No need for quirky twists, we are crushing it

New owners, new name The Quirk Richmond’s now-estranged cousin has rebranded as The Doyle. Evoking thoughts of grandma’s doilies and that kid from third grade, the new name is a bit opaque. Could it be someone’s last name? Perhaps the new logo—an alert greyhound—offers a clue. For now, Blue Suede Hospitality, which acquired the property […]

LFH ends Fresh Farmacy deliveries ahead of closure

After 15 years of operations, Local Food Hub will close its doors at the end of 2024. While leaders at the food accessibility nonprofit work to wrap up administrative tasks throughout the rest of the year, LFH’s Fresh Farmacy program will stop deliveries this month. Since 2009, LFH has worked with farmers in and around […]

New ice cream shop has the scoop on exciting flavors

By Ella Powell arts@c-ville.com Emily Harpster launched SugarBear, an artisanal ice cream brand that prizes local ingredients and collaboration, in 2022, hoping to honor “food, small business, and community.” She takes a lot of pride in making each pint from scratch, but where does she find inspiration?  For Harpster, it’s simple: Most of her flavors […]

Your Charlottesville summer bucket list

Spoiler alert: Summer’s almost halfway over. But there’s so much more fun to be had! We’ve compiled 24 must-dos for your summer bucket list. Check them off as you go, and use hashtag #cvillesummerbucketlist to share what you’re up to. Pop by the City Market. If you don’t visit the City Market at least one […]

The local LGBTQ+ community is thriving in unexpected places

Charlottesville doesn’t have a gay bar, but the local LGBTQ+ community is thriving in less traditional spaces. With the closure of Club 216 in 2012, Escafé in 2018, and Impulse in 2020, Charlottes­ville’s Queer nightlife and drag scene has become increasingly transient, with pop-up events at various restaurants and businesses in the area. The fate […]

Small bites

“Tater totchos and a few truffles to go!” That’ll likely become your regular order at FIREFLY, where new owner Jennifer Mowad has relocated her popular artisan chocolate business, Cocoa & Spice.  The new space adjacent to the restaurant will host a grand re-opening party the first weekend of Pride Month—June 1 and 2—with chocolate tastings, […]

Rivanna RiverFest

Do you tend to swim upstream or go with the flow? Either way, you probably want to check out this weekend’s Rivanna RiverFest, hosted by Rivanna Conservation Alliance and Rivanna River Company. An afternoon of family-friendly activities, games, and educational opportunities shifts into an evening of celebration and jubilance with live performances from Hometown Choir […]

Axe yourself, are you ready to hurl blades?

Once a week, I travel to distant realms to smite evil. I’m half-orc when I do this. I’m also playing Dungeons & Dragons when I do this. While my character Brad the Bad wields various bladed weapons with ease (and alacrity), my day-to-day life involves far fewer stabby items. I butter toast. I chop onions. […]