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That’s how many ingredients comprise Beer Run’s coleslaw, which we recommend piling high on the hot dog. Page 41.
11 It really ’maters
An ode to the tomato
15 Save the bees
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20 lbs. Thomas Jefferson loved tea and, in a 1794 correspondence with a tea merchant, confessed to consuming this amount of it annually. Page 18
17 Sugar buzz
Fleurie’s Serge Torres’ favorite things
18 Tea totals
Is sweet tea really Southern? Like, really?
19 Cocktails cubed
Tavola’s bartender extols ice’s virtues
21 True scoops
The best ice cream is all the ice cream
23 ...And eat it, too
Local chefs’ fave birthday treats
Features
Bargain bites
Yes, Chardonnay!
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Burgers to bowls, in this issue we’re exploring what it means to eat cheap in Charlottesville —with meals that are hearty enough for lunch and dinner, but won’t break a 10-spot.
The widely grown chardonnay got its start in France but is popular in the States— and in Central Virginia especially. This issue tells you where to find the best in our area.
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The Last Bite
Esta loca piña es deliciosa. PAGE 66
ON THE COVER: A selection of fully loaded, 100 percent all-beef dogs from Sam’s Hot Dog Stand in Crozet. Photo by Tom McGovern. Read more on page 37. COMMENTS? E-mail the editor at caite@c-ville.com
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We asked the staff: What's your favorite summer food memory? “The telltale sign it was summer was when my mom would set a gallon of old-fashioned-style Neapolitan ice cream on the kitchen counter with a loud thunk.”
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Caprese salad at Bizou You can’t go wrong with the age-old combination of tomatoes and mozzarella. But you can go even more right when you combine housemade mozz with local heirloom tomatoes at the height of freshness. And that’s just what you get with Bizou’s caprese salad special: a bed of baby arugula topped with creamy cheese and slices of heirloom varieties like Mr. Stripeys, fresh basil, oil and a balsamic reduction. “We change it up a few times during the season,” Bizou chef Brett Venditti says. “We might use garlic olive oil, sometimes a basil oil, or do a burrata.”
Gazpacho at Feast! Feast! starts treating its customers to its summer staple, cold gazpacho soup, as soon as the weather dictates, but chef Megan Kiernan says patience might be advised. “It gets exponentially better as the weather warms up,” she says. That’s because she’ll move from using hothouse tomatoes to locally grown heirlooms.
What won’t change is her clever recipe: She starts with chunks of white bread and soaks them in a purée of peeled and cored tomatoes, then adds a healthy pour of balsamic vinegar—“more than you would expect to use,” Kiernan says—cucumbers, salt, pepper and a bit of red onion. “The secret is the bread,” Kiernan says. “It gives it the perception of creaminess.”
Fried green tomatoes at Maya Don’t despair when September rolls around. Just remember these two ways to keep the taste of tomatoes lingering on your palate for months to come. Maya’s Christian Kelly has been rotating preparations of fried green tomatoes since the Main Street restaurant opened nine years ago. You might get the unripe ’maters with pickled red onions and pimento cheese or house-cured bacon and spicy aioli.
Bruschetta at Tavola Italian food thrives on the tomato all season long thanks to the miracles of preservation.
But when the fresh tomatoes start coming into the Tavola kitchen, chef Caleb Warr kicks the canned stuff. The rotating daily bruschetta special is a highlight of the season. “My favorite one that I have always done is heirloom beans and a couple of super nice, ripe cherry tomatoes,” he says. To build the base, Warr cooks the beans down, purées them and spreads them on grilled toast. Then comes the red crown: tomatoes seasoned with olive oil and salt and roasted until just charred. The blistered (though not bursting) fruits are then tossed with sherry vinegar, salt and pepper and dotted onto the bean spread. A classic tomato topper.
Bloody Mary bar at South Street Brewery If the thought of all this chewing is too exhausting, sip your tomatoes. South Street Brewery offers its build your own Bloody Mary bar with more than 60 tomato-based mixes, hot sauces, seasonings and garnishes, every Sunday from 11am to 2pm.—Shea Gibbs
Toma-total The most tomato-centric meal in town is back after a break in 2015. Rapture chef Chris Humphrey threw down his first five-cours Tomato Dinner in 2011. The idea was simple: Dinners focused on meats, wine and beer are everywhere. Why not highlight the humble tomato? No date for this summer’s soirée has yet been set, but Humphrey promises that, as in the past, the feast will feature five dishes with tomatoes as the star. Yes, there will be other ingredients, including meat, but they’ll all play second fiddle to the true fruit “It’s just a personal obsession, to be honest,” Humphrey says. “My wife and I both live on tomato sandwiches in the summer.” Humphrey promises he’ll use as many techniques as possible to pull off the dinner. In the past, that’s meant tomato cocktails, powdered tomatoes, tomato ice cream and tomato donuts (#tomatonuts).—S.G. BIZOU, FEAST!, TAVOLA: EZE AMOS; MAYA: RAMMELKAMP FOTO
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What makes the perfect tomato sandwich? We think The Whiskey Jar serves one of the best in town, so we went straight to the source. “I and my entire staff wait all year long for the tomatoes to come back,” says owner Will Richey. “It is heresy to use an out-of-season tomato and simply stupid. It is the one item on the menu that is most talked about and craved by all. And I have to say there really is something wonderful about it.” Here’s what he says about crafting a tomato sammy that’s totally craveable.—C.W. “The three most important parts I think are undebatable: “First is the perfect tomato. The tomato must be perfectly ripened and fresh, preferability an heirloom variety, of which I believe the Cherokee Purple to be the most flavorful and the best for the perfect tomato sandwich. “One wants a firm-fleshed tomato wit good texture, not too watery and not too seedy. They must be sliced fresh to order and never refrigerated. “Secondly, and equally undeniable as the perfect tomato, is the seasoning. It must be salted evenly. A little black pepper is optional. “Third on the list of undeniable truths of the perfect tomato sandwich is Duke’s mayonnaise. This must be applied to the bread thickly and evenly to the edges. “The debate revolves around the bread. It must be white bread for certain, but we use a really good, locally made country white bread from Goodwin Creek Farm and we griddle the bread lightly in butter to give it some crunch and texture. Perhaps not ideally classic, but we think it makes for the perfect tomato sandwich.”
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An ode to the tomato
Local buzz Hungry Hill Farm keeps the bees
It’s honey season, y’all! Bee colonies like the ones at Hungry Hill Farm have been buzzing around for months, and it’s time to reap the rewards. According to farm owner Glenn Clayton, June and July are the “height of the honey fl w,” and one beehive can hold upward of 60,000 honeybees this time of year. Most of the farm’s harvest is classic wildfl wer honey, made from the nectar of whatever fl wers the pollinators go out and collect, which is available at $7 for 16 ounces. For the true connoisseurs, there’s the sourwood honey—more difficult to produce, it’s made with the nectar of sourwood trees, which only bloom for a few weeks during the summer. Those bees are kept separate from the others and given easy access to the fl wers, and a 16-ounce jar of the sourwood honey goes for $12. As for what to do with the honey once it’s harvested? Clayton’s list is endless. “It does well in making barbecue sauce, it’s really well used as a replacement for sugar in just about any recipe,” he says. “It’s sterile, good for treatment of wounds, good for treatment of a sore throat.” It’s also great for keeping the bugs at bay if you happen to spend a lot of time outside. Just mix equal parts honey, apple cider vinegar and water, drink about four ounces a day for a couple weeks, he says, and say goodbye to pests. “After about two to three weeks of doing that it’ll keep the chiggers away, it’ll keep the ticks away,” he says. “It’ll even keep your husband away from you Want to try your hand at using some of because by then you’ll smell like a vinegar pod.” the area’s best local honey? Tavola bar Clayton has been keeping bees for more than 50 years, manager Christian Johnston recomand for him it’s a labor of love. When he fi st picked up mends mixing up an Airmail, a classic the hobby in the 1960s, he had no way of knowing how summery cocktail. much the practice would change and evolve over the Combine and shake 1 oz. aged rum, years, mostly due to corporate pesticides and an influ .5 oz. fresh lime juice and .5 oz. honey of invasive foreign insects that devastate honey bees. syrup* in a metal shaker and strain There was a day when he only had to check on his bees into a cocktail couple. Top with 2 oz. a few times a year, but now keeping the bees healthy and sparkling wine and enjoy. safe requires about triple the amount of work and attention as it did when he started. *Honey syrup is equal parts still water “Why do I still do it? Well, I’ve been stung so many and honey. Feel free to create a twist times, it’s in my blood and I can’t get it out,” he says. on the classic by adding ingredients like rosemary, orange blossom water “But really, even though it’s gettin’ to be a hassle doin’ or sumac. it, it’s still enjoyable to keep bees. It’s just demanding.”—Laura Ingles
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The sweet life
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S
erge Torres, Fleurie’s pastry chef since November 2015, grew up watching his mom, a chef, and helping her in the kitchen. But it was his sweet tooth that led him to focus on pastry. “I really enjoy the diversity of options that come with the profession and being able to express my creativity by making tasty and beautiful pastries, breads, desserts and chocolates,” he says. The French-born chef ’s résumé includes jobs in notable kitchens like Le Cirque and Le Périgord in New York City and, locally, Kluge Estate Winery and the Farmington Country Club. We asked him to tell us a few of his favorite guilty pleasures.—Caite White
Always on the bar: Ricard (an
Dessert: Baba au rhum
anise-fl vored liquor) on the rocks
Beer: Stella Artois
Special-occasion drink:
Ice cream fl vor: Häagen-Dazs
Energy source: Playing tennis in the sun
Breakfast: Toasted baguette with European butter and fig am dunked into a hot cup of black coffee
Lunch spot: Aromas Café Chinese restaurant order: Fried pork dumplings
Sandwich: Panini with ham,
Salted Caramel
Kitchen aroma: Fresh baked bread
Always in the home fridge: Fig jam and European butter
Always in the pantry: Coffee Bodo’s order: No baguette = no Bodo’s order Salad bar toppings: Anything but carrots
Eggs: Sunny side up—runny! Cut of meat: Tournedos/fil t
tomato and Gruyère cheese on a baguette
mignon
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Fish: Sea bass with fennel
pepper in sorbet
Vegetable: Onions and peppers
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Kreme donuts
Condiment: Grey Poupon Country Dijon mustard
Chocolate: Valrhona 66 percent pure Caraibe dark chocolate
Grocery-store cookie: Petit Beurre shortbread with chocolate
The bread man It’s clear Torres is serious about the baguette, an iconic French symbol and the subject of much debate. Each year, Paris holds a competition for the best baguette according to guidelines set by French law.
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First food memory: My
Le Journal du Patissier
mother’s gratin dauphinois (like scalloped potatoes).
Mentors: Claude Terroni, French baker and pastry chef instructor
Best meal ever: Still waiting…
Dream trip: Tahiti, snorkeling in the sun
Food city: Paris Cooking clothes: White chef jacket and jeans
Kitchen shoes: Anything comfortable and made of leather
Food-related tattoos: None, but if I was to get one, it would be of a rolling pin.
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Reading the leaves
drawn from the fact that Summerville was an important early tea-growing location. Alas, Moss says, “Yankees were drinking sweetened iced tea as far back as the 1860s, two decades before [they] plucked the fi st tea leaf in Summerville.” Whatever the origins of the beverage, most people agree sweetened iced tea isn’t the same as sweet tea, and according to Moss the fi st recipe that dictated sweetening a large quantity of hot tea before ever pouring it in a glass came somewhere around the late 1920s or early ’30s. In the 2010s in C’ville, you don’t have to go far for a decent glass of sweet tea. Whether washing down barbecue at Red Hub or pairing the bevvie with local grub at Brookville, that balance of sugar and tea-leaf bitterness will never be far from your summer dining table. “I love sweet tea,” Brookville chef/owner Harrison Keevil says. “And we sell quite a bit—a lot on the weekends.” Keevil, whose Southern-inspired cooking belies his British ancestry, admits to a bit of blasphemy when it comes to his sweet tea. He sweetens the base with simple syrup (with or without mint infusion) on request. “Sweet tea can be cloying. It’s about finding that balance between the tea and the sweet,” he says. “I do it with simple syrup because you can control the tea itself and the sweetener.”— Shea Gibbs
Newly minted
TOM MCGOVERN
Finding a good glass of sweet tea is a lot easier than determining the drink’s origins Like any good Southern recipe, the origins of sweet tea are about as clear as an oversteeped pitcher of Lipton. Southerners of all stripes clamor for their own little piece of the beverage’s lore. Central Virginia, it seems, doesn’t have much of a stake. Thomas Jefferson certainly loved his tea—his financial records show he purchased nearly 20 pounds of it annually, and of all sorts of varieties—but he likely never iced it. And
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Alexandria Tyre, marketing and communications manager for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, confi ms “sweet tea wasn’t a thing until well after Jefferson’s death.” Tyre says according to her team’s “unscientific survey,” the fi st recipe for sweet tea was published in 1879. That would have been a recipe by Texan Marion Cabell Tyree in a cookbook coincidentally titled Housekeeping in Old Virginia. But that’s hardly the end of this yarn. Jenna Mason, manager of the Southern Foodways Alliance, points out that Summerville, South Carolina, has for years claimed to be the “birthplace” of sweet tea. But culinary historian Robert Moss has found little evidence to that claim, saying it was mostly a marketing angle
Want to take your sweet tea to the next level? Infuse it with mint. Want to take your mint to the next level? Grow it yourself. “The beauty of mint is it is very easy to grow,” Brookville Restaurant chef/ owner Harrison Keevil says. Just remember two things, and you should be good to go. One, pot your mint. “If you plant it in the ground, it will take over,” Keevil says. At Brookville, he’s even thinking of reserving an entire garden for mint. Two, carefully consider the type of mint you’d like to grow. Most likely, you’ll want a traditional peppermint or spearmint, but varieties such as pineapple, pennyroyal, ginger and horsemint abound. In addition to Kentucky Colonel spearmint, a favorite of Keevil’s is mojito mint.—S.G.
