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Top 6 Meteorologists In CVille

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1. Norm Sprouse, NBC29

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Norm Sprouse is a native Virginian and life long Virginia resident. Besides keeping an eye in the sky, Norm likes surf fishing, camping, sports car racing (as an observer, unless someone would like to sponsor him as a driver), computers, antique cars and trucks, science fiction (especially Babylon 5….), science in general including astronomy, and anything by James Burke (Connections, The Day the Universe Changed, and Connections 2). Read More

8 Awesome Beers To Try In The CVille Area

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1. Soul Shine, Starr Hill Brewing Company

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5391 Three Notch’d Road, Crozet, Virginia 22932
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Soul Shine is a Belgian-style Pale Ale with an American twist. It is generously hopped with a blend of American hops to give it a distinct aroma of citrus & tropical fruit. This light-bodied beer has a crisp palate & moderate bitterness, with a spicy finish of fruity esters from the Belgian yeast strain. Read More

Top 10 Reasons To Try Lunch At Citizen Burger Bar!

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1. Awesome Burgers

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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At Citizen Burger Bar, they believe in the importance of the simple things. Things like kicking back with friends, tipping back beers, and enjoying some tasty burgers.

2. Surf ‘N Turf

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Try the Surf ‘N Turf! It’s Timbercreek beef, Maine Lobster, Neuske’s bacon, aged provolone, arugula, red onion, and lemon aioli on a house brioche bun.

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3. Happy Hour

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm you get $2 off drafts, $1 off wells, and $2 off wine by the glass! And from 11:30am to 4pm check out the daily version of their 4oz., griddle-smashed Angus Burger, with hand-cut French fries and a soda!

4. Snacks

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Not only do they have awesome French fries, be sure to try their beer-battered onion rings, cheese fries and fried pickles. And their truffle fries are to die for!!!

5. The Executive Brunch

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Bacon, eggs and mimosas!!! Try The Executive, with Timbercreek beef, pit-smoked pork belly, McClure swiss, black onion, a fried farm egg and garlic aioli on a truffled brioche bun!

6. The Hotness

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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This awesome burger comes with Timbercreek beef, jalapeno jack, sriracha mayo, fresh jalapenos, grass-fed chili, onion and tomato on a house brioche bun!!!

7. Kinda Vegan

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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For those that don’t eat meat, you can try the Kinda Vegan, a whole grain beet vegan patty, boursin cheese, sprouts, tomato, onion, avocado, cucumbers and tarragon vegenaise on a mutigrain or vegan roll!!

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8. Lobster Club

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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Not in the mood for a burger? Give the Lobster Club a try, Maine lobster, Neuske’s bacon, arugula, tomato and boursin cheese on toasted country wheat!!!

9. Grilled Cheese #5

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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The Grilled Cheese #5 isn’t your average grilled cheese sandwich! It’s aged provolone, Tillamook cheddar, avocado, tomato and sriracha on local wheat, with a side of house ranch!!!

10. Wild Mushroom & Swiss

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212 E. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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There are more great burgers than we can list here, but the Wild Mushroom & Swiss is another must-try. Timbercreek beef, McClure swiss, wild mushrooms, black onion, citizen sauce, iceberg lettuce and tomato on a house brioche bun!

With all that’s on offer at Citizen Burger Bar, you’d be a fool not to try their lunch!!!

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Meet Curtis Shaver, Executive Chef, Hamiltons’ At First & Main

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Curtis Shaver is the executive chef at Hamiltons’ At First & Main, one of the premiere restaurants in Charlottesville. In this I Love CVille video feature, I ask Curtis about:
(1). What it’s like to be a chef at one of the best restaurants in CVille.
(2). His aspirations for opening his own restaurant – Peloton Station (a sandwich and bicycle centric sports bar located on 10th Street).
(3). Who his culinary mentors are, including BBQ Exchange owner Craig Hartman.
(4). The challenges of being a chef from a quality of life and personal relationship standpoint.
(5). His favorite restaurants in Charlottesville, including Angelo Vangelopoulos and Farrell Webster Vangelopoulos of Ivy Inn Restaurant.
(6). His admiration of William Hamilton and Kate Hamilton, the owners of Hamiltons’ At First & Main.
(7). His respect for Loren Mendosa, Mitchell Beerens and their new steakhouse coming to The Charlottesville DowntownMall.
(8). Timothy Gearhart, the owner Gearharts Fine Chocolates.
(9). And much more.. Read More

Top 12 Reasons Why Tavern & Grocery Is The Hottest New Restaurant In CVille

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1. Head Chef David Morgan

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Head Chef David Morgan used to work at The Clifton Inn. Now he brings his considerable experience and expertise to Tavern & Grocery.

2. Sous Chef David Jeck

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Also an ex-chef at The Clifton Inn, Sous Chef David Jeck is Chef Morgan’s right-hand man.

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3. House Cold Smoked Grass-Fed Ribeye

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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When you order the Steak and Fromage, you are getting grass-fed ribeye that is cold smoked right there at Tavern & Grocery.

4. House Made Applewood Smoked Bacon

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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The Applewood bacon used in the Tavern & Grocery sandwiches is smoked and sliced in-house.

5. House Smoked Sausage

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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From the store you can purchase sausages smoked right at Tavern & Grocery.

6. House Cured Applewood Smoked Ham

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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You can also purchase Applewood hams that are made right in-house.

7. House Smoked and Braised Pork Belly

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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For the best Banh Mi in Charlottesville, the pork belly is smoked and braised until it’s perfect.

8. Locally Sourced Products

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Wherever possible, Tavern & Grocery sources its meats and other products from local farms and suppliers.

9. Lost Saint Bar

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333 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: CVille Photo & Video

Lost Saint is a modern cocktail bar located below Tavern & Grocery.

10. Lost Saint Cocktails

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333 W Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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You can find a list of the awesome cocktails found at Lost Saint HERE.

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11. Brunch Starts Sunday, March 13th

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Every Sunday, Tavern & Grocery will be open for brunch from 11am until 3pm.

12. The Menu

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333 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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Tavern & Grocery boasts a top notch menu, with some dishes you won’t find anywhere else in Charlottesville. You can view both the Food and Bar Menus HERE.

If you liked this post, you may also like 13 Delicious Tavern & Grocery Dishes! and 10 Reasons Why You Must Try The Lost Saint Bar In Midtown CVille!

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