Bar keepers: Cocktails we couldn’t get enough of in 2018
By Carrie Meslar The house cocktail menu is a bar team’s magnum opus. Hours of research, experiments, and tweaks can go into a single drink, only for it to be […]
Curls for a cause: Brasserie Saison’s general manager is making waves
Will Curley, general manager of Brasserie Saison and wine director at Ten Course Hospitality, is ready to sacrifice his stylish “do” for a good cause. Call it Curls for Curley. […]
Where the hearth is: Little Star will offer Spanish and Mexican-influenced fare in an inviting spot on West Main
Little Star, the sophomore dining venture by Oakhart Social’s Ben Clore and Tristan Wraight, is slated to open its doors December 30, when its warm hearth and welcoming vibe should […]
Holiday hazards: Keeping pets safe for the season
The holidays must be a weird time for our pets. Their familiar homes are suddenly brimming with strange trinkets and lights. New smells are wafting in from the kitchen. And […]
Dinner is served: Chef brings women together to help the homeless
Duner’s executive chef Laura Fonner has spearheaded a drive to provide chef-driven, home-cooked suppers for PACEM—an organization that provides cold-weather shelter for the homeless—each Tuesday throughout the winter months. She […]
Mummy outing: A day with kids at the VMFA (and other places)
It’s worth it to drive to Richmond on a rainy day. It might actually be the best time to make the trip—instead of moping around home or doing errands, you […]
But baby it’s cold outside: Wine and beer delivered to your door
In case you need one more excuse to avoid going out in the frigid weather, Wegmans is now offering beer and wine delivery through Instacart. “We know our customers are […]
YOU Issue: Monuments to women: Why doesn’t Charlottesville have any?
“C’ville is awash with monuments. Why no statues to women besides a cowering Sacajawea (who happened to be pregnant but still led the white guys through the wilderness)?” – Donna […]
YOU Issue: Our favorite spots for a tasty meal or a good beer—with kids in tow
Family-friendly local restaurants and breweries! Some places go out of their way to make family outings enjoyable for parents and kids too.—Maria Redieske Charlottesville overflows with great spots for a […]
It takes a village: The United Way brings people together
The United Way – Thomas Jefferson Area knows it takes a village to make our community better. As a stable, flexible and focused leader, United Way brings people together to […]