I have a confession of sorts. I am not wild about steakhouses. As a food writer, it helps to have a versatile palate, and I am fortunate that I have yet to encounter an ingredient I do not like. But, I must admit that I may not fully appreciate the appeal of steakhouses. Steakhouses, […]
I have a confession of sorts. I am not wild about steakhouses. As a food writer, it helps to have a versatile palate, and I am fortunate that I have yet to encounter an ingredient I do not like. But, I must admit that I may not fully appreciate the appeal of steakhouses. Steakhouses, […]
Cold-pressed is hot It’s been less than a year since 28-year-old Darden grad Hillary Lewis sold her first bottle of cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juice, and her products are already making their way to grocery shelves nationwide. Crafted here in Charlottesville, Lumi (which stands for Love yoU Mean It) Juice is 100 percent organic juice […]
On Fridays, we feature five food finds from local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Parallel 38 chef Alfredo Malinis, Jr., who is fresh off an appearance at the James Beard House and whose cooking Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema recently compared to what’s found at some of D.C.’s best restaurants. On Tuesday, September 9 at Parallel 38, you can […]
Local entrepreneur Douglas Muir was up against a tough sell. He wanted to start a new restaurant, but he was concerned his wife, whom everyone calls Bella, wouldn’t buy the idea. Muir resorted to flattery. He promised to name the new spot in his wife’s honor. He promised to fly her mamma and papa in […]
Taco turnover Been bummed since El Puerto’s downtown location closed its doors earlier this summer? Looks like we’ll be able to chow down on tacos and margaritas at that location again pretty soon. The windows are covered in paper, but a sign posted outside and a quick chat with an electrician when the door was […]
It’s been eight months since Arch’s Frozen Yogurt on Emmet Street closed up shop. Now, the owner of another yogurt company is gearing up to reopen the space, but the cups of ice cream, cookie dough bites, and whipped cream will be replaced with noodle bowls, Chinese broccoli, and kimchi. Owner Derek Cha, founder of […]
Farm fun Charlottesville City Market is a Saturday morning tradition as throngs of locals flood the Water Street parking lot downtown to peruse meats, fruits, veggies and more. On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, those crowds have the chance to see where those yummy local treats come from and meet the folks who grow them. […]
The clock is ticking for C’Ville-ian Brewing Company. Business has been slower than expected during the summer months, and if things don’t turn around by the end of the year, owner Steve Gibbs said he’ll have to think hard about changing his model, looking for a buyer, or shutting down altogether. According to Gibbs (no […]
A wise man once wrote: “What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun.” And that’s not a bad thing, especially when it comes to drinks. The classic mixed drinks, concocted in the American Golden Age of Cocktails (roughly […]
A pizza is on its way to your table. It’s bubbling with melted cheese, crackling with a blistered crust, mounded by rendered meats and fresh veggies. Underneath the toppings, a bright, tangy tomato sauce holds it all together. Now that I have your attention, let’s talk pizza in Charlottesville. With multiple pizzeria openings announced and […]