| Eppie's - 412 E. Main St. |
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Fast-casual Southern (collards to die for) plus pastas and salads. |
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| 12th Street Tap House - 1202 W. Main St. |
| From the former Michael’s Bistro chef, a new spot serving up bison burgers, meatloaf and dozens of beers. |
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| 330 Valley - 330 Valley St., Scottsville. |
| Family fare in an all-American sports bar: pizza, pasta and steak. Breakfast on weekends, too. |
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| Aberdeen Barn - 2018 Holiday Dr. |
| More beef than you can shake a T-bone at, since 1965. Candlelit atmosphere and piano bar. |
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| Afton Mountain Vineyards - 234 Vineyard Ln., Afton. |
| Open for tastings Wed.-Mon. 10-am-6pm. www.aftonmountainvineyards.com. |
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| Al Hamraa - 929 Second St. SE in the Ix Building. |
| Moroccan cuisine in the Ix Building: authentic flavors in an ornately decorated space. |
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| Albemarle Baking Company - 418 W. Main St., in the Main Street Market. |
 | Get your ABCs of baked goods here, from fantastic breads to divine desserts (try the pear tarts!). |
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| All Good Groceries - 600 Earlysville Green, Earlysville. |
| Earlysville spot offers a sandwich and salad bar, plus coffee, alongside its local and specialty groceries. Hoagies, prepared foods, fair-trade coffee. |
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| Ambrosia Bakery and Deli - 2192 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. |
| A gem in Nellysford: homemade sandwiches, soups, pastries. |
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| Amoco Food Shop - 2404 Fontaine Ave. |
| You've got your convenience store, your deli and your hot meals. |
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| Anderson Carriage Food House - 2046 Barracks Rd. |
| Huge sandwich array, lunch buffet, seafood platters. |
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| Anna's Pizza No. 5 - 115 Maury Ave. |
| In the family for 25 years. Pizza, subs, dinners and desserts. |
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| Applebee's - 571 Branchlands Blvd.; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center. |
| Family restaurant serves steak and Southwestern amid local memorabilia. |
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| Aqui es Mexico - 221 Carlton Rd. Suite 12. |
| Authentic Mexican and Salvadorian tacos, toras, sopas, pupusas and more. |
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| Arby's - 1230 Emmet St.; Forest Lakes Shopping Center (also features a T.J. Cinnamon's). |
| Big roast beef. |
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| Arch's Frozen Yogurt - 104 14th St. NW; 2218 Ivy Rd; 1232 Emmet St. |
 | Wahoo-approved yogurt with tons of optional toppings. Sandwiches and salads, too. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2009. |
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| Ariana - 909 W. Main St. |
| New grill kabob house serves up samosas, kabobs, palows, dumplings and curries. Tempting soups and desserts, plus the meat is halal. |
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| Arirang - 2208 Fontaine Ave. |
| The former Schnitzelhouse now serves up Korean cuisine: dumplings, udon, bulgogi, bibimbob, plus some Japanese favorites. |
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| Aroma's Cafe - Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare; a lunchtime cult favorite in a new location. |
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| Asia Specialty - 609 E. Market St. |
| Chinese favorites, traditional fire pot meals and handmade dumplings. |
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| Asian Express - 909 W. Main St. |
| Cheap and cheerful corner eatery offers Chinese, Japanese and sushi. It delivers, too. |
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| Aunt Sarah's Pancake House - Route 250E, on Pantops Mountain. |
| Pancakes, eggs and hash browns made with tender lovin' care. |
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| Autumn Hill Vineyard - 301 River Dr., Stanardsville. |
| Open on select dates in April, August and October only. www.autumnhillwine.com. |
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| Baggby's Gourmet Sandwiches - 512 E. Main St., Downtown Mall; 1750 Timberwood Dr., Forest Lakes. |
| Give your name; your sammich arrives in a bag with a cookie. |
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| Baja Bean Company - 1327 W. Main St.; 2291 Seminole Ln. |
| California Mex flair on the Corner. Karaoke night, hearty salsa, and margaritas to die for. |
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| Baker's Palette - 126 B Garrett St. |
| Outstanding baked goods, plus breakfast dishes and lunch sandwiches (around $6). |
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| Balkan Bakery Cafe - 218 W. Water St. |
| Savory and sweet Bosnian and Croatian pies and breads, plus traditional Bosnian coffee. |
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| Bamboo House - 4831 Seminole Trail. |
| Korean and Chinese entrées served with an aesthetic flair. |
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| Bang! - 213 Second St. SW. |
 | Asian fusion tapas with emphasis on fresh fish and local produce. Martinis to die for. |
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| Barboursville Vineyards - 17655 Winery Rd., Barboursville. |
 | Open for tastings ($4, includes glass) Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. www.barboursvillewine.com. Tours available from noon-4pm or by appointment Saturdays and Sundays. |
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| Bashir's Tavern - 507 E. Main St. |
| Gourmet daily specials, live music, international cuisine (Greek, Hungarian, Algerian, Brazilian...) and award-winning glazed ham. |
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| Basic Necessities - 2226 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. |
| A taste of Southern France with fresh organic fare, plus wine and cheese shop. Reservations preferred. |
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| Basil Mediterranean Bistro - 109 14th Street. |
| Mediterranean fare from grape leaves to pita rollups to artisan pastas. Mezzas and tapas, and more than 50 beers. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2009. |
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| Bavarian Chef - 29N in Madison. |
| German cuisine in Alpine atmosphere. |
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| Beer Run - 156 Carlton Rd., Suite 203. |
| Beers on tap, six-packs and wine to take away, and three meals daily. They have coffee, cappuccino and house-baked bread too. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2009. |
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| Bel Rio - 407C Monticello Rd. |
| Small plates, big wine list and live music five nights a week at this much-anticipated new Belmont spot from the owner of C&O. |
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| Bellair Market - 2401 Ivy Rd. |
| Boar's Head meats, baguettes, deli salads, homemade sides and Mudhouse coffee. |
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| Belmont Bar-B-Que - 816 Hinton Ave. |
| Cleaner version of down-and-dirty Southern shacks, mostly serving take-out. |
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| Ben & Jerry's - Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Thirty-four flavors of ice cream and froyo plus fresh lemonade, cookies, ice cream cakes. |
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| Bistro Cassis - 210 W. Water St. |
| Hip French-American bistro. The venison gets high marks. |
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| Bizou - 119 W. Main St. |
| Upscale down-home cookin' with fresh fish, pork and beef dishes. Baby green salads, famous meat loaf and slabs of banana bread and ice cream. |
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| Blenheim Vineyards - 31 Blenheim Farm, Charlotteville. |
| Tours and tastings at newly renovated winery Wed.-Sun. 11am-5:30pm. Online sales at www.blenheimvineyards.com.
