C-VILLE Weekly | February 7 - 13, 2024

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As Ix Art Park goes through major changes, we take a look at what the future holds PAGE 13 Regional musicians team up on new album to protest the Mountain Valley Pipeline PAGE 32

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FEATURE 22

Roses are red, violets are blue... ...we’ve created this date guide, just for you.

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41 Crossword

13 Financial woes prompt cuts at Ix Art Park.

42 Free Will Astrology

17 Real Estate Weekly: Why all the automotive-related projects near Rio Road West?

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32 Feedback: EP makes artistic statement against Mountain Valley Pipeline.

33 Small Bites: Littlejohn’s returns, Dairy Market’s new tenants, and more.

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Question of the Week In one sentence, describe your worst date.

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THIS WEEK Hello, Charlottesville! Thank you for reading C-VILLE Weekly. You can’t really avoid Valentine’s Day. Even if you opt not to participate, it’s hard to escape the packed restaurants, rows and rows of chocolates, stuffed animals, and flowers at stores, and the red-pink-and-white decor that swallows up every shop window. Why try to run from it? Reader, you’re our Valentine this year, and we’ve got a special treat for you ahead of the day itself.

I recently had coffee with a couple of local matchmakers, Olivia and Jess Gabbay, and we put together a list of eight great Charlottesville dates (p. 22). Whether you’re planning an anniversary, going on a first date, getting together with friends, or looking to host at home, we’ve got ideas for all that and more. Featured are both fan-favorite spots like Tavola and Hedge, as well as some fun locations you might not associate with a date, like our many bookstores and art classes.

I’m always astounded at how much there is to do in this town. Charlottesville has a relatively small footprint for the amount of wonderful restaurants, shops, parks, and activities packed into it. So, even if you’ve waited too long to book a restaurant table for Valentine’s Day, hopefully our guide will lead you to the many other places where you and your significant other can have a spectacular time.—Richard DiCicco

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True Grit Grit Coffee is expanding with a Williamsburg location in mid-February, its ninth in the commonwealth. The new spot will open on Midtown Row, just minutes from William & Mary, echoing the Charlottesville business’ original establishment near the University of Virginia. Despite its wide reach across Virginia, the brand’s coffees are still roasted here in Charlottesville.

The man charged with the shooting and killing of three UVA student-athletes in November 2022 has a trial date: January 22, 2025. Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr. is accused of the murders of D’Sean Perry, Devin Chandler, and Lavel Davis, Jr., as well as the wounding of Mike Hollins, Jr. and Marlee Morgan on university Grounds.

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fter a rocky start to the season, the University of Virginia men’s basketball team has hit its stride with a seven-game winning streak. The 18-5 Cavaliers are ranked second in the Atlantic Coast Conference at 9-3, and remain undefeated at home following a blowout win against the University of Miami on February 5.

The Hurricanes held a brief early lead in the game, but the Cavs came roaring back for a 60-38 victory. Virginia’s win against Miami marks the team’s 23rd straight win at John Paul Jones Arena, the longest home-game winning streak in the country.

“We knew it was a good opportunity to play,” said UVA Head Coach Tony Bennett at a post-game press conference. “We’re trying to find ourselves in a spot where we have a chance to be considered at the end of the year, so every game’s important. …

Just show up and play like there’s no tomorrow.”

Despite its recent success, UVA, which eked out a 66-65 win against Clemson on February 3, is still on the bubble for March’s NCAA tournament.

The Cavaliers tip off next at Florida State on February 10 at 8pm.

CCS job fair Current job postings for CCS on salary.com include a LEAP functional skills teacher, school nurse, school psychologist, special education instructional assistants, and division-wide substitute custodians.

“By having a job fair early, we’re hoping to catch some of those candidates that will be

transitioning,” CCS Director of Human Resources Maria Lewis told NBC29. “Some of them will be veteran teachers, veteran staff, and some will be brand new educators on the verge of completing their master’s program.”

Staff openings played a significant role in the unexpected closure of

Charlottesville High School last November, when several staff members called out following a wave of student fights. The combination of staff absences and unfilled positions were a large contributor in CCS officials’ decision to close the high school for several days for a “cultural reset.”

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An 8-year-old girl was transported by air ambulance to UVA Medical Center after sustaining an on-mountain injury at Wintergreen Resort. Wintergreen Ski Patrol responded to the incident on Lower Sunrise, an intermediate ski trail, the morning of February 3. Though Wintergreen claims the young skier did not present any injury symptoms, she was taken to the Ski Patrol First Aid Room for observation before being transferred via Wintergreen Fire & Rescue ambulance to a helicopter pad in Stoney Creek. Wintergreen expects the girl to make a full recovery.

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Changes at Ix Art Park Financial troubles prompt several program cuts

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Ewa Harr says that, despite cuts in programming and staff, Ix Art Park is still a space for play in Charlottesville.

new and established organizations, Ix had to make radical changes while navigating the landscape of the pandemic.

“I think things would have looked a lot different for us financially had the museum not had to be closed for over a year because of the pandemic,” Harr says. “Then some of those emergency funds, some of those things that were allowing us to keep our staff on during COVID ended.”

The park has had to move to a more financially conservative model because of the gap in funding, according to Harr. “The hardest part of it was a reduction in staff.

The people who really built up a lot of the magic that’s here are no longer here because of that funding gap.”

“I think things would have looked a lot different for us financially had the museum not had to be closed for over a year because of the pandemic.” EWA HARR The programs we won’t see in 2024 are a lot of the free artmaking projects, says Harr.

Summer camps and summer movie nights will also be missing. The Thursday night sunset market remains undecided.

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eet Ix Art Park’s full-time staff: Director of programming, Ewa Harr. Director of curation, Ewa Harr. Director of operations, Ewa Harr. Executive director, Ewa Harr.

Last year, each of those roles was separate, but now it’s a team of one. A financial deficit has forced the Ix Art Park Foundation to make some hard cuts. Put simply, the park has been spending more money than it’s taking in, Susan Krischel, Ix Art Park Foundation board president, announced last September.

“Ix Art Park is re-evaluating our current nonprofit business model,” Krischel wrote in the foundation’s 2023 Impact Report. “We want to ensure that we can provide a creative space that lifts our community for years to come. To accomplish this, we will dedicate 2024 to reexamining who we are as an organization and how we can best serve our community in a financially responsible manner.”

Most of the foundation’s income comes from events that are hosted at the park. That was 35 percent of overall revenue in 2023, according to the Impact Report. Twenty-four percent came from visitors to the Looking Glass, the park’s immersive museum installation; 20 percent came from donations; 11 percent from renting out the space; and 10 percent from camps and workshops.

Though locals generally think of Ix Art Park as synonymous with the 17-acre parcel, owned by developer Ludwig Kuttner, there are important nuances.

“I know there’s a lot of confusion about the whole structure in our community,” Harr says. “But the property between Elliott and Monticello is Ix, and that’s privately owned property. The Ix Art Park Foundation is a nonprofit that rents the property just like everybody else. Just like Three Notch’d or Brazos or Sake, we’re a tenant.”

Ix Art Park transitioned to nonprofit status in September of 2019, and opened The Looking Glass in January of 2020. Like many

Harr talks about these events as frozen, not eliminated. Her goal is one of recovery.

She says her vision for the future is to bring back those community-oriented programs.

“Bring back and develop and grow both educational and community programming, for sure,” Harr says. “We just can’t do it right now.”

Things we definitely will see in 2024 include the Saturday morning farmers’ market, which the 2022 Impact Report called the “crown jewel” of Ix Art Park, attracting between 2,000 and 3,000 people to an average market. Ix’s four signature events, the Charlottesville Arts Festival, Fae Festival, Soul of Cville, and Fantasy Festival will be sticking around too. Harr also intends to engage in as many partnerships and venue rentals as possible.

The park’s mission, as Harr sees it, is to be a space for play in Charlottesville. Last year, over 200,000 people came to play at Ix by attending some kind of programming at the park, according to the 2023 Impact Report. Harr is committed to maintaining what the park has meant for people.

“It’s such a unique place and that’s what it’s here for,” Harr says. “It’s a place to spark creativity, a place where people can come and set their imagination free.”

Important to that mission is inviting visitors to make art themselves. In 2024, Harr is planning to add more artist-led workshops.

At the end of The Looking Glass tour a lounge invites visitors to make something of their own.

Despite the funding issue, Harr says the park remains active. Its events, sculpture garden and murals, children’s playground, and standing as a 24/7 art haven in the city isn’t going anywhere.

In fact, the next event is right around the corner. Ix will host a Valentine’s Day dance in partnership with Chinchilla Café on February 9. “It is going to be several fantastic DJs and the theme is going to be, ‘dress filthy, dress gorgeous,’” Harr says. Tickets are $10 presale and $15 at the door.

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hen Albemarle County supervisors adopted a Small Area Plan in December 2018 for the intersection of Rio Road and Route 29, the idea was to reimagine it for a less car dependent 21st century.

“We invite our partners to work with us and to think creatively about the future of Rio29, because doing so can create community-wide opportunities and facilitate the creation of a great place,” reads what the county at the time described as an “opportunity plan.”

The idea was to build on the public-sector investment, such as VDOT’s $69 million grade-separation project at Rio and Route 29, as well as Albemarle’s $11.8 million acquisition of property for and construction of the new Northside Library that opened in March 2015. Six “catalyst” projects were to be built by the county, including a commuter bus stop and a Library Plaza, but none of them ended up in the budget for capital projects.

Since the Small Area Plan adoption, however, most of the businesses that have opened in the vicinity are automotive in nature. These include a vehicle body shop in the former Goodwill space and conversion of a Hardee’s into a car dealership. Further to the north, an office building on Woodbrook Drive was torn down and replaced with a car wash.

Now, 4.67 acres of land to the east of the Northside Library has sold for $3.53 million to a company that plans to open an equipment rental facility.

“The equipment to be rented out to customers from the Property by Carter will include a variety of hydraulic excavators, backhoes, compact track loaders, telehan-

Six “catalyst” projects were to be built by the county, including a commuter bus stop and a Library Plaza, but none of them ended up in the budget for capital projects. dlers, skid steer loaders, boom lifts, and scissor lifts,” reads a November 8 letter from a law firm seeking confirmation from Albemarle County that the use would be allowed under Highway Commercial zoning.

The county responded with a “letter of zoning compliance” that the storage of use as described would not be allowed at 721 Rio Rd. West without a rezoning because of the use of heavy equipment. Outdoor storage and display requires a special use permit, and the existing site plan for the old Phillips Supply Building would need to be amended.

The auto-centric nature of the area has already manifested itself in Northside Library’s need to rent space from its neighbors for additional parking spaces. These include 10 spots in front of 721 Rio Rd. West.

