Category: Food & Drink

  • 9 Beers To Try In DC, RVA, CVille!

    1. Amber Waves Ale, Capitol City Brewing Company

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    1100 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
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    An American amber ale with loads of American aroma hops from the famed Yakima Valley on the west coast and a healthy malt bill to support them. Initially bitter and finally sweet. Winner: Bronze Medal 2002, Gold Medal 2005, Silver Medal 2006 Great American Beer Festival. (more…)

  • 9 Restaurants To Try In CVille, RVA, DC

    1. Parallel 38, Charlottesville

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    2055 Bond Street, Suite 180 Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
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    Napa County, Anderson Valley in the rolling hills of Mendocino County, Portugal’s Setubal Peninsula, Melbourne, Alicante in Spain, Italy’s Calabria the Greek Ionian Islands and The “Napa of the East” Charlottesville, VA – no other parallel produces more leaders in developing remarkable foods and drinks.Parallel 38 is the first to create an atmosphere where all the iconic regions within this parallel will merge. (more…)

  • 6 Great CVille Lunch Ideas

    1. The Shebeen Pub & Braai

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    247 Ridge McIntire Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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    Not the illicit beer hall of South African townships, this Shebeen, styled after the Cape wineries, offers unique food in an engaging setting.

    Presented with peerless South African hospitality, the menu reflects the multiculturalism of the Southern African palate. From spicy African peri-peri sauce and Dutch farmer’s Boer sausage to pub-style fish ‘n chips, you will explore a cuisine of surprising diversity.

    In the warmer months, enjoy a traditional verandah luncheon on the expansive garden patio, or sun down under the summer sky with a bottle of acclaimed S.A. wine. (more…)

  • 8 Central VA Wineries To Try

    1. Stinson Vineyards

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    4744 Sugar Hollow Road Crozet, 22932
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    Stinson Vineyards is a family-owned estate winery in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains specializing in small lot wines with a distinct French influence. (more…)

  • 7 VA Wines That Rock!

    1. Ankida Ridge 2011 Pinot Noir

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    Franklin Creek Rd., Amherst, VA 24521
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    The nose shows classic Burgundian character with round black cherry and cassis then evolves into hints of ripe strawberry. Kirsch combines with cardamom and white pepper and the long finish carries with it classic fresh bright cherry notes. (more…)

  • 9 VA Beers You Must Drink This Week

    1. Isabel Chocolate Orange Bourbon Porter, Blue Mountain Barrel House, CVille

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    495 Cooperative Way, Arrington, VA 22922
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    A sublime porter aged in bourbon barrels with cacao nibs from Ghana and Spanish orange peel. The deep chocolaty nose gives way to a surprisingly light porter. Pairs beautifully with grilled foods. (more…)

  • 8 CVille Dishes That Will Make Your Mouth Water

    1. Fried Chicken, The Whiskey Jar

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    227 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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    The Whiskey Jar’s fried chicken has crunchy rosemary breading, with juicy chicken served on a bed of sweet collards. It is well worth a taste. (more…)