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| Blue Light Grill & Raw Bar - 120 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| Swanky spot on the Mall with red walls, microbrews, raw bar, handsome service and wine list extraordinaire. |
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| Blue Moon Diner - 512 W. Main St. |
| The Blue Moon is back! Burgers, upscale sandwiches and big dinner plates. Home of women's arm-wrestling events. |
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| Blue Mountain Brewery - 9519 Critzers Shop Rd., Afton. |
| Well-liked brewery serves up fresh lagers and ales, and light fare (pizzas, sammies, cheese plates) for lunch and dinner in the tasting room. |
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| Blue Ridge Café - 8315 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. |
| Ruckersville joint serving American-continental: crab cakes, gourmet burgers, homemade soups and salads. |
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| Blue Ridge Country Store - 518 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| Breakfast is eggs, scones and muffins; lunch is pre-made wraps, soups and entrées, plus a popular salad bar. |
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| Blue Ridge Pig - Route 151, Nellysford. |
| For connoisseurs of BBQ, the Pig is the place. The quintessential down-home spot featuring lots of smoked meat. |
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| Bluegrass Grill and Bakery - In the Glass Building on Second Street behind the Water Street parking garage. |
| Unpretentious, wholesome breakfast and lunch spot, beloved by weekenders. Cash and check only. |
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| Boar's Head Inn - 200 Ednam Dr. |
| Fancy schmancy resort with great dining options. The Old Mill Room with a formal daily menu. The adjacent Bistro 1834 has a relaxed dinner menu. |
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| Bodo's Bagel Bakery - 1418 N. Emmet St.; 505 Preston Ave.; 1609 University Ave. |
| Still the king of bagels in our town. |
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| Bonefish Grill - Hollymead Town Center. |
| Sister to mega-popular Outback Steakhouse featuring seafood, grilled non-fish specialties, a full bar. |
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| Boston Market - Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Chicken, turkey, steak and more, plus salads and sides. |
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| Boylan Heights - 102 14th St. |
| Burger spot in the former Orbit space, serving organic Virginia beef and other local and organic fare. |
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| Brasserie Montiel and Coffee House - 2001 Commonwealth Ave. |
| From the chef behind La Cocina del Sol, serving French, Cajun and Creole goodies for three meals. |
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| Breadworks - 923 Preston Ave.; 2955 Ivy Rd. |
| Breads, desserts for your sweet tooth, and a full deli offering sandwiches, soups, etc. |
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| Brick Oven - 1966 Rio Hill Shopping Center. |
| Gourmet pizzas, sandwiches, pasta and salad bar in an airy storefront. |
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| Brix Terrace Cafe - 594 Pantops Ctr. |
| Brix comes down the mountain to Pantops and expands the menu. |
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| Buck Island BBQ - 2243 Thomas Jefferson Parkway. |
| Inside a country store on Rt. 53 is smoked pulled pork and a 20-ingredient house sauce. All the fixins, too. |
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| Buffalo Wild Wings - 1935 Arlington Blvd., Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Wings rated on a spiciness scale, plus burgers and more. Twenty-three beers on tap, 18 TVs, eight satellites. |
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| Burger King - Pantops Shopping Center; 1181 Fifth St. Ext.; 1000 Emmet St.; 11518 James Madison Hwy., Gordonsville. |
| The Whopper. |
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| Burnley Vineyards - 4500 Winery Ln., Barboursville. |
| Open January-March Fri.-Mon. 11am-5pm; April-December daily 11am-5pm. www.burnleywines.com. |
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| C&O - 515 E. Water St. |
| Sophisticated French at a 30-plus-year-old establishment. Excellent cheese plate, extensive wine list. |
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| C'ville Coffee Co. - 1301 Harris St. |
| Well-established café with pastries, breakfast and sandwiches. Tasty noodle bowls too. |
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| Café 88 - 923 Preston Ave. |
| New Chinese joint offers cheap dim sum, bento boxes and soups. |
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| Cafe 1201 - 1201 W. Main St. |
| Seven-day breakfast buffet; dinner is crab cakes, salmon, ribeye steak and pasta. |
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| Cafe at Monticello - Inside Monticello's new Visitor Center. |
| This is the beloved Brix Marketplace, now housed at TJ's place. Upscale, made-to-order picnic takeout, gourmet cheeses, cured meats. |
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| Cafe Cubano - 112 W. Main St. |
| Hearty, sophisticated panini, egg breakfasts and salads, plus Cuban specials and big espresso menu. |
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| Cafe Europa - 1331 W. Main St. |
| Souvlaki, falafel, famous tomato-basil soup and freshly-baked bread: yum. |
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| Calvino Cafe - In the Main Street Market. |
| Espresso, panini and smoothies next door to Feast. |
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| Camino - 220 W. Market St. |
| Artisanal Mediterranean fare in the former Il Cane Pazzo space. Seres dinner only. |
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| Cantina - 11 Elliewood Ave. |
| West Coast-style taqueria serves up fish taco specials and made-to-order wraps, burritos and salads in the former Martha's Cafe space, now sporting a beach shack vibe. |
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| Cappellino's Crazy Cakes - 103 Third St. NE. |
| Bakery just off the Mall has any sweet thing you could want: cupcakes, cookies, cakes and so on. No credit cards. |
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| Cardinal Point Vineyard and Winery - 9423 Batesville Rd., Afton. |
| 9:30-11am by appointment only. Open for tours and tastings Mon.-Fri. 11am-5:30pm, Sat.-Sun. 11am-5:30pm. www.cardinalpointwinery.com. |
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| Carmello's - 400 Emmet St. |
| Upscale Italian cuisine, specialty pasta, veal, chicken, seafood. |
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| Carpe Donut - Downtown on Wednesdays. |
| Roving truck serves well-loved donuts, organic coffee, and cider. |
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| Carving Board Cafe - 624 Albemarle Sq. |
| Inventive salads, sandwiches for the 29N lunch bunch. |
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| Cavalier Diner - 1403 Emmet St. |
 | The Cavalier Diner is open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. We're here ...
Breakfast all day long, plus burgers, subs, and Italian standbys like lasagna. |
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| Cazon Tropical - 1871 Seminole Trail. |
| Dominican, Salvadorian & Honduran goodies: pupusas, grilled tilapia, coconut rice, carne asada. |
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| Chandler's - 921 River Rd. |
| Old-fashioned ice cream stand with soft-serve and more. |
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| Chandler's Bakery - Albemarle Square Shopping Center. |
| Cakes for any occasion, plus cookies and brownies for your sugar fix. |
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| Chaps - 223 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| More than 20 years of gourmet homemade ice cream with no artificial ingredients. Grub like burgers and dinner fare. |
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| Charlie's Restaurant - 1522 E. High St. |
| Down-home American favorites: pork chops, grilled cheese, hamburgers, and steaks. |
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| Charlotte's - 1200 Fifth St. SW. |
| All-American menu (from prime rib to linguini) in the Holiday Inn. |
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| Cheeseburger in Paradise - Seminole Square Shopping Center, off 29N. |
| Jimmy Buffett's place with Key West/New Orleans menu. Oh, and cheeseburgers. |
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| Chick-Fil-A - 350 Woodbrook Dr.; also in Fashion Square Mall. |
| Waffle fries. Enough said. |
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| Chili's - 100 Zan Rd. |
| Southwestern eats in colorful, booth-heavy interior. |
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| China King Buffet - 760 Shoppers World Ct., 29N. |
| All you could want, and all-you-can-eat. Big draw is the Mongolian BBQ grill where you pick your ingredients and have the chef cook them to order. |
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| Chipotle - 953 Evan St., Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Simple menu of burritos and tacos made before your eyes. Uses "naturally-raised" meat and other sustainable ingredients. |
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| Chopsticks Express - 1841 Seminole Trail. |
| Straight-up no-nonsense Chinese place. Chopsticks optional. |
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| Christian's Pizza - 118 W. Main St., Downtown Mall; 100 14th St. NW; 3440 Seminole Trail; 1880 Abbey Rd. |
| Frequent winner of C-VILLE readers' Best Pizza award, including in 2009. Innovative gourmet toppings. |
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| CiCi's Pizza - 240 Zan Rd. in the Seminole Square Shopping Center. |
| Franchise offering all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad and dessert buffet. |
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| Cinema Taco - 110 E. Main St. |
| Burritos, tacos, and empanadas inside the Jefferson Theater. Delicious and cheap. |
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| Clifton Inn - 1296 Clifton Inn Dr. |
| Historic inn with a redone kitchen, dining room and bar. Excellent, inventive entrees blend various culinary backgrounds. Sit at the chef's table and get a view of the kitchen action. |