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Cold cocktailed
Keep these bartending tips on ice Ice to a bartender is like fire for a chef: The amount and type you use will affect the outcome of the final product. Let s talk about the main types of ice bartenders tend to use. Large format or block cubes: These are used for chilling a drink without adding much dilution, like with a whiskey on the rocks or a bowl full of punch. The larger surface area means the ice will melt at a slower rate. Cubed: The most common ice, usually a half-inch to 1" in size. This ice can be used for a wide range of purposes, but is ideal for cocktail mixing. Cracked: Ice cubes that have been cracked into smaller pebbles to increase the amount of dilution they add to a drink. Crushed: Ice that has been pulverized and has the texture of coarse snow. When ice cubes have been smashed completely (with either a mallet or a blender), it has the highest dilution rate. This ice is ideal for watering down sugar or booziness in drinks like juleps or tiki cocktails. But when do you shake and when do you stir? If the cocktail is all spirits (and sometimes a syrup), stir for about 15 to 20 seconds with cubed ice (don’t crack it!) until a chill develops on the glass. A Manhattan, for example, is just whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters. If you were to shake this cocktail, the final product will be thin and watery and the subtleties of the whiskey you chose will be rendered moot. When a cocktail has juice or egg whites added to it, it’s best to shake well with cubed ice for about 10 to 12 seconds and double strain it. Shaking not only helps emulsify the ingredients (try stirring an egg white cocktail and not grossing yourself out), it quickly brings the cocktail to -7 degrees Celsius, below the freezing point of water and almost halfway to the freezing point of (some) alcohol. This translates to a silky smooth and refreshing mouthfeel. At the end of the day, just remember: Your cocktail is only as good as your worst ingredient.—Christian Johnston
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Half Baked Ben & Jerry’s Barracks Road Shopping Center, 244-7438
Coconut Kirt’s Homemade Ice Cream Albemarle Square Shopping Center, 202-0306
Peach almond The Market at Grelen 15091 Yager Rd. (Somerset), (540) 672-7268
Raspberry sorbet Splendora’s Gelato 317 E. Main St., Downtown Mall, 296-8555
Cherry vanilla Chaps 223 E. Main St., Downtown Mall, 977-4139
Chocolate Splendora’s Gelato
Mocha honey The Market at Grelen
Banana Coldstone Creamery 1709 Emmet St. N,
Purple cotton candy Kirt’s Homemade Ice Cream
Ice cream dreams
Nothing spells out s-u-m-m-e-r quite like a melty, drippy scoop of ice cream. Here are nine local options we’re digging right now (and always). Summer Knife&Fork 21
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homas Jefferson didn’t like to celebrate his birthday and, in fact, America’s founding foodie tried to keep the date a secret. “The only birthday I ever commemorate,” he said, “is that of our independence, the Fourth of July.” This year, America turns 240, and we wondered: What kind of birthday treats do local food fanatics request on their own special days? We asked a few chefs and restaurant owners to share their sweets secrets.
(again, British) that is similar to pound cake but with crispy edges and layered with buttercream and fruit. Pretty dope.” Tristan Wraight, Oakhart Social
“Unquestionably, my wife’s almond-rosemary cake (and all the beers)!” Ken Notari, Nude Fude
Coconut-pecan cake from Bottega Cafe in Birmingham, Alabama. If not that, then “anything chocolate.”
“My birthday treat was always a lemon cake with seven-minute frosting and coconut. Having a July birthday, this was always the best! I especially loved the crispiness where the frosting and coconut met. I miss my Mema, who made this for me. Nowadays, my best wish is for a glass of Rosé and a beautiful view (at home, that’s the terrace) with my sweetie.”
Melissa Close-Hart, Junction
Gay Beery, APimento Catering
Apple pie.
“It’s a princess cake from [Albemarle Baking Co.], no question! Kind of embarrassing to order one for yourself, so I always want it for my birthday.”
His wife’s (chef Melissa Close-Hart) toffee-chocolate cheesecake. Matthew Hart, The Local
Harrison Keevil, Brookville Restaurant
“Pecan pie!!!” Will Richey, Revolutionary Soup, The Alley Light and The Whiskey Jar
“Well, my dad used to carve pound cake, like simple Sara Lee pound cake, into all sorts of awesome things. Like a double-decker bus (my folks are British) or an electric guitar or a butterfl , whatever we kids were interested in at that time of our lives. Then my mom would paint them with sugar icing and food coloring. Truth is we’d just let the cakes hang out and enjoy them and rarely ate them. If we did eat them they were usually pretty stale and gnarly. However, for me, nostalgically, I really love making pound cake or a similar version of cake called Victoria layer cake
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“I usually make pecan pies around my birthday because it’s around Christmas and they’re in season, but everyone gets me a chocolate almond croissant from MarieBette.” Caleb Warr, Tavola
“We have started a tradition of getting Sweethaus cupcakes. We get a variety and cut them up to share, but my favorite is the chocolate with mint frosting.” Andrew Silver, Zocalo
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John Hoffman has be n the executive chef at Fossett’s for just over a month, but he’s already bringing a Southern influ nce to the kitchen. He previously worked at Keswick’s sister hotel, The Sanctuary, on South Carolina’s Kiawah Island for four years before moving to Virginia. We asked him to share a recipe he’s looking forward to cooking for Keswick guests this summer. 24 Knife&Fork Summer
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rom my time in Charleston, South Carolina, I wanted to bring some of the Southern influ nce to the refin d Keswick Hall. This dish embodies the subtle, delicate fl vors of the summer, and we try to let summer’s ingredients speak for themselves with our minimalist approach. Summer squash grows everywhere and is frequently overlooked as just another fi ler in a vegetable medley. We wanted to showcase it in a way that it stands out as a vibrant broth for the small fla e of floun er. The rice served alongside it is stored with wild red bay laurel leaves for three years to impart a subtle fl vor to again complement the butter fl vor of the fish ”
Summer squash broth 1 yellow onion (chopped) 1 summer squash (chopped) 4 oz. Egyptian onion or shallots (chopped) 4 cloves garlic 1 tsp. tumeric 1 qt. water Combine all ingredients in a pot and cook for one hour on low. Strain through a sieve and season the stock with salt.
Laurel-aged rice and peas
Flounder 6 oz. fl under fi let 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 oz. canola oil Heat a sauté pan with canola oil over medium high heat. Carefully place the seasoned fi let skin side down into the pan. Heat for four minutes and turn the fi let over and cook for an additional four minutes.
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1 small yellow onion (diced) 2 tsp. olive oil 8 oz. Anson Mills laurel-aged rice or basmati 12 oz. water 4 oz. fi ld peas or butterbeans
Cook the onions on low heat in olive oil until translucent (about six minutes). Add rice and water and bring to boil over medium high heat. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to low and let cook for 20 minutes. Season with salt and fold in butter and peas.
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It’s hard to resist eating out for every meal in a town like Charlottesville, but ain’t nobody got money for that. So we cooked up a list of our favorite cheap eats—the expected ($3 dumplings at Marco & Luca, obviously) to the not-soexpected (read: grit bowl). They run the cuisine gamut, from Asian to Mexican to classic American, but they all have two things in common: They’re good enough for lunch or dinner and all under $10. We’re not saying you should eat out for every meal, but—oh, who are we kidding? With these kind of choices (and prices), of course you should. By SHEA GIBBS, KATHLEEN HERRING, LAURA INGLES and CAITE WHITE
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Cheap Eats
Eat your heart out We wouldn’t recommend one of these burgers every day, but we’d recommend them any day of the year.
The White Spot We’d be remiss not to start this list with the Gus burger: a classic American cheeseburger topped with a fried egg. $3.40 1407 University Ave., 295-9899
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
The Varsity ain’t for sissies: Loaded with chili, onion rings, hot sauce and ranch dressing (and then some!), you’ll need a bib. $7.49 102 14th St. NW, 984-5707
Riverside Lunch First they smash it, then they cook it. It ain’t fancy, but it is a thing of beauty. And with a loyal following, it’s an undisputed choice. $5.15 1429 Hazel St., 971-3546
Five Guys The In-N-Out of the East (yep, we said it), Five Guys doles out huge whoppers and a pile of fries (get ’em Cajun-style). $7.93 Barracks Road Shopping Center, 975-4897; Hollymead Town Center, 963-4897
Mango now
With its convenient Corner location and daily specials, Thai and Vietnamese fusion spot Lemongrass has a strong following for its inexpensive lunch. But the dinner menu is capable of wowing without wearing out the wallet as well. For just $10, the mango tofu is both authentic and affordable, featuring fi m, steamed tofu, fresh ripe mango cubes, carrots and bell peppers atop imported Thai jasmine rice (brown rice is available on request) and doused in mango sauce. The sweetness of the mango plays perfectly with a hint of Asian spice, and the addition of fresh mango transforms the mouthfeel of the dish, making it a well-rounded meal. You can turn your mango tofu into mango chicken for $1 more, but with the big fl vors going on here, it’s not necessary. Stick with the plant-based protein in this naturally gluten-free delight, and keep your morals and your money right.
A bunch of crêpe It might be called The Flat, but what they serve here is anything but. Try the Southside of Heaven. It comes fully loaded with chicken, spinach, onion, feta and cheddar, all wrapped in a sinful flour crêpe from the walk-up window on ater Street. Insider tip: Add a housemade drink to your order. They change with the seasons, but summer yields the best bounty: strawberry, rosemary or lavender and honey lemonades are all can’t-go-wrong picks.
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This pint-sized spot takes The White Spot’s concept one step further with The Chiflet, a beefy take on the bacon-egg-and-cheese. $7.49 102 Second St. SE, 244-0073
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Cheap Eats
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It’s fresh, it’s cheap, and as far as quick-service ethnic food goes, it’s pretty authentic. Entrées on the Zzaam! Fresh Korean Grill menu include a noodle bowl, salad bowl, rice bowl, burrito and tacos, each of which are $6.95 (the bowls come in a smaller size for $4.49), and come with the protein of your choice and all the toppings you want. We recommend the bibimbap, a classic Korean mixed rice dish. Beef and a fried egg are the traditional proteins, but there’s a whole selection of meats (and tofu) to choose from if those aren’t your jam. Can’t decide? Try half bulgogi (grilled marinated beef) and half dak (grilled marinated chicken), and you can never go wrong with the fried egg. A bibimbap bowl with meat and toppings (which include roasted, pickled and fresh veggies) is pretty flavorful in and of itself, so yo may not need to pour anything on top. The ginger and creamy chili sauces are perfection, though, so go ahead and get a container of each on the side.
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THE CORNER El Jaripeo Weekdays (3-6pm) Boylan Heights Monday-Friday (3-7pm) The Biltmore Thursday drink specials 105 Grill Daily drink specials Fig Bistro Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday drink specials St. Maarten Café Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday drink specials
MIDTOWN Oakhart Social Every day (5-7pm) Orzo Thursday drink specials Public Fish & Oyster Every day (4-6:30pm) The Shebeen Pub & Braai Tuesday drink specials Wild Wing Café Monday-Friday (4-7pm) World of Beer Weekdays (3-7pm)
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By the slice or the whole darn thing, pizza is a staple for lunch-hounds on the go.
Lampo Marinara D.O.C. For $9, try this simple pie of marinara, garlic, oregano, sea salt and olive oil. $9 205 Monticello Rd., 244-3226
Benny Deluca’s Slice of pepperoni A classic slice big enough for two (or one, if you’re really hungry). $5 913 W. Main St., 245-4007
Christian’s Tortellini and pesto A crisp crust supports a smattering of pesto topped with tri-color cheese tortellini. $4 3440 Seminole Trail, 973-7280; 1880 Abbey Rd., 293-6788; 118 W. Main St., Downtown Mall, 977-9688
Mona Lisa Pasta Quattro fromaggi With their powers combined, mozzarella, provolone, asiago and gorgonzola top our favorite at this pasta shop. $2.79 921 Preston Ave., 295-2494
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Avocado and feta A fully loaded slice with fresh diced avocado, chopped tomatoes and feta cheese. $3.95 310 E. Main St., Downtown Mall, 977-0162
Gettin’ chippy One problem we find with nachos (maybe nacho problem, but definitely our problem) is that often the bottom layer, after all the good stuff, is just soggy chips and cold crumbs. Enter the nachos at The Bebedero. Black beans, longaniza (a Spanish sausage similar to chorizo), house-pickled hot peppers and cheese sauce layer with salty tortilla chips. The dish isn’t baked, so they stay extra crispy. Insider tip: There’s a veggie option available that, trust, is no less delicious.
$10 Lampo
The Bebedero 313 Second St. SE, 234-3763
Don’t skip dessert! If you leave without ordering the Mexican chocolate flan, turn around and go back.
