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FOOD- THE DISH- Maya of life: A renaissance on West Main? Published on May 3rd, 2007 1 comments
Almost a year ago (May 11 to be exact), we waved good-bye to Southern Culture on West Main and waxed nostalgic about the nightlife in that section of the city when Southern, the Blue Bird Café,...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Hamdingers: Not an everyday hot-dog cart Published on Apr 26th, 2007 2 comments
When you think of fast food on the Downtown Mall, what comes to mind? We're talking five minutes tops to grab a bite. Pizza, dumplings, hot-dogs, burgers– that's about it for super-speedy...
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FOOD- THE DISH-Night moves: Court Square Inn gets dinner-friendly Published on Apr 19th, 2007 0 comments
Back in February, the Inn at Court Square received special mention in the Washington Post for being one of the Old Dominion's "most gay-friendly hotels."
"The Post writer said he visited a...
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FOOD- THE DISH- New Brix mix: Café brings Tuscany to Pantops Published on Apr 12th, 2007 2 comments
After eight years running the funky little Brix Marketplace eatery on Route 53, owner Karen Laetare has moved on to bigger thing. On March 31, Laetare opened Brix Terrace Café, an Italian-...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Bye, bye little guys: La Cucina's sad farewell a portent? Published on Apr 5th, 2007 0 comments
Last time we spoke to La Cucina owners Franky and Meridith Benincasa, it was to say they'd defied the "curse" on the space they occupied. At the time, they were celebrating their third anniversary at...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Smoke screen: Gov Kaine slips in smoking ban Published on Mar 29th, 2007 0 comments
As Democratic Senator Creigh Deeds predicted in this column two weeks ago, Governor Tim Kaine wants to ban smoking in every restaurant in the state.
"This bill is basically a stategic move to get it...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Sweet deal: One essay and you're a restaurateur! Published on Mar 22nd, 2007 0 comments
How much does it cost to open a restaurant? If you have a way with words... er, ah... it could cost you only $199!
Instead of putting her two-year old Palmyra restaurant, Sweet Peas Bistro, up for...
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Zinc-speak: Meet you at the gastropub? Published on Mar 15th, 2007 0 comments
Sometime before the end of March, British and French forces will collide on West Main in the old White Orchid space. However, unlike Waterloo, this collision is a friendly one, designed to fuse the...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Brew hoo-hah: Coffee meets ice cream on JPA Published on Mar 8th, 2007 0 comments
After 10 years in the real estate business, Amy Bishop has found a new groove– serving up ice cream and brews for 'Hoos. By brews, of course, we mean the bean, not the barley. By 'Hoos, we mean...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Cocina del C'ville: Crozet's bright light comes to town Published on Mar 1st, 2007 1 comments
Less than three years ago, chef Alex Montiel spiced up Downtown Crozet with his lively Southwestern-style restaurant, Cocina del Sol. After working in hotels for years and opening seven Ritz Carltons...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Surfer's choice: Local B&B's conquer the web Published on Feb 22nd, 2007 0 comments
When TripAdvisor.com, a respected lodging review website, announced its 2006 Traveler's Choice Awards earlier this year, Dish noticed something remarkable in the 10 Best Inns & B&Bs in the U....
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FOOD- THE DISH- Deli duel? Pacino's ups the Corner ante Published on Feb 15th, 2007 0 comments
"Pacino's my nickname," says Jim George, who recently opened Pacino's Deli & Catering on the Corner, "because everyone says I look like Al Pacino."
Indeed, once George mentions it, you can see...
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FOOD- THE DISH- V-Day decisions<span class="s1">: Show your love at the table</span> Published on Feb 8th, 2007 0 comments
Guys, it's that time of year again. And although she agrees with you that Valentine's Day is yet another manufactured holiday designed to sell cards, flowers, rings, and chocolate, don't believe her...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Blue refuge<span class="s1">: <i>Post</i> highlights gay-friendly inn</span> Published on Feb 1st, 2007 0 comments
As the Hook pointed out in its November 16, 2006, cover story, "Is our town the Little Apple?", Charlottesville is a gay-friendly refuge in a largely gay-unfriendly state. While Virginians voted...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Dinner and discourse: Shebeen serves up both Published on Jan 25th, 2007 0 comments
With the restaurant business so competitive these days– 300-plus eateries competing for the palates of a relatively small population– Dish wonders why more places aren't holding "events...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Four! c<span class="s1">ourse meal: Meadowcreek tees up dinner</span> Published on Jan 18th, 2007 0 comments
As local golfers know, ever since Rion Summers took over as head pro and manager of Meadowcreek Golf Course a few years ago, Charlottesville's only 18-hole public course has improved by leaps and...