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| Cobb's New York Pizza & Grill - 2800 Hydraulic Rd. |
| Family-style pizza, subs and calzones; kids' menu and burgers, too. |
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| College Inn - 1511 University Ave. |
| Straight-up late-night goodness. Pizza, gyros, subs. |
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| Continental Divide - 811 W. Main St. |
| Crowded and boisterous; worth shouting for the nationally acclaimed Southwestern food. |
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| Cooper Vineyards - 13372 Shannon Hill Rd., Louisa. |
| Open for tastings daily 11am-5pm. www.coopervineyards.com. |
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| Copacabana - 400 Shopper's World Ct. |
| The festive entrées--paella over saffron rice, for one--will make your stomach get up and do the samba. |
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| Copper Mine Restaurant and Lounge - 664 Wintergreen. |
| Dinner features steak au poivre and filet mignon; reservations required. Breakfast too: omelets and Belgian waffles. |
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| County Line - 1710 Monticello Rd. |
| Advertises "excellent home cooking." Breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
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| Coupe DeVille's - 9 Elliewood Ave. |
| Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, live music and a busy, student-approved bar. |
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| Court Square Tavern - 500 Court Sq. |
| English tavern with 130+ varieties of bottled beer. Hearty pub food: bratwurst, Reubens, shepherd's pie. |
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| Crozet Pizza - 5794 Three Notch'd Rd. (Route 240W), Crozet. |
| Unpretentious, family-owned pizza parlor with county-renowned pies. |
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| D'Ambola's - 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy. (Route 151), Afton. |
| Tony Soprano would be proud. Veal sorentina, shrimp sorento and other Italian speciaities. |
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| Da Luca Café and Wine Bar - 1015 Heathercroft Cir., Crozet. |
| Stylish new Crozet space serves tempting tapas from around the Mediterranean (calamari salad, sausage and polenta, curried chicken salad) paired with Old World wines and a few select Virginia vintages. Leave room for a lovely dessert. |
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| Dairy Queen - 1248 Crozet Ave. |
| Home of the Blizzard...but you knew that. |
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| Delfosse Vineyards and Winery - 500 DelFosse Winery Ln. |
| Open Wed.-Sun. 11-5pm. Other days by appointment. www.delfossewine.com. |
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| Devil's Grill Restaurant & Lounge - Wintergreen Resort. |
| Above Devil's Knob Golf Course with 50-mile views. Seafood, hand-cut steaks and vegetarian dishes, with contemporary Southern flair. |
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| Devils Backbone Brewing Company - 200 Mosbys Run, Roseland. |
| On the road to Wintergreen, Nelson’s newest brewery serves up handcrafted beers (Ale of Fergus, Wintergreen Weiss), lunch and dinner, plus a full bar and live music. |
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| Dippin' Dots - Fashion Square Mall. |
| The "ice cream of the future." Cryogenically frozen in Fashion Square Mall. |
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| Dips & Sips - 3450 Seminole Trail. |
| Friendly neighborhood ice cream and coffeeshop. Made-to-order ice cream cakes with award-winning ice cream from Palm Beach, Florida. |
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| Domino's - 1137 Millmont St.; 1139 Fifth St. SW.; 2335 Seminole Trail; 508 Stewart St.; Food Lion Shopping Center, Ruckersville; 325 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. |
| Six locally-owned branches of the national chain. |
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| Downtown Grille - 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| Upscale steak and seafood with white-linen service and a chummy bar scene. |
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| Downtown Thai - 111 W. Water St. |
| Traditional Thai dishes served on a spice scale of 1-5. Order the max and get a spot on the Wall of Flame. |
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| Dr. Ho's Humble Pie - 3586 Monacan Trail Rd. (29S) at North Garden. |
| Pizza joint in the Crossroads mini-mall. Pick your own sauce, cheese and toppings. |
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| Dragon Lady - 2119 Ivy Rd., by Foods of All Nations. |
| Classic chinese restaurant with all your favorites. |
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| Duner's - 250 West in Ivy. |
| Artful entrées and fine desserts on a rotating menu. |
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| Durty Nelly's - 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. |
| Jazz, blues and rock in a rootsy pub and deli. |
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| East Garden - 120 Riverbend Dr., Pantops Shopping Center. |
| From chow mein to General Tso's; cuisine for every palate. |
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| El Puerto - 2045 Barracks Rd. |
| Grab your maracas. Authentic Mexican dishes meticulously prepared with mild flavor. |
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| El Tapatio - 1304 Long St. on the 250 Bypass. |
| Excellent enchiladas, fajitas and Mexican specialties. |
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| Emmet's - 1901 Emmet St. |
| Newly renovated Holiday Inn restaurant serves salads, American entrées like steak and salmon, and desserts. |
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| End Zone Pizza - 1764 Timberwood Blvd. |
| Pizza, big subs and fresh salads. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. |
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| enoteca - 401 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
 | The focus is Italy. Artisanal wines from the old country paired with simple rustic fare like panini, bruschette and salads. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2009. |
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| Escafé - Downtown Mall. |
| Friendly, eclectic spot with a seasonal menu. Great crab cakes. |
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| Everyday Café - 250E on Pantops Mountain. |
| Gourmet gas station with homemade pizza and gelato. Internet hookups throughout. |
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| Fabio's New York Pizza - 1551 E. High St. |
| Pizza, subs, salads, and calzones made by natives of Naples. Get your pie the Sicilian way. |
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| Feast! - 416 West Main St., in the Main Street Market. |
| Nationally noted cheese, wine and specialty food shop. Dining area has stupendous sandwiches, soups and salads with a local focus. |
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| Fellini's #9 - 200 W. Market St. |
| A local landmark featuring Italian favorites plus some inventive new takes. Thriving bar scene and live music. On the corner of Second and Market streets. |
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| First Colony Winery - 1650 Harris Creek Rd. |
| Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat.-Sun. 11am-6pm. www.firstcolonywinery.com. |
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| Five Guys - Barracks Road Shopping Center; Hollymead Town Center; Downtown Mall. |
| C-VILLE voters named this Best Burger in 2009; three locations for local carnivores. |
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| Flaming Wok - 1305 Seminole Trail. |
| Japanese steakhouse with an extensive selection, all of which is prepared for you before your eyes. |
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| Fleurie - 108 Third St. NE. |
| Upscale modern French restaurant gets rave reviews. |
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| Flying Fox Vineyard - Hwy. 151 and Chapel Hollow Rd., Afton. |
| Tastings Fri.-Sun. 11am-6pm. flyingfoxvineyards.com. |
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| Foods of All Nations - 2121 Ivy Rd. |
| Sandwiches, deli, salads in the gourmet grocery. Try the "West Coast." |
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| Fossett's - Inside Keswick Hall, 701 Club Dr., off 250E. |
| Upscale American regional cuisine for breakfast and dinner, plus a tapas bar. Exquisite desserts and French-pressed coffee. |
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| Fox Park Coffee Bar - 1325 W. Main St. |
| Independent Corner coffee joint: joe and local art in a Corner courtyard. |
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| Fox's Cafe - 403 Avon St. |
| Burgers, dogs and dinners, all served homestyle. |
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| From Scratch Bakery - In the Forest Lakes Shopping Center. |
| Breakfast sandwiches and pastries, lunch and gourmet meals to go--and a full line of scrumptious baked goods. |
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| Georgio's Skyline - 285 Commerce Drive, Ruckersville. |
| French toast, hot dogs, subs, Greek specialties and more at this family-friendly spot. |
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| Golden Corral - 1185 Seminole Trail. |
| All-you-can-eat kaleidoscope, with baked potato and soup bars, bakery and legendary pot roast. |
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| Great Wall - 123 Seminole Ct. |
| Lunch and dinner buffet featuring Mandarin, Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines. |
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| Greenberry's - Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Java and specialty drinks, plus fresh baked goods. |
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| Greenwood Gourmet Grocery - 6701 Rockfish Gap Tpke. |
| Made to order sandwiches, fresh soup, deli with mac'n'cheese, bread pudding, and other rotating dishes. |
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| Guadalajara - 801 E. Market St.; 395 Greenbrier Dr.; 2206 Fontaine Ave.; 108 Town Country Ln. |
| A Huge Menu for Huge Appetites
Largest Variety of Authentic Mexican food i ...
