Veggie delight: Shebeen’s sadza cakes satisfy picky palates
Ah, the plight of the vegetarian. Even in this day and age, scrumptious grub options for those who don’t dig the flesh can still be scant. Everyone else at the […]
It’s all French to me: Say ‘Oui!’ to these best bets with French origins
Virginia is home to many international transplants—residents, tourists, students, laborers, and…vitis vinifera grapes. Every person and every grape planted here has been rooted elsewhere, and many have found a home […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene… This week’s foodie news (Week of July 29)
Anyone up for a game of Musical Chefs? L’étoile’s Ian Redshaw is taking over Matt Boisvert’s sous chef spot at tavola when Boisvert makes his way to the kitchen at […]
Five Finds on Friday: Hernan Franco of Beer Run
On Fridays, we and The Charlottesville 29 feature five finds selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Hernan Franco, the chef who has presided over the kitchen […]
Fancy Feast! Local retailer wins big and continues the conversation about trendy eats
That Charlottesville is a foodie paradise is no secret. A varied and envied restaurant scene with big city chefs coming and going; a picturesque wine trail; Thomas Jefferson’s farm-to-table tradition; […]
Rain, rain, go away! Is the 2013 vintage in peril?
Unless you’ve found some reason to spend the last month trapped in a dark room with no windows and no access to the outside world, you’re well aware that we […]
They grow up so fast: When is it safe to take your puppy out on the town?
It’s a common conversation with new puppy owners. Here they are, giddy with excitement over their new addition, but I can see the fear in their eyes. “How long should […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene… This week’s foodie news (July 22)
Crozet Pizza is venturing east by opening a second location of its family-owned and run pizza restaurant. Owners Mike and Colleen Alexander worked in collaboration with Ryan Rooney and Kevin […]
Five Finds on Friday: Vincent Derquenne
On Fridays, we feature five finds selected by local chefs and personalities. This week’s picks come from Vincent Derquenne, chef and co-owner of Bang, Bizou, and The Space. Be on the lookout […]
Good dog: Let’s get frank about the best wieners in town
Gibson’s Grocery owner Chris Gibson reckons the hot dog is still the number two snack food in America. That may not always be apparent around these parts, but the frankfurter’s […]