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Cheap Eats
Dog days of summer Watch for the roadside sandwich boards off Interstate 64 in Crozet for Sam’s Hot Dog Stand: patio seating! Combo deals! Handdipped ice cream! They’re pointing you in the right direction. On a weekday afternoon, the bright red, green and white restaurant is quiet, but the food is fresh and the cook will personally check to make sure you’re enjoying your meal. If you’re doing it right, you’ve ordered one of two things: a Sammy burger (a sloppy Joe-style burger with a sweet and tangy special sauce) or the two-dog combo (two all-beef hot dogs on warmed buns, a generous portion of hot, seasoned crinkle-cut fries and a soda for $7.74). Choose from up to 10 different toppings free of charge, or order it with “The Works” for every topping on the menu. Insider tip: It’s not on the menu (Sam’s Hot Dog Stand hack!), but order an old-fashioned root beer float and the cook will make you one with Hershey’s ice cream.
$7.74
Sam’s Hot Dog Stand 5786 Three Notched Rd. (Crozet)
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Creative loafing
Don’t worry—you won’t find any ricotta or marinara in this Japanese lasagna. Under the “special roll” category, it’s a California roll (imitation crab meat, cucumber and avocado), served with all six pieces snuggled up together to resemble a sort of loaf (or a serving of lasagna, if you will), topped with creamy, spicy red sauce and then baked. At the end of the day, it’s still a classic California roll, but the time in the oven does add another layer of fl vor. A few pieces of rice may be slightly charred, giving the whole thing a smokey fl vor, and there’s enough sauce to cover the entire top (giving it more of a lasagna-esque appearance). And at only $8, it frees up your dinner budget for a bottle of sake.
$8
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Pick your own Fifteen years in the biz, Sticks is clearly doing something right, and it’s a classic choice for cheap eats. Go with a platter: one kebob over basmatic rice and grilled flatbread, with a sauce and a side. It’s the kind of place where everyone has their favorite combo, but if you need help choosing, chicken is a no-brainer. Put it with cilantro-lime sauce and cucumber, tomato and red onion salad on the side. Insider tip: An extra kebob only puts you 50 cents over your $10 budget. Treat yourself.
$8.50
Sticks Kebob Shop 917 Preston Ave., 295-5262; 1820 Abbey Rd., 295-5212
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It’s taco time Don’t be fooled by the simple, unpretentious interior. What La Michoacana lacks in décor it makes up for in flavo . The menu is crowded with authentic Mexican cuisine, but it’s the tacos that pack the biggest punch. Filled with your choice of meat—we recommend carnitas (crispy pork), cabrito (habanerospiced pork) or barbacoa des res (spicy shredded beef)—order them “Mexican” style (with chopped onions and cilantro) or “super” style (with chopped onions, cilantro, cheese, sour cream and lettuce). But whatever you do, get them on a corn, rather than flou , tortilla. They’re made in-house daily with a hand-operated tortilla press in the back. Insider tip: Bring cash. This place doesn’t take cards.
$2.50
La Michoacana 1138 E. High St., 202-1336
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Beer and sausage go so well together that Josh Hunt launched a restaurant pretty much dedicated to the pairing. But you needn’t go to his German-style Kardinal Hall for Hunt’s delicious dog deal. That’s at Beer Run, the fi st brew temple he opened with his stepbrother, John Woodriff, back in 2007. “We sell a ton of those hot dogs,” Hunt says. “It’s a great deal, but it’s not cheap stuff.” The “stuff ” is a 100 percent organic frankfurter, homemade vinegar coleslaw and lager mustard on a hearty pretzel roll. For the mustard, chef Hernan Franco starts with a French-style dijon and adds horseradish and whatever lager Beer Run might have among its 17 rotating taps. Along with the slaw of cabbage, carrots, white vinegar, black peppercorns, crushed red pepper, salt and sugar, it’s the perfect counterpoint to the unctuous sausage. Oh and the roll? Imported from Germany. Add a side—go for the seasoned potato wedges and dunk ’em hard into the smoky paprika mayo—for just $2 more. For meat rejecters, Beer Run offers a veggie dog with the same tasty toppings at the same price.
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As long as you can get dumplings, sesame noodles, a pork bun and hot and sour soup and still not break a 10-spot, we wager Marco & Luca will remain the standard bearer for low-cost lunch ’round these parts. Back in 2003, when the restaurant launched its first location, on the Downtown Mall, owner Dragana Katalina-Sun told C-VILLE, “We wanted to bring the people quality and quantity, and we wanted to bring it to all kinds of people, all classes.” Some things never change. Insider tip: If a single order isn’t enough, you can get an order-and-a-half of dumplings.
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Slurp city Ordering ramen is a commitment. The Japanese (well, originally Chinese) noodle soup is usually served in a small vat, topped with at least half a dozen add-ons. It’s delicious, so the giant bowl isn’t hard to slurp down, but it’s also filling and not always cheap. But at Mican, for only $6.50 you can order a petite ramen bowl, which is exactly what it sounds like—noodle soup with the broth and protein of your choice plus toppings, in a much smaller portion. Perfect for a light lunch. And if that’s not quite enough, consider also ordering a fried avocado kebab—yep, a skewered, panko-crusted avocado quarter for only $2. It’s crispy and creamy at the same time, and before tax and tip the whole meal is less than 10 bucks.
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Blink and you’ll miss it! That should be the unofficial motto at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant. A combination of Greenie’s (vegetarian and vegan) and Vu Noodles (Thai and Vietnamese) grab-andgo grub, The Spot is a Downtown Mall healthy-lunching dream. At Greenie’s, choose the $10 Cup O’ Wonderful (a mix of cabbages, carrots, almonds and greens and vegenaise sauce) and add tofu barbecue to really beef (so to speak) it up. At Vu Noodles, go for the tofu caramelized onions with rice noodles (tofu, caramelized onions, bean sprouts and Thai basil atop slippery, salty rice noodles). Get fish sau e over soy-ginger and you won’t regret it.
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Layering season Fill ’em up or keep ’em simple—sandwiches are a no-brainer for your midday meal.
Ivy Provisions
Take It Away
Notorious P.I.G. A crusty baguette forms the trough for salami, prosciutto and Rock Barn capicola ham piled with peppers, onions and lettuce, then drizzled with oil and vinegar. $10 2206 Ivy Rd., 202-1308
A tried-and-true option by all accounts, any combo at Take It Away—corned beef and havarti? Hummus and provolone? Smoked turkey and sprouts?—is the perfect one. Just don’t skip the house dressing! $4.75+ 115 Elliewood Ave., 295-1899
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The Sedona This veggie-friendly sub smells almost as delicious as it tastes—grilled peppers and onions unite with slices of Twin Oaks tofu, cheddar, black olives and lettuce. $7.99 512 E. Main St., Downtown Mall, 984-1862
Grilled ham and cheese Can’t argue with a classic (sandwich or ambience), and Chaps has it, from the ’50s soda fountain vibe to the deliciously greasy-crispy bread. $6.85 223 E. Main St., 977-4139
Feast! Pimento cheese Hearty toasted focaccia and sliced cucumber play the perfect foils to Feast!’s legendary pimento cheese. $7 416 W. Main St., 244-7800
Al Carbon Cemita de pollo (left) Order this traditional Mexican sandwich—with avocado, Oaxaca cheese and onions on a brioche-like bread—with the 29 North spot’s pulled rotisserie chicken. $9.95 1871 Seminole Trail, 964-1052
A pie in the hand
Just around the corner from the Downtown Mall, this cheery pie shop is small but spacious—high ceilings, pale yellow walls and glossy wooden fl ors. But for all its ambience, it’s hard to avert your eyes from the sweet and savory pie display (or your nose from the scent of fresh-baked dough and roasting coffee). For $5, treat yourself to a lunch pie, like the seasonal egg, sausage, goat cheese and honey hand pie, which balances the perfect amount of buttery, fla y crust, the slight tang of creamy goat cheese and the hot egg and sausage center that practically melts in your mouth. The sweet finish from the honey, which soaks into the corners of the crust, gives new meaning to the phrase “treat yourself to lunch.” After you’re finish d, peruse the wide selection of seasonal dessert pies—including gluten-free and vegan options—or take a slice home for later (recommended: chocolate cream). And don’t skimp on the coffee: The shop partners with Milli Coffee Roasters, and serves a range of locally roasted coffee drinks. Insider tip: Find free two-hour parking one block up on East Jefferson Street.
The Pie Chest 119 Fourth St. NE
Treat yourself to a lunch pie, like the seasonal egg, sausage, goat cheese and honey hand pie, which balances the perfect amount of buttery, fl ky crust, the slight tang of creamy goat cheese and the hot egg and sausage center that practically melts in your mouth. 46 Knife&Fork Summer
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Get your grits When Café Cubano became Grit Coffee in late 2014, many of its loyal followers mourned menu favorites (see ya, Rocco Z; we miss you, Nisqually). But when one door closes, somewhere there opens a window. And, in the case of Grit, that window is the grit bowl. Eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the grit bowl boasts a creamy pile of white stoneground grits topped with ingredients either sweet or savory. Choose The Student ($6), with brown sugar, house granola and maple syrup (and prepare for a sugar buzz) or The Grad ($7.75), with bacon, cheddar and a fried egg. It’s The Townie, though, uniting fresh chorizo, black beans, salsa fresca and bourbonpickled jalapeños that gets our vote. Insider tip: Whatever you order, get a cold-brew coffee with it. It’s the best in town.
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Local vines Chardonnay vines were some of the fi st to be planted in our state, and many of them are still producing today. Take, for instance, Linden Vineyards’ Hardscrabble. Owner and winemaker Jim Law works with some of the oldest Chardonnay vines in Virginia, planted just outside his Northern Virginia winery more than 30 years ago, to produce one of his most popular wines. Hardscrabble is delicious on release, but it also has tremendous aging potential and can truly come into its own six to 10 years after the harvest year. Law’s wines are philosophic. They don’t always taste the same each year; he makes them to refl ct the unique Virginia vintages. If you have the patience to collect them, a vertical of Linden Hardscrabble Chardonnays can be a true exploration of Virginia’s recent wine history.
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ne of the most widely planted grapes in the world, Chardonnay grows well in a variety of climates and is capable of immense stylistic versatility: It can be a fresh, zesty, easy-drinking table wine; it can be picked ripe and heavily oaked to produce a toasty, buttery wine; or, if it’s planted on a great site, it can produce some of the most profound and thoughtprovoking wines in the world. Indeed, Chardonnay was made famous by the intensely structured French wines found in Burgundy, where Chardonnay from the Côte d’Or’s limestone escarpment can mesmerize. For centuries, Burgundian Chardonnay from tiny climates in the Côte d’Or—places like Montrachet, Meursault and Corton-Charlamagne—have been important cornerstones of the global wine market. In the 1800s, a trove of French vine cuttings took root in other areas of the world—including a wealth of plantings in the United States. More recently, Chardonnay became a major player in the United States’ post-Prohibition wine market when California put American Chardonnay on the map at the 1976 Judgment of Paris. Today, you’ll find it in ust about every country with a winemaking industry, and in almost every state in the U.S.—including Virginia.
Early Mountain Vineyards’ winemaker Ben Jordan says the Madison County winery made two Chardonnays this year. With little rain in August, 2015 was a good year for Chardonnay. Closer to home, in Madison County, Early Mountain Vineyards is producing some of Virginia’s most exciting Chardonnays. “There are sites in Virginia that produce Chardonnay with suffici nt natural acidity, and they are almost always my favorite wines,” says Early Mountain winemaker Ben Jordan. “We made two Chardonnays this year: one a blend of our mountain site and our blocks near the winery, and one from the oldest vines at our mountain site.” With very little rain in late August and early September, 2015 was a good year for Chardonnay, giving the wines more overall richness and persistence. At Blenheim Vineyards, winemaker Kirsty Harmon’s 2014 Blenheim Farm Chardonnay
comes from planting on red clay. It’s juicy and extremely quaffable with subtle touches of oak—your mind might wander to the Mâconnais in Burgundy if you tasted it blind. Harmon uses a blend of French, American and Hungarian barrels, which give the wine’s core a certain dense complexity. But all that richness is eclipsed by Harmon’s light and bright winemaking style. She produces wines full of energy and tension, which makes the array of Chardonnays from Blenheim almost hedonistic to drink. From Blenheim, you’ll also fi d Claim House White, an extremely affordable everyday white wine. It’s a blend of 75 percent Chardonnay and 25 percent viognier. These two grapes are rarely blended together, except in Virginia, where,
One to watch Though it currently rests in barrels, Virginia will have a new Chardonnay in just a few months. This fall, keep your eyes peeled for the first release of Lovingston Winery’s Josie’s Knoll Chardonnay. Lovingston is a small, family-run winery operated by Ed and Janet Puckett, their daughter Stephanie Wright and head winemaker Riaan Rossouw. Planted on the prized Josie’s Knoll Vineyard just above the winery (and just outside the Pucketts’ front door), their upcoming Chardonnay is from a very tiny block. It’s a labor of love made especially for Janet, who loves Chardonnay. “The 2015 Chardonnay is the first vintage we will release from Josie s Knoll,” Wright said. “We aged it in acacia barrels, and we’re very excited to have it at the winery.”—E.S.
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A bubbly finish Claude Thibaut, of Thibaut-Janisson, is one winemaker who has really hung his hat on Chardonnay. Focusing almost exclusively on sparkling Chardonnay, Thibaut’s bubbly wines (in particular the Virginia Fizz and Blanc de Chardonnay) are refreshing options at both ends of the spectrum: The Virginia Fizz is an affordable, everyday sparkler, whereas the Blanc de Chardonnay is something you could age, or pop the cork on a special occasion. (Can every day be a special occasion?) The diversity of Virginia Chardonnay refl cts the multitude of Virginia’s soil types, microclimates and the personalities of the winemakers. Tasting Chardonnay from a few producers can be a great way to better understand the wine renaissance that is currently blossoming in Virginia.