Mexican food by Mexican folks. Margaritas so green they glow. Cheap prices and a new fourth spot on Pantops. |
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| Hamdingers - Downtown Mall. |
| This mobile restaurant serves the most upscale cuisine of any cart in town: sandwiches, kabobs, and fancy appetizers. Tasty and friendly. |
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| Hamiltons' at First & Main - 101 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| Imaginative American cuisine, award-winning wine list, fresh meats, game, crab cakes and superb vegetarian. |
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| Hardee's - 1150 Fifth St. SW.; Route 250E.; Route 29N. |
| Chain offering big burgers, bigger breakfasts and fried chicken. |
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| Henry's - 310 E. Main St., under Vita Nova. |
| Home-cooked Southern comfort food, plus some outstanding hamburgers for a very nice price. |
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| High Tide Burrito - 1750 Timberwood Blvd. |
| Beach vibe and Mexican fare: burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, and so on. Two brothers own the place and make it all from scratch. |
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| Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery - 2800 Berry Hill Rd., Nellysford. |
| Open for tours and tasting Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Open for blackberry picking during berry season (July 19-August 17). www.hilltopberrywine.com. |
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| Himalayan Fusion - 520 E. Main St. |
| Indian joint Downtown with a lunch buffet seven days a week. Curries, tandoori, and other faves, plus a full bar. |
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| Hog Heaven - 8726 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. |
| Hickory smoked, hand-pulled BBQ and tender baby-back ribs, smoked on the premises. |
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| Hong Kong Restaurant & Take-out - Southside Shopping Center, off Avon St. |
| Favorite Chinese entrées down Avon way. |
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| Hoo's Brews and More - Corner of JPA and Fontaine, behind Durty Nelly's. |
| Coffee drinks and Hershey's ice cream in a UVA-themed spot. |
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| Horse & Hound - 625 W. Main St. |
| Brit-style gastropub with streetside patio. Sandwiches and burgers, plus entrées like pecan-encrusted sole. |
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| Horton Vineyards - 6399 Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville. |
| Open for tours and tastings daily 10am-5pm. www.hvwine.com. |
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| HotCakes - 1137 Emmet St., in the Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Fancy sandwiches, homemade entrees, desserts; cheap prices. |
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| Inn 1831 & Restaurant - Route 640, Palmyra. |
| An 1831 plantation house with high, exposed-beam ceilings on a 200-acre farm. Terrific for romantic candlelit dinners. Reservations required. |
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| Inn at Court Square - 410 E. Jefferson St. |
| Upscale Southern in the oldest house Downtown. |
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| International House of Pancakes - Rio Hill Shopping Center. |
| Short stacks, french toast, omelets and other breakfast fare; sandwiches and American classics for lunch and dinner. |
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| Ivy Inn - 2244 Old Ivy Rd. |
| Daily menu of modern American cuisine in an 18th century tollhouse. |
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| Jade Garden - 1139 Fifth St. SW. |
| Chinese essentials like Happy Family, plus twists like Hawaiian-style Triple Delight. |
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| Jak-N-Jil - 1404 E. High St. |
| The working man's Bodo's: foot-longs and fries. |
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| Java Java - 421 E. Main St. |
| All fair-trade organic coffee all the time. Also specializing in gluten-free baked goods that actually taste, well, good. Comfy seating, warm atmosphere, WiFi. |
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| Jefferson Vineyards - 1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. |
| Open daily 10am-6pm for tastings; tours generally on the hour noon-2pm. www.jeffersonvineyards.com. |
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| Jersey Mike's Subs - 3440 Seminole Trail across from Forest Lakes. |
| Hot and cold subs. |
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| Jimmy John's - 1309 W. Main St.; 1650 Rio Rd. E. |
| Low-cost sandwiches near UVA and now on 29N. |
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| Jinx's Pit's Top - 1307 E. Market St. |
| Smallest sit-down restaurant in Charlottesville—maybe in the universe. Outstanding burgers, ribs and barbecue. Reservations recommended. |
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| Kentucky Fried Chicken - 1705 Emmet St. |
| Can you crack the Colonel's secret recipe? |
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| Keswick Hall - 701 Club Dr. |
| Weekday lunch buffet in the elegant Villa Crawford: charcuterie, marinated vegetable bar, daily rotating entrée and more. |
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| Keswick Vineyards - 1575 Keswick Winery Dr., Keswick. |
| Tastings daily 9am-5pm in the new tasting room. www.keswickvineyards.com. |
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| King Family Vineyards - 6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet. |
| 2007 Best of C-VILLE Runner-up! Tastings and tours Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.-Sun. 11am-5pm. www.kingfamilyvineyards.com. |
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| Kinney & Lee's BBQ and Catering - 700 Rose Hill Dr. |
| New spot serves pork barbecue by the pound, ribs by the rack, dining in and take-out. |
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| Kluge Estate Farm Shop - 3550 Blenheim Rd., off Carter Mountain Road. |
| Cheeses and light fare (quiches, crab cakes, and so forth) that pair with the Kluge wines available here for tasting. |
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| Kluge Estate Winery and Vineyard - 100 Grand Cru Dr. |
| Open Jan.-Mar. daily 11am-5pm; Apr.-Jun. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-5pm and Fri.-Sat. 11am-6pm; Jul.-Oct. daily 11am-6pm; Nov.-Dec. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-5pm and Fri.-Sat. 11am-6pm. www.klugeestate.com. |
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| Kohr Bros. Frozen Custard - Woodbrook Shopping Center and on 250 East. |
| Cones, cups, floats, sundaes, "snowstorms," and smoothies. |
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| Korean House - 221 Carlton Rd. |
| Lots of traditional Korean specials for modest prices. Try bulgogi, marinated beef, and kimchi. |
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| Korner Restaurant - 415 Ninth St. SW. |
| This greasy spoon offers all the usual suspects. |
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| Kyoto - Rio Hill Shopping Center. |
| A mix of Japanese and Chinese meals from teppan yaki delicacies to bento boxes. |
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| L'étoile - 817 W. Main St. |
| Contemporary Virginia cuisine with French influences. Unique beers and fine wines, plus Sunday brunch. |
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| La Cocina del Sol - 1200 Crozet Ave., Crozet and 2001 Commonwealth Ave. |
| Southwestern flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Seafood, fajitas, paella, steaks and chicken. |
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| La Michaocana - 1138 E. High St. |
| Mexican deli serves budget-friendly burritos, tacos and enchiladas. |
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| La Taza - 212 Seventh St., inside the new SNL Building. |
| Coffee stop with breakfast items, smoothies, and other quick foods. |
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| La Taza Coffeehouse - 407B Monticello Rd. |
| Cuban press sandwiches, soups and salads. Live music often. |
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| Lafayette Inn - 146 Main St., Stanardsville. |
| Restored 1840s inn. Original American cuisine with fresh, local flair. |
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| Lazy Parrot Grill - 532 Pantops Shopping Center. |
| Tropical-themed sports bar serving wings, wraps, steaks, burgers. Sixteen TVs with 11 satellites for game day. |
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| Lee's Cafe and Take Out - 1980 Rio Hill Center. |
