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2017 Welcome Book Award Winners Year-round natural beauty, hallowed halls of history, spectacular arts and music, and small-city sophistication - Charlottesville has it all! Our southern hospitality delivers an effortless, warm and welcoming demeanor that locals and business owners alike radiate to visitors, neighbors and customers, and keep you coming back for another visit or a more permanent stay. We polled locals and tourists about their favorite Charlottesville businesses; from fantastic restaurants, amazing shops, hot spots and cool clubs, to wonderful resorts and awesome historical landmarks...and everything in between! We wanted to know about anything distinctly Charlottesville; places to recommend to a friend or a new visitor to our area - named the #1 Best Place to Live by Sperling’s Best Places! And the readers responded! Hundreds of people participated in the poll and shared their thoughts and views on their Charlottesville favorites. And here are the results! On your next visit here, be sure to check out some of the winners’ establishments and offerings. We’re positive you’ll see why they all became Welcome Book Award winners!
Please direct all correspondence to: Ivy Publications, LLC, 4282 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903,
voice 434.984.4713, fax 434.984.4813 , CharlottesvilleWelcomeBook.com
The Charlottesville Welcome Book Awards are published online annually by Ivy Publications, LLC. The views and opinions expressed by the writers and advertisers do not necessarily represent those of Ivy Publications, LLC, its officers, staff or contributors. The information presented here is for informational purposes only and although every effort has been made to present accurate information, we do not in any way accept responsibility for the accuracy of or consequences from the use of this information or for the businesses and organizations presented herein. We urge everyone to confirm any information given herein. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in part or in whole without the express written consent of the publisher. Copyright ©2018. All rights reserved.
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Arts & Music Scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Evening Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vineyards & Microbreweries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sports, Athletics & Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Regional Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Shopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Places to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Resources for Newcomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Weddings & Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Health & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PHOTO CREDITS: COVER, from left: 2) UVA’s Scott Stadium, courtesy UVA Athletics; 4) Monticello, courtesy Theresa N. White INTERIOR PHOTO STRIP, from left: 2) Cabinet Room at Monticello, courtesy Monticello/Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.; 4) Monticello, courtesy Monticello/Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc.; 5) UVA’s Scott Stadium, courtesy UVA Athletics; 7) Stoney Creek Golf Course, courtesy Wintergreen Resort; 8) Kitchen at Monticello, courtesy Monticello/ Philip Beaurline; 10) Albemarle County Farm, Robin Bethke
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Arts &Music Scene
Art Gallery 1. McGuffey Art Center ➤2. Les Yeux du Monde 3. C’ville Arts
Museum 1. UVA Art Museum -The Fralin ➤2. James Monroe’s Highland ➤3. Virginia Discovery Museum Local Artist 1. Jessie Coles 2. Meg West 3. Dean Dass Place to See Live Theatre & Local Theatre Group 1. Live Arts 2. The Paramount Theater ➤3. Four County Players
Concert Venue ➤1. The Sprint Pavilion 2. The Jefferson Theater 3. John Paul Jones Arena Local Band 1. Chamomile & Whiskey 2. Love Canon 3. Erin & The Wildfire Local Solo Musician/Vocalist 1. Erin Lunsford 2. Mary Chapin Carpenter 3. Devon Sproule Local Author 1. John Grisham 2. Rita Dove 3. Rita Mae Brown
