Jake Busching’s new label raises the stakes for Virginia wine
It was while working at Jefferson Vineyards that Jake Busching had his aha wine moment. His epiphany, the Jefferson Vineyards 1998 cabernet franc made by Michael Shaps, remains a true […]
Cookie-focused company settles into new home
Calling all cookie monsters: Found. Market Co. at 221 Carlton Rd. (the former Kathy’s Produce spot) is here for all of your cookie needs. In addition to functioning as a […]
LIVING Picks: Week of April 29-May 2
FAMILY Into the Wings Saturday, April 29 Following a performance of Charlottesville Ballet’s The Firebird, children ages 3-8 are invited onto the stage to make a craft, learn a dance […]
LIVING Picks: Week of April 19-25
NONPROFIT Run for Autism 5K Saturday, April 22 Families, including adults and children with disabilities, are invited to run or walk in support of the Virginia Institute of Autism. $25-45, […]
Hey, neighbor! Sugar, spice and everything nice about the 19 city ‘hoods you live in
You might say that neighborhoods are a little like snowflakes—no two are the same. At least, that’s true of Charlottesville, where you’ll find family-friendly Fry’s Spring bordering the student-lined sidewalks […]
The Juice Laundry expands, The birth of Mama Meals and more
Fed and pampered Whoa, baby—there’s a new meal service in town. Inspired by requests from local moms who read Heng Ou’s The First Forty Days, a book about Ou’s experience […]
Timberlake’s customers are like family
It’s quarter after noon on a Wednesday and Debbie Kirby stands behind the lunch counter at Timberlake’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain. She adjusts the side ties on her red […]
How to manage hot spots in dogs
It definitely wasn’t there yesterday. She looked completely normal before bedtime, and now there’s an oozing 3″ sore over her left hip and she won’t let anybody near it. Some […]
Introducing paffles to Charlottesville
Kathryn Matthews has been obsessed with American breakfast since she was a child, growing up in Grimsby, a small fishing town on the northeast coast of England. Her grandparents would […]
LIVING Picks: April 12-18
NONPROFIT McGuffey Open House Saturday, April 15 In conjunction with the Tom Tom Founders Festival, the art center hosts a day of yoga, demos, workshops and plein air painting. Free, […]