Eat like a pig: Babes in the Wood brings forest-fed pork to new restaurant
“Happy pig, good bacon.” That’s one of Bill Jones’ mantras when it comes to Babes in the Wood, his decade-old pig farm in Buckingham County, also the name of his […]
Meals on Wheels brings back its popular foodie fundraiser and more local restaurant news
Meals on Wheels brings back its popular foodie fundraiser Charlottesville prides itself on being a food-oriented town, with restaurants, food trucks and breweries popping up left and right. But what […]
Lunch break: Foodify CEO discusses evolving technology-and- food trends
The world of online food ordering is constantly evolving. OrderUp was just acquired by Groupon; companies like Blue Apron deliver pre-measured ingredients straight to your door to save you the […]
The scoop on Splendora’s limited-time, booze-inspired flavors and more local restaurant news
The scoop on Splendora’s limited-time, booze-inspired flavors I scream, you scream, we all scream for…pumpkin beer-flavored gelato? Splendora’s Gelato Cafe owner PK Ross never gets tired of experimenting with flavors (anybody […]
Taking back time: New catering service delivers dinner to your door
Of the many gloom-and-doom observations concerning our modern existence, the sense that life is speeding up is a well-worn drum. While piloting our vehicles home from work we field a […]
A taste of Costco’s reliably cheap chow and more local restaurant news
A taste of Costco’s reliably cheap chow There’s a cult following around a new place to eat in Charlottesville, and it’s not a restaurant run by a James Beard nominee. […]
Ramen and donut shop makes debut on Downtown Mall and more local restaurant news
Ramen and donut shop makes debut on Downtown Mall You may have noticed a sign for a new restaurant on the mall, and no, you didn’t read it incorrectly—it does […]
Playing to the beet: The search for vegetarian options in fine dining
Just like omnivores, vegetarians—whether lacto-ovo, 100 percent plant-based or flexitarian—want options that inspire and beguile. Vegetarians want to get lost in a delicious meal in a beautiful space just as […]
Public Fish & Oyster preps for sister location and more local restaurant news
Public Fish & Oyster preps for sister location Oyster season is just around the corner, and the guys at Public Fish & Oyster are gearing up to bring the chewy, […]
Hold the slaw: Blues, Beats & BBQ share the stage for Music Resource Center benefit
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Music Resource Center, the music education community for youth located in downtown Charlottesville. But rather than the customary anniversary gift of china, […]