Local Music Charlottesville has an abundance of live music that you will enjoy this summer, no matter your taste - bluegrass or jazz, rock or country, alternative or gospel, metal or classic. We have it all! Make your way to the Historic Downtown Mall every Friday by 5pm (April-September) for these free, weekly performances at the beautiful, outdoor Sprint Wireless Pavilion. And, one of the biggest bands in the world calls Charlottesville home: The Dave Matthews Band. As locals like to brag, we knew Dave back when he was bartending at Miller’s on the Downtown Mall. Check out the John Paul Jones Arena, The Paramount Theater, the Jefferson Theater or any one of the numerous music venues and festivals for a rockin’ good time. 4
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Evening Out Place to See a Movie 1. The Violet Crown 2. Regal Cinemas at Stonefield 3. The Alamo Draft House Place to Dance 1. The Jefferson Theater 2. Ix Art Park 3. Rapture Place for Delicious Drinks 1. The Alley Light 2. Bang! ➤3. Firefly Restaurant with Live Music 1. The Whiskey Jar 2. The Bebedero 3. Tin Whistle Irish Pub
Celebrity Spotting
Late Night Coffee/Tea 1. Mudhouse Coffee 2. Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar Place to Have Late Night Dessert 1. Splendora’s Gelato 2. The Alley Light ➤3. Firefly
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Whether you’re buying a home, browsing through a local shop or having a night out on the town, you might run into one of our celebrity residents. In the surrounding countryside of Albemarle there are expansive, 19th-century horse properties owned by Sissy Spacek, Howie Long, John Grisham and others! Everyone in town seems to have a great story that starts with, “You’ll never guess who I just saw!” 5
DINING
Dining
Fine Dining 1. Ivy Inn 2. C&O Restaurant 3. Fleurie
International Food-Chinese Restaurant 1. Peter Chang’s 2. Taste of China 3. Szechuan
Hotel Restaurant 1. The Pointe at The Omni Hotel 2. Heirloom Rooftop + Bar at The Graduate Hotel 3. Old Mill Room at The Boar’s Head Inn
International Food-Sushi 1. Now & Zen 2. Love Sushi King 3. Ten
Family Restaurant ➤1. Tip Top Restaurant ➤2. Firefly 3. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Outdoor Dining 1. Blue Mountain Brewery 2. Fry’s Spring Station ➤3. Firefly
International Food-Thai Restaurant 1. Thai 99 2. Monsoon Siam 3. Lime Leaf International Food-Indian Restaurant 1. Milan Indian Cuisine 2. Maharaja 3. Royal India Restaurant
International Food-Italian Restaurant 1. Tavola 2. Vivace 3. Bella’s International Food- South of the Boarder ➤1. Guadalajara 2. Plaza Azteca 3. El Puerto International Food- Tapas 1. Mas Tapas 2. Bang! Steakhouse 1. Downtown Grille ➤2. Aberdeen Barn
“The Downtown Mall is a must. Find an outdoor table, order lunch from any of the great restaurants — then enjoy the people- and dog-watching.” – Charlotte 6
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“I love going to Splendora’s and getting a ‘painter’s palette,’ which lets you try six flavors at once.” – Kristin
Seafood 1. Public Fish & Oyster Bar 2. The Local 3. Duners
Sandwich Place 1. Bellair Market 2. Take It Away 3. Tubby’s
Eatery on The Corner 1. Roots 2. The White Spot 3. Bodo’s Bagels
Pizza Place 1. Christian’s Pizza 2. Lampo 3. Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie
Place for Picnic Foods/Tailgating 1. Foods of All Nations 2. Feast! 3. Wayside Chicken
Coffee Shop 1. Shenandoah Joe 2. Greenberry’s Coffee Co. 3. C’Ville Coffee
Burger Joint 1. Citizen Burger 2. Riverside 3. Boylan Heights
Eatery on the Downtown Mall 1. Bizou 2. Citizen Burger 3. The Whiskey Jar
Dessert Spot 1. Spendora’s Gelato 2. MarieBette 3. Hot Cakes
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VINEYARDS & MICROBREWERIES
Vineyards & Microbreweries Local Vineyard 1. King Family Vineyards 2. Jefferson Vineyards 3. Veritas Vineyard & Winery Tasting Room 1. King Family Vineyards 2. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 3. Barboursville Vineyards Local White Wine 1. Jefferson Vineyard’s Viognier 2. Veritas Vineyard & Winery’s Viognier 3. Barboursville Vineyards’ Chardonnay Local Red Wine 1. Barboursville Vineyards’ Octagon 2. Keswick Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon 3. Horton Vineyards’ Pinot Noir Most Romantic Vineyard 1. Veritas Vineyard & Winery 2. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 3. Barboursville Vineyards Brewery 1. Three Notch’d Brewing Company 2. Starr Hill Brewery 3. Blue Mountain Brewery Beer ➤1. Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company’s Vienna Lager 2. Three Notch’d Brewing Company’s Hydraulion Red Distillery 1. Silverback Distillery 2. Virginia Distillery Co.
