Overheard on the restaurant scene… This week’s foodie news (July 8)
The Local, located in Belmont, has been constantly expanding to meet business demands since it opened in 2008. Word on the street is it may be stretching across Hinton Avenue, […]
She’s got huevos: At Pigeon Hole, Naomi Annable serves eggs with a side of punk rock
If you’re throwing in with the (unofficial) Townies Taking Back The Corner movement for the next few weeks, remember that a hearty breakfast is an important part of any revolution. […]
Sweet summer sips: Go ahead and wine about the heat
Hot weather screams for cold drinks, and in the summertime, nothing wets the whistle faster than chilled white wine. There are plenty of “patio pounders” on the market, meaning an […]
Order up: Charlottesville preps for Restaurant Week
Our small city has hundreds of places to eat, and when Charlottesville Restaurant Week kicks off next Monday, thousands of people will descend on its eateries both to raise money […]
Five Finds on Friday: Gail Hobbs-Page of Caromont Farm
On Fridays, we and The Charlottesville 29 feature five finds from local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Gail Hobbs-Page of Caromont Farm, whose beautiful cheeses were featured last […]
Amazing Grace Estate: The Crozet winery is setting the bar for true Virginia terroir
Having a storied and prolific history of grape production doesn’t guarantee a winery’s success, and to suggest so is unfair to the vintners and vineyard managers who have labored to […]
A labor of love: Tradition prevails in classic, slow-cooked risotto
In the vast and varied repertory of Italian cuisine, one dish stands above all others for its versatility and humble beginnings (in my Italian eyes at least). Risotto is the […]
The itchy and scratchy show: Seriously, what’s up with all the fleas?
Fleas are completely awful. I try to reserve some respect for nature, and I suppose fleas must have their place, but they aren’t the sort of thing that inclines a […]
Overheard on the restaurant scene… This week’s food news (June 24)
Zinc announced over the weekend that it will close at the end of June. Open less than seven years, the West Main Street spot will close its doors after service […]