| Japanese to-go or dine in. Inside Kroger. |
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| Lee's Grill - 1395 W. Main St. |
| Wide selection of traditional Chinese entrees in a tiny venue. |
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| Lemongrass - 104 14th St. NW. |
| Vietnam meets Thailand, and the result is delicious. |
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| Li'l Dino's Subs - Albemarle Square Shopping Center. |
| Deli sandwiches and subs that make the stomach sing. |
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| Lime Leaf Thai - Rio Hill Shopping Center. |
| Quality Thai food with lots of vegetarian options. Try the Lime Leaf Noodles and fish cake appetizer. |
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| Littlejohn's New York Delicatessen - 1427 University Ave. |
| New York deli serving buxom sandwiches. |
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| Long John Silver's - 1254 Emmet St. |
| Fried fish and hush puppies. |
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| Lord Hardwicke's - 1248 Emmet St.; 5924 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. |
| Burgers, salads, seafood and more with an English-tavern ambience. Free wifi; smoke-free. |
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| Lovingston Winery - 885 Freshwater Cove Ln., Lovingston. |
| Open year-round for tours and tastings by appointment. www.lovingstonwinery.com. |
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| Lumpkins - 1075 Valley St., Scottsville. |
| Classic American burgers, salads, fried chicken and foot-long hotdogs. |
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| Maggie Moo's - Hollymead Town Center. 145 Community St. |
| Ice cream made in-house, with "mix-ins" added on a cold granite slab while you watch. Sundaes, floats and smoothies, too. |
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| Maharaja - Seminole Square Shopping Center. |
| Spicy Indian specialties--chicken, lamb, Tandoori, Biryanis seafood and more. Indian breads and beers, too. |
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| Marco & Luca's Noodle Shop - In York Place, Downtown Mall. |
| When quality meets quantity for a mere $3, the lunch crowd notices. |
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| Market at Forest Lakes - 3455 Seminole Trail. |
| Branch of Bellair Market with Boar's Head sandwiches, plus Mudhouse coffee. |
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| Market Street Café - 1111 E. Rio Rd. |
| Not located on Market Street, but offers gourmet breakfast, rotisserie chicken and deli meats. |
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| Market Street Market - 400 E. Market St. |
| Deli in the new Downtown grocery serves sandwiches and prepared foods. |
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| Martin's Grill - 3449 Seminole Trail, in the Forest Lakes Shopping Center. |
| Delicious hamburgers and fries, served in a family-friendly atmosphere. |
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| Mas - 501 Monticello Rd. |
| Authentic Spanish tapas and wines in a funky, dimly lit atmosphere in the heart of Belmont. |
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| Maya - 633 W. Main St. |
| Upscale Southern cuisine in a hip, modern space. |
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| McDonald's - Barracks Road Shopping Center; 1294 Stoney Point; Shopper's World Court; 975 Hilton Heights Rd.; Forest Lakes Shopping Center; 11455 James Madison Hwy., Gordonsville. |
| Home of the Happy Meal. |
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| McGrady's Irish Pub - 946 Grady Ave. |
| American club fare (sandwiches, burgers and fried Oreos!) and Irish specialties (bangers and mash). 24 beers on tap, pool, happy hour, TVs. |
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| Mel's Cafe - 719 W. Main St. |
| Southern soul-soothing food. |
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| Mellow Mushroom - 1321 W. Main St., in the Red Roof Inn. |
| Trippy-themed franchise, with great pizza and even better beer selection. Best of C-VILLE winner 2009. |
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| Mermaid Express - 2121 Ivy Rd., inside Foods of All Nations; also inside PVCC. |
| Mochas to smoothies, in two locations. |
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| Michael's Bistro - Second floor of 1427 University Ave. |
| Mucho microbrews and an artful menu of salads, seafood, egg rolls and bison burgers. Nice beer selection and excellent drinking atmosphere. |
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| Michie Tavern - 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. |
| Traditional Southern lunch in an 18th-century tavern near Monticello. Colonial fried chicken, hickory smoked pork barbecue, black-eyed peas, biscuits and cornbread—all served by folks in period costumes. |
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| Milan Indian Cuisine - 1817 Emmet St. |
| Authentic clay tandoori oven with all the Indian standards; seven-day lunch buffet. |
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| Milano Cafe - 100 W. South St., next to South Street Brewery. |
| Handmade gelato and Italian coffees, now in a new location with a $2 sandwich, soup and pastry menu. |
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| Mill Creek Market - Avon Street, across from the Southside Shopping Center. |
| The Southern sister of the Bellair Market; Boar's Head meats and cheeses. |
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| Miller's - 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| The truly classic Downtown bar, with pub grub and live music every night. |
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| Millmont Grille - Behind Barracks Road Shopping Center. 1035 Millmont St. |
| Casual, family-friendly grill with American faves, plus a kids' menu. |
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| Ming Dynasty - 1417 Emmet St. |
| Chinese food with many vegetarian options and low-fat menu available. |
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| Miyako - 112 W. Main St. |
| Japanese restaurant in York Place. Sushi, hibachi and other favorites. |
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| Mona Lisa Pasta - 921 Preston Ave. |
| This market carries nearly every variety of pasta and sauce imaginable, along with wine, cheese, olives, soups, pizza and so on. |
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| Mono Loco - 200 W. Water Street. |
| Outstanding Latin-themed entrees (wild mushroom burrito and roasted corn tamales), inventive sides, and legendary margaritas. |
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| Monsoon - 113 W. Market St. |
| Curries, wonton soup, paht thai and other entrees, Thai-style. Lots of vegetarian options and an outdoor patio. |
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| Mountain Cove Vineyards - 1362 Fortunes Cove Ln. |
| Open for tours and tastings March-October Wed.-Sun. noon-6pm, November-December 11am-5pm. www.mountaincovevineyards.com. |
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| Mountfair Vineyards - 4875 Fox Mountain Rd., Crozet. |
| Open for tastings March-November Sat.-Sun. noon-5pm or by appointment. www.mountfair.com. |
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| Mudhouse - 213 W. Main St.; The Square, Crozet; also to-go in the Bellair Market, Forest Lakes and Mill Creek (hours vary at satellite locations). |
| Heavy-duty coffee, freshly squeezed juices, brownies and muffins. With music and WiFi, it's voted C-VILLE readers' favorite café in 2009, plus it won out in a C-VILLE blind tasting panel. |
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| Nate & Em's Pizza - 5924 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. |
| All your pizzeria faves: calzones, stromboli, pasta, subs, and of course, pies. |
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| Ni Hao Cafe - 104 14th St. NW. |
| Entrées from across Asia (Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and Indian): This is your place for curry, egg rolls, AND tom kha soup. Lots of veggie options, and noodles provide a budget-friendly choice. |
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| Nicola's Veggies - Second St. NW. |
| In the hole in the wall where Marco & Luca's started out, now there's organic and raw salads, juices and other super-healthy stuff. |
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| Northside Restaurant - 9422 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. |
| Family-friendly place serves steaks, fajitas, and Italian and French entrees. Just north of Rt. 33. |
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| Olivaté - 200 Albemarle Sq. |
