Reduce, reuse, restore: Luke Ramsey takes what’s old and makes it new again
In Luke Ramsey’s line of work, it’s all about striking a balance between form and function. “I aim for our creations to look as if they have both been standing […]
List opportunity: At restaurants, know what’s on offer, but take a chance too
Alright, admit it: Despite how much you think you know about wine, you’ve invariably found yourself in an unfamiliar restaurant with a daunting binder of wines in front of you, […]
Beautiful, functional, balanced: 20 questions with Andrea Gibson
Occupation: Founder of Gibson Design Group Resides in: Earlysville Best known for: Not dictating style or colors but listening to what the client wants. It will be their space, not […]
Contempo casual: A modern house in the woods makes living easy
One advantage to moving around a lot? You figure out what you want. By the time Mark and Ellen Jackson approached Bushman Dreyfus Architects several years ago about designing a […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene… This week’s foodie news (Week of July 15)
Sometimes we’re jaded by our own successes, and Virginia possesses many. From agriculture to breweries, top-notch restaurants, the mountains, and the sea, we are a fortunate and multifaceted state. The […]
Five Finds on Friday: Tim Burgess of Bang, Bizou, and The Space
On Fridays, we and The Charlottesville 29 feature five finds selected by local chefs and personalities. This week’s picks come from Tim Burgess, co-owner of Bang, Bizou, and The Space. […]
Where the heart is: A White Hall kitchen tells the story of a life well-spent
Much like Leni Sorensen herself, the culinary historian’s White Hall kitchen is one of a kind. Designed and built by her husband, Richard Kip Sorensen, the space is the culinary, […]
Not-so-hidden gem: Chefs’ favorite El Tepeyac is earning a wider following
To some restaurants, social media is a mixed bag. Sure, it can help enhance a restaurant’s visibility, but it also allows detractors to reach a large audience at the click […]
Cocktail cool down: For summer, we’ve got spirits, how ’bout you?
Spring is done. She has said farewell to us for the year and her hussy sister, summer, has come for the duration. But there’s one way to beat the heat: […]
Eye for detail: Think you know your town? We’ll be the judge of that
Some say it’s the journey that matters, not the destination. At C-VILLE, we spend a lot of time saying just the opposite. In fact, it seems like we’re always professing […]