Prior to graduating from college, my assumption was that entering adulthood meant settling down with a full-time job and a husband, maybe some kids. Turns out, transitioning into a full-fledged adult takes time. My college years were blessed with wonderful roommates. With the exception of the fluke semester I spent in a dorm with a […]
Prior to graduating from college, my assumption was that entering adulthood meant settling down with a full-time job and a husband, maybe some kids. Turns out, transitioning into a full-fledged adult takes time. My college years were blessed with wonderful roommates. With the exception of the fluke semester I spent in a dorm with a […]
It was peer pressure, ultimately, that led me to Charlottesville. In May of 2007, I had just graduated from James Madison University, and was entering my 22nd year in Harrisonburg, Virginia (which, by any account, is about four years too many). My two best friends whom I’d known since middle school were packing up and […]
Philly has the cheesesteak, Houston has the Astrodome, San Fran has the Bay, and Memphis’ got the blues. New York has Times Square, D.C. has the White House, Seattle has the Space Needle, and San Diego’s got the zoo. …But whatta they got on us? Nothin’. For the 17th year, we asked you to vote on […]
A Charlottesville moment. It’s not an imaginative thing to name it, I know, but what else can you call those times when you’re talking to a server at Skybar for 10 minutes before you realize you grew up down the street from her and the two of you built an igloo with your siblings during […]
“Oh, he lets them do anything,” boasts my client while her two kids play tug-of-war with a hound dog’s ears in the exam room. Judging by the nonplussed expression on the poor creature’s face (and the complete lack of expression in his tail), I suspect she’s right. He will let them do anything. But it […]
Crafty brewers Every month’s a good month to celebrate Virginia’s ever-growing craft beer movement, but this month it’s official. And what better way to commemorate Virginia Craft Beer month than with the First Annual Virginia Craft Brewers Fest on Saturday, August 25 (Sunday if it rains) from 2 to 8pm at Devils Backbone Brewing Company. […]
From your favorite place to buy a party dress to home goods, here’s the best in local retail. JUMP TO A WINNER: Jewelry store Vintage clothing store Boutique clothing store Place for a party dress Place to buy shoes Place to buy athletic apparel Place for kids’ clothes Place for a man’s suit Thrift store […]
From a top-notch handyman to a great place to board your pet, these are your top picks in local services. JUMP TO A WINNER: General practitioner Dentist Dermatologist Gynecologist Pediatrician Chiropractor Physical therapist Psychologist/counselor Plastic surgeon Optometrist Architect Real estate agent Contractor Plumber Electrician Home repair/handyman Lawn and garden care Place to get your […]
FUNDRAISING PARTIES Get what you give Charity is not easily provoked, but it’ll bring the house down when it gets going. This season, Charlottesville has no shortage of soirees poised to raise both funds and roofs for everything from the arts to the sciences to the magical “wow” factor. For those with a taste for […]
From your favorite Bloody Mary to the best place for French fries, here’s the best from the local food scene. JUMP TO A WINNER: Restaurant New restaurant Coffeehouse Hangover menu Sandwich spot Breakfast Vegetarian menu Meal under $10 Beer selection Restaurant wine list Buffet Outdoor dining Bartender Chef Winery Brewery Bloody Mary Bar Bakery Delivery […]