UVA Art Museum reassembles a 14th century Italian masterpiece
A momentous reunion is happening at the University of Virginia. No, we’re not talking about alumni returning to town to relive their glory days.
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UVA Art Museum reassembles a 14th century Italian masterpiece
Together at last
A momentous reunion is happening at the University of Virginia. No, we’re not talking about alumni returning to town to relive their glory days.
Alberto Longo’s making wines fit to gulp
There are certain wines that, even without knowing what they are, make you want to drink them happily, heartily, with friends, and without restraint
Small Bites: This week's restaurant news
Take a trip past the corner of Market and Ninth streets and you’ll notice that even though the building still says Fuel Co., changes are a-happening at this formerly Patricia Kluge-owned restaurant
Say charcuterie: Cured meat specialties around town
(Photo by Nick Strocchia) Say charcuterie Cheese plates are so last year. Cured meats in all shades of salty and pink are the new shareable darling on the restaurant scene. These local spots are slicing and arranging downright tempting spreads.—Megan Headley Salted meats reign supreme at Mas Tapas where the incomparable jamón Ibérico de Bellota […]
The Ivy Inn sticks to wine made in the U.S. of A.
Open the wine list at any restaurant in Paris and it will likely represent selections within a 400-mile radius at the most.
New owners, new life at local climbing gym
Rock climbers in Charlottesville looking for a quick fix face a geographical conundrum. Reaching a decent crag requires at least 45 minutes in the car. Fortunately, for the past 18 years Rocky Top climbing gym has been a reliable Downtown vertical refuge, and soon the sanctuary for top-rope routes and bouldering training will see some […]
The Bridge and Light House add some flair to Oscar week
Trying for an edgier, hipper vibe, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences enlisted young whippersnappers James Franco and Anne Hathaway to host last year’s Academy Awards. They were likely hoping that Franco would jump into his co-hosting duties with the same gusto as his Best Actor-nominated character in 127 Hours. Instead he “treated […]
The Ivy Inn conjures up an unforgettable meal
I was so elated after a recent meal at The Ivy Inn that I woke my husband when I got home to tell him all about the six delicious courses that chef and owner Angelo Vangelopoulos had served us. My husband fell back to sleep halfway through the second course, but I continued my exaltation […]
Small Bites: This week's restaurant news
Revolutionary Soup owner Will Richey’s new saloon-style restaurant, The Whiskey Jar, opened two weeks ago in Escafé’s old spot