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Bryn Dotson, staff writer “That’s life: starting over, one breath at a time,” said Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Love and guest speaker at the Virginia Festival of the Book. People of all walks of life gathered in their wool scarves and heavy winter coats on March 21 to hear Salzberg discuss her book […]
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Matthew Chaney, staff writer In America today, people take for granted the certain unalienable rights they receive when being born here. From across the globe, millions of people try to gain these rights and start anew when immigrating here. The promise and chance of a new life is more than appealing to these immigrants. […]
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Richard Hollis, staff writer Burger Bach, in the Stonefield shopping center, is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It serves one of the best hamburgers anyone will ever enjoy in their life. Modeled after a New Zealand style gastropub, Burger […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer Snow had finished falling on the cold Wednesday morning when I walked into a vibrant coffee house filled with neon colors and rocket ships. I lifted my boot off the melting snow outside and stepped onto the white washed floor and realized, while spring may be approaching outside, it would always […]
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Tyler Gaines, staff writer On Sunday, Jan. 21, I paid a visit to Made in Asia, a local diner that specializes in Asian food and cuisine. I arrived at the establishment around 11:38 a.m. The customer volume was low, but the service was still good. I did not have to wait long before I […]
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Bryn Dotson, staff writer Most locals have been to the beloved Marco and Luca restaurant. There are three restaurant locations in Charlottesville: one on the historic Downtown Mall, one on the corner, and one in Seminole Square Shopping Center on 29-North. When you first enter the quaint restaurant, the order desk is directly ahead. […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Blue Ridge Country Store is almost too good of a hole in the wall. If you are lucky enough to notice it, you have found a hidden gem. Walking into the shop, I was overwhelmed by the aroma of fresh fruits and vegetables. I saw Patty, the owner, immediately, and […]
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Charley Hilliard, staff writer The Ranchero Loco Burrito is delicioso and ranks as a favorite dinner meal at Mono Loco, a popular mexican restaurant on water street by the downtown mall. The signature burrito does not only enwrap crispy pork with ranchero sauce, but includes a savory fried egg. The combination puts Ranchero into […]
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John Matthews, staff writer Located down the street from Charlottesville’s downtown mall, Brazos can be found in the IX building. Created by Peter Griesar, Brazos has been going strong since 2016. Open seven days a week, it is a great place to grab some food. Brazos has indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of […]
Continue ReadingMadison Weikle, staff writer It was an unusually warm Thursday night when the movie Black Panther hit theaters in Charlottesville. The local movie theater Violet Crown, located on the downtown mall across from Mudhouse Coffee, released the movie in the early evening at 7 p.m. With crowds out the door and a strong presence […]
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