Whether you simmer and sauté or microwave and melt, chances are, you spend a lot of time in your kitchen. The heart of the home is also one of the most expensive rooms to renovate—therefore, the one that stumps renters who wish they could make some changes. As a renter, you can’t replace countertops, […]
Whether you simmer and sauté or microwave and melt, chances are, you spend a lot of time in your kitchen. The heart of the home is also one of the most expensive rooms to renovate—therefore, the one that stumps renters who wish they could make some changes. As a renter, you can’t replace countertops, […]
When I caught up with Parachute’s frontman and songwriter Will Anderson last year, he had just moved from Charlottesville to Nashville, and his band had wrapped up sessions in Los Angeles with the producer John Fields, known for his work with pop artists like the Goo Goo Dolls and Colbie Caillat. Anderson said then that […]
Star turns West Main restaurant L’étoile welcomes a new chef this week. Jonathon Gariepy joins the restaurant from Florida, where he worked at The Rivers Inn and under the master chef at the Gasparilla Inn. The former Earlysville resident’s adventures down south, says L’etoile head chef and owner Mark Gresge, instilled in Gariepy a love […]
The alcohol in wine has been causing quite a buzz lately, and not just the kind that makes you want to hug everyone. One of the hottest issues in the industry these days is wine’s rising ABV (alcohol by volume). Certainly not a new trend, alcohol levels have been climbing for decades. However, some recent […]
German in origin and an American trademark, these tubular treats are the original carryout. From your basic ballpark to your fancy frankfurter, they’re served a gazillion different ways. Good luck finding a favorite.—Jenée Libby, with additional reporting by Megan Headley Measure twice, chomp once: Jak-N-Jil’s Jonathan Clark makes sure the dogs at the E. High […]
-Advertisement- 6 Roberts Ln Earlysville 22936 $574,900 735 Cleopatra Cr Earlysville 22936 $599,900 1103 Locust Ave. Charlottesville 22901 NEW PRICE $199,900 2417 Holkham DR MLS# 491619 2822 Free Union Rd MLS# 487897 3310 Woodcreek Dr MLS# 491875 5290 Tanager Woods Dr MLS# 486568 5330 Millhouse Drive Advance Mills 22968 $650,000
On the money Anyone will tell you saving is a chore–it’s easier to “invest” in shoes than stocks, but the dividends are questionable. We spoke with financial advisor Margie Swanson of M.H. Swanson & Associates to get the 411 on easy investing. First thing’s first: Eradicate debt. Carrying credit card debt or a loan will […]
Ever since Dave Matthews struck it big, locals have been wondering what’s our Next Big Thing. While that discussion has often veered towards bands, what stands perhaps the best chance of keeping Charlottesville on the national cultural map is something else entirely: scantily clad women arm wrestling for charity. Check out the latest CLAW bout […]
Hand-picked and homemade Flowers can add beauty and flavor to both savory and sweet dishes at home, but think of flowers like mushrooms: If you’re not certain they’re edible, don’t eat them. Consult a reference first, or get your flowers from a source who grows them without pesticides. Borage tastes like cucumber, adding a fresh […]
Baldi hacked? Imagine our surprise last week when, after nearly a year with nary a word, once-local restaurateur and now-infamous runaway Jim Baldi accepted our Facebook friend request, along with 21 others. We suspect it wasn’t the former Bel Rio owner himself who logged on, but at least one of his new friends left a […]