Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Jeff Jones, staff writer In the past ten years, Belmont has become the new hot spot in Charlottesville hosting some of the area’s best restaurants. In that time, Mas, The Local and Tavola have become staples within Charlottesville residents’ diets. However, after only a few years in business, Lampo has awed the taste buds of […]
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Anna G. Agee, staff writer Joe’s Place in Louisa, Virginia, is one of those hole-in-the-wall restaurants that people are always afraid to try but end up at the top of their list of favorite restaurants. Joe’s, as the locals call it, is an Italian restaurant located on East Main Street that is known as the […]
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Michaela Courtney, staff writer There is no doubt there are several restaurants and eateries that make up the beautiful city of Charlottesville, but there is one little local shop that stands out the most when looking for a quick and delicious meal. Bodo’s Bagels is not your ordinary bagel shop, and this immediately becomes apparent […]
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Ray Petree III, staff writer The city of Charlottesville is a haven for locally owned and operated eateries — like Bodo’s Bagels or Jak n’ Jil — as opposed to the average community, dominated by large scale corporations. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue similarly encapsulates that mom-and-pop feel that is unique to Charlottesville, tackling a traditionally […]
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Triston Duenas, staff writer My roommate and I went to the Lazy Parrot Grill, located on Pantops, where the first thing we found was easy, free parking right in front of the restaurant. As we walked in, we were greeted by one of the servers and told we could sit wherever we felt, so […]
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Kelechi Emeonye, staff writer On Sunday afternoon, my best friend and I went to the restaurant named Tip Top on Pantops. When entering this middle-sized establishment, I was hit with laughter and the smell of fresh coffee. As I looked around I saw families all over enjoying their meals, laughing and having a great time. […]
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Michaela Courtney, staff writer Every Wednesday night from 8-10 p.m., Geeks Who Drink host some trivial fun at Pub Quiz Night at the Tin Whistle Irish Pub. This is not your average trivia. In fact, the employees at the pub referred to it as “trivia on steroids.” Eight rounds of eight clever and mind-boggling questions […]
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Grace Kinsman, staff writer As I sat in my seat on Friday night, anxiously waiting for The Big Sick to begin, a couple spoke to a PVCC student about the event. The couple were two Charlottesville residents who had just recently heard of the exciting Free Movie Friday. The excited student told the couple that […]
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MaKayla Grapperhaus, staff writer Located on The Corner, The Pigeon Hole is just a short walk from University of Virginia (U.Va). Under the shelter of a large oak tree, the bright blue house with its wooden porch is the perfect spot for Sunday brunch. The Pigeon Hole gives customers the option of dining inside or […]
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Joe Fowler, online editor Twenty-five years have passed since heavy metal band Body Count released their controversial, self-titled debut album. The band made headlines with lyrical content that drew the ire of law-enforcement agencies, the National Rifle Association, and former-President George H.W. Bush and his second-in-command Dan Quayle. Over two decades and several albums later, […]
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