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All about that bass

Sometimes, when you hear the name of a well-known local chef, you think of him only for his culinary exploits. You...

Eat, drink, repeat

We thought summer was a time to relax. Not afraid to admit it—we were wrong. Restaurant openings, the arrival of a...

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THEN: A&N, closed in 2006 / NOW: Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar, opened in 2011 If you grew up in...

The ham biscuit is named...

By Sam Padgett Considering our broad food and drink world, it’s difficult to imagine a single dish that could...

At the Table

Is there such a thing as “Virginia cuisine”? It’s an old question, and one I found myself revisiting after learning...

Bellair Market favorite...

By C. Simon Davidson, Alexa Nash and Erin O’Hare Bellair Market’s Jefferson sandwich—maple turkey, cranberry relish,...

Commonwealth Restaurant...

Commonwealth Restaurant and Skybar is getting a makeover. And, it’s bringing in some industry experts: restaurateur...

Dig in! It’s a full plate...

Hope you’re hungry: Charlottesville Restaurant Week is upon us, that glorious, twice-a-year event, this time...

Two chefs battle it out in...

Fans of bacon and friendly competition should head to the Tin Whistle Irish Pub at 609 E. Market St. on Monday night...

Serve-yourself bar offers...

The Downtown Mall’s newest bar doesn’t have a bartender. Technically, it doesn’t even have a bar. At Draft, there is...