At the public hearing for the Small Area Plan in December 2018, Neil Williamson of the Free Enterprise Forum argued that the county had to do more to convince private participation in the vision. He continues to hold that view today.

“I believe the market has identified the current condition to be best suited toward interchange uses,” Williamson says. “The bottom line is that nothing happens absent a willing property owner.”

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27 acre estate, mountaintop retreat with 11,400 sf., 8-BR, 6.5-BA residence with many outside terraces, decks and unsurpassed panoramic mountain views! 10 miles to famed Omni Homestead Resort, 2 miles to the airport. www.highergroundva.org Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

WAYSIDE PLACE

Prime location near UVA Grounds and Barracks Road shopping, steps from Downtown Mall.

Charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence rich in history, awaits its second owner. MLS#648746 $1,150,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

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ARDWOOD ROAD

Well constructed home just four miles north of the City. Set on 1.45 acres - great outdoor space for gardens. Home is in need of some renovation, but given quality construction & excellent location, it’s worthy of the investment. MLS#638788 $495,000 Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

FRAYS GRANT

This 21 acre lot is situated at the end of a culde-sac that provides privacy and a quite setting among towering hardwoods, and is convenient to CHO airport and ample shopping of various kinds. MLS#640231 $269,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076 or Will Faulconer, 434.987.9455

FREE UNION PARCEL

42 acre tract on Wesley Chapel Road with the right to be divided into two 21 acre parcels. Big views with clearing towards the Blue Ridge. Stream frontage on Burruss Branch. Old logging road recently cleared for easy access. MLS#647055 $899,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

EAST WATER STREET

Rare opportunity for a unique downtown office/retail condo with deeded onsite parking space! Located in the Holsinger Condo on Water Street, one block removed from the Historic Downtown Mall. Easily accessible to UVA and all Charlottesville has to offer. $495,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

SIMMONS GAP/ ESTES RIDGE

10 acres of mature woods. Property has long road frontage and consists of two parcels being combined and sold as one. No homeowners association!

Design and build your dream residence on this very well-priced parcel. MLS#621178 $189,000 Charlotte Dammann, 434.981.1250

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Wonderfully large 1.5+ acre building lot in Ednam Forest. Build your dream home on this elevated, wooded lot located in a single family community, minutes from UVA and within walking distance to Boar’s Head Resort. MLS#598537 $275,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

MISSION HOME ROAD

146.88 ac. in Albemarle & Greene County, adjacent to the Shenandoah National Park! Division rights & multiple homesites. Extraordinary timberland.

Views of the mountains, along with easy access to trails & Skyline Drive. MLS#620276 $1,100,000 Mark Mascotte, 434.825.8610

DOWNTOWN PENTHOUSE

This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo features extra high ceilings, a modern and open floor plan with huge windows and doors, and a large rooftop terrace with views of the Downtown Mall all the way around to Monticello. MLS#634149 $1,690,000 Jim Faulconer, 434.981.0076

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Investment/Assemblage opportunity between University of Virginia and Charlottesville’s dynamic Downtown Mall. Property is being targeted to be classified to RX-5 in the new city zoning ordinance. MLS#30850340 $875,000 Tim Michel, 434.960.1124

MILL HOUSE

Former house of noted local architect Floyd E. Johnson, on the banks of Totier Creek. Thoughtfully renovated and expanded, 5-BR, 3 full and 2 half BA. Guest house, 2-bay garage, pool, equipment shed plus 130 acres of open & wooded land. MLS#639196 $2,475,000 Court Nexsen, 646.660.0700

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Let’s face it: Some of us struggle to put together a date night worth remembering.

And with Valentine’s Day around the corner, the pressure’s on. But don’t worry! Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or looking to spice things up with your rideor-die, C-VILLE has you covered.

We consulted local matchmakers Olivia and Jess Gabbay to come up with some creative date night ideas. They started Matchbook Charlottesville last summer—a free, seasonal matchmaking service that, in its first season, set up more than 120 people on first dates. Here are some of Olivia and Jess’ favorite spots.—Richard DiCicco

First dates are as exhilarating as they are nerve-racking, so we suggest a fun activity to take some of the pressure off. Maybe go roller skating at the Carver Recreation Center—which is totally free and includes skates—take a walk through the oak trees at Forest Hills Park, or bicycle the Rivanna Trail.

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“Arrive curious and a little playful. You’re just trying to see if you want to spend more time together.”—Olivia & Jess

VALENTINE’S DAY If you’re reading this, you probably haven’t made any reservations yet. Securing a table at Charlottesville’s most romantic spots might be a crapshoot at this point, so why not cook up something special at home? Foods of All Nations has spices and sauces that can transport you anywhere. Even if you’re not much of a cook, it’s the thought that counts.

“Be sure to preorder flowers at Hedge Fine Blooms! They offer a ‘Pick Your Own Stem’ bar and sell beautiful vases.”—Olivia & Jess

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“If you want to go classic, everyone looks great in the warm lighting at Tavola or The Alley Light, and why not look hot and eat amazing food on your special day?”

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No matter how many years have passed, marking your relationship’s milestones is your opportunity to really wow your partner and show how much you cherish the life you’ve built together. Sweets are a perennial winner, so splurge on a decadent gift box at Gearharts Fine Chocolates or share something at the downtown shop’s dessert café. If you both want a hand in making a meal, we recommend reserving spots for a cooking class at The Happy Cook to surprise your S.O.

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“If a puzzle at home feels a little too cozy, get competitive at Decades Arcade.”—Olivia & Jess

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“It’s exciting to learn more about how the person you’re dating thinks—you might just be surprised by their ice cream choice, too.”—Olivia & Jess

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Not every date night has to be hot and heavy. Some of us just want to hang out. If you’re looking to spruce up a friends’ night in, the kind and knowledgeable staff at Market Street Wine can point you to the perfect vino to share—plus, they host free wine tastings on Wednesdays and Fridays. Pick up the group’s favorite bottle and one of the shop’s puzzles to do at home, then pit stop at Luce to grab pasta to pair it with.

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Hit the Downtown Mall for one of the many shows at Live Arts or The Paramount Theater. If you want to take in a movie, especially one a bit more indie, Violet Crown Cinema has you covered. Afterwards, you can debrief over ice cream at Chaps.

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“Start the day off right with your favorite espresso drink and a pastry at Lone Light.”— Olivia & Jess

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Never underestimate the romance of an art walk.

Charlottesville’s wealth of art galleries, with rotating exhibitions, offer feasts for the imagination and fodder for great conversation. Check out New City Arts, Visible Records, McGuffey Art Center, or The Fralin—or make a day of it. Get coffee, and visit all four.

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Rocky Top

“If you want to be more active, a day pass at Rocky Top can fill that ‘outdoorsy’ urge in the wintertime.”

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“It’s extra fun to recommend each other a book and cozy up at Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar afterwards.”—Olivia & Jess

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The Downtown Mall is lined with great bookshops to visit, from the resplendent New Dominion to the transowned antifascist The Beautiful Idea. And don’t forget the Central Library. Wherever you go, take some time to explore, and grab a book your date will love. All of these spots also host free events, so be sure to check their calendars for more date ideas.

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With the up and down weather these days, you and your date might have a surprisingly warm afternoon to plan around. Plus, Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring, so it might be wise to start brainstorming picnics and trail walks now. We recommend Ivy Creek Natural Area or Darden Towe Park for bird and people watching, with the added benefit of being near the water.

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THAT SLAPS Date night is easy at Vino & Cinema, a romantic evening of wine tasting paired with a screening of Moonstruck. The 1987 rom-com follows Italian American widow Loretta, who finds herself in a love triangle with her fiancé and his brother. Market Street Wine pours curated flights of Italian wine, while Cher and Nicolas Cage bat witty banter back and forth on the big screen. $10–20, 7pm. Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthousestudio.org

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Wake up to the sounds of Andean folk music by Savia Andina and Sukay, or Johnny Cash’s classic country, then tune in for a late-afternoon program on the women of bluegrass during WTJU’s round-the-clock Folk Marathon. Artists including Buzzard Hollow Boys (right), Mama Tried, Erik “Red” Knierim, Barling & Collins, and Uncle Henry’s Favorites perform live in the studio throughout the week.

Free, times vary. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Drumming meets dynamic choreography in Drum Tao (above), a collective formed in 1993 that elevates the art of Japanese taiko drumming, alongside flute, marimba, harp, and more. Using wadaikos, handheld snares, and large odaikos, the band performs intricate and electrifying routines of traditional and modern compostitions that come alive with vibrant sets, aesthetic costuming, and precise choreography. $24.75–59.75, 7:30pm.

The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Brody Bond: The Mo(µ)rning EPs Tour.

Psycho-spiritual alt-folk. Free, 7pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durty nellyscharlottesville.com

Alan Munde & Bill Evans. Performing bluegrass, old-time, jazz, and more. $30–35, 7pm.

Potter’s Craft Cider, 1350 Arrowhead Valley Rd. potterscraftcider.com

Buzzard Hollow Boys at The Stage. A night of electrified folk, roots, and swing.

Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Beleza Duo. Funkalicious samba soul. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com Karaoke. With Jennifer DeVille. Free, 10pm.

Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapturerestaurant.com Uncle Henry’s Favorites at The Stage. Oldtime string band music. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net Underground Springhouse. The band explores reggae, country, and funk within a rock ‘n’ roll context. $12–50, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com Wavelength. A midweek music boost. Free, 6:30pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com

classes Partner Paint & Sip: Van Gogh Vista. Grab a buddy and paint. $70, 6pm. Hardware Hills Vineyard, 5199 W. River Rd., Scottsville. catelynkelseydesigns.com

outside SuperFly Run Club. Run around the city, then enjoy $5 pints and raffles. Free, 6pm.

SuperFly Brewing Co., 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing.com

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Death Over Drafts. Grab a pint and chat about death with Beth Eck of Hospice of the Piedmont. Free, 5:30pm. Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave. hopva.org

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight. An army of the undead menaces a couple in this adaptation of the HBO series. $10, 8pm.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com

Music Bingo. Listen to songs and win prizes.

Free, 6pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com Stillhouse Crossing Band. Classic rock covers. Free, 7pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com

words One Mic Stand Open Mic. Enjoy a mix of spoken word works. Free, 7pm. PVCC’s V. Earl Dickinson Building, 501 College Dr. pvcc.edu Speaker Series: Jonathan Haidt. The social psychologist’s research examines how morality varies across cultures. Free, 6:30pm. Nau Hall Auditorium, UVA Grounds. thejeffersoncouncil.com

classes Couples Paint & Sip. A romantic art class for two. $40, 7pm. Pikasso Swig Craft Bar, 333 Second St. SE. pikassoswig.com

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The Lives Between the Lines: Documentary & Panel Discussion. The film documents the history of slavery at UVA and the construction of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers. Free, 6pm. The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd. thecentercville.org

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Films On Song with Adams Plastic Pond.

