December ABODE: Meaningful mix
Meaningful mix Pairing heirlooms with “modern flare” When local graphic designer Stephanie Fishwick conceptualized how to decorate the living room of the charming cottage-style home she shares with her husband […]
Useful gifts for the wine enthusiast
I’ve said it before and I’m going to say it every year: Just because someone loves wine doesn’t mean that she wants a wine gadget as a gift…or a cork […]
A trio of local chefs cook up a wish list for the holiday
We asked three Charlottesville chefs what culinary books, goodies, and gadgets they hope to see under the tree this holiday. Here’s some gift-giving inspiration for the top chefs on your […]
Small Bites: This week's restaurant news
A few weeks ago, we broke it to Escafé-lovers that the popular late-night spot would close by the end of the year.
We Are Star Children cuts a live album in Lovingston
Between the two sets that We Are Star Children played at Rapunzel’s Coffee and Books last Saturday night, frontman Gene Osborn gave a shout-out to the band-member moms in attendance, […]
Your guide to holiday party planning on three different budgets
The high rollers Place your fête in these caterers’ hands and a holly jolly time will be had by all.—Megan Headley The "Local" platter from Feast! wets your guests’ whistles […]
Small Bites: This week's restaurant news
Fun for the whole fam damily Kids and beer don’t usually mix, but when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is playing at Blue Mountain Brewery, it does just fine. Every […]
The etiquette of bringing a bottle
’Tis the season for dinner and holiday parties and the easiest way to arrive (apart from empty-handed) is bearing a bottle of wine.
Carl Anderson brings Nashville lessons to bear on his debut album
In 2009, when young adults everywhere were happy just to be gainfully employed, Carl Anderson was trying to write the next pop-country megahit. The 22-year-old Virginia native was recruited as […]
Winter C Magazine: Rita Dove's favorite reads, flu remedies from local gals, holiday travel tips and more
When the cold calls You can’t cure the flu with “Take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” Done just right, the seasonal sickness will knock you off your […]