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Harmon says, “It’s natural to want to blend them because they grow together.” Further afi ld is Wild Meadow Vineyard, where winemaker Michael Shaps makes a Burgundian-style Chardonnay from his plot in Loudoun County. Shaps’ commitment to ambient yeast (using natural vineyard yeasts instead of commercial) brings a heightened sense of terroir and setting to his wine. He achieves a lean, mouthwatering acidity contrasted with touches of oak, thanks to fermentation in French oak barrels. It’s usually released with a few years of age on it, and it can take much more aging if you plan to cellar it.
Claude Thibaut, of Thibaut-Jannison, focuses almost exclusively on sparkling Chardonnay.
Chardonnay vines were some of the first to be planted in our state, and many of them are still producing today.
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Afton Mountain Vineyards Try the Albarino, a limited-production, estate-grown white only available in the summer. Tastings are $7 per person. 234 Vineyard Ln., Afton. (540) 4568667. aftonmountainvineyards.com Albemarle CiderWorks What started as an orchard for rare and heirloom apples grew into a popular area cidery. Tastings and tours are available for $3 per person. 2550 Rural Ridge Ln. 297-2326. albemarleciderworks.com.
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Ankida Ridge Vineyards A Sumerian word that means “where heaven and earth join,” Ankida marks the spot—at 1,800' on the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit the Downtown tasting room (209 Second St., 9897420, 22brixwineroom.com), too. 1304 Franklin Creek Rd., Amherst. 922-7678. ankidaridge.com. Autumn Hill Vineyards Only open four weekends per year, Autumn Hill produces eight varietals. Tastings are $7 per person. Stanardsville. 985-6100. autumnhillwine.com. Barboursville Vineyards Routinely listed on national “Best winery” lists, Barboursville is a true destination—for the wines and the scenery. Open for tastings ($5, includes glass). 17655 Winery Rd., Barboursville. (540) 8323824. bbvwine.com.
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Blenheim Vineyards Established in 2000 by owner Dave Matthews (yep, that Dave Matthews), Blenheim’s timber-frame tasting room looks down into the barrel room. Tours and tastings are $5 per person. 31 Blenheim Farm. 293-5366. blenheim vineyards.com. Bold Rock Cidery Virginia’s largest (and growing!) cidery. Free tours and tastings daily. 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 361-1030. boldrock.com. Brent Manor Vineyards Sample wines from the vineyard and a selection of nearby Virginia wines. Tastings are $9 per person. 100 Brent Manor Ln., Faber. 826-0722. Burnley Vineyards One of the oldest vineyards in the Monticello Viticultural Area. Tastings
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are $2 per person. 4500 Winery Ln., Barboursville. (540) 832-2828. burnleywines.com. Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery Try the Quattro—a blend of Riesling, Gewurtztraminer, Viognier and Traminette—at this spare but relaxing spot. Open for tours and $5 tastings. 9423 Batesville Rd., Afton. (540) 456-8400. cardinalpointwinery.com.
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Castle Hill Cider Enjoy a glass of Terrestrial on the octagonal porch or explore the grounds. Open for tastings daily. 6065 Turkey Sag Rd., Keswick. 296-0047. castlehillcider.com.
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Cooper Vineyards There’s something for everyone—including sangria—under Cooper’s LEEDcertified roof. Open for tastings daily. $10 per person. 13372 Shannon Hill Rd., Louisa. (540) 894-5253. coopervineyards.com.
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DelFosse Vineyards & Winery Try the reds at this off-the-beaten-path spot 30 minutes from Charlottesville. $5 for a classic tasting, $10 for reserve. 500 DelFosse Winery Ln. 2636100. delfossewine. com.
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DuCard Vineyards A successful grape-growing business bloomed into what’s now this boutique winery. Tastings are $6 per person and are credited back with a two bottle minimum purchase. 40 Gibson Hollow Ln., Etlan. (540) 923-4206. ducardvineyards.com.
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Early Mountain Vineyards Beautifully appointed facility, with a terrace for mountain and vineyards views while sipping. 6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd., Madison. (540) 948-9005. earlymountain.com.
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First Colony Winery Adopt a row of grape vines and you’ll get to watch the growing process, learn how to prune and participate in its harvest. $5 tastings. 1650 Harris Creek Rd. 979-7105. first colonywiner .com.
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Flying Fox Vineyard Named after the weathervane on the vineyard’s main building, Flying Fox boasts a limited production of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Viognier and Pinot Gris. Tastings are $5. Hwy. 151 and Chapel Hol-
housed in the existing garage and
winery itself, Stinson Vineyards is modeled after the “garagiste” France, producing small lots of French-style vino from a remodeled three-car garage. Everything positioned (with a Vertical Shoot Position trellis system to ensure each grape receives the perfect (in which the grapes are aged for a time on the lees) mimic the Bordeaux and Loire Valley regions. The father/daughter-ownedseven acres of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng, Cabernet France, Petit Verdot, and Tanna. The tasting room, which doubles as a small farm store, is offers a beautiful, 360-degree view of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains from its cozy patio.
low Rd., Afton. 361-1692. flyingfoxvineyard. com. Glass House Winery Don’t miss the tropical conservatory next to the tasting room— or the hand-crafted chocolates! Tastings are $5 per person, $8 with an etched wine glass. 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. 975-0094. glasshousewinery.com. Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery The bread and butter at this medieval-themed winery is the authentic honey meads. Try the Dragon’s Blood. Open for tours and tasting. 2800 Berry Hill Rd., Nellysford. 361-1266. hilltop berrywine.com.
1976. Open for tours and tastings. 1362 Fortunes Cove Ln., Lovingston. 263-5392. mountain covevineyards.com. Mountfair Vineyards You’ll find smallbatch, blended red wines at Mountfair, just 20 miles west of Charlottesville. Open for complimentary tastings. 4875 Fox Mountain Rd., Crozet. 823-7605. mountfair.com. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards Try a glass of the Merlot Reserve while having lunch at the Farm Table & Wine Bar. Tastings are $6 per person. 5022 Plank Rd., North Garden. 2028063. pippinhillfarm.com.
Horton Vineyards Fruit and dessert wines abound at this winery just outside of Barboursville. Tastings are $5. 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville. (540) 832-7440. horton wine.com.
Pollak Vineyards Located between Charlottesville and Wintergreen, this 98-acre farm produces 27 acres of French vinifera. Open daily. 330 Newtown Rd., Greenwood. (540) 456-8844. pollakvineyards.com.
Jefferson Vineyards Grab a bottle of Meritage and get a spot on the tree deck for a completely picturesque afternoon. Tastings are $10. 1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 9773042. jeffersonvineyards.com.
Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery Sip a glass of Chardonnay in Prince Michel’s tasting room, above the barrel cave and tank room. Tastings and self-guided tours. 154 Winery Ln., Leon. (540) 547-3707. princemichel.com.
Keswick Vineyards Dog-friendly tasting spot located at the historic 400-acre Edgewood Estate. Tastings daily. 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. 244-3341. keswickvineyards. com.
Rappahannock Cellars West Coast wine on the East: A desire to raise their 12 children in Virginia led Rappahannock’s owners to relocate from California. Open year-round for tours and $8 tastings. 14437 Hume Rd., Huntly. (540) 635-9398. rappahannockcellars.com.
Kilaurwen Winery Artisanal wines near Shenandoah National Park. 1543 Evergreen Church Rd., Stanardsville. 985-2535. kilaurwen winery.com. King Family Vineyards Frequent Governor’s Cup award winner, King Family is also the site of polo matches every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to mid-October. Tastings are $7, and you get to keep the glass! 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. 8237800. kingfamilyvineyards.com. Knight’s Gambit Vineyard Over five acres of Petit Verdot, Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Cabernet Franc located on a rolling hillside near Whitehall. 2218 Lake Albemarle Rd. 566-1168. knightsgambitvineyard.com. Lazy Days Winery A boutique winery that’s home to local festivals like the Virginia Summer Solstice Wine Festival. Open for tastings. 1351 N. Amherst Hwy., Amherst. 381-6088. lazydayswinery.com. Loving Cup Vineyard & Winery A certified-organic vineyard and winery tucked away in the hills. Tastings are $5. Open Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm (April-December). 3340 Sutherland Rd., North Garden. 984-0774. lovingcup wine.com. Lovingston Winery A densely planted 8.5 acres yields wine of high-quality fruit. (Word to the wise: Leave your pups at home; there are two here already!) Free tastings. 885 Freshwater Cove Ln., Lovingston. 263-8467. lovingstonwinery.com. Meriwether Springs Vineyard The postand-beam event space is just the beginning —there are also two ponds, a three-acre lake and beautiful Ivy Creek here, which flanks the property. Open for tours and tastings. 1040 Owensville Rd. 270-4299. meriwethersprings. com. Michael Shaps Wineworks Sample Virginia wines in the spare but stylish tasting room, as well as the Premiere Cru Burgundies, grown and bottled in France by owner Michael Shaps. $10 for a tasting of 12 wines. 1781 Harris Creek Way. 296-3438. michael shapswines.com. Mountain Cove Vineyards Even better with age? The first batch of wine here was made in
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Sharp Rock Vineyards Once a working family farm, Sharp Rock is now a vineyard, winery and bed and breakfast. Tastings and selfguided tours available. 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. (540) 987-8020. sharprockvineyards. com. Stinson Vineyards The cozy tasting room opens to a quaint patio for sipping awardwinning wines and noshing on farm-fresh snacks. Tastings are $7, $10 per person for groups of 10 or more. 4744 Sugar Hollow Rd., Crozet. 823-7300. stinsonvineyards.com
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Stone Mountain Vineyards A rustic winery offers panoramic views of the surrounding counties from 1,700'. Tastings and tours available. 1376 Wyatt Mountain Rd., Dyke. 990-9463. stonemountainvineyards.com. Trump Winery Virginia’s largest vineyard, Trump (yes, that Trump) offers 200 acres of French vinifera varieties. Tastings are $10 for seven wines. 3550 Blenheim Rd., 9844855. trumpwinery.com. Veritas Vineyard & Winery Award-winning wines at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Bring a picnic basket! Tastings are $5. 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton. (540) 456-8000. veritaswines.com. Weston Farm Vineyard & Winery Small, family-owned winery. Must love dogs: Charlie and Suzie, the owners’ French bulldogs, often roam the property. $5 tastings and you keep the glass. 206 Harris Creek Rd., Louisa. (540) 967-4647. westonfarmvineyardand winery.webs.com. White Hall Vineyards Call ahead to reserve a cheese plate from the neighboring monastery to enjoy with your $5 tasting. 5282 Sugar Ridge Rd., White Hall. 823-8615. whitehallvineyards.com. Wisdom Oak Winery Make your way down the long gravel road to get to an intimate tasting room and outdoor picnic area. Tastings and tours are $5 per person and $10 per person for groups of eight or more. 3613 Walnut Branch Ln., North Garden. 9844272. wisdomoakwinery.com.
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Restaurant Guide Restaurant price ranges $/Under $10, $$/$10-25, $$$/$25+
Asian Cuisine Asian Express Cheap and cheerful, plus delivery. 909 W. Main St. 979-1888. $. Asian Fusion Buffet Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan. Seminole Square Shopping Center. 73-8988. $. Bamboo House Asian entrées served with an aesthetic flair. 4831 Seminole Trail. 973-9211. $$. Bang! Asian fusion tapas, martinis to die for. 213 Second St. 984-BANG. $. Bangkok ’99 Traditional Thai. 540 Radford Ln. #700, Crozet, 823-5881; 2005 Commonwealth Dr., 974-1326. $$. Café 88 Cheap dim sum, bento boxes and soups. Lots of veggie options. Preston Plaza. 293-9888. $. Chen’s Chinese Take-out or eat-in. 73 Callohill Dr., Lovingston. 263-8865. $. Chopsticks Express Straight-up no-nonsense Chinese place. 1841 Seminole Trail. 975-4380. $. Doma Korean Kitchen Korean-style barbecue, kimchi and more. 701 W. Main St. (703) 3363918. $. Downtown Thai Homemade recipes from Bangkok. 111 W. Water St. 245- 9300. $$. East Garden From chow mein to General Tso’s. Pantops Shopping Center. 295-2888. $. Flaming Wok Japanese standards prepared before your eyes. 1305 Seminole Trail. 974-6555. $$. Giddy’s Good Fortune Take Away To-go spot with Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai. 4916 Plank Rd., North Garden. 245-0332. $. Ginkgo Chinese Restaurant Sichuan classics from a Peter Chang-trained chef. 104 14th St. NW #8. 872-9386. $/$$. Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet Watch chefs prepare food hibachi-style. 1185 Seminole Trail. 973-8889. $$. Himalayan Fusion Curries, tandoori and other faves. 520 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 2933120. $$. Hong Kong Restaurant & Take-out Favorite Chinese entrées down Avon way. Southside Shopping Center. 245-8818. $. Jade Garden Chinese essentials, plus twists like Hawaiian-style Triple Delight. 1139 Fifth St. SW. 979-3512. $. Kabuto Sushi and Teppanyaki Beautifully presented fresh sushi and teppanyaki. 1836 Abbey Rd. 973-1585. $. Korean House Traditional Korean specials for modest prices. Cheap lunch specials, too. 221 Carlton Rd. 244-0736. $$. Kuma Sushi Noodle & Bar Pan-Asian restaurant and karaoke bar. 12 Elliewood Ave. 3282741. $. Kyoto A mix of Japanese and Chinese meals —teppanyaki to bento boxes. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 923-8889. $. Lemongrass Vietnam meets Thailand. Veggie options and delivery, too. 104 14th St. NW. 244-THAI. $$. Lime Leaf Thai The serene dining room is a tad more upscale than the average Thai place. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 245-8884. $/$$. Love Sushi King All-you-can-eat sushi for $11.98 (lunch) or $17.99 (dinner). Seminole Square Shopping Center. 978-1199. $.
