Cider project
Chris and Laura Denkers come from apple country in upstate New York. “Apples, orchards, and cider donuts have been in our blood since we were young,” Chris Denkers says. So […]
A very southern summer: Collards, fried chicken, and, yes, biscuits—our summer menu is heating up
Vast culinary traditions influence Southern food—European, Native American, African, Caribbean. But if you’re thinking individually about those traditions when you’re thinking about Southern food, you’re kind of doing it wrong, […]
Straight talk: Local superstar chef Jose de Brito is back with Café Frank
Want to know what to order from the new Café Frank, acclaimed chef Jose de Brito’s newest proving ground? Don’t ask acclaimed chef Jose de Brito. “I am never happy […]
A successful pairing: Culinarian Myo Quinn’s unexpected journey to Charlottesville
There are so many pandemic woes that when a rare silver lining appears, it’s a terrific reminder that joy still exists. Myo Quinn is one of those lights, and her […]
Fish run: Cold Country Salmon brings better than sushi-grade salmon to market
Want anything from Alaska? Local fisherman Zac Culbertson is going anyway. Culbertson runs a small family farm just outside Charlottesville. And he also runs Cold Country Salmon, a direct-delivery and […]
Frozen gem: A custom ice cream biz sneaks onto the scene
Until her winter break, Sophie Tran’s culinary expertise—as least as it pertained to ice cream—went about as far as binge-watching dessert rounds of “Chopped” competitions. But when she was gifted […]
Supper heroes: The C-Ville Supper Club swoops in to rescue dinner from the clutches of rote routine
Quick: What do you want to eat every night for the next seven days? That question could leave even the stoutest-hearted foodies exhausted, even before COVID-19 barged into our lives—to […]
Rising stars: Three local bakers keeping us rich in dough
How does anyone get better at anything? They practice. That’s what these three artisan bakers have in common—they found a thing they were interested in (bread), experimented with its execution […]
Gram slam: Three local foodstagrammers offer their secrets to success
Almost 50 percent of Instagram users say they’re interested in food/drink, according to the analysts at Business of Apps. And 100 percent of Instagram users consume food/drink, according to the […]
Hot lunches!
The return to warmer weather carries a bit more weight this year. It signals picnics, visiting the Downtown Mall to nab a bite and, of course, it means we’re inching […]