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Meet Ken Wooten, Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar

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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

Petit Pois’ Tuna Nicoise Is Heavenly

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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

Wisdom Oak Winery: Breathtaking Beauty

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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

Gluten-Free Dining Options in CVille

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“Gluten-Free” is a term that seems to be popping up more and more lately. Whether people are being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, a Gluten Intolerance, or any other health issue, “Gluten-Free” is trending. When cooking for oneself, it is easy to keep it safe from mistakes or cross-contamination; however, when out to eat, you never really know what’s happening with your food. Being “gluten-free” doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice going out to eat, it just means you need to be careful when you do. Read More

The Virginian: The Oldest Restaurant In CVille

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Did you know The Virginian Restaurant is the oldest restaurant in CVille? Yep, this venerable eatery has proudly served Charlottesville since 1923. Today, The Virginian Restaurant, one of the crown jewels of the CVille landscape, continues to deliver history, charm and tradition on The UVa Corner. Read More

Charlottesville City Market Turns 40!

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The Charlottesville City Market is open for its 40th season every Saturday this summer from 7am- Noon, on the corner of Water & South St.  City Market offers fresh, local, and homemade goods from the greater Charlottesville region, including everything from fresh produce to grass fed meats to crafts. The market features over 100 different local vendors, such as popular vendors like Cville Coffee and Shenandoah Joe as well as lesser-known vendors like Hungry Hill Honey and Pantheon Pops. Read More

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