn’t even engaged, looking at all the pretty pictures of tablescapes, place […]
On Fridays, we and The Charlottesville 29 feature five finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Matt Boisvert, who is leaving his acting sous chef position […]