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FOOD- THE DISH- </span>Tea Bazaar tempts Staunton: and openings galore! <span class="s1"> Published on Jan 11th, 2007 0 comments
Coming soon to Staunton: an assortment of beverages and an unbridled passion for eclectic indie rock. Well, maybe slightly bridled.
Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar founder Matteus Frankovich says that the...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Old reliable: Hardware Store bids <i>adieu</i> Published on Jan 4th, 2007 0 comments
In 1976, while former Hardware Store Restaurant owner Stan Epstein was up on a ladder screwing in a light-bulb outside his newly opened restaurant on the City's new pedestrian mall, a passerby...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Dining devotees: Charlottesville fat city for foodies Published on Dec 21st, 2006 0 comments
Each year since 2002, according the Hook's count, the ratio of restaurant openings to closings has stayed approximately two-to-one. Each year, there have been 23 to 26 openings and 10 to 13 closings...
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FOOD- THE DISH- </span><i>Pomme frite</i>: French jewel rises from the ashes<span class="s1"> Published on Dec 14th, 2006 1 comments
Fans of Pomme, the French restaurant on Main Street in Gordonsville, were shocked to see the "apple" of their dining desire burned out and boarded up about three months ago. They e-mailed Dish...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Caliente! A Mexican marathoner finds Carlton Road Published on Dec 7th, 2006 0 comments
Eight months ago, El Tepeyac, the three-year-old Mexican restaurant on Carlton Road, quietly changed its name to Aqui es Mexico, aka "Here is Mexico." And as Dish and others have noticed, it has...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Night life: Orzo keeps Market up after hours Published on Nov 30th, 2006 0 comments
For Main Street Market fans, Orzo's debut on November 25 offers something they've never had before– a restaurant to keep the purple food emporium open at night.
"Right now," says Orzo co-owner...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Going local: Toliver house 'meats' a need Published on Nov 23rd, 2006 0 comments
Some restaurants talk the local produce talk, saying they do their best to buy locally, but as most chefs will admit, the sheer volume of food they use makes it impossible to use only local goods....
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FOOD- THE DISH- Perfect Ten? Urban oasis hovers over the Mall Published on Nov 16th, 2006 0 comments
As our cover story this week suggests, our little ville is fast-becoming an oasis (or is it an outpost?) of urban cool. Joining Kiki, the Blue Light Grill, Bang, Oxo, and the X-Lounge in their...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Fuel Co. facelift: meanwhile, Chick's roost and Feast! pops! Published on Nov 9th, 2006 0 comments
Brace yourself, fancy gourmet gas station lovers: Fuel Co.'s bistro and café will be closed for renovations the week of November 12-19.
"The tradition of local food with a gourmet...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Kneaded win: ABC ices bakery prizes Published on Nov 2nd, 2006 0 comments
At the National Bread & Baking Team Championship, held this year in Atlantic City on October 21-22, our own Albemarle Baking Company in the West Main Market took home top prize in the morning...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Moon light: Old diner gets new shine Published on Oct 26th, 2006 0 comments
As almost everyone knows by now, the iconic Blue Moon Diner on West Main Street is reopening. But when? And what about the building's new look?
Recently, Dish popped in to talk with husband and...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Premier pit crew: Putting our town on BBQ map Published on Oct 19th, 2006 0 comments
In June, Barbeque Connection owner John Atkins said, "When you think of Charlottesville, you don't think of barbeque. We want to change that."
Atkins had just done a lot to change that, taking the...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Chefs' spotlight: Gallaudet and Maupin shine Published on Oct 12th, 2006 2 comments
It was only his sixth day on the job, so new Boar's Head Inn executive chef Mark Gallaudet could be forgiven for not realizing that Charlottesville was an independent city. His whirlwind arrival and...
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FOOD- THE DISH- Bonnes temps: Zydeco brings Bourbon St. to Corner Published on Oct 5th, 2006 0 comments
On September 20, Elliewood Avenue on The Corner tilted a bit toward Bourbon Street when Zydeco opened at 12 Elliewood right next to Martha's Café. The new Louisiana-themed spot is the brainchild...
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