Music that hints at dreampop, shoegaze, and indie rock. Free, 7pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com

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Erik “Red” Knierim at The Stage. A rare solo concert with the founder of Red & The Romantics. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

Friday 2/9 | The Southern Café & Music Hall Jaime Wyatt: The Feel Good Tour. Raw lyricism and powerful vocals. $20–25, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com John Kelly. Enjoy live tunes with your wine, cider, and beer. Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com Lock Jaw. The four-piece classic blues rock band plays covers from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Free, 8pm. Dürty Nelly’s, 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com Natalie Blue. Indie alt-rock. Free, 10pm. The Whiskey Jar, 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com ToBe Fair. Rock music. Free, 8pm. Ace Biscuit & Barbeque, 600 Concord Ave. @acebiscuitandbarbecue

dance Pulse and Passion: Valentine’s Ball. A night of vibrant colors, heart-pounding beats, and unapologetic fun. $10–15, 8pm.

The Looking Glass at Ix Art Park, 522 Second St SE. ixartpark.org

Indecision. A blend of rock, jazz, blues, and extended jams. $18–60, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com Jason Ring. Jazz with classic bluegrass.

Free, 1pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com Josh Mayo and The House Sauce. Originals and classic rock covers. Free, 10:15pm. The Bebedero, 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com Kind Hearted Strangers. Music that bridges the gap between rock ‘n’ roll and harmony-driven acoustic roots. $15–40, 8pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com Mama Tried at The Stage. High-energy versions of early Grateful Dead songs and originals. Free, 2pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net Queeraoke. Belt it out. Free, 9pm. Holly’s Diner, 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436 Symphonie Fantastique. The Charlottesville Orchestra, with guest conductor Ken Lam and Nathaniel Lee on trombone, performs a program of Debussy, Albrechtsberger, and Berlioz. $10–46, 7:30pm. Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds. cvillesymphony.org The Pollocks. Batesville’s house band. $15, 7pm. The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com

Fernando Operé, Fernando Riva, and Fernando Valverde. The poets read from their works. Free, 7pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

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Storytime. Readings of recent favorites and classics. Free, 11am. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

Friend Speed Dating. Sip cider and meet new friends. $10, 6pm. Albemarle CiderWorks, 2545 Rural Ridge Ln., North Garden. albemarleciderworks.com

Andrew Stauffer—Byron: A Life in Ten Letters. In conversation with Jerome McGann.

Free, 4pm. New Dominion Bookshop, 404 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ndbookshop.com

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Cake Fight. Modern pop and classic rock.

Free, 5pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

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Breaking The Chain. A tribute to Stevie Nicks. Free, 7pm. Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Tpke., Crozet. prnbrewery.com

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Friday 2/9 Barling & Collins at The Stage. Two rather reckless bastards who make ornery noise for the sheer jollies of it. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

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Drum Tao. Japanese taiko drumming. $24–59, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. the paramount.net Kendall Street Company. Performing the Kendall Street is for Lovers Tour. $12–40, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com

The Last Waltz. Concert footage of The Band and guest performers, highlighted by interviews with members of the group. $6–8, 8pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Mark Brady Comedy Night. A night of standup with Mark Brady and Tyler Wood. $15, 7pm. Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 520 Second St. SE. threenotchd brewing.com

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Regional music scene unites against the Mountain Valley Pipeline

Sewing Machine 101. Learn how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin, and sew a straight and zig-zag stitch. $20, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappy elephant.com

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Director Ang Lee’s masterpiece stars Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, and Zhang Ziyi in an action fantasy. $10, noon. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com Family Studio Day: Indigenous Art Takeover. Discuss sources and meanings of earth-based pigments and natural papers used in Aboriginal art. $10–15, 10am. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE. secondstreetgallery.org

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osh Vana’s folk song “To the River” has the good bones of a powerful protest anthem: a timeless chord progression, an urgent message of opposition, and an uplifting chorus ready for joined voices. In the lyrics, he laments environmental degradation at the hands of industry, and speaks for the small communities that have been embroiled in a decade-long fight against the impending Mountain Valley Pipeline.

Nearly complete, the controversial natural gas pipeline is supposed to span 303 miles from northwestern West Virginia to southern Virginia. Since its initial proposal in 2014, the project has become what many have called a start-stop boondoggle, with costs ballooning to more than $7 billion, and been mired in lawsuits and fines for environmental violations. Critics are appalled at the construction footprint, which burrowed under streams and through the slopes of the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, scarring scenic landscapes both public and private.

They’re also fearful of the pipeline’s long-term operational safety and environmental impacts, particularly on water quality.

Vana, who’s based in Albemarle County, has performed “To the River” at many of the indefatigable protests that have taken place around the pipeline’s path “That song has seemed to take meaning with a lot of folks, and I’m happy to keep singing it,” says Vana, who’s the director of ARTivism Virginia. “Artists and musicians reflect the world back at it through their mediums and give people on the front lines of a struggle some hope.”

His song is now getting even more reach as the first track on STOP MVP: Artists From WV, VA & NC Against the Mountain Valley Pipeline, an impressive compilation released in December on the Charlottesville-based WarHen Records, that features a diverse cast of artists from the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

The collection of tunes was put together by two additional fixtures of Virginia’s independent music scene, WarHen owner Warren Parker and guitarist Daniel Bachman, who had been searching for a collaborative project. Last year, after the Biden administration streamlined federal approval for the pipeline as a concession during debt ceiling negotiations, Bachman felt renewed urgency to create an artistic statement of opposition, and started reaching out to fellow musicians.

“It grew really fast and was almost like it assembled itself,” Bachman says. “Each of the people that I knew introduced me to a new web of artists and activists. This feels like an easy way to get involved and bring in people from everywhere. It’s broad in its

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The 40-track compilation STOP MVP: Artists From WV, VA & NC Against the Mountain Valley Pipeline, released on the Charlottesville-based WarHen Records, raises funds to stop the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline.

musical expression and really became a cross-section of the creative communities in these three states.”

Throughout the compilation’s 40 songs, the Charlottesville music scene is well represented with familiar faces, including thoughtful songwriters Ned Oldham and Sarah White, indie rockers New Boss, and experimental explorers Grand Banks. Contributions also come from staples of the WarHen roster, including West Virginia alt-country outfit Tucker Riggleman and the Cheap Dates and Americana upstarts Dogwood Tales.

Branching out further, the eclectic set features heavy noise from Christiansburg’s Dog Scream, laid-back rhymes from Appalachian rapper geonovah, and a dynamic newgrass instrumental from string whiz Yasmin Williams. Many of the participating artists live near pipeline construction.

“I like to think of the whole thing as an incredible tapestry of the music in the affected region of the pipeline,” says Parker.

“It covers a lot of bases and turned out to be a special thing that touches upon a lot of different types of music.”

With a heavy hand in the song sequencing, Bachman filled one of the slots, contributing a banjo-led take on Hobart Smith’s “Last Chance.” He also enlisted his dad to sing a

version of the 1960s song “The Coal Tattoo” to honor an elder relative who worked as a miner and suffered the titular injury.

Bachman now lives in Madison County, not far from Shenandoah National Park, and the landscape has inspired a new zone of creativity, resulting in a fascinating new phase for an artist still known best as a skilled fingerstyle guitar innovator. His 2022 album, Almanac Behind, captured climate anxiety through natural disaster field recordings, and his latest effort, last year’s When the Roses Come Again, interprets a family lineage of old-time music through a digitally processed lens.

“He’s a truly inspirational artist and a gift to Virginia,” Parker says of his collaborator.

“Daniel is a forward-thinking human and that translates to his music in a vibrant and poignant way.”

Bachman says he’s currently working on a piece he calls a “play-by-play” of the recent wildfires near his home. “In the last four or five years something has clicked,” he explains of his musical pivot. “It’s energizing to bring awareness to historical events and some of the stuff we’re living through, like climate breakdown. Disaster tunes are just another type of story song that we’ve always had in this region’s creative communities. I think of it as extending that tradition.”

Parker and Bachman have plans to organize a series of regional live events, likely in Charlottesville and Washington, D.C., to promote the compilation. Proceeds from the sale of STOP MVP, available as a limited-edition CD or digital download at WarHen Records webpage at online music platform Bandcamp, are donated to the nonprofit Appalachian Legal Defense Fund, which is assisting those working to stop the pipeline construction with legal expenses.

According to Parker, “It’s a way to give back to the people that have been in this fight for a long time.”

Farmers Market at Ix. Enjoy a range of products, from produce and meat to bakers and artisans. Free, 9am. Ix Art Park, 522 Second St. SE. ixartpark.org Hollywood, Teach Us to Pray. A film screening followed by a Q&A with producer Terry Lindvall. Free, 4pm. Newcomb Hall Theater, UVA Grounds. theologicalhorizons.org UVA vs. FSU Men’s Basketball Game.

Cheer on the Cavs on the big screen. Free, 7:45pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net Vino & Cinema: Italian Wine Tasting and Moonstruck Screening. Sip on wine and enjoy a romantic movie night. $10, 7pm. Light House Studio: Vinegar Hill Theatre, 220 W. Market St. lighthousestudio.org

Sunday 2/11 music John Kelly. Sip on wine and enjoy live tunes.

Free, 2pm. Glass House Winery, 5898 Free Union Rd., Free Union. glasshousewinery.com Music Bingo. See listing for Thursday, February 8. Free, 2pm. Eastwood Farm and Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd. eastwood farmandwinery.com Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam. All levels, ages, and instruments welcome. Free, 2pm.

The Batesville Market, 6624 Plank Rd., Batesville. batesvillemarket.com Symphonie Fantastique. See listing for Saturday, February 10. $10–46, 3:30pm. Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center, 1400 Melbourne Rd. cvillesymphony.org Vincent Zorn. Music on the veranda. Free, noon. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, 5022 Plank Rd., North Garden. pippinhillfarm.com Webley Twizzle Project at The Stage. A new sound for a unique blend of musical instruments. Free, 8pm. The Stage at WTJU, 2244 Ivy Rd. wtju.net

dance Tango Sundays. A lesson with award-winning tango dancers Anna Léon and Cristian Bravo. $25, 4pm. Municipal Arts Center, 1119 Fifth St. SW., Ste. A. virginiatango.com

classes Crochet for Beginners. Learn the basics of crochet with Emma. $25, 11am. The Scrappy Elephant, 1745 Allied St. scrappyelephant.com

CULTURE SMALL BITES

Make a Bouquet and Vision Board. Create a spring floral bouquet and vision board with Jennifer Blanchet. $10–40, 1pm. Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm, 1135 Clan Chisholm Ln., Earlysville. chisholm vineyards.com

Smoking hot starts, sweet sips, and celebrated returns

Partner Paint & Sip: Blue Ridge Starry Night. Make a masterpiece with your partner or friend. $70, 1pm. Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery, 8736 Dick Woods Rd., Afton. catelynkelseydesigns.com

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Galentine’s Day Artisan Market. Browse goods from local artisans. Free, noon. Tasting Room and Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr., Scottsville. mountidareserve.com

Magic Mike. Matthew McConaughey, Channing Tatum, and Alex Pettyfer star in this revealing drama set in the world of exotic male dancing. $9, 2pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

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Galentine’s Market. Featuring a lineup of local makers from Craft Cville. Free, noon.