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Distilled Beverage 1. Silverback Distillery’s Strange Monkey Gin 2. Virginia Distillery Co.’s Virginia Highland Whisky Cidery 1. Bold Rock Cider ➤2. Castle Hill Cider 3. Albemarle CiderWorks Cider 1. Bold Rock’s Apple Cider ➤2. Castle Hill Cider’s Big Pippin ➤3. Castle Hill Cider’s Celestial
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Most Scenic Vineyard 1. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 2. Veritas Vineyard & Winery 3. King Family Vineyards Most Scenic Brewery 1. Blue Mountain Brewery ➤2. Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company 3. Wild Wolf Brewing Company
Vineyards Bountiful & Beautiful
Thomas Jefferson dreamt that Virginia wines would one in high regard, and today’s local vintners have accomplis wonderful award-winning wines. The Monticello Americ includes Albemarle and the surrounding counties, encom Virginia’s wine country and contains more than 1,000 st largest wine-producing state in the country, Virginia has international acclaim for its wines. More than 30 local vi from the lightest, lemoniest Pinot Grigio to the deepest, Charlottesville is proud to call home to a myriad of micr establishments that specialize in crafting or carrying out
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Sports, Athletics & Adventure Golf Course 1. Birdwood Golf Course 2. Keswick Hall Golf Course 3. Old Trail Golf Course Ski Resort 1. Wintergreen Resort 2. Massanutten Resort Tennis Courts 1. Boar’s Head Sports Club 2. Penn Park 3. Keswick Hall
Water Activities: Tubing, Kayaking, Canoeing 1. James River Runners 2. Rivanna River Company 3. James River Reeling & Rafting Place to Camp 1. Sherando Lake 2. Shenandoah National Park 3. Camp Albemarle
Hike 1. Humpback Rock 2. Crabtree Falls 3. Saunders-Monticello Trail Cycling Route 1. River View Park along the Rivanna River 2. The Blue Ridge Parkway 3. Walnut Creek Park Mountain Biking Trails Pool 1. ACAC 2. Fry’s Spring Beach Club 3. Onesty Family Aquatic Center Hot-Air Balloon Rides 1. Blue Ridge Ballooning 2. Boar’s Head Ballooning
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SPORTS, ATHLETICS & ADVENTURE
“Take time to enjoy the outdoors — the fantastic fall and spring weather is perfect for long hikes and mountain biking.” – Steve
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Attractions “Must-Do” Activity for Out-ofTowners ➤1. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello 2. Downtown Mall 3. A Tour of UVA Historic Landmark Site Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello James Monroe’s Highland 3. The Rotunda at UVA
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UVA Lingo The University of Virginia (UVA) is a bastion of tradition founded by Thomas Jefferson, the most popular man in town. Whether you’re preparing to enter its hallowed halls for a degree or enjoying a weekend in town, here is your guide to local lingo. We proudly cheer on our Orange and Blue, “The Cavaliers” - “Cavs” or “Wahoos” for short. The area on which UVA sits is called “Grounds,” not “campus,” and freshmen here are called “firstyears.” The University offers structured tours for prospective students, or, if you’re interested in exploring on your own try a self-guided tour. Be sure to check out The Rotunda, the Chapel, UVA’s Fralin Art Museum and The Corner!