Maharaja Spicy Indian specialties. The lunch buffet’s a deal. Seminole Square Shopping Center. 973-1110. $$. Marco & Luca Dumplings under $5. York Place, Downtown Mall, 295- 3855; 107 Elliewood Ave., 244-0016; 176 Zan Rd., no phone. $. Mi Canton Think pupusas with a side of beef lo mein. McIntire Plaza. 296-8661. $. Mican Small but upscale sushi and ramen spot. York Place on the Downtown Mall. 977-0167. $$. Miso Sweet Ramen and donuts. 414 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-6496. $. Milan Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with all the standards; daily lunch buffet. 1817 Emmet St. 984-2828. $$. Ming Dynasty Chinese food with many vegetarian options. Low-fat menu available. 1417 Emmet St. N. 979-0909. $. Monsoon Siam Curries, pad Thai and other entrées, plus an outdoor patio. 113 W. Market St. 971-1515. $$. Ni Hao Café Budget-friendly entrées from curry to tom kha. 104 14th St. NW. 872-9386. $. Noodles & Company Fast casual chain with noodles, soups and sandwiches. The Shops at Stonefield. 984-9621. $. Now & Zen Bite-sized gourmet Japanese and sushi spot. 202 Second St. NW. 971-1177. $$. Oriental Express Chinese standards and sushi. 3440 Seminole Trail, Suite 107. 974-9988. $. Pad Thai Homestyle Thai cooking from an experienced chef. 156 Carlton Rd. 293-4032. $$. Peter Chang China Grill Authentic Sichuan cuisine from a renowned chef. Barracks Road Shopping Center North Wing. 244-9818. $$. Red Lantern Chinese cuisine by the pint or the quart. 221 Carlton Rd. 979-9968. $. Royal Indian Restaurant One of the best-kept secrets in town. Seminole Square Shopping Center. 973-2288. $$. Sakura Japanese Steak and Seafood Great teppanyaki seafood and Japanese-style steaks. Hollymead Town Center. 872-0099. $$/ $$$. ShangHai Wide array of regional selections, plus a lunch buffet. Pantops Shopping Center. 984-2688. $. Shun Xing Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonesestyle dishes. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 974-9888. $. Szechuan Szechuan, Mandarin, Japanese hibachi and all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. 2006 Holiday Dr. 296-9090. $. Taiwan Garden Basic assortment of Chinese fare in basic surroundings. 2171 Ivy Rd. 2950081. $. Tara Thai Serves up affordable Thai faves, with multiple meat, fish and veggie options. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 984-9998. $$. Taste of China Chinese favorites on 29N. Albemarle Square Shopping Center. 975-6688. $$. Taste of India Delicious Indian fare and a lunch buffet under $9. 310 E. Main St, Downtown Mall. 984-9944. $$. Tea House Chinese-American and authentic Chinese weekly specials. 325 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. 823-2868. $. Ten Super swanky second-floor spot serving modern Japanese. 120B E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-6691. $$$. Thai ’99 Thai restaurant with everything you’d expect, served simply and reasonably priced. 2210 Fontaine Ave. 245-5263. $.
Thai ’99 II Similar food as its numerical predecessor but with radically different interior. In the Garden Shopping Center. 964-1212. $. Thai Cuisine & Noodle House Traditional Thai food, noodle dishes and vegetarian specials. 2005 Commonwealth Dr. 974-1326. $$. Thai Fresh Thai take-out with great prices. 106 Fifth St. SE. 249-5291. $. Tokyo Rose Long-standing landmark serves sushi and sashimi. 2171 Ivy Rd. 296-3366. $$. Vu Noodles Four kinds of homemade noodle bowls from a take-out window. 110 Second St. NW. $. Yuan Ho Great lunch deal before 4pm. 117 Maury Ave. 977-7878. $. Zzaam Fresh Korean Grill Tacos, rice bowls, noodle bowls and more—Korean-style. 1232 Emmet St. 284-8980. $.
Bakeries Albemarle Baking Company Get your ABCs of baked goods here. 418 W. Main St., in the Main Street Market. 293-6456. $. BreadWorks Breads, desserts and a full deli with sandwiches, soups, etc. Preston Plaza, 296-4663; 2955 Ivy Rd., 220-4575. $. Carpe Donut Well-loved donuts, hot beverages and locally brewed kombucha. McIntire Plaza. 202-2918. $. Chandler’s Bakery Cakes for any occasion, plus cookies and brownies for your sugar fix. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 975-2253. $. Duck Donuts Outer Banks donut spot with made-to-order treats. Stonefield Shopping Center, 823-1960. $. Great Harvest Bread Company Sandwiches, sweets and bread baked from scratch every day. McIntire Plaza. 202-7813. $. Paradox Pastry Retro-urban-vibed bakery and dessert café. 313 Second St., in the Glass Building. 245-2253. $. Pearl’s Bake Shoppe Classic and specialty cupcakes, plus desserts and other sweet treats. 711 W. Main St. 293-2253. $. SweetHaus Homemade cupcakes and specialty candy at this sweet shop on West Main. 843 W. Main St. 422-2677. $. The Pie Chest Homemade breakfast and hand pies, plus by-the-slice options. 119 Fourth St. NE. 977-0443. $. The Spudnut Shop A Belmont institution: homemade potato doughnuts (thus, the name). 309 Avon St. 296-0590. $.
Bars, Breweries and Grills Beer Run Rotating beers on tap, six-packs and wine to take away and three meals daily. 156 Carlton Rd., Suite 203. 984-2337. $$. Blue Mountain Brewery Well-liked brewery serves up its local drafts, plus lunch and dinner. 9519 Critzers Shop Rd., Afton. (540) 456-8020. $$. Blue Tavern & Sports Bar Food offerings include 55 flavors of chicken wings. 8315 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. 985-3633. $$. Bold Rock Hard Cider Excellent hard cider and scenic views. Lunch fare and apps, too. 1020 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 361-1030. $. C’ville-ian Brewing Company Pint-sized brewery with occasional live music. 705 W. Main St. 328-2252. $.
Champion Brewing Company No food, but five ales on tap and food trucks outside. 324 Sixth St. SE. 295-2739. $. Coupe’s Pub food with a popular late-night scene. 9 Elliewood Ave. 282-2141. $. Devils Backbone Brewing Company Hip brewpub—award-winning craft beers, lunch and dinner. 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland. 3611001. $$. Double Horseshoe Saloon American food, plus billiards and occasional live music. 1522 E. High St. 202-8714. $. Eddy’s Tavern Edgar Allan Poe-themed pub on the Corner. 1517 University Ave. 984-4653. $. Fardowners Restaurant Local ingredients liven up pub fare like sliders and sandwiches. 5773 The Square, Crozet. 823-1300. $/$$. Firefly Craft beer, tasty eats and arcade games. 1304 E. Market St. 202-1050. $. Hurley’s Tavern Twenty taps and 20 TVs. Rivanna Plaza. 964-2742. $. James River Brewing Co. There’s only beer here. 561 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-7837. $. Joe’s Pool Hall & Sports Bar Pool, darts, poker and ’cue. Scottsville Shopping Center, Scottsville. 286-7665. $. Kardinal Hall Bocce and beer garden. 722 Preston Ave. 295-4255. $. Lazy Parrot Grill Tropical-themed sports bar serving wings (62 flavors!) and burgers. Pantops Shopping Center. 977-1020. $. Lost Saint Diminutive cocktail bar below Tavern & Grocery. 333 W. Main St. 293-7403. $. McGrady’s Irish Pub American pub fare and Irish specialties, plus billiards and TVs. 946 Grady Ave. 293-3473. $/$$. Miller’s A classic Downtown bar, with pub grub and live music every night. 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 971-8511. $$. Mountainside Grille Everything from Cobb salad to peanut butter and chocolate chip pie. 375 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. 823-7080. $$. Pro Re Nata Brewery A farm brewery and food truck offering up to 12 craft beers and live music. 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. 8234878. $. Rapture Contemporary American with weekend brunch, purple pool tables and a hoppin’ dance club. 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 293-9526. $$. Rockfish 151 Pub Irish-American grub, with daily specials. 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy. 9666992. $. South Street Brewery Brews and food from the folks at Blue Mountain. 106 W. South St. 293-6550. $$. St. Maarten’s Café More than 25 years of history fills this Corner lunch and dinner mainstay. 1400 Wertland St. 293-2233. $. Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Distinctive dining at Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek Golf Course. Wintergreen Resort, Rte. 664. 325-8110. $-$$. Tavern & Grocery American tavern fare from chicken sandwiches to banh mi. 333 W. Main St. 293-7403. $. The Biltmore Large portions and a popular drinking scene. 16 Elliewood Ave. 202-1498. $. The Livery Stable Hole-in-the-wall (er, basement) spot Downtown. 120 Old Preston Ave. 202-2088. $/$$. The Smokehouse Grille Locally sourced barbecue, plus a seasonal farm-to-table menu. 515 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-4745. $$. CONTINUED ON PAGE 58
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MY FAVORITE BITE The Southern Café & Music Hall Downtown music venue opens its café before shows. 103 S. First St. 977-5590. $. The Virginian Cozy Corner mainstay with an 80-plus-year history. 1521 University Ave. 9844667. $$. The Whiskey Jar Saloon-style Southern spot with, naturally, lots of whiskey. 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-1549. $$. Three Notch’d Brewing Company No food, but seven Three Notch’d beers on tap. 946 Grady Ave. 293-0610. $. Three Notch’d Grill Mixed American grill with sandwiches, pasta, seafood and more. 5790 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. 823-4626. $$. Timberwood Grill All-American eatery and after-work watering hole. 3311 Worth Crossing. 975-3311. $$. Tin Whistle Irish Pub Traditional Irish pub Downtown. 609 E. Market St. 979-4279. $$. Trinity Irish Pub Hand-carved wooden bars, exposed brick and an upstairs balcony. 1505 University Ave. 295-7100. $. Wild Wolf Brewing Company An outdoor “biergarten,” robust menu and up to 12 brews on tap. 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 361-0088. $$. World of Beer Over 500 different beers from more than 40 countries. 852 W. Main St. 9701088. $$.
Breakfast Joints Bluegrass Grill and Bakery Unpretentious breakfast and lunch spot, beloved by local weekenders. Glass Building, Second Street. 295-9700. $. Cavalier Diner Breakfast all day long, plus burgers, subs and Italian standbys like lasagna. 1403 Emmet St. 977-1619. $. International House of Pancakes Standard breakfast fare. Long lines on the weekends. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 964-0830. $. MarieBette French pastries for breakfast, more pastries (and a dine-in menu) for lunch. 700 Rose Hill Dr. 529-6118. $. Sam’s Kitchen All-day breakfast, plus American and French dishes at this local institution. 1863 Seminole Trail. 964-9488. $. The Pigeon Hole Cozy all-day breakfast spot with fresh juices and stone-ground grits. 11 Elliewood Ave. 977-4711. $. The Southern Way Café Southern cooking done right with great daily specials. 5382 Three Notch’d Rd. 823-4328. $/$$. The Villa American breakfast all day. 129 N. Emmet St. 296-9977. $. The Well House Cafe Coffee, tea, smoothies and pastries. 118 10 1/2 St. NW. 973-0002. $. Waffle House Breakfast ’round the clock. 1162 Fifth St. SW, 296-5010; 495 Premier Cir. on 29N, 975-5860. $.
Burgers, BBQ, Dogs and Diners Ace Biscuit & Barbecue Breakfast and lunch spot serving up soul food by the biscuit. 711 Henry Ave. 202-1403. $. Barbeque Exchange Hickory-smoked and slowroasted pork, plus hushpuppies, pie and pickles. 102 Martinsburg Ave., Gordonsville. (540) 832-0227. $.
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Robin McDaniel takes Alley Light’s reins When The Alley Light chef José De Brito announced his move to The Inn at Little Washington in May, then-sous chef Robin McDaniel stepped up, taking over the kitchen and as co-owner of the restaurant. We asked her to share a dish that made a lasting impression on her. Not surprisingly, it was one of De Brito’s—braised halibut in saffron. “The piece of halibut is a crosscut, on the bone, steak. The fish is seldom served in this fashion. The steak is braised to order in saffron fish fumet, taken out of the oven and allowed to cook residually while resting. The result is a pillowy texture that is rarely found in a fis that is often overcooked and dry. “The presentation of the dish, as most of De Brito’s, serves the fl vors, not appearances. Placed in a cocotte, the halibut marinates in its rich sauce. The uncommon application of braising allows the fish to soak up the delicate fl vors. “[This dish] helped transform my growth as a chef. De Brito, through his halibut dish, reinforced lessons he had instilled in me in years past. In order to get the best flavors, don’t be afraid to try techniques where they haven’t been traditionally used. Constantly experiment and always ‘cook without a net.’”