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Due to popular demand for his Caribbean food, Jonathan Wright Jr. went from a City Market stall to opening 434th Street, the latest addition to Dairy Market’s food hall.

Vincent Zorn. A lively blend of rumba guitar.

Free, 6:30pm. South and Central Latin Grill, Dairy Market. vincentzorn.com

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Tuesday 2/13 music Josh Mayo & The House Sauce. A jam session with local favorites. Free, 10pm. Rapture, 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. rapture restaurant.com Vincent Zorn. Solo wild gypsy rumba. Free, 7pm. The Bebedero, 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com

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Lectures On Autobiographical Freedom.

Professor Táíwò discusses the problem of freedom. Free, 5pm. The Rotunda Dome Room, UVA Grounds. pbrlectures.as.virginia.edu

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Clueless. Shallow, rich, and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school’s pecking scale. $7–9, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net

Sandwich-lovers rejoice—Littlejohn’s is back. New owners are reopening the iconic delicatessen in its original spot on the Corner, with a menu that includes nostalgic favorites like the Nuclear, Wild Turkey, Five Easy Pieces, and the Sampson. Keep an eye on @ljs_on_the_corner on Instagram for the official opening date.

In ’cue news, Vision BBQ moved its smokers next door, into the vacated Siren space. The larger venue means the Southern eatery can now offer table service, an expanded menu, live music, and bevvies from the full bar.

There’s a familiar face in Common House’s kitchen. Laura Fonner, previously of Siren and Duner’s, is the new chef at the social club. Starting February 10, non-members can make reservations to check out Fonner’s mouthwatering brunch menu.

Guajiros Miami Eatery has settled into its new spot at 114 10th St. NW. Swing by Wednesday through Friday from 5-10pm to try an all-new food and drink menu at Guajiros After Dark.

This in from the town crier—The Thomas Jefferson Foundation is purchasing Michie Tavern. Visitors can still enjoy the same 18th-century inspired fare, but we’re excited to see what fun changes the acquisition may bring.

Hot hot hot

We’re sweet on MarieBette’s hot chocolate month. The bakery, and its sister spot Petite MarieBette, are pouring a decadent new flavor every day for the month of February.

Sip on a frothy mug of lemon peel, white chocolate rose, or ancho chili-flavored hot chocolate, topped with pillowy housemade marshmallows.

locally made ice cream is now available by the scoop or as an ice cream cake at the gourmet grocery.

It’s time to preorder your King Cakes.

Great Harvest Bread Co. is baking the colorful confections later this month, and Albemarle Baking Company’s version can be picked up through February 13.

Storied sips

Three Notch’d Brewing and Ivy Creek Foundation teamed up to release a col-

laborative brew in support of the Historic River View Farm and the Carr/ Greer family. The farm land was purchased by Hugh Carr, a formerly enslaved man, in 1870. His family would go on to play influential roles in advocating for the education of African American farmers and children in Albemarle County. After touring the 219-acre farm and preserve, Three Notch’d brewers created the River View Farm Legacy Ale, a golden ale brewed with oats, wheat, and corn—all crops that Carr grew at River View. Sample it at Three Notch’d on February 8, or snag a four-pack to take home—a portion of proceeds go to the Ivy Creek Foundation.

Vals & Gals

’Tis the season of love, and C’ville’s restaurants are here to help make Valentine’s or Galentine’s Day extra special. Spoil your loved one at a special prix fixe dinner at upscale spots like The Ivy Inn, Birch & Bloom, and Tavola, or celebrate the girls at the Galentine’s Sip, Sparkle, and Paint class at South and Central Latin Grill.— Maeve Hayden

Three Notch’d Brewing and Ivy Creek Foundation launch their new collaborative brew, River View Farm Legacy Ale, on February 8 at 5pm. Register to attend the launch party at ivycreekfoundation.org.

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In the Pines: A Lynching, A Lie, A Reckoning. A book discussion with Grace Elizabeth Hale and Claudrena Harold. Free, 3pm. Online. engagement.virginia.edu

Moves and news

Foods of All Nations has the scoop on SugarBear—literally. The small-batch,

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Little Naturalist Program. Introduce the kids to nature and explore the trails. Free, 10am. Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm, 1780 Earlysville Rd. ivycreekfoundation.org

Dairy Market’s newest vendor, 434th Street, is making a flavorful splash in the food hall’s menu. The Caribbean stall is the passion project of local chef-owner Jonathan Wright Jr., who serves up classic island dishes with a Virginia twist. Wright’s journey to Dairy Market began in 2020 with a humble $30 smoker. His tender braised oxtail and fiery jerked chicken quickly grew popular at Charlottesville City Market, and the demand allowed Wright to move into catering.

Four years later, Wright’s cooking in his first brick-and-mortar spot. Grab breakfast on the weekends starting at 8am, or try coconut curry goat or crab fried rice on the evening menu.

Is it real, or is it Krissy Cakes? The bakery recently set up permanent shop at Dairy Market, where it serves up delish cupcakes, hyper-realistic custom cakes, and other sweet treats. Sate your craving with a perfectly frosted red velvet, butter pecan, or snickerdoodle cupcake.

On the Downtown Mall, try the catch of the day at Bonny & Read, a new seafood concept from chef Chris Humphrey, in the former Brasserie Saison space. The swashbuckler-inspired menu includes she-crab soup, pan-roasted arctic char, and clever cocktails like the Sao’s Seduction, a refreshing sip of matcha, Ceylon cinnamon, white chocolate, marigold, and oat milk.

The renovated Omni Hotel boasts two new spots to nosh. Start your day at the Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen with some buttery grits or a warm breakfast bowl with sweet potato and chorizo, or build your own French omelet. For lunch or dinner, the lavishly decorated restaurant and bar The Conservatory features

shareable plates, bigger bites, and a customizable cocktail menu with options to build your own highball—just choose your spirit and mixer.

Kick back with a frozen marg and nachos from the expanded menu at Fiesta Azteca Tap House and Mexican Kitchen.

The family-owned eatery changed names and moved from its previous spot in Crozet to the former Ivy Road House building off route 250. In Charlottesville, the team behind Tacos Gomez food truck is serving up sweet and savory Mexican bites at Desayuna Con Gomez, a Pantops brick-and-mortar breakfast and lunch spot.

Try fresh-from-the-oven pan dulce, including polvorones, naranja mantecada, and conchas.

Drink your vegetables at Clean Juice, an organic juice and smoothie bar at The Shops at Stonefield. The locally owned franchise also serves up healthy wraps, sandwiches, acai bowls, and wellness shots.

THREE NOTCH’D BREWING

Galentine’s Sip, Sparkle, and Paint. Enjoy snacks and bevvies, and decorate handmade cookies. $75, 11am. South and Central Latin Grill, Dairy Market. c-villebites.com

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Order up! These local establishments are open and waiting to take your order. Email living@c-ville.com to add your restaurant to the list.

Asian Cuisine Akira Level Ramen & Sushi Japanese cuisine.

3912 Lenox Ave., Ste. 320. akirasushiramen.com $ Asian Express Chinese and Japanese with healthy options. 909 W. Main St. newasian express.com. $ Bad Luck Ramen Bar A restaurant and bar built directly into North American Sake Brewery. 522 Second St. SE., Unit E. badluckramen.com. $ Bamboo House Korean and Chinese options.

4831 Seminole Trail. 973-9211. $$

Vu Noodles Fresh, vegetarian Vietnamese noodles, pho, bahn mi, and more. 111 E. Water St. vunoodles.com. $

Bakeries Albemarle Baking Company Breads, cakes, and pastries. 418 W. Main St. albemarlebakingco.com. $

Bulpan Korean BBQ An authentic Korean BBQ experience. The Shops at Stonefield. bulpanbbq. com. $$$

Caked Up Cville Small-batch cupcakes and cakes. cakedupcville.com. $

Chimm Thai Thai street food. 5th Street Station; Dairy Market. chimmtaste.com. $$ Coconut Thai Kitchen Thai favorites from the Monsoon Siam team. 1015 Heathercroft Ln., Crozet. coconutcrozet.com. $$ Doma Korean-style barbecue, kimchi, and more.

701 W. Main St. domakoreankitchen.com. $ Himalayan Fusion Indian, Nepalese and Tibetan cuisine. 520 E. Main St. himalayanfusion.com. $ Kanak Indian Kitchen Offering traditional homemade Indian food, plus cocktails. 5th Street Station. kanakcville.com. $

Cake Bloom A cake and bubbles bar with freshly-baked treats by the slice or whole. 705 W. Main St. cakebloom.com. $$ Cou Cou Rachou Croissants, tatins, financiers, danishes, cake slices, muffins, and more. 917 Preston Ave. Suite B; 1837 Broadway St. cou courachou.com. $ Cumbre Bakery Italian and Argentinian flavors in fresh-baked treats. 820 E. Jefferson St. cumbre bakery.shop. $ Gearharts Fine Chocolates Freshly baked pastries, cakes, cookies, brownies, and chocolates.

243 Ridge McIntire Rd. gearhartschocolates.com. $

Lemongrass Vietnam meets Thailand. 104 14th St. NW. 244-THAI. $$

Great Harvest Bread Co. Sandwiches, sweets, and bread baked from scratch every day. McIntire Plaza. greatharvestcville.com. $

Lime Leaf Thai An upscale Thai experience. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 245-8884. $$

Krissy Cakes Sweet treats and custom cakes.

Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com. $

Maple Pine Breakfast & Thai The newest spot from the Coconut and Pineapples Thai family. 630 Riverside Shops Way. maplepinecville.com. $$

MarieBette Café & Bakery European-inspired fare. 700 Rose Hill Dr. mariebette.com. $

Marco & Luca Chinese snack food, including dumplings, sesame noodles, and pork buns. 112 W. Main St., Downtown Mall; 107 Elliewood Ave.; Seminole Square Shopping Center. $ Maru Korean BBQ & Grill Traditional Korean food with modern additions. 412 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. marudowntown.com. $ Mashu Festival Authentic Asian festival food.

Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com. $ Milan Indian Cuisine Authentic Indian cuisine with all the standards. 1817 Emmet St. milanindian-cuisine.com $$

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Umma’s Korean and Japanese-American cuisine.

200 W. Water St. ummasfood.com. $$

Bang! Asian-inspired tapas and inventive martinis.

