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  • 15 CVille Lunch Ideas Under $9

    15 CVille Lunch Ideas Under $9

    1. Wayside Chicken

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    2203 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    Website | Facebook

    For over 40 years, Wayside Takeout & Catering, featuring Ole Virginia Fried Chicken, has been a favorite eatery in Charlottesville, serving up, “some of the best fried chicken in the south”.

    Listed in Southern Living’s “Best of the South”, they cater to visitors in the area, businesses and the University of Virginia with the same fast & friendly service as their regular loyal local customers. (more…)

  • 7 Live Music Options In CVille (Feb. 21 – Mar. 15)

    7 Live Music Options In CVille (Feb. 21 – Mar. 15)

    1. Cashless Society, Wild Wolf Brewing Company, Feb. 21, 8pm

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    2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Nellysford, Virginia 22958
    Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: Cashless Society Facebook

    Put a Stray Cats Rock and Roll edge on classic Sun Records tunes from artist like Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Elvis, and Jerry Lee along with other rockabilly greats like Eddie Cochran, and Gene Vincent, and you have Cashless Society. From 13 year old lead guitarist James Tamelcoff Brian Setzer inspired riffs Cashless Society is sure to entertain. (more…)

  • 7 Reasons Why Zy.De.Co Sounds Freakin Awesome!

    7 Reasons Why Zy.De.Co Sounds Freakin Awesome!

    Who Dat! Zo.Ca.Lo will be become Zy.De.Co for one night only on Monday, Feb. 24! Zy.De.Co will serve your favorite creole and cajun dishes. Get Mardi Gras started right with great food, cold drinks, live music and Zy.De.Co. No reservations. No special requests. Communal seating.

    Zy.De.Co already sounds freakin’ awesome, and we can’t wait to go! Here are 7 reasons why we are pumped for a night with friends at Zy.De.Co on Feb. 24!

    1. Chef Ivan Rekosh & Chef Andrew Silver

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    Photo: Zo.Ca.Lo Website

    Look, it’s no secret, Ivan Rekosh & Andrew Silver know food like Jerry Seinfeld knows funny. Seriously, when these dudes walk into a kitchen, amazing food rolls-on-out! I get very excited anytime Ivan & Andrew put their passion and skill-set into action! When that happens, CVille reaps the benefit (i.e. Zo.Ca.Lo. is one of the best restaurants in CVille.) Zy.De.Co. means a lot to these guys! (more…)

  • 8 Ways To Make CVille Better!

    1. Expand The Downtown Mall

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    Photo: Bob Mical
    Charlottesville should expand the pedestrian-friendly Downtown Mall (the crown jewel of the city) to include The Ix Building (and the valuable land around it) and Belmont Proper, including the dining district featuring Mas Tapas, The Local, Tavola, Belmont BBQ and La Taza. Imagine the unbelievable possibilities of having a pedestrian-friendly dining, shopping and entertainment district that covers five times the surface area that it does now! The city would also enjoy tremendous taxable possibilities as well. (more…)

  • 10 Reasons I Love CVille’s Downtown Mall

    The Downtown Mall is the historic center of our city. Whether you’re a teenager, a college student or a family with small children, The Downtown Mall is where you spend your weekends.

    1. Live Music

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    Photo: Charlottesville Downtown Mall Facebook
    The Mall just wouldn’t have that romantic feel, if it wasn’t for the musical talents of our community. Few cities have such a wide variety of street musicians. (more…)

  • 9 Things To Do In CVille From Feb. 18 – Mar. 5

    9 Things To Do In CVille From Feb. 18 – Mar. 5

    1. Eilen Jewell with The Get Rights, Southern Cafe and Music Hall, Feb. 19, 8pm

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    103 South 1st St., Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
    Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: Eilen Jewell Facebook

    Eilen Jewell is the queen of the minor key. Sad songs are her wealth and finery. But beware, savvy observer. Do not confuse the singer and her songs. Eilen’s fans have marveled at her warmth, unique wit, and onstage humor. Her song writing is a blend of influences from early blues, rockabilly and surf-noir, to 1960s era rock and roll. Her repertoire includes everything from up-tempo rockers that swing, to stunning, lyrically poetic ballads. The Los Angeles Daily News wrote, “Sometimes as darkly damaged as Lucinda Williams, at others as defiant and teasing as prime Peggy Lee and always authentically Americana in the Gillian Welch tradition…. She’s mighty good.” (more…)

  • 7 Rockstar CVille-Based Winemakers

    1. Steve Monson, Early Mountain Vineyards

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    6109 Wolftown-Hood Road, Madison, Virginia 22727
    Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: Early Mountain Facebook

    Steve Monson earned his Master’s from the University of Missouri where he was in charge of the creation and operation of the school’s experimental winery. Upon graduation, Steve worked as an intern at a small, premium Bordeaux blend producer just outside of Portland, Oregon. He is now excited to return to a more familiar climate and become part of the Virginia wine family. Steve and his wife, Alex, enjoy cooking, homebrewing, and being walked by their dogs Natty and Bacon. (more…)

  • 9 CVille Listings Between $409K – $1.895 Million You Gotta See!

    1. 0 Shiloh Rd., $1,895,000

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    Listed by Sloan Manis
    Website | Facebook | Twitter | Photo: Sloan Manis

    Site situated on 8 acres and surrounded by beautiful pasture and woodlands. Has a mountain and lake view, ability to board horses. Borrowing from classic farmhouse vernacular, design features wrap around a porch, stone foundation, open living space, wood burning fireplace, well-appointed kitchen, and 1st floor suite. Minutes from the Farmington Country Club and UVA. Custom house plans by Stoneking/VonStorch Architects are ready to be finalized and permits pulled to begin construction immediately. (more…)

  • 8 CVille Restaurants Your Man Must Try!

    1. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue

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    711 Henry Ave, Charlottesville, Virginia
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    Ace Biscuit will become your man’s favorite BBQ place in town, if it isn’t already. They have great prices and portions, and the egg-and-biscuit approach is ingenious. The meats and sauces are spectacular and the biscuits are just right. (more…)

  • 8 Things We Wish President Obama Would Fix In CVille

    8 Things We Wish President Obama Would Fix In CVille

    This coming week, our President is coming to Monticello. Here’s a list of things we wish his executive powers could do.

    1. Lower the cost of living

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    Living in the city is fine for well to do married couples, but for a college town, Charlottesville doesn’t make it easy for college grads looking to make a life out here. (more…)