Photo opportunity: Eric Kelley is cultivating community through weddings
Eric Kelley graduated from UVA in 2006, founded his own photography business in 2008, and in 2018 was named one of the 40 best wedding photographers in the world by […]
Crowded house: How to book a wedding date without conflict
Choosing the big date? Don’t forget to consider Charlottesville’s busy calendar of events, which can mean local lodgings are in short supply at certain times of the year. You might […]
Brew-nique engagement: A custom beer takes personalization to the next Notch
The rolling hills of Albemarle, the verdant pavilions of UVA, the lush vines of neighboring wineries—there’s no end to the picturesque backdrops for your engagement photos. But we love a […]
Video Q&A: Essential questions for your videographer
You know your maid of honor will slay them during her toast. If you hope to be laughing at her jokes decades from now, you’re going to want a wedding […]
Pop star: La Flor Michoacana knows icy goodness
Some of us, when we were younger, marveled at Baskin-Robbins’ “original 31 flavors.” It seemed impossible (31 flavors!) but also confirmed that summer—ice-cream season—was the best season of all. In […]
5 super summer salads: Easy-peasy recipes from local chefs
Summer is the time to eat your colors. Yellow corn is at its sweetest, red tomatoes their juiciest, and the greens are just as green as could be. We’ve rounded […]
Food with a view: Five great places to feast your eyes while you satisfy your hunger
Whether you’re kicking back with a cocktail or tucking into a hearty meal, a great view always enhances the moment. You may be on a patio in the country, gazing […]
The ubiquitous Mr. Smith: You can’t swing a growler in this city without hitting Hunter Smith
On a rainy night in early April, I joined a handful of other food-and-drink journalists in the glass-walled pavilion at Afton Mountain Vineyards to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tony […]
Cup of mud, meet glass of grape: Local cafes offer coffee and wine side-by-side.
In a town obsessed with coffee and wine, it was only a matter of time before the two beloved beverages started shacking up. Cafes in Europe have long kept both […]
In the mix: Cocktail alchemist Rebecca Edwards whips up a sublime summer drink just for you.
Being a great bartender is the sort of thing your parents can lose track of. They know you work in a nice restaurant—one like Tavola, for instance. They glean from […]