| New pasta-focused joint serves steaks and ribs, gnocchi and spaghetti. |
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| Oriental Express - 3440 Seminole Trail, Suite 107. |
| Chinese standards plus sushi. A large menu with lunch specials including egg roll and drink. |
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| Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar - 416 W. Main St. in the Main Street Market. |
| Mediterranean eatery has dishes from Spain to Greece, prepared foods like rotisserie chicken and salads, and wines of the world. |
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| Otto's - Just off Route 250W across from Blue Ridge Builder's Supply. |
| All-American faves at your service. Order at the counter and sit outside if it's warm. |
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| Outback Lodge - 917 Preston Ave. |
| Better known for beer and bands, but they also serve made-to-order pub food. |
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| Outback Steakhouse - 355 Albemarle Sq. |
| Bloomin' onions and giant steaks. Bar's open late. |
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| Pad Thai - 156 Carlton Rd. |
| Mom-and-pop operated, very friendly Thai spot. |
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| Padow's Deli - 2156 Barracks Rd. |
| Lots of meats used in big tasty sandwiches. |
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| Palladio Restaurant - 17655 Winery Rd., Barboursville. |
| Elegant combination of Northern Italian cuisine and Barboursville wines. |
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| Panda Garden - 380 Emmet St. |
| Standard fare for those looking for more than bamboo. They deliver. |
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| Panera Bread Co. - Barracks Road Shopping Center; newly in Hollymead Town Center. |
| Upscale chain bakes breads, muffins and pastries, plus sandwiches and soups. |
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| Papa John's - 722 Rio Rd.; University Shopping Center; 1305-A Long St. |
| Pizza fans come to Papa. |
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| Para Coffee - 19 Elliewood Ave. |
| New Corner coffeeshop serves locally-roasted coffee, pastries and a place for arts and community to call home. |
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| Pee Wee's Pit Barbecue - 485 Valley St., Scottsville. |
| Stripped-down menu of pulled pork, mac'n'cheese, green bean almondine, and other Southern standbys. |
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| Peking - 115 Fourth St. NE. |
| Lunch buffet. Free delivery with minimum purchase. |
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| Pesto Mediterranean Grill - 375 Four Leaf Ln. Ste. 101, Crozet. |
| All things sunny and Mediterranean: seafood, kabobs, panini, Greek entrees. |
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| Petit Pois - 201 E. Main St. |
| French-American bistro from the owners of Fleurie. |
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| Pita Pit - 104 14th St. NW. |
| Wrap-style sandwiches are back on the Corner. |
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| Pizza Bella - Mill Creek, off Avon St. |
| Gourmet pizza and Italian dishes. |
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| Pizza Hut - 1718 Seminole Trail; Ivy Road. |
| The Jabba of pizza chains. |
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| Pollak Vineyards - 330 Newtown Rd., Greenwood. |
| Tastings April-October daily 11am-5pm, November-March Wed.-Sun. 11am-5pm. www.pollakvineyards.com. |
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| Pomme - 115 S. Main St., Gordonsville. |
| Casual French in a converted church. Try the duck. Reservations recommended. |
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| Prince Michel of Virginia - 154 Winery Ln., Leon. |
| Tastings and self-guided tours January-March Mon.-Thurs. 10am-5pm, Fri.-Sun. 10am-6pm; April-December daily 10am-6pm. www.princemichel.com. |
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| Prospect Hill Plantation Inn & Restaurant - 2887 Poindexter Rd., Trevilians. |
| Candlelit prie fixe four course dinners in this 1732 plantation house located 12 miles east of town near Zion Crossroads. |
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| Qdoba Mexican Grill - 1415 University Ave. |
| Spicy burritos, quesadillas and Mexican salads made before your eyes. |
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| Quizno's Subs - Barracks Road Shopping Center; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center; newly in Hollymead Town Center. |
| Chain offering cheesesteaks, meatballs and specialty subs. Salads and soups, too. |
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| Ragazzi's - 900 Shoppers World. |
| Big portions of the pastas you love. |
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| Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 1805 N. Emmet St. |
| Fast-food chain with a stripped-down menu of chicken fingers, plus coleslaw and Texas toast. |
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| Rappahannock Cellars - 14437 Hume Rd., Huntly. |
| Open year-round for tours and tastings. Sun.-Fri. 11:30am-5pm. Sat. 11:30am-6pm. www.rappahannockcellars.com. |
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| Rapture - 301 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
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International fare, purple pool tables and a hoppin' dance club. |
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| Rapunzel's - 924 Front St., Lovingston. |
| Coffee, books and music; chill out in Lovingston. |
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| Red Lantern - 221 Carlton Rd. |
| Chinese cuisine by the pint or the quart. |
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| Red Lobster - 1600 Emmet St. |
| Seafood with daily specials. Extended hours for hungry hotel patrons. |
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| Red Robin - Fashion Square Mall. |
| Gourmet burgers, salads, and bottomless pits of steak fries. Kid-friendly. |
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| Revolutionary Soup - 108 Second St. SW; 104 14th St. NW |
| Choose from a slew of enticing soups made daily. Excellent wraps and salads, too. |
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| Rhett's River Grill and Raw Bar - 2335 Seminole Trail, Suite 100. |
| She-crab soup, half-shell delicacies, and steaks. Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. |
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| Rise Pizzaworks - Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Made-to-order pizza by the slice in a striking, modern space. Toppings run from olives to dried cranberries, tortellini to prosciutto; specialty pies include the margherita and the veggie white. |
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| Ristorante Al Dente - 925 Second St. SE in the Ix Building. |
| The formal Italian you remember from Al Dente's old space on the Mall, plus a patio overlooking Ix ruins and a quick lunch option. |
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| Riverside Lunch - 1429 Hazel St. |
| Legendary burgers and fries. |
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| Riverside North - Forest Lakes Shopping Center. |
| Notable burgers and fries on 29N. |
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| Royal Indian Restaurant - 3450 Seminole Trail in Forest Lakes. |
| Indian outpost with basic curries, breads and veggie dishes, including goat and seafood entrees. Lunch buffet, full bar and patio seating. |
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| Ruby Tuesday - 1114 Emmet St. |
| Fajitas, salad bar and lotsa beer. |
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| Saigon Cafe - 1703 Allied St. |
| The first Vietnamese restaurant in town. |
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| Sakura - 105 14th St. |
| Expanded multilevel sushi and noodle bar. Sake bombs anyone? |
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| Sakura Japanese Steak and Seafood - Hollymead Town Center. |
| The name gives it away. Great teppan yaki seafood and Japanese-style steaks. |
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| Sal's Caffe Italia - 221 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| Brick-oven pizza plus subs, pasta and outdoor seating in a lively Mall location. |
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| Sal's Pizza - 607 Earlysville Green, Earlysville. |
| Gourmet pizza, with delivery available. |
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| Salad Creations - 110 Fifth St. SE. |
| Create-your-own takeout salad franchise. Wraps, soups and smoothies, too.