213 Second St. SW. bangrestaurant.net. $$

Chang Thai Traditional and innovative dishes.

1232 Emmet St. changthaicville.com. $$

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Thai Cuisine & Noodle House Traditional Thai food, noodle dishes, and vegetarian specials.

2005 Commonwealth Dr. thaicuisinecville.com. $$

Mochiko Hawaiian eats and suggested Hawaiian beer pairings. 5th Street Station. hawaiianfood cville.com. $ Monsoon Siam Original Thai cuisine. 113 W. Market St. monsoonsiamcville.com. $$ Mashumen Japanese ramen and rice bowls.

2208 Fontaine Ave. mashumen.com. $$ Now & Zen Gourmet Japanese and sushi. 202 Second St. NW. nowandzencville.square.site. $$ Pad Thai Homestyle Thai cooking from an experienced chef. 156 Carlton Rd. padthaicville.com. $$ Pineapples Thai Kitchen Thai favorites from the Monsoon Siam team. 722 Preston Ave. pineapples cville.com. $$ Peter Chang China Grill Authentic Sichuan cuisine by a renowned chef. Barracks Road Shopping Center North Wing. peterchang charlottesville.com. $$ Red Lantern Chinese cuisine by the pint or quart.

221 Carlton Rd. redlanterncharlottesville.com. $ Seoul Korean BBQ & Hotpot All you can eat hotpot and Korean BBQ. 100 Zan Rd. seoul bbqhotpot.com. $$

Petite MarieBette MarieBette’s little sister. 105 E. Water St. mariebette.com. $ Quality Pie Ex-Mas chef Tomas Rahal serves Spanish-inspired fare. 309 Avon St. qualitypieva. com. $$ Sliced. cake bar Mobile bakery offering whole cakes, cake flights, cake pops, and buttercream shots. slicedcakebar.com. $

Bars and Grills Alamo Drafthouse Burgers, pizzas, salads, snacks, and desserts prepared fresh from locally sourced ingredients. 5th Street Station. drafthouse.com. $ Bar Botanical Vegan bar bites, cocktails, draft beers, and wine. 2025 Library Ave., Crozet. botanicalfare.com. $$ Beer Run Massive tap and packaged beer offerings, plus food. 156 Carlton Rd. beerrun.com. $$ Bobboo A curated list of whiskeys from Virginia and around the world, with bespoke charcuterie boards and classic, hand-crafted cocktails. 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com. $$ Bonefish Grill A seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails. Hollymead Town Center. bonefishgrill.com. $$ Brightside Beach Pub Bar with appetizers and bites. 225 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-8122. $$ Burton’s Grill & Bar Upscale bar and grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare.

The Shops at Stonefield. burtonsgrill.com. $$ The Château Lobby Bar Creative cocktails, wine, craft beer, and small plates sourced from local purveyors. 122 Oakhurst Cir. oakhurstinn.com. $$

The Fitzroy A kitchen and bar offering updates of comforting classics. 120 E. Main St. thefitzroy cville.com. $$

Chickadee Comfort food crafted with care. The Glass Building, 313 Second St. SE. chickadeecville.com. $

Glass Half Full Taproom A large selection of beers, wines, and spirits. 5th Street Station. glasshalffullbar.com. $

Doodle’s Diner Country cookin’ from breakfast to burgers. 1305 Long St. doodlesdiner.com. $

The Good Sport Taproom Tavern fare alongside a wide array of local and hard-to-find beers. The Forum Hotel, 540 Massie Rd. thegoodsporttap room.com. $$ Högwaller Brewing A brewpub serving smash burgers and craft bevvies. 1518 E. High St. hogwallerbrewing.com. $

Farm Bell Kitchen New-Southern cuisine with local farm-to-table ingredients. 1209 W. Main St. farmbellkitchen.com. $$ First Watch Breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain with locally grown ingredients. Barracks Road Shopping Center. firstwatch.com. $$

Kardinal Hall An extensive list of brews. 722 Preston Ave. kardinalhall.com. $$

The Hillock Neighborhood Kitchen Breakfast and lunch fare. Omni Hotel, 212 Ridge McIntire Rd. omnihotels.com. $$

The Lobby Bar Playful takes on classic cocktails and mocktails, with a menu of bar snacks. 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com. $

Holly’s Diner A locally-owned joint serving food until 1am, with live music and a happy hour. 1221 E. Market St. 234-4436. $$

Lucky Blue’s Bar Fast-casual bowls, burritos, and cheesesteaks. 223 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. luckybluesbar.com. $

Mel’s Café Southern soul food, including all day breakfast. 719 W. Main St. 971-8819. $

Matchbox Wood-fired pizzas, salads, salmon, steak dinners, and gourmet burgers. 2055 Bond St. match boxrestaurants.com. $$ Michie Tavern Southern midday fare from an 18th-century tavern. 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. michietavern.com. $$ The Milkman’s Bar Led by mixologist River Hawkins, the joint serves creative cocktails that pay homage to the ‘50s. Dairy Market. milkmansbar.com. $$ Miller’s Old-school bar serving up elevated Southern pub fare. 109 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. millersdowntown.com. $ Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ onions and giant steaks. 1101 Seminole Trl. outback.com. $$ Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom An upscale sports bar experience. 973 Emmet St. N. americantaproom.com. $$ Rapture Playful Southern cuisine. 300 E. Main St. rapturerestaurant.com. $$ Red Crab Seafood Seafood boils, po boys, and more. 905 Twentyninth Pl. Ct. redcrabseafood. com. $ The Rooftop Bar Serving up pizzas, alongside cocktails, locally-sourced craft beers, and local wine. 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com. $ Sedona Taphouse Lots of craft beers and an all-American menu. 1035 Millmont St. sedona taphouse.com. $$ Selvedge Brewing Small-batch craft brews.

2415 Ivy Rd. selvedgebrewing.com. $$ Skrimp Shack Shrimp, fish, and chicken tacos, sandwiches, and baskets. 1970 Rio Hill Center. theskrimpshack.olo.com. $ South Street Brewery Draft brews, cocktails, wine, and an extensive food list. 106 South St. W. southstreetbrewery.com. $$ SuperFly Brewing Co. A small, funky independent brewery. 943 Preston Ave. superflybrewing. com. $ Texas Roadhouse Steaks, ribs, and from-scratch sides. Albemarle Square. texasroadhouses.com. $$ Timberwood Grill All-American eatery and after-work watering hole. 3311 Worth Crossing. timberwoodgrill.com. $$ Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery Locally sourced, beer-infused dishes including Southern classics and a kids menu. 520 Second St. SE. threenotchdbrewing.com. $$ The Whiskey Jar Saloon-style Southern spot with more than 90 varieties of whiskey. 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thewhiskeyjarcville.com. $$

Mod Pod Breakfast, tacos, smoothies, and loaded waffle cones. 207 14th St. NW. littlemodhotel. com. $ Moose’s by the Creek All day breakfast and lunch favorites. 1710 Monticello Rd. 977-4150. $ The Nook All day diner classics. 415 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. thenookcville.com. $ Timberlake’s Drug Store and Soda Fountain A variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, and old fashioned milkshakes. 322 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 296-1191. $ Tip Top A wide range of diner staples, including all day breakfast. 1420 Richmond Rd. tiptop restaurant.com. $ Villa Diner Mainstay with housemade pancakes, biscuits, and more. 1250 Emmet St. N. thevilladiner.com. $

Burgers, BBQ, and Chicken Birdhouse Serving chicken and small plates. 711 Henry Ave. birdhouse-charlottesville.com. $ Brown’s Fried chicken and sides. 1218 Avon St. 295-4911. $ Burger Bach New Zealand-inspired gastropub.

The Shops at Stonefield. theburgerbach.com. $$ Citizen Burger Burgers, salads, and other favorites. 212 E. Main St., Downtown Mall; Dairy Market. citizenburgerbarcville.com. $$ Five Guys Fast-casual hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries. Barracks Road Shopping Center; Hollymead Town Center. fiveguys.com. $$ GRN Burger Griddle smashed burgers, salty fries, and crunchy nuggets, all meat free. Dairy Market. grnburger.com. $ Hangry Hut American Mediterranean, and Indian food. Pantops Shopping Center. hangryhutva.com. $ Lazy Parrot Wings and Brews Ribs, chicken, and brisket served in a tropics-themed space. Pantops Shopping Center. lazyparrotwingsandbrews.com. $$ Luv’n Oven Gizzards, livers, fries, and shakes.

162 Village Sq., Scottsville. luvn-oven.com. $ Martin’s Grill Hamburgers, veggie burgers, and fries. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. martins grill.com. $ Mission BBQ Pulled turkey, pork, and chicken, plus racks by the bone. The Shops at Stonefield. mission-bbq.com. $$ Moe’s Original BBQ Alabama-style pulled pork smoked in-house. 2119 Ivy Rd. moesoriginal bbq.com. $

Silk Thai Fresh, authentic Thai. 2210 Fontaine Ave. charlottesville.silkthairestaurant.com. $$

The Copper Bar A sophisticated and chic cocktail bar. The Clifton Inn, 1296 Clifton Inn Dr. the-clifton. com. $$$

Whistlestop Grill American comfort food. 1200 Crozet Ave., Crozet. thewhistlestopgrill.com. $

Taste of China Chinese standards from a lengthy menu. Albemarle Square Shopping Center. taste ofchinacharlottesville.com. $$

Dürty Nelly’s Pub—Deli Subs and sandwiches, with a late-night pub menu. 2200 Jefferson Park Ave. durtynellyscharlottesville.com. $

Ten Upscale second-floor spot serving modern Japanese. 120 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. ten-sushi.com. $$$

Breakfast Joints and Diners

Fardowners Local ingredients liven up pub fare like sliders and sandwiches. 5773 The Square, Crozet. fardowners.com. $$

Belle Breakfast and lunch sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. belle-cville.square.site. $$

Multiverse Kitchens A digital food hall home to seven different restaurants—Fowl Mouthed Chicken, Firebox, Brookville Biscuit + Brunch, Keevil Tea Room, Smashing Salads, Long Strange Chip, and Toad in the Hole. McIntire Plaza. multiversekitchens.com. $-$$

Thai ’99 II Thai noodle and rice dishes, curries, and stirfrys. Albemarle Square. thai99usa.com. $

Firefly Craft beer, burgers, salads, vegetarian- friendly menu. 1304 E. Market St. fireflycville.com. $

Blue Moon Diner Serving breakfast and lunch options like pancakes, breakfast burritos, burgers, and BLTs. 600 W. Main St. bluemoondiner.net. $

Riverside Lunch Smashburgers, dogs, and fries.

