A graduate of the University of Virginia in 1996, Ken came to Charlottesville from the San Francisco Bay Area after choosing UVa over UC Berkeley. In order to establish in-state residency and reduce his tuition costs, he took a leave of absence in his second year and began working full time in local restaurants. Read More
Watch Brian Jones, the general manager and head chef at Petit Pois Restaurant, make a summertime favorite: Tuna Nicoise with greens, tomato, potato, boiled egg, nicoise olives and green beans with mustard vinaigrette. He takes us through the making of the entire dish, from slicing and sauteing the tuna to executing the final touches that make this one of Charlottesville’s most popular dishes. Read More
Here’s what’s going on this week: Read More
The three restaurants to have occupied 1517 University Avenue since 2000 are: The Greenskeeper, Jaberwoke and Three. Read More
West Main serves up Southern-style favorites like shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and baked mac ‘n cheese… but don’t forget their famous West Monte Cristo, alongside what is possibly the best Sunday Brunch in Charlottesville. Read More
The Happy Cook
Website:www.thehappycook.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheHappyCook
Address: 1107 B N Emmet St., Barracks Road Shopping Center
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Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
Website:www.orzokitchen.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OrzoKitchenCVille
Address: 416 West Main Street
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Wisdom Oak Winery: open Thu-Sun (12:00-6:00pm).
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Wisdom Oak Winery rests on 4 acres of a 126 acre estate in the heart of Monticello. The breathtaking beauty of the estate inspired a dream to create a vineyard. Read More
Here’s who’s playing around CVille this coming week: Read More
Lisa Harrison, Amy Fisher, Ricky Burkhead, Donovan McCain and Luke Fisher, imposing love on the world with large acoustic instruments, four voices and a cute, but take-no-prisoners, rhythm section. Read More