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Rachel Lemley, staff writer In the heart of downtown Charlottesville lies a hidden gem – delicious pie. The Pie Chest is a local bakery in an alleyway off the downtown mall. The Pie Chest was established by Will Richey, who helped to revive downtown by opening the Whiskey Jar and The Alley Light. The Pie […]
Continue ReadingFrancesca Black, staff writer The city of Charlottesville ranks 14th on the list of cities with most restaurants per capita in the U.S. according to the Huffington Post. This means a lot of people need to work in those restaurants. Restaurant work usually consists of long hours catering to customers looking to have a good […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Good, inexpensive sushi is hard to come by in small towns such as Charlottesville. However, tucked into 2nd Street right off the Downtown Mall sits Now and Zen. With its cozy atmosphere, sunny dining room, and delicious food, Now and Zen is an amazing place to dine. The luscious smell of […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer In the ever-evolving Charlottesville food scene, creating a restaurant with a unique vision is rare. Little Star does just that. This new gem on W. Main Street serves up Spanish and Mexican inspired dishes with bold direction. At the center of the experience sits the wood fired grill. The grill smoke […]
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Francesca Black, staff writer Living in Central Virginia offers a multitude of options for day trips. A few hours in any direction lands you by the ocean, in the mountains, or, in my case this week, the big city: the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian Institute provides free museums and parks including […]
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Rachel Lemley, staff writer The Charlottesville Downtown Mall has a good variety of things to do, and one good way to spend a day is locked in a room. Escape Rooms are fun ways to use the mind while going through thrilling or chilling tasks. The Cville Escape Room has many different kinds of rooms […]
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Samantha Aldridge, staff writer There has been a heavy rise in urban and rural exploration throughout the world because of the mere curiosity for a fresh shot of something unusual. Everyday my timeline on Instagram is full of posts from explorers searching high and low for the newest abandoned attractions. I recently spoke with two […]
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For many years, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has provided homes and care to animals without a family or home. This organization has been running since 1866 to prevent wrongful treatment of pets throughout the U.S. and expanded into a large international operation, opening care centers across the globe for a […]
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Amici’s means friends in Italian. This is the philosophy that is used by Sal Mini, Alex and Joe Lentini in their family business that includes three restaurants. Sal is Alex’s father and runs Sal’s Restaurant in Fork Union. Alex’s husband Joe runs Pino’s Restaurant in Dillwyn. When Alex and Joe married nine years ago, they […]
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Callan Shore, assistant editor Every March book lovers leave their screens behind to step into the world of their favorite stories. For the past 24 years, thousands have flocked to Albemarle County for the Virginia Festival of the Book. Each year, the attendance reaches around 20,000, and the attendees come from over 30 different states. […]
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