“No” in Belmont, “slow” on the Mall
Plans for a new Creole restaurant in Belmont were quashed last week when the City Planning Commission denied Andrew Ewell and Hannah Pittard’s request to rezone their property
Zinc and others join new farmer/chef directory
French tapas restaurant Zinc has been in the news a lot lately. Last week, Restaurantarama reported on its refurbished patio, and a few weeks prior,
Alfresco dining spaces get spiffed up for spring
The bricks are done. That’s wonderful news for Downtown Mall rats and merchants alike. And we’re happy for both parties, but foodies, there is an abundance of patios out there beyond the confines of the Mall.
Coran Capshaw’s flagship restaurant gets new menu and staff
Rumors have been swirling about the fate of Blue Light Grill ever since January when owner Coran Capshaw’s director of restaurant operations Michael Keaveny departed to start his own restaurant
More cups of joe
Dave Fafara likes to rise early, around 4am. That’s a good thing, because for 18 years he hit the pool deck bright and early as UVA’s diving coach, and for the past eight years,
It’s Chinese New Year in Crozet
Crozet Kung Pao fans rejoice! You now have not one, but two new Chinese restaurants within your little town’s boundaries.
Check your head
Last week we reported on c-ville.com about a Sikh UVA student who was denied access to the X Lounge for refusing to remove his turban.
The price of success
We all know that restaurants are hurting across the board right now, what with all the tightening of wallets, closing of corporate expense accounts and losing of jobs,
Fossett's launches new menu
Last Tuesday evening, Restaurantarama attended a unique event that had gourmands rubbing elbows with actual food growers
Crush to become Tavola
We knew Michael Keaveny’s purchase of Crush Wineshop in Belmont would be big news.
Restaurants change hours in response to downturn
It’s typical for restaurants around here to adjust their hours of operation with the seasons.
Restaurants to be smoke-free by year's end?
The smoke seems to have cleared on the restaurant smoking ban, as the General Assembly approved a compromise measure two weeks ago.
Cavalier Diner under new management
For the last four years, the husband and wife owners of the Cavalier Diner, which opened as of February 1 in the old Sam’s Kitchen spot
Carmello's serves the UVA don
Technically, Carmello’s on Emmet Street serves Northern Italian cuisine, but the family Hedges—Bill, Stella and son George
12th Street Taphouse opens
The most anticipated opening of 2009 happened last week. Chuck Adcock—former head chef and part owner of Michael’s Bistro
Tara Thai's sea change
It wasn’t the pre-Christmas opening he planned, but as of about three weeks ago, Tara Thai owner Nick Srisawat has launched the 11th location of his regional chain
An eventful year—already
And just when we thought 2009 would be uneventful, here comes major news on the restaurant front.
A little Italy
There’s big news in Nellysford this month. Considering that the place has less total eateries than Charlottesville has gourmet gas stations,
Name games
When rumor had it that Il Cane Pazzo was for sale, Restaurantarama worried that it was another case of the Great Global Depression of 2008 hitting the shores of Charlottesville again.
Finger food (and drink)
Jacie Dunkle, owner of Fellini’s #9, has plenty of reasons to celebrate this holiday season.
Chain reaction
Yes, that’s Will Richey above, and we’ll get to him in a second, but first, news that
Isn't that Specialty?
A new bird has landed in the old Boheme space on E. Market Street. Her name is Zhiwei Wang Estes, and she’s behind a new Chinese restaurant and take-out joint that she’s
Devil in the details
When master brewer Jason Oliver uncrated all the brewing equipment purchased for Devil’s Backbone, a new brewery located in Nelson County at the base of Wintergreen Ski Resort,