1429 Hazel St., 971-3546; 1770 Timberwood Blvd., 979-1000. $

CULTURE ALL YOU CAN EAT 35 Royalty Eats Soul food staples, including chicken and waffles, plenty of sides, and desserts. 820 Cherry Ave. 923-3287. $ Soul Food Joint A homecooked meal made up of your favorite Southern staples, sides, and fixins. 300 E. Market St. soulfoodjoint.com. $ Vision BBQ Meats smoked the old fashioned way. 247 Ridge McIntire Rd. visionbbqcville.com. $ Wayside Takeout & Catering Fried chicken and barbecue sandwiches. 2203 Jefferson Park Ave. waysidechicken.com. $

Farmacy Café Organic, local superfood Mexican fusion. The CODE Building. farmacy.guru. $$ Fiesta Azteca Tap House and Mexican Kitchen Authentic eats, with lots of vegetarian options.

4300 Three Notch’d Rd. fiestaaztecaivy.com. $ Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Baja-style tacos and other Mexican eats. 5th Street Station. fuzzystacoshop.com. $ Guadalajara Family-run authentic Mexican food.

Multiple locations. guadalajaramexicanva.com. $

Italian and Pizza

Guajiros Miami Eatery Miami-inspired, with strong Cuban influence as well as Central and Southern American dishes. 114 10th St. NW. guajiroscville.com. $

Basta Pasta Homemade pasta dishes from the team at Dino’s Pizza. Dairy Market. bastapastava. com. $$

La Michoacana Taqueria & Restaurant Hearty Mexican standards, including tacos, tamales, and tortas. 1138 E. High St. 202-1336. $

Belmont Pizza and Pub Fresh, stone-baked pizza. 211 Carlton Rd., Ste. 10. belmontpizza andpub.com. $

Maizal Street food, from arepas to empanadas.

Dairy Market. maizalgrill.com. $$

Billy Pie at Random Row Brewing Stone oven Neapolian style pizza in a brewery taproom. 608 Preston Ave. randomrow.com. $ Christian’s Pizza Fresh pies, by-the-slice or whole.

Multiple locations. $ Crozet Pizza Family-owned pizza parlor. 5794 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet; 20 Elliewood Ave. 601 Fifth St. SW. $ Dino’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Rotisserie Chicken A selection of wood-fired artisan pizzas and rotisserie chicken with flavors from around the world. Dairy Market. dinos.restaurant. $$ DIY Pie Pizza, pasta, and cheesy breadsticks.

1880 Abbey Rd. diypiecville.com. $ Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie The alternative pizza. 4916 Plank Rd., North Garden. drhoshumblepie.com. $$ Fabio’s New York Pizza Pizza, subs, salads, and calzones made by natives of Naples. 1551 E. High St. fabiosnypizza.com. $ Lampo Neapolitan-style pizza and snacks. 205 Monticello Rd. lampopizza.com. $$ Lampo2go Lampo’s to go location. 929 Second St. SE. lampopizza.com. $$ Luce Literal hole in the wall serving fresh, handmade pasta to go. 110 Second St. NW. lucepasta.com. $$ Mellow Mushroom Trippy-themed franchise, with pizza and beers. 1321 W. Main St. mellow mushroom.com. $$ Popitos Pizza Serving classic and specialty pies.

1966 Rio Hill Center. popitospizza.com. $$ Sal’s Cafe Italia Family owned and operated, from Sicily and Brooklyn. 221 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. salscaffeitalia.com. $ Tavola Rustic Italian with housemade pastas, craft cocktails, and a Wine Spectator award-winning list. 826 Hinton Ave. tavolavino.com. $$

Vinny’s Italian Grill & Pizzeria This regional chain has pies plus a slew of subs, pastas, and stromboli.

Hollymead Town Center. vinnysitaliangrill.com. $$ Vivace Every kind of pasta imaginable, plus seafood. 2244 Ivy Rd. vivacecville.com. $$ Vocelli Pizza Pizza, pasta, paninis, salads, stromboli, and antipasti. Woodbrook Shopping Center. vocellipizza.com. $

Latin American Al Carbon Coal-fire prepared chicken, plus plenty of sides. 1875 Seminole Trl.; 5th Street Station. alcarbonchicken.com. $ Brazos Tacos Austin, Texas-style breakfast, lunch, early dinner, and brunch tacos. 925 Second St. SE. and Barracks Road Shopping Center. brazostacos.com. $

Chipotle Made-to-order burritos and tacos.

Barracks Road Shopping Center; 2040 Abbey Rd., Ste. 101. chipotle.com $ Cinema Taco A movie-themed joint offering tacos, burritos, empanadas, and margaritas. 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com. $ Continental Divide Tacos and enchiladas. 811 W. Main St. continental-divide.square.site. $$ Desayuna Con Gomez Pan dulce and breakfast and lunch eats. 1305 Long St. B. @desayuna.con. gomez. $

Sombrero’s Mexican Cuisine & Café Authentic Mexican cuisine. 112 W. Main St., Ste. 6. sombreroscville.com. $ South and Central Latin Grill Small plates, steaks, sides, and more. Dairy Market. southandcentralgrill.com. $$

Iron Paffles & Coffee Sweet and savory puff pastry waffle sandwiches, with vegan options.

214 W. Water St. iron-made.com. $

Moo Thru Cups, cones, milkshakes, and more.

Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com. $

Ivy Provisions Deli and retail food shop offering fresh, housemade breakfast and lunch all day.

2206 Ivy Rd. ivyprovisions.com. $ Jersey Mike’s Subs Subs, salads, and wraps.

2040 Abbey Rd., Ste. 104; 5th Street Station. jerseymikes.com. $ Jimmy John’s Sandwiches and gourmet subs. 1650 E. Rio Rd.; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center. jimmy johns.com. $ Kitchenette Sandwich Shop Sandwiches, soups, and salads made fresh. 920 9 1/2 St. NE. kitchenetteva.com. $ Mane Course Sandwiches A fast-casual, equestrian themed restaurant. 179 Connor Dr. manecourse sandwiches.com. $ Panera Bread Chain with casual fare. Barracks Road Shopping Center; 5th Street Station. panera bread.com. $$ Revolutionary Soup Soups and sandwiches. 108 Second St. SW., Downtown Mall. revolutionary soup.com. $ Roots Natural Kitchen Fast-casual salads and grain bowls. 1329 W. Main St. rootsnatural kitchen.com. $

Torchy’s Tacos Mexican street-food-style tacos.

The Shops at Stonefield. torchystacos.com. $

Take It Away Sandwiches on freshly baked breads. Dairy Market; 115 Elliewood Ave. takeit awaysandwichshop.com. $

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Taste Shack Fast-casual soups, sandwiches, burgers, and more. 2291 Seminole Ln. 956-4782. $

434th Street Authentic Caribbean with a Southern twist. Dairy Market. 434thstcatering.com. $

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Al Basha Family-style, made-from-scratch Mediterranean cuisine. Dairy Market. dairymarketcville.com. $ Afghan Kabob Authentic Afghan cuisine. 400 Emmet St. N. afghankabobcville.com. $$ Aromas Café & Catering Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare. 900 Natural Resources Dr. aromascafeandcatering.com. $ Cava Fast-casual Mediterranean with lots of vegetarian options. 1200 Emmet St. N, #110. cava.com. $

Fig Southern and Mediterranean bistro fare.

1331 W. Main St. figuva.com. $ Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar Dishes from Spain to Greece and wines of the world. 416 W. Main St. orzokitchen.com. $$ Otto Turkish Street Food Go for the doner kebabs and stay for the rosemary fries. 111 W. Water St. otto-cville.com. $

Ben & Jerry’s Premium ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and non-dairy options. Barracks Road Shopping Center. benjerry.com. $ Bluegrass Creamery Grassfed soft serve, scooped, and vegan ice cream, pies, and cookies.

Ix Art Park. (202) 643-2286. $ Carpe Donut Organic donuts and beverages.

McIntire Plaza. carpedonut.org. $ Chandler’s Ice Cream Small roadside ice cream joint. 921 River Rd. $ Chaps Gourmet homemade ice cream and diner fare. 223 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. chapsicecream.com. $ Clean Juice Organic juice and healthy eats. The Shops at Stonefield. cleanjuice.com. $$ Cocoa & Spice A family-owned chocolate business. 112 W. Main St., Ste. 3, Downtown Mall. cocoaandspice.com. $

Smoothie King Serving smoothies, supplements, and healthy snacks. Barracks Road Shopping Center. smoothieking.com. $ Splendora’s Gelato Seasonally-inspired gelato and espresso drinks. The Shops at Stonefield. splendoras.square.site. $

Upscale Casual 1799 Restaurant Seasonal menus with dishes showcasing local ingredients. The Clifton Inn, 1296 Clifton Inn Dr. the-clifton.com. $$$ Aberdeen Barn A classic steakhouse. 2018 Holiday Dr. aberdeenbarn.com. $$$ The Alley Light Classic, French, shared plates, craft cocktails and small grower wines. 108 Second St. SW. alleylight.com. $$ Birch & Bloom A modern farm-to-table steakhouse. The Forum Hotel, 540 Massie Rd. birchandbloomrestaurant.com. $$$ Bizou Playful French-American bistro. 119 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. bizoudowntown.com. $$ Black Cow Chophouse Wood-fired meats from Daniel Kaufman and Gregg Dionne. 420 W. Main St. blackcowchophouse.com. $$$ Bonny & Read Chef Chris Humphrey’s seafood restaurant. 111 E. Main St., Downtown Mall.

424–1244. $$$ C&O Restaurant An a la carte menu, with must-try cocktails. 515 E. Water St. candorestaurant.com. $$$ Café Frank Chef Jose De Brito brings everyday food from a classic French kitchen. 317 E. Main St. cafefrankcville.com. $$ The Conservatory Shareable plates, larger bites, and innovative cocktails. Omni Hotel, 212 Ridge McIntire Rd. $$. omnihotels.com Fleurie Upscale, modern French cuisine with à la carte and tasting menus. 108 Third St. NE. fleurierestaurant.com. $$$ Hamiltons’ at First & Main Contemporary American cuisine with a full bar and extensive wine list. 110 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. hamiltons restaurant.com. $$$ Ivy Inn Fine dining in a charming tollhouse. 2244 Old Ivy Rd. ivyinnrestaurant.com. $$$ The Local New American cuisine and wine. 824 Hinton Ave. thelocal-cville.com. $$ Marigold by Jean-Georges Committed to sustainable and seasonal dishes by an acclaimed chef. 701 Club Dr. marigoldjg.com. $$$ Maya Locally sourced Southern fare and imaginative cocktails. 633 W. Main St. maya-restaurant.com. $$

Pearl Island Cafe Caribbean-inspired lunch spot with vegan options. 233 Fourth St. NW. pearlisland catering.square.site. $

Cold Stone Creamery Ice cream chain offering design-your-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab, plus shakes and more. 1709 Emmet St. N. coldstonecreamery.com. $

The Melting Pot Fondue fun for all. 501 E. Water St. meltingpot.com. $$$

Smyrna Simple, locally sourced dishes from a Mediterranean, Aegean cuisine. 707 W. Main St. smyrnacville.com. $$

Corner Juice UVA alum-owned juice spot with cold-pressed options and smoothies. 1509 University Ave.; 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. $

The Mill Room An upscale, resort eatery with an American menu. 200 Ednam Dr. boarshead resort.com. $$$

Sticks Kebob Shop Kebobs, bowls, and more.

