Choosing a financial intuition is an important decision for a young person opening their first account or for established adults moving to a new area. The choice between a credit union, local bank or national bank can be the first decision in narrowing the field of possibilities. There are differences between these institutions that should […]
Choosing a financial intuition is an important decision for a young person opening their first account or for established adults moving to a new area. The choice between a credit union, local bank or national bank can be the first decision in narrowing the field of possibilities. There are differences between these institutions that should […]
Charlottesville’s power lunch scene’s a far cry from D.C.’s, but there’s still plenty of wheeling and dealing being done over the midday meal. Here’s where our town’s most influential go to discuss, deliberate, decide—and eat.
What grows together, goes together Local food and wine go together like a horse and carriage, or on Saturday, June 30 at Keswick Vineyards, like a horse and buggy. At 11am and again at 1pm, Keswick winemaker Stephen Barnard and Horse & Buggy Produce founder Brett Wilson will lead an in-depth discussion on the merits of eating […]
Managing your portfolio is never as fun for the rest of us as it is for the wine collector.
Like this spring’s Mud Warrior in Gordonsville, the Adventure Challenge at Wintergreen features a strenuous course. But, don’t worry—each obstacle is optional! (Photo by Billy Hunt) Lately, a growing number of running races are featuring more than mileage between the start and finish lines. Series like the Tough Mudder, Warrior Dash, and Muddy Buddy are […]
About 15 minutes east of Charlottesville on Route 250 in Keswick is the beautiful, country club subdivision of Glenmore, a gated community that appeals to horse lovers, serious and weekend athletes, young families, singles, retirees and anyone else who enjoys natural beauty in a safe, friendly place close to town. Among Glenmore’s many advantages is […]
Dessert trends come and go, but a good slice of pie stands the test of time—especially when it’s filled with seasonal fruit and served à la mode. Here’s a deep dish worth of local choices of America’s most classic dessert. The individual peach pies at Albemarle Baking Company might be small, but the double-crusted delights […]
Citizen beef Andy McClure’s Citizen Burger Bar opened last Friday just in time for Father’s Day. But while the restaurant’s central theme of burgers, beer, and ballgames is a manly one, the sleek feel of the place (exposed brick, tweed, and leather banquettes, and a cocktail area in the bay window along the Mall) and […]
Now that the markets are bursting with summer berries and stone fruits, it’s tempting to forget about ’dem apples ’til the fall, when they’re as crispy as they are prolific.
(Photo by John Robinson) ABODE NEWS I’m your density Plenty of people live on the Downtown Mall, but for the entire month of May, Stephen Balut took that notion to an extreme when he took up residence in the front window of Chroma Projects. A painter who’s been represented by the gallery since shortly after […]