Blue Moon Diner Burgers, upscale sandwiches and big dinner plates at a local institution. 512 W. Main St. 980-MOON. $/$$. Blue Ridge Pig For connoisseurs of barbecue, the Pig is the place. Rte. 151, Nellysford. 3611170. $. Boylan Heights Burger spot and popular bar serves organic Virginia beef. 102 14th St. 9845707. $. Brother’s Bar & Grill The same barbecue folks have loved for years. 2104 Angus Rd. 2936333. $. Buck Island BBQ Pulled pork, spare ribs, and fried chicken. 4842 Richmond Rd., Keswick. 872-0259. $. Buffalo Wild Wings Wings rated on a spiciness scale, plus burgers and more. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 977-1882. $. Chicken Coop Chicken, barbecue and variety of sandwiches. 40 Front St., Lovingston. 2637818. $. Citizen Burger Bar Gourmet burgers, plus a large collection of beers. 212 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-9944. $$. Five Guys Two locations for local carnivores. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 975-GUYS; Hollymead Town Center, 963-GUYS. $. Fox’s Café Daily specials, burgers, dogs and dinners. 403 Avon St. 293-2844. $. Holly’s Deli & Pub Southern food, live music and beer. 1221 E. Market St. 282-2713. $. Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Classic burgers, daily specials and bras on the chandelier. 109 Second St. SE. 244-0073. $. Jak-N-Jil The working man’s Bodo’s: foot-longs and fries. 1404 E. High St. 293-7213. $. Korner Restaurant Greasy spoon with the usual suspects. 415 Ninth St. SW. 977-9535. $. Lazy Parrot Backyard BBQ The Lazy Parrot Grill’s sister restaurant. Pantops Shopping Center. 244-0723. $/$$. Lord Hardwicke’s Burgers, salads, seafood in an English-tavern ambience. 1248 Emmet St., 295-6668; 5924 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, 990-2095. $. Lumpkins Classic burgers, salads, fried chicken and foot-longs. 1075 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-3690. $. Martin’s Grill Delicious hamburgers, veggie burgers and fries. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 974-9955. $. Me2 Market and Eatery Barbecue and fresh baked treats just 3.5 miles east of Monticello. 2243 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 297-2201. $. Mel’s Café Southern soul-soothing food. A longtime favorite on West Main. 719 W. Main St. 971-8819. $. Moe’s Original BBQ Alabama-style pulled pork smoked in-house. 2119 Ivy Rd. 244-7427. $. Moose’s by the Creek American favorites, plus mounted moose antlers for photo ops. 1710 Monticello Rd. 977-4150. $. Nelly’s Roadhouse American and Mexican menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2815 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 361-1400. $$. Olive’s Grill Food for the working man. Most items under $10. 8839 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. 990-2634. $. Otto’s All-American faves and daily specials at your service. 325 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. 8234200. $. Paulie’s Pig Out First barbecue joint on the way to Wintergreen. 7376 Rockfish Valley Hwy. 361-2001. $.
Pig N’ Steak Pig…and steak. 313 Washington St., Madison. (540) 948-3130. $. Red Hub Food Co. Quality catering and barbecue at a 10-seat lunch counter. 202 10th St. NW. 975-2271. $. Riverside Lunch Legendary burgers and fries. 1429 Hazel St. 971-3546. $. Riverside North Burgers and fries on 29N. Sunday morning buffet, too. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 979-1000. $. Sam’s Hot Dog Stand Get three dogs, fries and a drink for only $8.20. 5786 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. 205-4438. $. The Colleen Drive-In Look for the huge ice cream cone! 4105 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Arrington. 263-5343. $. Timberlake’s Old-fashioned soda fountain, sandwiches galore, burgers and dogs. 322 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-9155. $. Tip Top Breakfast, lunch and dinner with Italian and Greek specials. 1420 Richmond Rd., on Pantops Mountain. 244-3424. $. Wayside Takeout & Catering Famous Old Virginia fried chicken and barbecue sandwiches. 2203 Jefferson Park Ave. 977-5000. $. White Spot Burgers with tradition at this popular Corner spot. Try a Gus burger. 1407 University Ave. 295-9899. $. Wild Wing Café Sports bar features wings and beer, plus live music, karaoke, trivia and poker. 820 W. Main St. 979-WING. $/$$. Wings Over Charlottesville Wing delivery spot that encourages patrons to eat like a caveman. 2029 Ivy Rd. 964-9464. $$. Zinburger Wine & Burger Gourmet burgers, fries, milkshakes and, of course, plenty of wine. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 244-2604. $$.
Coffee Places with Kitchens Atlas Coffee Get a cup of coffee or an espresso roasted by Shenandoah Joe. 2206B Fontaine Ave. 970-1700. $. Baine’s Books & Coffee Books, music, film, pottery, musical instruments, food and, of course, coffee. 485 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-3577. $. C’ville Coffee Co. Well-established café, with a kids’ corner and library to keep wee ones entertained. 1301 Harris St. 817-2633. $. Calvino Café Espresso, panini and smoothies, plus breakfast on Sundays. In the Main Street Market. 293-5696. $. Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins Coffee and donuts. 1509 University Ave., 984-9600; 305 Rivanna Plaza Dr., Suite 101, 244-9998. $. Greenberry’s Java and specialty drinks, plus fresh baked goods. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 984-0200; in Alderman Library on UVA grounds, 243-8961. $. Grit Coffee People, coffee, food, space, design. 110 Old Trail Dr., Crozet, 205-4253; 112 W. Main St., Downtown Mall, 971-8743; 989 Second St. SE, no phone; 19 Elliewood Ave., 293-4412. $. Java Java All fair-trade organic coffee all the time. Smoothies and a lunch menu, too. 421 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 245-0020. $. La Taza Cuban press sandwiches, soups and salads. 407B Monticello Rd., 296-8292; 212 Seventh St. (inside the SNL Building), no phone. $. Mermaid Express Mochas to smoothies. Inside PVCC. No phone. $. Milli Coffee Roasters Espresso drinks, chai and hot chocolate. 400 Preston Ave., Suite 150,
Restaurant Guide 282-2659; 119 Fourth St. NE (inside The Pie Chest), 977-0443. $. Mudhouse Locally roasted, heavy-duty coffee, fresh juices and pastries. 213 W. Main St., 984-6833; The Square, Crozet, 823-2240; also to-go in the Bellair Market, 977-0222; Mill Creek, 984-1996; and Mulberry Station, 245-0163. $. Rapunzel’s Coffee, books and music; chill out in Lovingston. Live music, too. 924 Front St., Lovingston. 263-6660. $. Shark Mountain Coffee Roastery, coffee shop, chocolatier. 969 Second St. SE and 621 Nash Dr. (540) 327-1564. $. Sheepdog Coffee Grab-and-go coffee spot inside the Graduate hotel. 1309 W. Main St. 295-4333. $. Shenandoah Joe Local roaster with a coffee bar and pastries. 945 Preston Ave., 2954563; 2214 Ivy Rd., 923-4563. $. Smoky’s Black Bear Café Serving Colony Coffee with full coffee menu, lunch and snacks. Free Wi-Fi. 121 Blue Ridge Dr., Wintergreen Resort. 325-1227. $. Starbucks Multiple locations for all your corporate coffee needs. 1601 University Ave., 970-1058; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 295-4996; 1520 Seminole Trail, 973-5298; Hollymead Town Center, 975-6005. Location without phone in Fashion Square Mall. $. The Corner Cup Fresh Trager Brothers coffee and espresso, plus pastries and muffins. 1325 W. Main St. 293-7905. $. Trager Brothers Coffee See the roastery in action and grab a sample while you’re there. 486 Front St., Lovingston. 263-8916. $.
Family-Friendly Ann’s Family Restaurant Good old country cooking. 1170 Thomas Nelson Hwy. (Rte. 29, south of Lovingston). 263-8110. $. Applebee’s Steak and Southwestern amid local memorabilia. 571 Branchlands Blvd., 974-5596; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 293-3208; 2005 Abbey Rd., 293-3208. $/$$. Chili’s Southwestern eats in a colorful, boothheavy interior. 100 Zan Rd. 975-0800. $/$$. Michie Tavern Traditional Southern lunch in an 18th-century tavern near Monticello. 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 977-1234. $$. Red Robin Gourmet burgers, salads and bottomless pits of steak fries. Fashion Square Mall. 964-9523. $. Ruby Tuesday Burgers, salad bar and lotsa beer. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 2959118. $/ $$. The Light Well Coffee-kitchen-tavern combination with healthy ingredients in original recipes. 110 E. Main St., Orange. (540) 6610004. $. The Nook Half-century-old Charlottesville diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full bar. 415 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-6665. $. Trackside Café Healthy fare and smoothies inside ACAC. ACAC, Albemarle Square Shopping Center. 978-3800. $. Wood Grill Buffet Big buffet featuring things grilled on wood. 576 Branchlands Blvd. 9755613. $.
Fast Food Arby’s Big roast beef. 1230 Emmet St., 2968995; 1700 Timberwood Blvd., 978-1050. $.
Bojangles Chicken and biscuits on Pantops. 2009 Abbey Rd. 293-1190. $. Burger King The Whopper. Pantops Shopping Center, 296-5145; 1181 Fifth St. Ext., 9637827; 1000 Emmet St., 293-8566; 11518 James Madison Hwy., Gordonsville, 589-6854. $. Chick-Fil-A Waffle fries. 350 Woodbrook Dr., 872-0187; Fashion Square Mall, 9731646. $. Cook-Out Diner fare, plus chicken nuggets —as a side. 1254 Emmet St. $. Dairy Queen Home of the Blizzard. 1248 Crozet Ave., 823-6585; 1777 Fortune Park Rd., 9649595. $. Hardee’s Burgers, breakfasts and fried chicken. 1150 Fifth St. SW, 977-4804; Rte. 250E, 977-3191; Rte. 29N, 973-2083. $. Kentucky Fried Chicken Double-down with the Colonel. 1705 Emmet St. 295-5158. $. McDonald’s Home of the Happy Meal. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 295-6092; 475 Ridge McIntire Rd., 977-2984; 1294 Stoney Point Rd., 295-6677; 29th Place, 973-3055; Forest Lakes Shopping Center, 975-1112; 11455 James Madison Hwy., Gordonsville, 5896753; 85 Callohill Dr., Lovingston, 263-8066. $. Popeyes Chicken chain with savory sides. 1709 Emmet St. 529-8148. $. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Chicken fingers and Texas toast. 1805 N. Emmet St. 293-4331. $. Taco Bell Great late-night drive-thru. 820 Gardens Blvd., 974-1344; 1158 Fifth St. NW, 295-9185; 801 Emmet St., 979-9074; Pantops Shopping Center, 296-7647. $. Wendy’s Spicy No. 6. 416 Fourth St. NW, 9790380; Corner of Rte. 250E and Rte. 20, 9795908; Fashion Square Mall, 973-6226; 8764 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, 990-2021. $.
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Bloop Self-serve froyo with rotating flavors. 1430 Rolkin Ct. 282-2093; 32 Mill Creek Dr. 328-2288. $. Chaps More than 20 years of gourmet homemade ice cream. Grub like burgers and diner fare. 223 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-4139. $. Cold Stone Creamery Ice cream, cakes, shakes and smoothies at this frozen treat chain. 1709 Emmet St. 529-8526. $. Juice Laundry Pressed juices, nut milks, shots, smoothies, coffee, salads and raw foods. 722 Preston Ave. #105. 234-3044. $. Kilwin’s Ice cream, fudge and truffles. 313 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 234-3634. $. Kirt’s Homemade Ice Cream Ice cream made fresh in the store. 202-0306. $. Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard Cones, cups, floats, sundaes and smoothies. Woodbrook Shopping Center, 975-4651; 250E, 296-0041. $. La Flor Michoacana Homemade popsicles, fruit beverages and ice cream. 601 Cherry Ave., 984-1604. $. Smoothie King Chain features smoothies, supplements and healthy snacks. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 295-8502; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 975-5464. $. Splendora’s Gelato Ranging selection of Italian gelato (and sorbet). 317 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 296-8555. $. Sweet Frog Interesting froyo flavors and even more interesting toppings—Cap’n Crunch with fresh mangos, maybe? 219 W. Main St., Downtown Mall, 293-7123; Hollymead Town Center, 975-3764; Barracks Road Shopping Center, 293-1130. $. The Juice Place Smoothies, juices and rice bowls for quick eating. 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 270-8813. $.
Gourmet Groceries and Gas Stations Batesville Market Sandwiches to order, salads and baked goods plus cheeses, produce and packaged goods. 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. 823-2001. $. Bellair Market Gourmet sandwich spot on Ivy Road. 2401 Ivy Rd. 971-6608. $. Brownsville Market Breakfast starting at 5am, plus burgers, sides and famous fried chicken. 5995 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. 823-5251. $. Everyday Café Gourmet gas station with homemade pizza and gelato. 2404 Fontaine Ave., 206-3790; 250E on Pantops Mountain, 9718771. $. Feast! Nationally noted cheese, wine and specialty food shop. 416 W. Main St., in the Main Street Market. 244-7800. $$. Foods of All Nations Sandwiches, deli and salads at this gourmet grocery. Try the West Coast. 2121 Ivy Rd. 296-6131. $. Greenwood Gourmet Grocery Made-toorder sandwiches, plus a deli with rotating dishes. 6701 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. (540) 456-6431. $. Hunt Country Market A rotating menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2048 Garth Rd. 296-1648. $. Integral Yoga N atural Foods All-natural food, supplements and personal care products. 923 Preston Ave. 293-4111. $. JM Stock Provisions Whole-animal butcher shop with sandwiches to go. 709 W. Main St. 244-2480. $. Market Street Café Gourmet breakfast, rotisserie chicken and deli meats. 1111 E. Rio Rd. 964-1185. $.