917 Preston Ave.; 1820 Abbey Rd. stickskebob shop.com. $

Crumbl A rotating menu of five specialty flavors.

Hollymead Shopping Center. crumblcookies.com. $$

Mockingbird A dinner only menu with a modern take on Southern classics. 421 Monticello Rd. mockingbird-cville.com. $$

Sultan Kebab Authentic Turkish cuisine with vegetarian options. 333 Second St. SE. sultan kebabcville.com. $

Dejua’s Creationz A rotating selection of sweet treats, including ice cream, smoothies, cupcakes, and cakes. Fashion Square Mall. dejuascreationz.com. $

Oakhart Social Seasonal, creative, modern American food for sharing. 511 W. Main St. oakhartsocial.com. $$

Thyme & Co. Lebanese flatbread, dips, salads, bowls, and desserts. 104 14th St. NW., Ste. 2. thyme-co.com. $

Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches Baggby’s Gourmet Sandwiches Sandwiches, salads, and soups. 512 E Main St. Downtown Mall. baggbys.com. $ Bodo’s Bagels Sandwiches on bagels made in-house daily. 1418 N. Emmet St.; 505 Preston Ave.; 1609 University Ave. bodosbagels.com. $ Botanical Plant-Based Fare Sandwiches, bowls, mac and cheese, and shareables, all meat and dairy free. 421 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. botanicalfare.com. $$ The Bradbury Cafe Serving breakfast, brick oven pizza, sandwiches, and salads, with coffee and espresso. 300 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebradburydowntown.com. $

The Donut Kitchen Fresh baked donuts. Pantops Shopping Center. @ thedonutkitchen. $

Petit Pois Locally sourced French dishes paired with wine in cute bistro quarters. 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. petitpoisrestaurant.com. $$

Duck Donuts Sweet and savory customizable donuts. The Shops at Stonefield. duckdonuts. com. $

Pink Grouse A game-forward menu and a curated wine list with highlights from across Virginia and Europe. 499 W. Main St. quirkhotels.com. $$

Dunkin’ Donuts Donuts and beverages. Rivanna Plaza. dunkindonuts.com. $

Public Fish & Oyster East Coast seafood, including a raw bar, craft cocktails, and microbrews.

513 W. Main St. publicfo.com. $$

Insomnia Cookies Chain that specializes in delivering warm cookies, baked goods, and ice cream.

1409 University Ave. insomniacookies.com. $

Restoration Great views and American fare. 5494 Golf Dr., Crozet. oldtrailclub.com. $$

The Juice Laundry Smoothies, juices, and bowls.

722 Preston Ave., Ste. 105. thejuicelaundry.com. $

The Ridley Black-owned experiential Southern cuisine and craft cocktails. 1106 W. Main St. theridleyva.com. $$

Kilwins Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets, and gift baskets. 313 E Main St., Downtown Mall. $

Southern Crescent Cajun and Creole fare. 814 Hinton Ave. thesoutherncrescent.com. $$

Kohr Bros. Frozen custard. 1881 Seminole Trl. kohrbros.com. $

Tonic Seasonal, local café fare with craft cocktails and curated wine list. 609 E. Market St. toniccville.com. $$

Krispy Kreme Longtime chain serving a variety of donuts, plus coffee and frozen drinks. 5th Street Station. krispykreme.com. $

Zocalo Flavorful, high-end, Latin-inspired cuisine. 201 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. zocalorestaurant.com. $$

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The Bebedero Upscale, authentic Mexican. 201 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. thebebedero.com. $$

Qdoba Mexican Grill Spicy burritos, quesadillas, and Mexican salads. 3918 Lenox Ave. qdoba.com. $

La Flor Michoacana Homemade paletas (popsicles), ice cream, ice cream cakes, and other treats.

601A Cherry Ave. laflormichoacana.com. $

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Vita Nova Creative ingredients on hearty pizza by the slice. 321 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. vitanovapizzapasta.com. $

Mas Spanish tapas and wines. 904 Monticello Rd. mastapas.com. $$

Chopt Creative salad chain with ingredients from local purveyors. Barracks Road Shopping Center. choptsalad.com. $

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Besides remarkable wines, there are several reasons to visit FiftyThird Winery and Vineyard this month.

A few notes from winegrower and owner, Dave Drillock: The results from the Governor’s Cup Wine Competition will not be known for a couple of weeks yet.

In the meantime, JamesSuckling. com completed their biannual review of Virginia wines. We submitted six wines that scored in a range of 89 – 92 points. The results are further confirmation of our efforts to produce quality Virginia wines! The following is the score and comments on each wine (by jamessuckling.com) with our expected release date.

2021 Cabernet Franc Reserve – 92 - Textbook cabernet franc is a middleweight wine with good concentration and also a sense of freshness that keeps it lively as you sip. Delicious red and black cherries, black currents and touches of oak toast and vanilla give plenty to savor. Drink or hold. Expected Release date: late February 2024.

2021 Rock Ridge Red Blend – 91A good middleweight wine with an attractive ripeness and nicely structured with mild acidity and moderate tannins. Lots of dark plums, dark cherries and hints of cedar and chocolate fill up the aroma and flavors. Drink or hold.

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2021 Two Springs Red Blend – 90 - Bright and berry fruit aromas with orange peel and chopped herbs. It’s medium bodied, juicy, and fresh, with sleek tannins.

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2022 Viognier – 89 - Fruity nose of apricots, lemon curd and melon.

It’s medium bodied, tasty and

February 24th: We have scheduled a special “Taste the Future” barrel tasting of Norton and Chambourcin wines from the 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 vintages! Check our website, www.53rdwinery.com for the full list and to sign up for the above sessions. Do not wait, they fill up fast!

So come for the wine and enjoy your visit to our meadow-like setting in rural Louisa County.

We are down-to-earth and love to share our enthusiasm with customers about our wine. We are open 7 days a week 11am – 5pm. Check our website www.53rdwinery.com or call 540-894-1536 for more information. We look forward to seeing you at the winery!

Open 7 days a week, 11 am – 5 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm 13372 Shannon Hill Rd Louisa, VA 23093 (540) 894-5474 • 53rdwinery.com.

DUCARD VINEYARDS 2021 Cabernet Franc The bright and beautiful characteristics of pure Cabernet Franc shine in this Bourgueilstyle wine. Fermented and aged completely in stainless steel, this unoaked wine exhibits a floral nose, red fruits and fresh sweet herbs. This wine is perfect with beef stews and other hearty, wintery, meaty dishes.

February 11 – Valentine’s Brunch We invite you to enjoy a lovely Valentine’s Sunday Brunch catered by Chef Mark Gresge of l’etoile Catering of Charlottesville and featuring the beautiful harp music of Vicky Lee. Each of the four courses will be paired with a DuCard wine of our choice.

Menu to follow soon. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains serve as your scenic backdrop for this elegant date with your

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2021 Norton – 89 - This vivid, powerful wine shows the wild spirit of Norton quite well. Plenty of cocoa, cedar and blueberry aromas are followed by smokey black grape and blackberry flavors with a dash of balsamic. Drink or hold. Expected release date: Early March 2024.

February 14th: Sweetheart Boxes for Valentine’s day by Sauce Catering

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2021 Romulus Red Blend – 91 - Ripeness comes with rather lightweight in this red blend.

Broad and mouth coating, it is packed with dark plums, dark cherries, vanilla, and chocolate on a frame of gentle tannins and a medium body. Drink now.

Expected release date July 2024.

February 10th: Barrel Tasting with owner Dave Drillock (advanced ticket purchase required!)

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crackers, and spreads are available for purchase as well as our new food truck which is currently open Wednesday- Sunday from 12p-4p.

Our winter tent is up and heated for you to enjoy as well!

March 24th - Chocolate & Wine Pairing $69 We are excited to welcome Master Chocolatier Ann Czaja, Dip WSET to DuCard for a special Chocolate and Wine Program.

She will share with us the history of chocolate, talk about her work in making Lindt’s fine chocolates and offer some samples of ‘raw’ chocolate for us to try, as well as a flight of premium chocolates each paired with a DuCard wine. Tickets available on our website. https://ducardvineyards. com/event/choc-wine-pairing/

Bring the family or friends and enjoy live music every Saturday from 12 - 4p or play a fun 9 hole of miniature golf on our new course!

(Weather permitting)ew course!

(Weather permitting) Saturdays – Live Music! Check out our website for the lineup and more details.

Weekends- Live music all weekend long! Check out our lineup on our website!

February 10th- Be Mine with Wine, Wine and Dessert Pairing! (reservations required)

Open daily Mon-Thurs. 12-5 pm Fri. 12-9 pm Sat/Sun. 12-6 pm

February 17th- Barrel tasting with our production team (reservation required) $55 a person including 6 wines and a tour of our production facility!

Hours: Monday- Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm

40 Gibson Hollow Ln • Etlan, VA 22719 (540) 923-4206 www.ducardvineyards.com

EASTWOOD FARM AND WINERY WINTER AT THE WINERY Baby, it’s warm inside! We look forward to welcoming you to our cozy tasting room just five miles from the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville all winter long.

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New at the Winery: Join us for Eastwood After Dark featuring upbeat, danceable music every Saturday night this winter.

Eastwood will also be hosting Live Music every Thursday and Friday, (all day on Saturdays), along with many special events this season.

Join us for the second Tasting Bar Takeover with Head Winemaker Jake Busching on January 19th and the popular Galentine’s Market on February 11th.

Enjoy making your own s’mores around our fire pits with a mug of hot mulled wine. Or, stay inside and enjoy live music with a seasonal flatbread or fondue. Eastwood has award-winning wines, on tap beers and ciders, and great lunch and dinner menus all week. We also have juice flights and cheese boards for the kids. Open yearround, seven days a week.

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Every Saturday: Live Music 1-4, Eastwood After Dark with Live Music 5-8 Every Sundays: Music Bingo or Paint & Sip OTHER EVENTS & SPECIALS Mondays-Fridays: Lunch Specials Wednesday: Chef Tasting Series, Paint & Sip; 10% off bottles (see calendar on website for specifics) What about the kids?

Kids can share in the experience with their own juice tasting flights and cheese boards!

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! Winery Hours: WednesdaySaturday (12-8 PM); Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (12-5 PM) Pet friendly and large groups are welcome. Ample indoor and outdoor seating.

