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Matt Eich wanted a way to make photography less disposable. A Charlottesville- based photojournalist and photography professor at George Washington University, Eich has published extensively in the New York Times, […]
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Alicia Walsh-Noel is no stranger to a career pivot. Seven years ago, she left her cubicle job to start as a busser at Zocalo. And in 2018, while working at […]
The pit and pool: A vacation home evolves with the family
Sometimes the solution to your problem means redefining your goals. That’s what happened when James Hazel decided he had to deal with his lawn’s erosion issues. Twenty years ago, James […]
In the green: A former writer’s retreat becomes a luxurious retreat in the Waterperry gardens
After spending 25 years turning Waterperry Farm, her Free Union home, into a horticultural showpiece, what did Katherine Kane see as the next step? “I wanted to bring people to […]
A more modern Mudhouse: Form follows function at the local coffee roaster’s newest location
Visitors to the new Mudhouse Coffee Roasters shop on 10th Street may find themselves unsure they’re in a Mudhouse location at all. The striking, sleek space is a departure from […]
Finish and flow: A Forest Lakes kitchen redesign focuses on high-end appliances and open spaces
When a faithful client approached Rob Johnson at Green Mountain Construction about a kitchen renovation, he knew the project could be special. The homeowners had upgraded the space from contractor […]
By the numbers: Condo development Eleven:30 is one of a kind
The low-rise condominium and commercial mixed-use structure Eleven:30 was completed several months ago, but for now, all you can do is sit back and enjoy the view. As of last […]
Variation on a theme: A Batesville home updates a classic modern look
Stew and Alyce Pollock wanted an architect with environmental cred, but that wasn’t the only thing that drew them to Barbara Gehrung of Energy Positive Architecture. “I liked her style […]
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 […]