Market Street Market Deli in the Downtown grocery serves sandwiches and prepared foods. 400 E. Market St. 293-3478. $. Market Street Wineshops An expertly curated selection. 305 Rivanna Plaza Dr., Suite 102, 964-9463; 311 E. Market St., 979-9463. $$. Mill Creek Market The Southern sister of Bellair Market. Avon Street, across from the Southside Shopping Center. 817-1570. $. Mulberry Station at Shadwell A full-service convenience store. 3008 Richmond Rd., Keswick. 245-0315. $. Salt Artisan Market Artisan cheeses, meats, charcuterie, sandwiches and prepared foods. 1330 Thomas Jefferson Parkway. 270-2072. $. The Fresh Market A European-style market chain, with high-quality meats, cheese and seafood, plus über-fresh produce. Albemarle Square. 244-2444. $$. Timbercreek Market Grocery arm of Albemarle’s Timbercreek Farm. 722 Preston Ave. 202-8052. $. Trader Joe’s Top quality, low cost grocery chain. The Shops at Stonefield. 974-1466. $$. Whole Foods Market America’s healthiest grocery store. 1797 Hydraulic Rd. 973-4900. $$.
Inns and Hotel Restaurants Birdwood Grill at The Boar’s Head Open seasonally for breakfast and lunch. 410 Golf Course Dr. 293-6401. $$. Café 1201 Seven-day breakfast buffet. 1201 W. Main St. 977-1700. $$. Charlotte’s All-American menu in the Holiday Inn. 1200 Fifth St. SW. 977-5100. $$. Emmet’s Holiday Inn restaurant serves American fare. 1901 Emmet St. 977-0803. $$. Fossett’s American regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a tapas bar. Inside Keswick Hall, 701 Club Dr., off 250E. 979-3440. $$$. Heirloom Rooftop bar and restaurant inside the Graduate hotel. 1309 W. Main St. 295-4333. $$. Inn at Court Square Upscale Southern in the oldest house Downtown. 410 E. Jefferson St. 295-2800. $$$. Keswick Hall Monday through Friday lunch buffet in the Villa Crawford. 701 Club Dr. 9793440. $$. Lafayette Inn Restored 1840s inn that once served as a boarding house for proper young ladies. 146 Main St., Stanardsville. 985-6345. $$$. Oakhurst Inn Coffee & Café Southern breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. 1616 Jefferson Park Ave. 872-0100. $. Old Mill Room Restaurant Historic ambience with your breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. The Boar’s Head, 200 Ednam Dr. 972-2230. $$$. Prospect Hill Plantation Inn & Restaurant Candlelit prie fixe four-course dinners in this 1732 plantation house. 2887 Poindexter Rd., Trevilians. (540) 967-0844. $$$. The Boar’s Head The Old Mill Room with a formal daily menu. The adjacent Bistro 1834 has a relaxed dinner menu. The Sports Club Café and Birdwood Grill offer casual dining options as well. Prices vary widely. 200 Ednam Dr. 9722230. $$$. The Edge Casual fare with a family priced menu for a meal overlooking the slopes. Wintergreen Resort, Rte. 664. 325-8080. $$. The Fountain Room at the Mark Addy Inn Picture-perfect mountain B&B with a dining room open to all. 56 Rodes Farm Dr., Nellysford. 361-1101. $$$.
The Inn at Meander Plantation Upscale American cuisine and candlelight dining. Breakfast for inn guests only. 2333 N. James Madison Hwy., Locust Dale. (800) 385-4936. $$$. The Inn at Willow Grove An exquisite menu at the inn’s restaurant, Vintage. 14079 Plantation Way, Orange. (540) 317-1206. $$$. The Pointe Tapas-style appetizers, filet mignon and Starr Hill beers on tap. In the Omni Hotel, Downtown Mall. 971-5500. $$$. TJ’s Tavern and Dining Room Doubletree Hotel dining room with views of the Rivanna and American and Italian fare. 990 Hilton Heights Rd. 973-2121. $$.
Italian and Pizza Amici’s Italian Bistro Sicilian cuisine in a family-style setting. 370 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-4000. $. Anna’s Pizza No. 5 In the family for 35 years. 115 Maury Ave. 295-7500. $. Anna’s Ristorante Italiano From the folks behind Anna’s Pizza No. 5. 1015 Heathercroft Cir., Crozet. 823-1327. $. Bella’s Restaurant An authentic Roman-Italian family-style restaurant. 707 W. Main St. 327-4833. $$. Belmont Pizza and Pub Fresh, stone-baked pizza on hand-tossed pies. Beer, too! 211 Carlton Rd. Suite 10. 977-1970. $. Benny Deluca’s Giant slices from a simple five-pie menu. 913 W. Main St. 245-4007. Brick Oven Gourmet pizzas, sandwiches from an authentic wood-fired grill. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 964-1119. $. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Franchise pizza spot serves, you guessed it, wood-fired pies. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 245-4050. $$. Carmello’s Service just like in Little Italy, gargantuan pepper mills and all. 29th Place. 9775200. $$. Chirio’s Pizza Authentic, homemade NY pizza, subs, salads, sandwiches, specials and ice cream. 2777 Rockfish Valley Hwy. 361-9188. $. Christian’s Pizza The place to get fresh pies, by-the-slice or the whole darn thing. 118 W. Main St., Downtown Mall, 977-9688; 100 14th St. NW, 872-0436; 3440 Seminole Trail, 973-7280; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 293-6788. $. CiCi’s Pizza Franchise offering all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet. Seminole Square Shopping Center. 964-0001. $. College Inn Straight-up late-night goodness. Pizza, gyros, subs and its delivery can’t be beat. Breakfast items, too. 1511 University Ave. 9772710. $. Crozet Pizza Unpretentious, family-owned pizza parlor with nationally recognized pies. 5794 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet, 823-2132; 20 Elliewood Ave., 202-1046. $. Domino’s Six locally owned branches of the national chain. 1137 Millmont St., 971-8383; 1147 Fifth St. SW, 970-7777; 2335 Seminole Trail, 973-1243; 508 Stewart St., 979-2525; Food Lion Shopping Center, Ruckersville, 9902000; 325 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet, 823-7752. $. Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie Pizza joint in the Crossroads mini-mall. 4916 Plank Rd., on 29S at North Garden. 245-0000. $/$$. End Zone Pizza Pizza, big subs and fresh salads. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 973-8207. $. Fabio’s New York Pizza Pizza, subs, salads and calzones made by natives of Naples. 1551 E. High St. 872-0070. $. Fellini’s A local landmark featuring Italian favorites plus some inventive new takes. 200 W. Market St. 979-4279. $$.
Fry’s Spring Station Very characterful brickoven pizza joint. 2115 Jefferson Park Ave. 2022257. $$. Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant Everything you could want out of classical Italian fare. 2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 3619170. $$. Lampo Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in Belmont. 205 Monticello Rd. 282-0607. $. Little Caesar’s Pizza Home of the $5 Large Hot-n-Ready Pizza. 1301 Hydraulic Rd., 296-5646; Albemarle Square, 964-1011; Pantops Center, 234-3328. $. Mellow Mushroom Trippy-themed franchise, with great pizza and even better beer selection. 1321 W. Main St., in the Red Roof Inn. 972-9366. $. Mona Lisa Pasta This market carries nearly every variety of pasta and sauce imaginable. Preston Plaza. 295-2494. $$. Nate & Em’s Pizza All your pizzeria faves: calzones, stromboli, pasta, subs and—of course —pies. 5924 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. 9859000. $. Palladio Restaurant Northern Italian cuisine and Barboursville wines. 17655 Winery Rd., Barboursville. (540) 832-7848. $$$. Papa John’s Pizza fans come to Papa. 3441 Seminole Trail, 973-7272; University Shopping Center, 979-7272; 1305-A Long St., 296-7272. $. Pizza Hut The Jabba of pizza chains. 1718 Seminole Trail, 973-1616; 540 Radford Ln., Suite 300, 823-7500. $. Sal’s Caffe Italia Brick-oven pizza plus subs, pasta and outdoor seating in a lively Mall location. 221 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 2958484. $$. Sal’s Pizza Hand-tossed pizzas, fresh bread, delicious pasta dishes since 1987. Crozet Shopping Center, Crozet. 823-1611. $. Tavola Open kitchen with lovely food (pancetta-wrapped shrimp, handmade pappardelle) and an artisanal wine list. 826 Hinton Ave. 972-9463. $$. Threepenny Café Artisan pizza and rustic entrées. 420 W. Main St. 995-5277. $$. Travinia Italian Kitchen Contemporary American Italian, plus an outdoor patio for people watching. The Shops at Stonefield. 244-3304. $$. Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria This regional chain has pies plus a slew of caloric subs, pastas and stromboli. Hollymead Town Center. 973-4055. $$. Vinny’s New York Pizza and Pasta Serves up authentic pies, pastas and subs. Lasagna and veal are faves at this long-established joint. 8841 Seminole Trail. 985-4731. $. Vita Nova Cheap and hearty pizza by the slice. 310 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-0162. $. Vito’s Italian Restaurant Specializing in pizza and Italian dishes. Rte. 29, 8181 Thomas Nelson Hwy., Lovingston. 263-8688. $$. Vivace Every kind of pasta imaginable, plus seafood, Italian wines, grappas and full bar. 2244 Ivy Rd. 979-0994. $$. Vocelli Pizza Pizza, pasta, panini, salads and stromboli for carryout and delivery. 1857 Seminole Trail in the Woodbrook Shopping Center. 977-4992. $.
Mediterranean Bashir’s Taverna Authentic Mediterranean cuisine by a Mediterranean chef. 507 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 923-0927. $$. CONTINUED ON PAGE 62
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WHAT TO DO
Ready, set, eat
Mark your calendar—these summer food events will fi l you up. City Market Saturdays, 7am-noon
Through October, head to the parking lot at the corner of Water and First streets to take in all the things that are great about Charlottesville: artisan goods, community and, of course, food. Get there early to grab a taco!
Community Breakfast First Saturdays, 8:30-10:30am
Until December, the Rockfish Valley Community Center hosts a breakfast complete with pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee. Rockfish Valley Community Center, 190 Rockfish School Ln. (Afton).
Eats & Beats Saturdays, noon to 3pm
Keswick Vineyards hosts music and food trucks every Saturday through October for those thirsting to taste Virginia wine. Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr. keswick vineyards.com
First Wednesdays First Wednesdays of the month, 5-8pm
Grab a glass of wine and watch the sun set over the Blue Ridge with friends. Through September 2. King Family Vineyards, 6550 Roseland Farm Ln. (Crozet). kingfamilyvine yards.com
Wine Down Wednesdays Third Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm.
Take a break from the week with music, food and wine every third Wednesday of the month (through October). Keswick Vineyards, 1575 Keswick Winery Dr. (Keswick). keswickvineyards.com
First Friday First Fridays (monthly), 11am-6pm
Sample the monthly changing cock-
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tail menu with Carpe Donuts to top it off (through September). The Virginia Distillery Company, 299 Eades Ln. (Lovingston). vadistillery.com
Birth of Democracy Festival July 2, noon-6pm
Enjoy food from local vendors, wine tastings and music. Democracy Vineyards, 585 Mountain Cove Rd. (Lovingston). democracyvineyards.com
Charlottesville Restaurant Week July 15-23 Three courses for three prices ($19, $29, $39) at nearly 40 restaurants around town. One dollar from every meal sold during Restaurant Week benefits the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. charlottesvillerestaurant week.com
Fourth Annual Summer Seafood Festival July 16, 4-8pm
Shrimp, crab and other foods are aplenty at this annual Democratic Party event. Campaigning politicians will be present to share fellowship and food. Mountain Cove Vineyard, 1362 Fortunes Cove Ln. (Lovingston).
Super Peach Sunday July 24, 11am-5pm
Peaches, peaches everywhere: peach tastings, soft serve, milkshakes, baked goods and (peachy) entertainment. Come for the fruit, stay for the live music and atmosphere. Drumheller’s Orchard, 1130 Drumheller Orchard Ln. (Lovingston). drumhellers orchard.com
Annual Blackberry Harvest and Music Festival August 6, 9am-5pm
The 23rd Annual Blackberry Harvest Festival is an all-day event
complete with blackberry picking, wine tasting, food and live music. Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery, 2800 Berry Hill Rd. (Nellysford). hilltopberrywine.com
Virginia Craft Brewers Festival August 20, 10am
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub & Meadows is home to thousands of craft beer fans from across Virginia and its surrounding states. Devils Backbone Brewing Company, 200 Mosbys Run (Roseland). vacraftbrewersfest.com
Heritage Harvest Festival September 9 to 11
The 10th annual festival celebrates the legacy of Thomas Jefferson’s gardening, sustainable agriculture and local food. Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. monticello.org
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Basil Mediterranean Bistro fare from grape leaves to tapas, plus a late-night wine bar. 109 14th St. 977-5700. $. Copper Mine Bistro Mediterranean-inspired menu features tapas, pizzas and entrées like shrimp provençal and veal saltimbocca. Wintergreen Resort. 325-8090. $/$$. Mezeh Mediterranean Grill Bowls, wraps and pita pockets, all prepared with the fresh ingredients of your choosing. The Shops at Stonefield. 202-1446. $. Mezza Tiny tapas spot with vegan and vegetarian dishes. 817 W. Main St. 979-9990. $$. Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar Mediterranean eatery has dishes from Spain to Greece and wines of the world. Main Street Market. 975-6796. $$. Parallel 38 Mediterranean small plates, innovative “farm-to-table” cocktails and an extensive wine list. The Shops at Stonefield. 923-3838. $$.