Rt 20 near the intersection with Avon Extended (5 mi from Downtown Mall) Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 264-6727 www.eastwoodfarmandwinery.com

KESWICK VINEYARDS 2022 LVA Rosé Dark and inky in color with dark ruby edges, the nose is quite expressive with initially flavors of red berry fruit, turning darker with aeration and warmth. The lovely acidity to the wine, helps express the fruit characteristics. There

are additional flavors of black tea, violet, spicy, and black pepperperfect for colder January nights!

We look forward to continuing to serve all of our wonderful guests this winter during our daily hours of 10am-5pm (last pour at 4:45).

We offer first come, first served seating under our tent or open seating in our outdoor courtyard.

Wine is available by the flight, glass and bottle at our inside or outside service bars, with bar service inside on the weekends! A selection of pre-packaged meats, cheeses,

1575 Keswick Winery Drive Keswick, Virginia 22947 Tasting Room: (434) 244-3341 ext 105 tastingroom@keswickvineyards.com www.keswickvineyards.com

MONTIFALCO VINEYARD 2021 Merlot We just released our 2022 vintage Merlot! The grapes come from our vineyard in Stanardsville, Virginia where the Bordeaux vines were planted 30+ years ago! Aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, and raspberry. Intense, jammy fruit flavors, ripe plums, blackberries, and cherries with a hint of cocoa.

Located in the heart of Virginia Wine Country, our elegant winery on Route 29 between Charlottesville and Washington DC offers wine tastings, tours, shopping, and scenic picnic spots daily from 11am.

estate-grown Vidal Blanc grapes.

Its small delicate bubbles and its fresh acidic finish make this wine fun and easy to drink. Aromas of citrus, peach, hazelnut, and fennel.

Absolutely delicious as a kir with hibiscus syrup.

At Prince Michel Indulge in a spectrum of wines, from luxurious craft picks such as Chardonnay and Petit Verdot, to distinctive options like the Semi-Dry Riesling from our Rapidan River series. Don’t miss our crowd-favorite Decadence Chocolate or a refreshing wine slushie for a delightful twist. We have something to offer for every palate!

February Hours: Friday 12pm to Sunset; Saturday 12pm to 6pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm; Holiday Monday 12pm to 5pm; Monday and Thursday by reservation only.

Hours: Open 7 days a Week at 11 a.m.

Weekends- Live Music! (Music lineup on our website) February 10th- Launch Party for Bernard Purdie’s Exclusive Wine!

February 14th- Valentine’s Wine Pairing Event!

154 Winery Lane, Leon, VA 22725 (540) 547-3707 • www.princemichel.com

REVALATION VINEYARDS Calling all wine enthusiasts and photography aficionados!

We are thrilled to announce our Montifalco Photo Contest.

Capture the essence of our wine bottle(s) in a photograph!

Whether you’re savoring one of our wines with friends, enjoying a romantic evening, toasting to a special occasion, or on a trip, we want to see your creativity shine.

Share your unique perspective and showcase the beauty of our wines in any setting (please nothing dangerous!). The photo with the most creativity, style, and storytelling prowess will win a private food & wine pairing with our winemaker Justin Falco for up to 6 guests, including a case selection of our finest wines for you to take home. Join us in celebrating Montifalco Vineyard’s wines through your lens. Cheers to capturing the perfect moment! Up to 3 photos per entry may be sent to info@montifalco.com. Deadline is March 1st.

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We look forward to welcoming you to our Monticello Farm Winery!

We are open Thursday through Monday Noon-5. Final walk-in seating is 30 minutes prior to closing, at which time we offer wine by the glass and bottles to go.

Discover Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery, an iconic East Coast estate. Family and pet-friendly, it’s one of the oldest and largest wineries in the Commonwealth.

Also, home to Tap 29 Brew Pub, serving local craft brews and delicious pub-style food seven days a week.

Until February 29 - Exhibition of art pieces by Anna Marie DeMio Dowen.

February 15th – Book Launch at 5:30pm. Andrea Cumbo will be launching the first book Latte Love in her new series The Red Flag Dating Club. Meet the author, listen to her discussing this new publication, and enjoy some wine or verjus.

February 23rd - Book Club @ The Vineyard starting at 6pm: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan.

March 1st– Book World Meets Wine World at 5:30pm: Mollie Cox Bryan will read from her book The Lace Widow.

March 8th- Grand Opening of the new tasting room at 11am!

2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, VA 22727 540-407-1236 www.revalationvineyards.com

1800 Fray Rd, Ruckersville, VA 22968 (434) 989-9115 montifalcovineyard.com

PRINCE MICHEL VINEYARDS Rapidan River Raspberry During the month of February celebrate with Prince Michel’s reformulation of our Rapidan River Raspberry wine! This selection has a delightfully light and seductively sweet profile that boasts a memorable experience for any occasion. Exceptionally well balanced as an after-dinner indulgence, especially alongside rich dark chocolate desserts. Its vibrant raspberry notes come together in harmonious balance, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a little sweetness in life!

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Pisces

(Feb. 19–March 20): Have you discovered all there is to know about your sexual feelings and proclivities? Have you come to a complete understanding of what turns you on and how you might express it? I hope your answer to those questions is “no,” Pisces. In my view, all of us should keep evolving our relationship with eros. There is always more to discover and explore about the mysteries of our desires.

Always more to learn about what excites and inspires us. The coming days will be an excellent time for you to enjoy this research.

Aries

(March 21–April 19): In honor of the Valentine season, and in accordance with astrological omens, I offer you a love letter from an unpublished novel by an Aries friend. Consider saying something similar to a person who would be thrilled to hear it. Here it is: “We will seize the sexiest joy we can conjure. We will turn each other into boisterous deities in quest of liberation from all unnecessary limitations.

We will tenderly shock each other with mysterious epiphanies and rivers of bliss. ‘Wild’ will be too mild a word for the awakenings we provoke in each other’s futures.”

Taurus

(April 20–May 20): “The greater the fool, the better the dancer.” Composer Theodore Hook said that. Poet Edwin Denby agreed. He said, “There is a bit of insanity in dancing that does everybody a great deal of good.” Choreographer Martha Graham added, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.” I bring these thoughts to your attention because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to get freer, more sensuous, and more unconstrained. Dancing your inhibitions into oblivion will be an excellent way to pursue these goals. So will doing everything with a dancer’s abandon, including love-making.

Gemini

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Reading through the annals of famous authors’ quotes about love, I’m horrified by the relentlessness of their sour assessments. “Love is merely a

madness,” wrote Shakespeare. “Whoever is not jealous is not in love,” said St. Augustine. “General incivility is the very essence of love,” declared Jane Austen. “It is impossible to love and be wise,” moaned Francis Bacon. “Real love always has something hidden—some loss or boredom or tiny hate,” says Andrew Sean Greer. I am allergic to all that dour noise! Personally, I have been entangled in a lot of romantic love during my time on Earth, and most of it has been interesting, educational, and therapeutic. I am deeply grateful for all of it, even the heartbreaks. Any wisdom I have developed owes a great debt to my lovers. What about you, Aquarius? Where do you stand on these issues? I suspect the coming months will provide you with ample reasons to embrace my attitudes.

acters of mine he regarded as preposterous were in fact playing, laughing, and having goofy fun. In the spirit of my novel’s kooky lovers and in accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to pursue uproarious amusement while enjoying the arts of intimacy—both in and out of bed.

Cancer

(June 21–July 22): A psychic told me that in one of my past lives, I was Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome. It’s an intriguing theory that could help explain why my horoscopes are popular in Italy. What about you, my fellow Cancerian? Is there an aspect of your reincarnational history that aids your current destiny? Or are there past events in your current life that are becoming more influential?

The coming weeks will be a good time to meditate on these possibilities. While you ruminate on your history, check in with the spirits of your ancestors and departed allies to see if they have any inspirational messages for you.

Leo

(July 23–Aug. 22): Kevin Kelly wrote the book Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier. There he observes, “Listening well is a superpower. While listening to someone you love, keep asking them ‘Is there more?’ until there is no more.”

Dear Leo, this is excellent advice for you in the coming weeks. I urge you to specialize in gathering the deep revelations of those you care for. Opening yourself to them in unprecedented ways will boost your soul power and enrich your wisdom.

Virgo

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22): Imagine you are walking on a hill at night. You are headed to

meet a person you adore, who awaits you with champagne and chocolate. The weather is balmy. The moon is full. You are singing songs you both love, announcing your arrival. The songs tell stories about how much you two love to yearn for each other and how much you love quenching your yearning. When you arrive, dear Virgo, what will you tell your beloved to make them feel supremely understood and appreciated?

Libra

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22): Has your approach to togetherness become infused with habit or numbness? When was the last time you got extravagant for the sake of love? Has it been a while since you tried a daring romantic move or two? I bring these questions to your attention, Libra, because now is an excellent time to rev up your imagination as you upgrade intimacy, companionship, and collaboration. I hope you will authorize your fantasy life to be lush, unruly, and experimental. Spur yourself to dream up departures from routine that intrigue your close allies.

Scorpio

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author W. Somerset Maugham testified, “My own belief is that there is hardly anyone whose sexual life, if it were broadcast, would not fill the world with surprise and horror.” Is that true about you, Scorpio? Even if it is, I’m guessing the horrifying aspects will be nonexistent in the coming weeks. There may be surprises, yes.

There may be entertaining interludes. But from what I can tell, everything will at least be educational and colorful. What are your most exotic erotic fantasies? Now is a good

time to ask a willing partner to explore them with grace and good humor.

Sagittarius

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Valentine season is looming, and many of us are receptive to advice about togetherness. I’ll offer some principles that I believe are essential to you Sagittarians as you nourish all your close relationships, including your romantic bonds.

They are from novelist Graham Joyce. He wrote, “Two people in love don’t make a hive mind. Neither should they want to be a hive mind, to think the same, to know the same.

It’s about being separate and still loving each other, being distinct from each other. One is the violin string, one is the bow.”

Capricorn

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Lately, I have been intoxicated a lot. Not because I’ve ingested drugs and alcohol. Not because I have been doing three-hour meditations or studying sacred texts. I’ve felt so wildly free and euphoric because life has been dismantling some of my fears. Once it happened when my psychotherapist spoke just the right curative words at a pivotal moment in our session.

Another time, I came upon a very large hare while strolling in the woods and had an epiphany about how to heal a painful trauma in my past. On another occasion, I dreamed of a priestess doing a banishing ritual to exorcise my abandonment fears.

There were three other similar events, as well. I bring this to your attention because I suspect you may soon also get intoxicated through the loss of fears.

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Made me a delicious dinner of leg of lamb at his place and then I threw up. (Full disclosure: I later learned I had carbon monoxide poisoning).

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