Charlottesville is known as a restaurant town, but it’s also a lively retail place that attracts new ventures. And with an eclectic population—traditional and trendy, students and tourists, third-generation and newbies—it’s not surprising the offerings are eclectic too. Airea Garland took the plunge with lifestyle store Mac and Mae, just off the Downtown Mall on […]
Charlottesville is known as a restaurant town, but it’s also a lively retail place that attracts new ventures. And with an eclectic population—traditional and trendy, students and tourists, third-generation and newbies—it’s not surprising the offerings are eclectic too. Airea Garland took the plunge with lifestyle store Mac and Mae, just off the Downtown Mall on […]
Pickleball—the racket game that combines the best of tennis and ping-pong—is the fastest-growing sport in America for the fifth year in a row, according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals. Keswick Hall is getting in on the action. Alongside its recently added pickleball courts, the resort collaborated with Dr. Scholl’s to create the Dink It […]
How do you create a new house? Do you restore, renovate, update (or demolish) an existing structure? Does the lot determine where the house has to go (as in, not in the stream bed or the septic field)? Is there a street, a sewer hookup, a close neighbor, or a cell tower you have to […]
Bar carts are fine for some, but if you’re a true home host, it’s worth considering finding a spot in your space for a proper wet bar. These three—carved out of a corner, tucked into a hallway—provide plenty of inspiration. Smooth transition Located in what architect Peter LaBau calls the “knuckle” of a Madison County […]
The Treehouse at Williams Creek couldn’t be more aptly named. As the driveway winds up the secluded 10-acre Afton property, it passes a creek before delivering you to the hideaway on the hill. What appears from the exterior as a modest dwelling expands into a luxurious 3,200-square-foot space the moment you walk through the front […]
We know, we know: Ice cream? For summer? Groundbreaking. But there’s literally no better time to write about one of our favorite treats than the hottest season of the year, cliché or not. It’s practically a requirement: Before the summer’s over, you must try one of these hot (cold?) spots. And for those of you […]
As temperatures rise and the days get longer, wine lovers look for different options in their glass. Whether chosen to accompany a day by the water, an afternoon on the deck, or an evening gathered around the grill, most of us move away from big-bodied, high-tannin, and high-alcohol red wines and instead reach for lighter, […]
It’s easy to miss a hole in the wall, and, well, that’s kind of the point. So we put our nose to the ground—wall?—and did the snooping for you, and discovered three smaller spaces that promise big fun, including cozy quarters to host an epic watch party, a new fine dining experience, and a quiet […]
Trails where you can get your tipple on are trending. There’s the Charlottesville Ale Trail, the Brew Ridge Trail, and the Nelson 151 Trail. The newest trail is the Fermentation Farm Trail—and it has an intriguing twist. Featuring six breweries, cideries, and wineries in Louisa County, this trail sets itself apart with its emphasis on […]
Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyard owners Elizabeth and Guy Pelly bought the 21-year-old deli and specialty grocery lovingly known as Feast! in January. Now under new direction, the Main Street mainstay is surrounded by pressing questions. (For one, what about the exclamation point?) Elizabeth Pelly recently talked to Knife & Fork about her budding stewardship […]