Mexican and Southwestern Al Carbon Chicken Tacos, tamales and sandwiches with rotisseried chicken. 1871 Seminole Trail. 964-1052. $. Aqui es Mexico Authentic Mexican and Salvadoran tacos, toras, sopas, pupusas and more. 221 Carlton Rd., Ste. 12. 295-4748. $. Baja Bean Co. California Mex flair on 29N. Hearty salsa and margaritas to die for. 2291 Seminole Ln., 975-1070. $. Brazos Tacos Austin, Texas-style breakfast, lunch, early dinner and brunch tacos. 925 Second St. SE, 984-1163. $. Burrito Baby Made-to-order burritos, baby. 111 S. Faulconer St., Gordonsville. (540) 832-6677. $. BurritOh! Burritos, tacos, rice bowls, quesadillas and nachos made to order. 540 Radford Ln., Crozet. 812-2152. $.
Restaurant Guide Chipotle Simple menu of burritos and tacos made before your eyes. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 872-0212; 2040 Abbey Rd. Suite 101, 984-1512. $. Cinema Taco Burritos, tacos and empanadas inside the Jefferson Theater. 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 245-4981. $. Continental Divide “Get in Here!” commands the neon sign in the window. 811 W. Main St. 984-0143. $$. El Jaripeo Mexican favorites for the 29N crowd and also the UVA Corner crowd. 1750 Timberwood Blvd., 296-9300; 1202 W. Main St., 972-9190. $. El Vaquero West Tried-and-true Mexican place with sister locations in Palmyra, Haymarket and Orange. 1863 Seminole Trail. 964-1190. $. Guadalajara Mexican food by Mexican folks. 805 E. Market St., 977-2676; 395 Greenbrier Dr., 978-4313; 2206 Fontaine Ave., 979-2424; 108 Town Country Ln., 293-3538; 3450 Seminole Trail, 977-2677. $. La Cocina del Sol Southwestern flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 1200 Crozet Ave., Crozet, 823-5469. $$. La Joya Authentic Mexican from tacos to churros. 1145 Fifth St. SW, 293-3185; 1015 Heathercroft Cir, Ste. #300 (Crozet), 205-4609. $. La Michoacana Mexican deli serves budget-friendly burritos, tacos and enchiladas. 1138 E. High St. 409-9941. $. La Tortuga Feliz Authentic Mexican entrées and baked goods. 1195 Seminole Trail. 882-7461. $. Margarita’s the Flavor of Mexico Authentic Mexican, American and margaritas. 2815 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 218-7767. $. Mono Loco Outstanding Latin-themed entrées, inventive sides and legendary margaritas. 200 W. Water St. 979-0688. $$. Plaza Azteca Tableside guacamole is just the beginning of the offerings at this Mexican chain. 101 Seminole Ct., Seminole Square Shopping Center. 964-1045. $. Qdoba Mexican Grill Spicy burritos, quesadillas and Mexican salads made before your eyes. 1415 University Ave. 293-6299. $. The Bebedero Upscale authentic Mexican, plus cocktails and made-to-order guac. 313 Second St. SE. 234-3763. $$. Two Guys Tacos Authentic, delicious, Mexican street food. 101 14th St. NW. 202-0321. $. Yearbook Taco “Tacos, booze and nostalgia.” 223 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-2619. $.
Miscellaneous Nationalities Afghan Kabob Palace Mouthwatering authentic Afghan cuisine. Dine in, take out or enjoy the free delivery. 400 Emmet St. N. 2450095. $$. Aromas Café Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. Sandwiches, salads and famous falafel; super-friendly service. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 244-2486. $. Bavarian Chef German cuisine in Alpine atmosphere. 29N in Madison. (540) 948-6505. $$. Little India Delicious Pakistani, Indian and Middle Eastern-inspired food for veggies and carnivores. 1329 W. Main St. 202-2067. $. M&M Lounge Authentic Eastern European fare, dance floor and billiards room. Preston Plaza. 962-6526. $$. Mas Authentic Spanish tapas and wines in a funky, dimly lit atmosphere in the heart of Belmont. 904 Monticello Rd. 979-0990. $$.
Obrigado New American fare and pasta nights are the specialties at this colorful, bistro-like storefront spot. 109 W. Main St., Louisa. (540) 967-9447. $$. Sticks A quick, healthy alternative to fast food: kebobs, sides, salads, desserts. Preston Plaza, 295-5262; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 295-5212. $. Sultan Kebab Authentic Turkish food: kebabs, vegetarian dishes, salads, homemade Turkish baklava, Turkish tea and coffee. 1710 Seminole Trail. 981-0090. $. The Shebeen Pub and Braai Conjures the South African veldt with brunch on Sundays. Vinegar Hill Shopping Center. 296-3185. $$. Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar Downtown teahouse offers international vegetarian fare, desserts and 80-plus exotic teas and hookah. 414 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 293-9947. $.
Soups, Salads, Sandwiches Blue Ridge Café Ruckersville joint serving American-continental. 8315 Seminole Trail. 985-3633. $$. Blue Ridge Country Store Breakfast is eggs, scones and muffins; lunch is pre-made wraps, soups and entrées, plus a popular salad bar. 518 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-1573. $. Bodo’s Bagel Bakery Still the king of bagels in our town. 1418 N. Emmet St., 977-9598; 505 Preston Ave., 293-5224; 1609 University Ave., 293-6021. $. Café at Monticello Sandwiches, barbecue, coffee, tea and ice cream for when you’re done with your tour of TJ’s house. 984-9800. $. Café Caturra Fresh food and boutique wines on the Corner. 1327 W. Main St., 202-2051. $$. Carving Board Café Inventive salads, soups and sandwiches for the 29N lunch bunch. Albemarle Square Shopping Center. 974-9004. $. Durty Nelly’s Jazz, blues and rock in a rootsy pub and deli that caters. 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. 295-1278. $. Firehouse Subs Hot subs and sandwiches across from Fashion Square. 29th Place. 9955921. $. Greenie’s Vegetarian and vegan sandwiches. 110 Second St. NW. 996-1869. $. HotCakes Fancy sandwiches, homemade entrées and desserts. 1137 Emmet St., in the Barracks Road Shopping Center. 295-6037. $. Ivy Provisions Hot and cold sammies with inventive names like the “Don’t Call Me Shirley.” 2206 Ivy Rd. 202-1308. $. Jimmy John’s Low-cost sandwiches on 29N. “Freaky fast” delivery. 1650 E. Rio Rd., 9752100. $. Littlejohn’s New York Delicatessen Buxom sandwiches. Delivery, too! 1427 University Ave., 977-0588; The Shops at Stonefield, 9770335. $. Lovingston Café A pleasant surprise in the middle of Lovingston, with a diverse, modestly priced menu. 165 Front St., Lovingston. 2638000. $. Mac’s Country Store Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials, eat in or take out. 7023 Patrick Henry Hwy., Roseland. 277-5305. $. Martha’s Garden Café Healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Martha Jefferson Hospital, 595 Martha Jefferson Dr. 654-6037. $. Nude Fude Locally sourced. Seasonally inspired. Real food. Nutritious twists on cuisine
in a fun, family-friendly setting. 2800 Hydraulic Rd. 973-5625. $. Panera Bread Co. Ubiquitous chain with casual fare. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 2456192; Hollymead Town Center, 973-5264. $. Quizno’s Subs Cheesesteaks, meatballs and specialty subs. Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center. 977-7827. $. Revolutionary Soup Choose from a slew of enticing soups made daily. 108 Second St. SW, 296-SOUP; 104 14th St. NW, 979-9988. $. Roots Natural Kitchen Fast-casual health food from UVA alumni. 1329 W. Main St. 5296229. $. Subway Tons of locations, so you can “eat fresh” anywhere. 1764 Rio Hill Ct., 978-7008; 32 Mill Creek Dr., 295-5555; Pantops Shopping Center, 984-0652; 1061 E. Rio Rd., 973-9898; 2212 Ivy Rd., 293-0666; 104 14th St. NW, 2957827; 111 Maury Ave., 977-5141; 1220 Seminole Trail, 973-4035; 1779 Fortune Park Rd., 9749595; Vinegar Hill Shopping Center, 245-8000; 65 Callohill Dr., Lovingston, 263-6800. $. Take It Away Sandwiches, salads, sides and desserts in a jazz-themed shop. Favorite spot of student study-breakers. 115 Elliewood Ave. 295-1899. $. The Flat The place for crêpes: Choose sweet or savory for lunch or dinner. 111A E. Water St., behind the Jefferson Theater. 978-FLAT. $. Trackside Café Healthy fare and smoothies inside ACAC. ACAC, Albemarle Square Shopping Center. 978-3800. $. Tubby’s Grilled sandwiches and subs galore. 1412 E. High St. 293-3825. $. Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Create your own sandwiches by marking up the preprinted brown bags. Hollymead Town Center. 977-9424. $. Zazus Fresh Grille Lots of wraps, salads, soups and fresh smoothies, plus yummy breakfast wraps. 2214 Ivy Rd. 293-3454. $. Zoës Kitchen Fast, casual meals with an emphasis on Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 955-5334. $.
Steaks and Seafood Aberdeen Barn More beef than you can shake a T-bone at, since 1965. 2018 Holiday Dr. 2964630. $$$. Bonefish Grill Sister to mega-popular Outback Steakhouse featuring seafood, grilled non-fish specialties, a full bar. Hollymead Town Center. 975-3474. $$. Devils Grill Restaurant & Lounge Above Devils Knob Golf Course with 50-mile views. Wintergreen Resort. 325-8100. $$$. Downtown Grille Upscale steak and seafood with white-linen service and a chummy bar scene. 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 8177080. $$$. Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ onions and giant steaks. 1101 Seminole Trail. 975-4329. $$. Public Fish & Oyster Simply prepared, responsibly sourced seafood. 513 W. Main St., 995-5542; 1015 Heathercroft Cir., Crozet, 8122909. $/$$. Red Lobster Seafood with daily specials. 1648 E. Rio Rd. 973-0315. $$. Rhett’s River Grill and Raw Bar She-crab soup, half-shell delicacies and steaks. 2335 Seminole Trail, Suite 100. 974-7818. $$. Rocksalt Seafood-centric chain with an outdoor bar and patio. The Shops at Stonefield. 3265665. $$.
Shadwell’s Seafood, steaks, burgers, pasta and salads made out of fresh, local ingredients. 1791 Richmond Rd. 202-2568. $$.
Upscale Casual Bistro 1834 Located beside the Old Mill Room Restaurant, the menu has a variety of lighter fare. The Boar’s Head, 200 Ednam Dr. 972-2230. $$$. Bizou Upscale down-home cookin’ with fresh fish, pork and beef dishes. 119 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-1818. $$. Brookville Restaurant Downtown restaurant with a rotating menu based on the availability of local produce. 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-2791. $$. Burton’s Grill Contemporary American menu with stylish ambiance. The Shops at Stonefield. 977-1111. $$. Clifton Inn Sit at the chef’s table and watch the action. 1296 Clifton Inn Dr. 971-1800. $$. Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar Swanky Downtown spot with inventive entrées and a rooftop bar. 422 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-7728. $$$. Court Square Hearty pub food and 130-plus varieties of bottled beer. 500 Court Square. 296-6111. $$. Duner’s Artful entrées and fine desserts on a rotating menu. 250W in Ivy. 293-8352. $$$. Escafé Friendly spot with a seasonal menu. Eclectic ambiance includes the bumping dance floor at night. 215 W. Water St. 295-8668. $$. Fig Bistro & Bar Mediterranean and New Orleans-inspired dishes with house-made ingredients. 1331 W. Main St. 995-5047. $. Hamiltons’ at First & Main Imaginative American cuisine, award-winning wine list and superb vegetarian. 101 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-6649. $$$. Ivy Inn Daily menu of modern American cuisine in an 18th century tollhouse. 2244 Old Ivy Rd. 977-1222. $$$. Maya Upscale Southern cuisine. Pleasant patio seating outside, sleek mod inside. 633 W. Main St. 979-6292. $$. Michael’s Bistro Mucho microbrews and an artful menu. Second floor of 1427 University Ave. 977-3697. $$. Oakhart Social Seasonal Atlantic coast food for sharing. 511 W. Main St. 995-5449. $$. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards The Farm Table & Wine Bar is as big a draw as the beautiful setting. 5022 Plank Rd., North Garden. 2028063. $$. Restoration Indoor and outdoor dining at Old Trail Golf Course. 5494 Golf Dr., Crozet. 8231841. $$. Tastings Wine shop/restaurant has woodgrilled entrées and an impressive wine list. 502 E. Market St. 293-3663. $$. The Alley Light Intimate small-plate spot above Revolutionary Soup. 108 Second St. SW. 296-5003. $$. The Fitzroy Restaurant and bar in a swanky setting. 120 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 2951223. $$. The Local Belmont spot with unusual twists on local, organic ingredients. 824 Hinton Ave. 984-9749. $$. The Melting Pot It’s a fon-do! 501 E. Water St. 244-3463. $$$. Zocalo Flavorful high-end, Latin-inspired cuisine with a full bar. 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 977-4944. $$.
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