Public Park 1. Penn Park 2. McIntire Park 3. Ix Art Park Orchard 1. Carter Mountain Orchard 2. Chiles Peach Orchard 3. Henley’s Orchard Rainy Day Outing 1. Regal Cinemas at Stonefield ➤2. Virginia Discovery Museum 3. Jump Cville
Museum 1. UVA Art Museum - The Fralin 2. Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection ➤3. Virginia Discovery Museum Fun With the Kids ➤1. Virginia Discovery Museum 2. Carter Mountain Orchard 3. Jump Cville
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Regional Events Overall Festival 1. Dogwood Festival 2. Lock’n Music Festival 3. Know Good Beer Fest
Food or Culinary Festival 1. Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival ➤2. Monticello Heritage Harvest Festival 3. Restaurant Week
Wine Festival Monticello Wine Trail Festival 2. Montpelier Wine Festival 3. Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival
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Microbrew Festival 1. Know Good Beer Fest 2. Virginia Craft Brewers Fest UVA Sporting Event 1. Basketball 2. Baseball 3. Football Horse Event ➤1. Foxfield Races 2. Roseland Polo at King Family Vineyards ➤3. Montpelier Hunt Races
Garden Event Historic Garden Week Monticello Heritage Harvest Festival 3. BRHBA Home & Garden Week Running/Walking Race 1. Charlottesville Women’s 4-Miler 2. Charlottesville 10-Miler 3. Boar’s Head Turkey Trot Art Festival Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival 2. The Virginia Film Festival 3. First Night Virginia
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“When I am looking for an extra special gift, I always head to the City Market or one of the local boutiques around town. I know I will find something truly unique that can’t be found anywhere else.” – Jessica
Farmers Market Location ➤1. Charlottesville City Market 2. Farmers in the Park Downtown Mall Store ➤1. Alakazam 2. O’Suzannah 3. New Dominion Bookstore Shopping Center/Mall 1. Barracks Road Shopping Center 2. The Historic Downtown Mall 3. The Shops at Stonefield Women’s Clothing Boutique 1. Boutique Boutique 2. BitterSweet Clothing & Accessories 3. Verdigris Clothing Men’s Clothing Store 1. Eljos 2. Country Club Prep 3. Low Vintage Kid’s Clothing Store 1. Whimsies 2. Green Bean Baby Boutique Jewelry Shop 1. Schwarzchild Keller & George 2. Tuel Jewelers 3. Lynn Goldman
Antiques 1. Circa 2. Kenny Ball Antiques & Design 3. Oyster House Antiques Bookstore 1. New Dominion Bookstore 2. Daedalus Books 3. Blue Whale Books Gift/Souvenir Shop 1. The Virginia Shop ➤2. The Shop at Monticello 3. Mincer’s Place to Pick Up UVA Gear 1. Mincer’s 2. The UVA Bookstore
Toy Shop Sporting Goods Store 1. Shenanigans 1. Great Outdoor Provisions Co. 2. Alakazam 2. Ragged Mountain Running Shop ➤3. Whimsies 3. L.L. Bean 12
Home Accessories Boutique 1. The Happy Cook 2. Caspari 3. Roxy Daisy Bike Shop 1. Charlottesville Community Bikes 2. Blue Ridge Cyclery 3. Performance Bikes Wine Shop 1. Market Street Wine Shop 2. Rio Hill Wine & Beer 3. The Wine Guild of Charlottesville Local Goods 1. The Virginia Shop 2. Feast! ➤3. Charlottesville City Market
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Places to Stay Hotel 1. The Omni Charlottesville Hotel 2. The DoubleTree Hotel 3. The Graduate Hotel
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“Guesthouses provides a unique service of providing accommodations in owner’s homes and cottages.” – Rick 13
RESOURCES FOR NEWCOMERS
“I love that in Charlottesville you can live a quick drive from both a lively night out on the town and an escape to the middle of the mountains. I initially moved here so my kids could go to great schools but it’s turned out to be so much more than that for my entire family.” – Emma
Resources for Newcomers Real Estate Agent 1. Denise Ramey 2. Sue Plaskon 3. Tonya Reynolds Real Estate Company 1. Long & Foster Real Estate 2. Nest Realty Group 3. Better Homes & Gardens/Real Estate III Mortgage Firm 1. BB&T Mortgage 2. UVA Community Credit Union 3. Prosperity Home Mortgage
