Washington Post’s Tom Sietsema sneaks into Parallel 38 before its Beard House debut
How meaningful is an invitation to cook at the James Beard House? The question has come up more than once since news broke that Parallel 38 had been invited to […]
Food foragers, hops harvests, and other news from the restaurant scene
Former OXO chef forages for food Some of you may remember OXO, the upscale Water Street restaurant known for its elaborate menu and wild, late-night events like the 2008 “bondage […]
Five Finds on Friday: Dean Maupin
On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. This week’s picks come from Dean Maupin, chef-owner of C&O restaurant. Maupin’s picks: 1) French Macarons from Albemarle Baking Company. “They are just […]
Game on: Woolly Mammoth space changes hands, new owner battles illness and focuses on fun
In May of this year, Mark Weber was diagnosed with cancer, and the prognosis was not good. Two and a half months and several rounds of chemotherapy later, he’s doing […]
Giant pizzas, 2am pies, and other restaurant news
By the slice Everything’s bigger in…Virginia, apparently. As of last Monday, Charlottesville is home to the newest location of Benny’s, a southern Virginia restaurant chain that serves up slices of […]
Horse & Hound owners serve up literary fare for foodies
In The Foodie’s Beer Book, Horse & Hound co-owners Brooke and Luther Fedora say that when you’re cooking with beer, remember the rule, “one for you, one for the pot.” […]
Valet parking for Belmont eateries, Chinese spot changes hands, and other restaurant news
Park it in Belmont It’s no secret that the lack of convenient restaurant parking can make dining in Belmont a little less than desirable, especially on the weekends. Now, on […]
Five Finds on Friday: Doug McLeod
On Fridays we feature five food finds selected by local chefs or personalities. This week’s picks come from Doug McLeod, chef of Duner’s. McLeod’s picks: 1) Chicken and Waffles at Ace Biscuit & Barbecue. “One […]
Ristorante Al Dente abandons fine dining, rolls out new pasta café menu
Pick your pasta, pick your sauce. It’s a simple concept, and one that Morocco native Karim Sellam hopes will bring more life to his Venetian-inspired restaurant in the Ix building. […]
Para Coffee buys Café Cubano, and other restaurant news
Two coffee shops become one Last week, the owners of Para Coffee, the homey coffee shop tucked away on Elliewood Avenue where UVA students and professors camp out for hours […]