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  • 8 Places To Fill Your Growler In CVille

    1. Beer Run

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    156 Carlton Road, Suite 203, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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    Charlottesville’s Best Craft Beer Store and Restaurant. We are family-friendly, pet-friendly and focus on local, organic ingredients.

    Step-brothers Josh Hunt and John Woodriff, with the encouragement of their parents, wanted to open a retail craft beer and wine store. That idea blossomed into not only Charlottesville’s most extensive craft beer bottle store but one of Draft Magazine’s America’s 100 Best Beer Bars 2014. (more…)

  • 5 Power Players In CVille!

    1. Ken Boyd, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors

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    Ken Boyd is a member of the Albemarle County, Virginia Board of Supervisors.
    Boyd has been noted for his strong support of developers and sprawling developments in Central Virginia. He represents the Rivanna Magisterial District. His current term ends in 2015. (more…)

  • 7 East Coast Winemakers To Know

    1. Ashby Everhart, Legends Vineyard, Churchville, MD

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    521 Asbury Rd., Churchville, Maryland 21028
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    Legends Vineyard started long ago when the process of creating wine was so inspiring that what originated as a hobby became a full time vineyard, winery and tasting room. Every aspect of wine making from growing grapes to bottling award winning wines is a mission for the Everhart team.

    Ashby Everhart is the wine maker. His love of wine and all of the beautiful qualities it can capture is what exhilarates him to develop the fourteen different varietals that Legends has to offer. (more…)

  • The 5 Best Quick Eats in CVille

    1. Cleo Salad at Bodo’s Bagels

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    1418 Emmet St. Charlottesville, VA 22903
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    Fresh, healthy, and full of flavor, the Cleo Salad is one of this CVille staple’s most popular offerings. You’ve tried the bagels, now try the Cleo. (more…)

  • 6 Shops To Register At Before Your Wedding

    1. The Happy Cook

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    1107 B N Emmet St., Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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    Since 1978, The Happy Cook has been a family run business, and that tradition still lives on today. Husband and wife owners, Monique and Steve, can actually still be found working with the customers. If you’re lucky, you’ll find “Top Chef,” Amos, roaming the floors and keeping everyone in line. (more…)

  • 5 Hidden Gems in Charlottesville

    1. Sweethaus

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    843 West Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
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    Sweethaus is a mom ‘n’ pop cupcake and candy shop that opened in September 2011 on historic West Main Street, located just between the Downtown Mall and UVA. All of their cupcakes and frostings are small-batch, homemade treats and they come in 2 sizes – mini and regular. (more…)

  • Top 17 Sandwiches In Charlottesville

    We’ve included your best recommendations to make an even better list of rocking CVille sandwiches.

    1. The Sampson, Littlejohn’s Deli

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    1427 University Avenue Charlottesville, VA, United States 22903
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    A monster 12″ combo of choice roast beef, turkey, shredded lettuce, tomato, horseradish mayo, 1000 Island and melted American. (more…)

  • 8 CVille Business Leaders Making An Impact

    1. Greg Wells, President, Intrastate Inc.

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    Greg Wells and his companies (Intrastate Pest Control, Intrastate Service Company & Valley Termite & Pest Control) have proudly served Charlottesville and Central Virginia for more than 44 years. (more…)

  • 8 Great Mid-Atlantic Wines To Try

    1. 2012 Tocai Friulano Proprietor’s Special Reserve, Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, Millbrook, New York

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    26 Wing Rd., Millbrook, New York 12545
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    Inviting aromas of lemon, kiwi and pear with provocative flavors that hint of mandarin orange. A well-balanced acidity is complimented with a supple mouth feel and clean finish. (more…)

  • 9 East Coast Beers To Try

    1. Captain’s Reserve Imperial IPA, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Elmsford, New York

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    444 Saw Mill River Rd, Elmsford, New York 10523
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    This beer is a salute to the ingenuity and creativity of the American craft brewers. A uniquely American style of beer, the Double or Imperial IPA, has become the calling card of many craft brewers who aren’t afraid to push the limits of what hops can add to a beer. This beer is big and hoppy – not for the faint of heart! Be prepared to experience sensory overload as you savor this Imperial IPA.

    The sensory profile is of hops, and lots of them. The aroma is bursting with the classic citrus and pine aroma of American-grown hops. The flavor is dominated by a hoppy bitterness, with just enough malt to make you want to take another sip. (more…)