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Mortgage Agent 1. Sue Wood, Prosperity Home Mortgage 2. Philip Mahone, Mahone Mortgage Apartment/Town Home Community 1. The Woodlands of Charlottesville 2. Jefferson Ridge Apartments ➤3. Norcross Station Apartments Neighborhood 1. Forest Lakes 2. Fry’s Springs 3. Old Trail Village
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Senior Community 1. The Colonnades 2. The Lodge at Old Trail 3. Branchlands Builder 1. Arcadia Builders 2. Artisan Construction 3. Craig Builders Insurance Agent 1. King Pace, Allstate Insurance 2. Steve Purdy, American National Insurance ➤3. Greg Leffler, State Farm Insurance
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Financial Advisor 1. Old Dominion Capital Management 2. Miller Asset Solutions 3. Marotta Wealth Management
Garden Nursery 1. Ivy Nursery 2. Grelen Nursery 3. Snow’s Landscaping and Lawncare
Lawyer Tucker, Griffin, Barnes Group 2. Miller Law Group
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Car Dealership 1. Umansky Auto Group (formally Grocery Store Brown Automotive) 1. Wegmans 2. Malloy Ford 2. Whole Foods 3. Colonial Auto Center 3. Kroger
“Charlottesville is a lovely place to visit and retire to, because of all the things that there are to do in town. With live music, theatrical performances and outdoor festivals — you will always have something to do, seven days a week.” – Courtney
RESOURCES FOR NEWCOMERS
Financial Institution 1. Old Dominion Capital Management 2. UVA Community Credit Union 3. Wells Fargo
Preschool 1. Millstone of Ivy Preschool 2. Old Dominion Day School 3. The International School of Charlottesville Private School ➤ 1. Montessori School of Charlottesville ➤2. The Covenant School ➤3. St. Anne’s-Belfield School Recreational Organization for the Over 50 Crowd 1. Senior Center ➤2. ACAC Assisted Living 1. The Colonnades 2. Rosewood Local Charity 1. CASPCA ➤2. Shelter for Help in Emergency 3. Habitat for Humanity
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“I can’t think of a better place to get married than at a winery in Charlottesville. The scenery alone makes it the perfect venue, plus some of the area’s best vendors are located right here in town!” – Meredith
Weddings & Special Events Wedding Venue 1. King Family Vineyards 2. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 3. UVA Chapel Semi & Formal Clothing 1. Low Vintage 2. Levy’s 3. Verdigris Florist 1. Hedge Fine Blooms 2. Don’s Florist & Gift 3. Tourterelle Floral Designs Caterer 1. Harvest Moon Catering 2. The Local 3. Feast!
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Cake Baker 1. Chandler’s Bakery 2. Pearl’s Bake Shoppe 3. Albemarle Baking Company Photographer/Videographer ➤1. Jen Fariello 2. Jack Looney ➤3. Beth Seliga Place to Host the Wedding Family VA Guesthouses 2. The Inn at 400 West High St 3. The Boar’s Head Inn
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Family Doctor/Practice 1. Downtown Family Health Care 2. Pantops Family Medicine 3. Forest Lakes Family Medicine Chiropractor 1. Scott Wagner 2. Cox & Fusco 3. Megan Custer Dentist 1. Aesthetic Dentistry 2. Albemarle Dental Association 3. Charlottesville Dentistry
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Health & Wellness Mind/Body Classes 1. Common Ground ➤2. ACAC 3. Flydog Yoga Massage Therapist 1. Massage Envy 2. Justin Sadacca 3. Massage by Jacob Spa 1. Boar’s Head Spa 2. Neroli ➤3. ACAC
Optometrist 1. Drs. Record, Record & Adams 2. Crozet Eye Care 3. Drs. Bare, Basic & Rohm Optometrists
Hair Salon 1. Honeycomb 2. Moxie Hair & Body Lounge 3. Thairapy Hair Salon
Orthodontist 1. Hamer & Hamer Orthodontics 2. Charlottesville Orthodontics
Veterinarian 1. Earlysville Animal Hospital 2. Georgetown Veterinary Hospital 3. Old Dominion Animal Hospital
Pediatrician 1. Piedmont Pediatrics 2. Gelburd ➤3. Pediatric Associates Fitness Club ➤1. ACAC 2. YMCA 3. Anytime Fitness
Being Green “Green” doesn’t just describe the rolling hills that surround Charlottesville. Green is a way of life for eco-conscious residents, businesses and local governments. From building practices to single-stream recycling, Charlottesville is leading the way to a healthier, cleaner future in Virginia and has been recognized with the Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award. 17