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| San Marcos - 12399 James Madison Hwy., Orange. |
| Authentic Mexican from a family-owned place. Try the flan or the chicken soup. |
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| Savour - 1250 Emmet St. |
| Just north of Barracks Road, this new sit-down spot offers eclectic contemporary cuisine. |
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| Shang Hai - 312 Pantops Shopping Center. |
| Wide array of regional selections, plus a lunch buffet. |
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| Sharp Rock Vineyards - 5 Sharp Rock Rd., Sperryville. |
| Tastings and self-guided tours, Fri.-Sun. 11am-5pm mid-February through December. www.sharprockvineyards.com. |
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| Shenandoah Joe - 945 Preston Ave.; 2214 Ivy Rd. |
| Local roaster now has a coffee bar where you can sit and read the paper or chat with roasters right in the shop. Many coffees and espressos, plus pastries. |
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| Shun Xing - Forest Lakes Shopping Center. |
| Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese-style dishes for the Forest Lakes crowd. |
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| Siips - 212 E. Main St. |
| Downtown's newest wine bar, in a big renovated space. |
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| Silver Thatch Inn - 3001 Hollymead Dr. at 29N. |
| Circa 1780 inn with innovative contemporary cuisine, Sunday brunch, and award-winning, all-American wine list. |
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| Simeon Market - 1330 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. |
| Gourmet to-go just past Monticello on Rt. 53. Sandwiches, quiche, pastries and coffee. |
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| Smokehouse Winery - 10 Ashby Rd., Sperryville. |
| Open weekends 12-6pm year-round for tours and tastings; appointments preferred. www.smokehousewinery.com. |
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| Smokin' Eddie's BBQ and More - Intersection of Rts. 29 and 33 in Ruckersville. |
| They smoke their own pork Southern-style at this spot—mostly takeout. Sandwiches, dinners, and BBQ by the pound. |
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| Smoothie King - Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Chain features smoothies, supplements, healthy snacks. |
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| South Street Brewery - 106 South St. |
| Rockin' international menu: ribs, chicken pitas, goat cheese pastries and excellent burgers. Fresh brews include World Beer Cup gold medalist JP Ale. |
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| Splendora's Gelato - 317 E. Main St. |
| Ever-changing selection of creamy Italian gelato (and sorbet--try the mango), European coffee bar and delicious desserts in a bright Downtown Mall location. Best chocolate chip cookies in the city. |
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| St. Maarten Cafe - 1400 Wertland St. |
| Hot wings, cajun cheese fries, pastas, burgers and beer at this Caribbean-themed place, on the Corner for 24 years. |
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| Starbucks - 1601 University Ave., Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 1520 Seminole Trail, Hollymead Town Center. Locations without phones in Fashion Square Mall, Target, Rio Hill Kroger, and in Harris Teeter and Barnes & Noble in Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| Multiple locations for all your corporate coffee needs. |
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| Sticks - 917 Preston Ave.; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center. |
| A quick, healthy alternative: Kebobs (veggie options available), sides (hummus, roasted eggplant), salads, desserts. |
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| Stone Mountain Vineyards - 1376 Wyatt Mountain Rd, Dyke. |
| Tastings and tours March through December 13 Fri.-Sun. 11am-5pm. www.stonemountainvineyards.com. |
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| Stoney Creek Bar & Grill - Wintergreen. |
| Distinctive dining at Wintergreen's Stoney Creek Golf Course. Lunch, dinner and a big Sunday brunch. |
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| Subway - 2212 Ivy Rd.; 1764 Rio Hill Ct.; 32 Mill Creek Dr.; 300 Pantops Ctr.; 1061 Rio Rd E.; 2955 Ivy Rd.; 104 14th St NW.; 111 Maury Ave.; 1220 Seminole Trail; 1779 Fortune Park Rd.; 251 Ridge McIntire Rd; 1300 Emmet St.; 5786 Three Notch'd Rd. in Crozet. |
| Tons of locations, so you can "eat fresh" anywhere. |
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| Sugarleaf Vineyards - 3613 Walnut Branch Ln., North Garden. |
| Tours and tastings Jan.-Feb. Sat.-Sun. and holiday Mondays 11am-6pm; Mar.-Dec. Wed.-Sun. and holiday Mondays 11am-6pm. www.sugarleafvineyards.com. |
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| Sushi Love - 12 Elliewood Ave. |
| Sushi Love is now OPEN at 12 Elliewood Avenue, on the UVA Corner near Cantina ...
New Corner joint serves fresh, artistic sushi in a modern space. Beer, wine and sake in the bar; bento boxes make a delicious lunch. |
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| Sweely Estate Winery - 6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd., Madison. |
| Open for tastings daily 11am-5pm. www.sweelyestatewinery.com. |
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| Szechuan - 2006 Holiday Dr. |
| Szechuan, Mandarin, Japanese hibachi and all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. Delivery, too. |
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| T.G.I. Fridays - Hollymead Town Center. |
| Feel-good chain: burgers, salads and "flair." |
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| Taco Bell - 1158 Fifth St. NW.; 801 Emmet St.; Pantops Shopping Center; 1868 Seminole Trail. |
| Great late-night drive-thru. |
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| Taiwan Garden - 2171 Ivy Rd. |
| Basic assortment of Chinese fare in basic surroundings. |
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| Take It Away - 115 Elliewood Ave. |
| Sandwiches, salads, homemade sides and desserts in jazz-themed shop. |
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| Tara Thai - Barracks Road Shopping Center. |
| New place serves up affordable Thai faves: curries and other entrees, with multiple meat, fish and veggie options. |
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| Taste of China - 610 Albemarle Square. |
| Chinese favorites on 29N. |
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| Tastings - 502 E. Market St. |
| Combo wine shop and eatery; wood-grilled entrées and the biggest wine list in town. |
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| Tavola - 826 Hinton Ave. |
| Open kitchen in the former Crush space serves up lovely food (pancetta-wrapped shrimp, handmade pappardelle) and an artisanal wine list. |
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| Tea House - 325 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. |
| New Chinese place across Rte. 250 from Blue Ridge Builder Supply. Chinese-American and authentic Chinese weekly specials. |
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| Ten - 120B E. Main St., over the Blue Light Grill. |
| Super swanky second-floor establishment serving modern Japanese, along with 25 imported sakes and fancy cocktails. The kobe beef is a must. |
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| Teresa's Cafe - 5370 Three Notch'd Rd., Crozet. |
| Home cookin' for breakfast, lunch and dinner served Monday through Saturday. |
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| Thai '99 - 2210 Fontaine Ave. |
| Thai restaurant with everything you'd expect. Standard and traditional dishes served simply and reasonably priced. |
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| Thai '99 II - In the Garden Shopping Center on 29N behind Pier 1 Imports. |
| Same food as its numerical predecessor. Different owners and location. |
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| Thai Mex - Off Route 151, Nellysford. |
| Crispy duck battles it out with chalupas, and everybody wins. Full bar, too. |
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| The Biltmore - 16 Elliewood Ave. |
| Large-portion pastas and chicken dishes and a popular drinking scene, all at student-oriented prices. |
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| The Boat House - 101 Seminole Ct. |
| Steaks and seafood in the former Sam Maverick building. This new concept is inspired by Philly's historic Boathouse Row. |
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| The Box - 109 Second St. SE. |
| New noodle and dumpling place with a Mr. Miyagi mural. |
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| The Buckhorn Inn - On Route 250, 12 miles west of Staunton. |
| Historic 19th-century bed and breakfast in Churchville. Offers country style buffet featuring crab legs and American favorites. |
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| The Flat - 111a E. Water Street, behind the Jefferson Theater. |
| The place for crepes: Choose sweet or savory for lunch or dinner. |
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| The Fountain Room at the Mark Addy Inn - 56 Rodes Farm Dr., Nellysford. |
| Picture-perfect mountain B&B, with a dining room open to all. Upscale and eclectic, with five entrées daily--for example, filet mignon in peppercorn brandy sauce. |
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| The Inn at Meander Plantation - 2333 N. James Madison Highway, Locust Dale. |
| Upscale American cuisine and candlelight dining. Reservations recommended. |
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| The Java Depot - 80 Mosby Run, Nellysford. |
| New spot next to Devils Backbone serves coffee, pastries, desserts, plus full-service breakfast and lunch. Cute building in a gorgeous setting. |
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| The Local - 824 Hinton Ave. |
| New Belmont neighborhood spot with unusual twists on local, organic ingredients: braised beef shanks with gnocchi, for one. |
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| The Melting Pot - 501 E. Water St. |
| Fondue, fondue, and fondue! This melted-cheese franchise features warmers built into the tables and a huge wine selection. |
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| The New Deli and Grill - 1640 Seminole Trail. |
| Deli sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast and catering on 29N. |
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| The Nook - 415 E. Main St. |
| Half-century-old Charlottesville diner is back in a slightly more self-conscious version of its former self. Sandwiches, dinners and a full bar. |
