6 CVille Commandments
1. Thou Shalt Sing The Praises Of Bodos To The Unconverted
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10 Most American Aspects Of CVille
10 Of The Coolest People In CVille
1. Mike Penny, Founder/President, Savvy Rest
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Mike Penny spent 20 years living and teaching at a yoga community and discovered that he loved making people feel at ease. Two things inspired Mike to start his business: insomnia and a job at a futon company. After discovering the toxic materials that go into mattresses at his job, he set out to make an organic mattress company, allowing for a healthy and comfortable sleep. Savvy Rest is consistently featured in Inc Magazine‘s “Fastest Growing Private Companies” and is one of the best companies to work for in Central Virginia. Read More
8 Things Out Of Towners Just Don’t Get About CVille
1. It’s Rio Rd., Not The Rio Grande
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How many times have you been asked how to get to “REE-oh” Road? Read More
9 Restaurants To Try In CVille
9 Awesome Beers In Central VA And Shenandoah Valley
1. India Pale Ale, Blue Lab Brewing Company
123 S Randolph St, Lexington, VA 24450
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Blue Lab Brewing Company’s flagship IPA is not a tounge-splitter but remains true to the original style of an English India Pale Ale with just enough residual sweetness to moderate the alcohol and hop bitterness. This is an easy drinking IPA that is still satisfying to the IPA aficionado. Read More
Top 10 Places For Snacks In CVille
1. MAS Tapas
904 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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Tapas is always a great idea when you want some snacks and drinks. MAS Tapas has traditional Spanish cuisine and the occasional New American twist. The wine list is huge and they have small plates for any mood! Read More
5 Places To Get Your Chocolate Fix In CVille
1. commonwealthSKYBAR
422 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia
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The chocolate ganache cake at commonwealthSKYBAR is warm and gooey on the inside and crisp on the outside. It’s made with pistachio creme Anglaise and spiced chocolate sauce. Read More
7 Best Soup Places In CVille
1. Revolutionary Soup
108 2nd St SW Suite 17, Charlottesville, Virginia
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It’s sort of obvious that Revolutionary Soup made it to our list. They have amazing soups like lamb curry, creamy rosemary potato and Caribbean sweet potato. Read More
9 VA Breweries To Watch
1. Forge Brew Works
8532 Terminal Rd. Suite L, Lorton, Virginia 22079
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Forge Brew Works is a labor of love for brewer Matt Rose. As a Craft Brewery, Matt is focused on quality and small batches. They’re just happy his wife is on board with this brewing thing. Forge Brew Works, because hard work tastes better! Read More