There are those of us for whom food will never be just fuel. Whether you call us connoisseurs, food snobs, epicureans, gourmets, or foodies, we scorn these terms that belittle our passion and preoccupation with what passes our discerning lips. We’re always on the prowl, hunting for that morsel, meal, or glass that will blow […]
There are those of us for whom food will never be just fuel. Whether you call us connoisseurs, food snobs, epicureans, gourmets, or foodies, we scorn these terms that belittle our passion and preoccupation with what passes our discerning lips. We’re always on the prowl, hunting for that morsel, meal, or glass that will blow […]
Pass the syrup Don’t bother tailgating before UVA’s home football game on Saturday, October 20—just head to the Lawn between 9am and 2pm for the ninth annual Pancakes for Parkinson’s fundraiser. Enjoy free pancakes in an unbeatable setting and help the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which funds Parkinson’s research and awareness, exceed last year’s $40,000 […]
Afton Mountain Our tasting room is open year-round. Here you can taste our wines with our friendly and knowledgeable tasting room staff, enjoy a glass or bottle of our wine on our patio with beautiful panoramic views, or relax at a picnic table in the grass or at the Pavilion surrounded by the beauty of […]
Twenty-five years in one kitchen is enough time for several eras to unfold. “I moved here in ’87 and I’ve been here ever since, much to my surprise,” said Leigh Glassmire of her Charlottesville house. Perhaps a resonance with the places of her Northern childhood is the reason: “This house reminded me of upstate New […]
There are enough people in this town whose lives revolve around wine that there’s no excuse for buying without an expert’s opinion. ’Tis a new season and and even wine-colored denim is in. Here’s a shopping list built by the professionals for when it’s time to refresh your cellar. The sommeliers Andrew Cole, tavola Frecciarossa […]
In what is still a buyers’ market, folks selling their homes are looking for tried and true as well as innovative ways to bring in offers on their property. One traditional method of inviting interest in your home is to have your agent host an open house. But are open houses really an effective tool […]
The combination of buttered bread with melted cheese goes far beyond its simple ingredients. Once grilled (and dipped into a steaming bowl of tomato soup), it delivers instant comfort. The illustrious sandwich has grown up since its Campbell’s days and these local examples highlight the icon in all its gooey glory. There’s a lot on […]
Since Eppie’s is a study in efficiency, serving up the food we crave before we can even reach the end of the counter, it comes as no surprise that flow was at the top of owner Dan Epstein’s list when renovating his home kitchen. Dan, his wife Kate, and their 2-year-old daughter, Libby, moved into […]
In the age of instant communication, everyone is busy. I get that. I am busy too. As a single mom who works two jobs, exercises regularly, has an active social life, attends many cultural events, pursues a few hobbies (salsa dancing, hiking, cooking, “Downton Abbey”), is heading up a major fundraising event, and raising a […]
Libra (September 23-October 22): “Hello Dear Sir: I would like to place a large order for yellow chicken curry, cherry cream cheese cupcakes, and sour, malty Belgian golden ale. It’s for my birthday party this Saturday, and will need to serve exactly 152 people. My agent will pick it up at 11am. Please have it […]