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| The Pointe - In the Omni Hotel. |
| Tapas-style appetizers, filet mignon and Starr Hill beers on tap, in a formal atmosphere. |
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| The Pub at Fardowners - 5773 The Square, Crozet. |
| Local ingredients liven up pub fare like sliders and calamari, sandwiches, and dinners like stuffed pork chops. A place to check out the game and sample local beers on tap. |
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| The Shebeen - Vinegar Hill Shopping Center. |
 | Conjures the South African veldt with peri-peri sauce, braised lamb shank, and bobotie (South African meatloaf). |
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| The Spudnut Shop - 309 Avon St. |
| A Belmont institution: homemade potato doughnuts (thus, the name). Get some with coffee for mere pocket change. |
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| The Tavern - 1140 Emmet St. |
| UVA memorabilia covers this old-fashioned breakfast joint. Omelets and the like, and sandwiches for lunch. |
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| The Toliver House - 209 N. Main St. |
| A Gordonsville tradition is back, with new twists on Southern favorites (fried green tomatoes) and inventive entrées. |
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| The Upstairs - 225 W. Main St. |
| New second-floor spot serves hearty, upscale fare for dinner only: prime strip steak, salmon, ostrich and pheasant, and appetizers like pork belly brulée and foie gras. |
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| The Villa - 129 N. Emmet St. |
| American breakfast anytime, Greek and Italian lunch and dinner; salads, burgers, pies and diner fare. Open late-night. |
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| The Virginian - 1521 University Ave. |
| Cozy Corner mainstay with an 80-plus-year history. Burgers, steaks, seafood, pasta and salads. |
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| The X Lounge - 313 Second St. SE. |
| Eclectic, international menu and lots of specialty drinks in this sexy urban bar. Live trees inside the building! Best of C-VILLE winner in 2009. |
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| Three - 1517 University Ave. |
| The former Jabberwocky has upscaled itself: breakfast burritos, ribeye steak and a dressed-up look. |
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| Three Notch'd Grill - 5790 Three Notch'd Rd. |
| Mixed American grill with sandwiches, pasta, seafood and more. |
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| Tiffany's Seafood - 155 Seminole Court, Seminole Square Shopping Center, off 29N. |
| Old Charlottesville Fave with raw bar and tons of fried, blackened, grilled and steamed seafood, plus steak and chicken dishes, for the land lubbers. |
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| Timberlake's - 322 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| Old-fashioned soda fountain, sandwiches galore, burgers and dogs way back behind cosmetics and shampoo. |
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| Timberwood Grill - 3311 Worth Crossing. |
| All-American eatery and after-work watering hole. Try the crab-stuffed tilapia, homemade soups and burgers. Sunday brunch. |
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| Tip Top - 1420 Richmond Rd., on Pantops Mountain. |
| Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with Italian and Greek specials. |
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| Tokyo Rose - 2171 Ivy Rd. |
| Karaoke plus sushi, what could be better? Karaoke reservations accepted. |
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| Topeka's Steakhouse - 1791 Richmond Rd. |
| New steakhouse with hand-cut steaks, seafood specialties and “yardbird” (that’s chicken) entrées. |
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| Town and Country Market - 1907 Emmet St. |
| Part of the Tiger Fuel chain. Boar's Head sandwiches and a bulk candy selection. |
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| Trackside Café - 500 Albemarle Sq., ACAC. |
| Healthy fare and smoothies inside ACAC. Open to all. |
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| Trailside Coffee - 1110 Old Trail Dr., Crozet. |
| In the Old Trail Shopping Center, espresso, chai, and pastries—plus panini, and homemade ice cream sandwiches! |
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| Treetops - 990 Hilton Heights Rd. |
| Doubletree Hotel dining room with views of the Rivanna. |
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| Trinity Irish Pub - 1505 University Ave. |
| Carved wooden bars and a new upstairs balcony class up the former O'Neil's. 16 beers on tap, sandwiches and salads. |
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| Tropical Smoothie Cafe - 1954 Rio Hill Ctr. |
| New branch of the smoothie franchise up on 29N. Wraps, smoothies, sandwiches and breakfast. |
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| Tubby's - 1412 E. High St. |
| Grilled sandwiches and subs galore. |
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| Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar - second floor of 414 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. |
| Downtown teahouse offers Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine, delectable desserts and 80+ exotic loose teas. |
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| Two Sides Restaurant - 221 Carlton Rd. |
| Burgers, dinner platters (fried flounder, for one), sammies and country-style breakfasts. Sports bar attached, too. |
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| Ventana - 117 Fifth St. SE. |
| Approachable Latin spins on classic French dishes, plus some Japanese flair, served in small and half-sized plates as well as full entrees, catering to many budgets. Sophisticated space and fancy cocktails. |
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| Veritas Vineyard & Winery - 145 Saddleback Farm, Afton. |
| 2007 Best of C-VILLE winner! Open for tours and tastings Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat.-Sun. 11am-5pm. www.veritaswines.com. |
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| Vinny's Italian Grill & Pizzeria - 241 Connor Dr. |
| This regional chain has pies plus a slew of caloric subs, pastas and stromboli (try the "Belly Buster!"). |
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| Vinny's New York Pizza and Pasta - 8841 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. |
| Ruckersville pizzeria serves up authentic pies, pastas, subs and salads. Lasagna and veal are favorites at this long-established joint. |
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| Virginia Wineworks - 1781 Harris Creek Way. |
| Open Sat.-Sun. 11am-5pm. |
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| Vita Nova - Downtown Mall. |
| Cheap and hearty. |
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| Vito's - 2842 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. |
| New Italian sit-down place adds to the Nellysford scene, with pizza, Italian entrees, and local beers on tap. |
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| Vivace - 2244 Ivy Rd. |
| Authentic Italian in a casual, elegant setting. Every kind of pasta imaginable, plus seafood, Italian wines, grappas, full bar. |
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| Vocelli Pizza - 1857 Seminole Trail in the Woodbrook Shopping Center. |
| Pizza, panini, salads and stromboli for carryout and delivery, plus antipasti. |
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| Waffle House - 1162 Fifth St. SW and 495 Premier Cir. on 29N. |
| Smothered, covered, scrambled and fried. It's breakfast 'round the clock. |
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| Wayside Takeout & Catering - 2203 Jefferson Park Ave. |
| Fall by for chicken livers, famous Old Virginia fried chicken and barbecue sandwiches. |
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| Wendy's - 416 Fourth St. NW.; Corner of Routes 250E and 20; Fashion Square Mall; 8764 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. |
| Spicy no. 6. |
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| West Main - A Virginian Restaurant - 333 W. Main St. |
| Three floors of Southern-style casual: burgers, sandwiches and other feel-good fare. |
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| What Up Dog - On the Downtown Mall. |
| Downtown hot dog cart serves up Boar's Head all-beef dogs with 31 toppings, including seven mustards! Sodas, too. |
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| White Hall Vineyards - 5282 Sugar Ridge Rd., White Hall. |
| Open for tours and tastings Wed.-Sun. 11am-5pm. www.whitehallvineyards.com. |
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| White Spot - 1407 University Ave. |
| Burgers with tradition at this popular Corner spot. Greek specialities, and a new Hershey's ice cream annex next door! |
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| Whole Foods Market - 300 Shoppers World Ct. |
| Fresh, all-natural sandwiches ranging from classic favorites to vegan delights. Big salad and prepared-foods bar, too. |
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| Wild Wing Cafe - 820 W. Main St. |
| Sports bar features wings and beer, plus pastimes like live music, karaoke, trivia and poker. |
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| Winkys - 2104 Angus Rd. |
| The former Big Jim's is resurrected with a new nonsmoking policy and the same BBQ that made it a Best of C-VILLE winner 2009. |
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| Wintergreen Winery - 462 Winery Ln., Nellysford. |
| Open daily 10am-5pm November through March; daily 10am-6pm April through October. www.wintergreen-winery.com. |
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| Wood Grill Buffet - 576 Branchlands Blvd. |
| Big buffet featuring things grilled on wood. Best of C-VILLE winner in 2009. |
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| Yuan Ho - 117 Maury Ave. |
| For those of you gung-ho about Chinese food, they've got it all. Great lunch deal before 4pm. |
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| Zandi's Bakery - 1710 Seminole Trail. |
| Serving sub and deli sandwiches for nearly 20 years. |
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| Zazus Fresh Grille - 2214 Ivy Rd. |
| Lots of wraps, sandwiches and fresh smoothies, plus soups. |
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| Zinc - 420 W. Main St. |
| Combo British gastropub (fish'n'chips, sausage and mash) and French bistro (pate, cassoulet, duck breast with orange sauce). |
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| Zocalo - 201 E. Main St., in Central Place. |
| Spicy, high-end, Latin-inspired cuisine with a full bar. |
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