Five Finds on Friday: Richard Ridge
On Fridays, we feature five foods selected by local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Richard Ridge, chef of Restoration, at Old Trail Golf Club in Crozet. Ridge’s picks: 1) Country […]
Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie defies all self control
Some call it Dr. Ho’s Challenge: Try to make it out of Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie without entering a food coma. The menu at the popular North Garden restaurant is […]
A Charlottesville wine lover takes on the grapes of Sicily
We all know the “locavore” movement is in full swing, as evidenced by the evolution of restaurant menus across the country, and countless articles and books written about the local […]
No frills: Aldi eyes Hollymead as Charlottesville grocery offerings proliferate
First there was Trader Joe’s at Stonefield. Then came Fresh Market at Albemarle Square. Word that a Wegmans is coming to Fifth Street set foodie hearts aflutter when it was […]
2013 in numbers: A look back at how the year added up
There are 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, and 525,600 minutes in a year. But there was a lot more to 2013 than just the sands in the […]
Mediterranean cuisine converges on small plates at Parallel 38
While The Shops at Stonefield struggle to become known for something other than a place to see a movie, a cluster of restaurants surrounding the theater may save the day. […]
An ode to the year’s restaurant openings and closings
As 2013 comes to a close, here’s a look back on the area’s ever-changing food and drink scene, in rhyming couplets. As they say, to eat is a treat, to […]
Big tuna: Cavalier Diner takes on greasy spoon classics
I was once talking to my boss from across his cubicle when he stopped me mid-sentence and asked, “What’s that smell?” Of all the people you don’t want to hear this […]
Five finds on Friday: Jason Oliver
On Fridays, we feature five food finds from local chefs and personalities. Today’s picks come from Jason Oliver, Brewmaster at Devils Backbone Brewing Company, which was named Small Brewing Company and […]
Local chefs swoon over Pad Thai’s home-style cuisine
Does authenticity have a place in the food world? Four top local chefs and I discussed the question over a recent lunch at Pad Thai restaurant, located at 156 Carlton […]