Watch Brian Helleberg, the owner and head chef at Fleurie Restaurant, create a new dish: sesame crusted shrimp and vegetable skewer with spicy fennel aioli and heirloom salad. He takes us through the making of the entire dish, from skewering the shrimp to laying out the heirloom salad. Read More
Did you know Sal’s Caffe Italia has been serving loyal locals and tourists since 1985 on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall? Read More
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
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
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
Website:www.orzokitchen.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OrzoKitchenCVille
Address: 416 West Main Street
Photos: Gallery Read More
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” 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
Keswick Vineyards: open Mon-Sun (9:00am-5:00pm).
What: Keswick Summer Games
When: Saturday, June 22nd
Where: 1575 Keswick Winery Drive, Keswick, VA 22947 Read More