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As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the country and people yearn for normalcy, it is no surprise that eating establishments have opened up. Many restaurant owners hope to gain back lost business to stay afloat. Most restaurants have taken a big hit since the start of the pandemic and as a result have either cut back […]
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ORLANDO, Fla. — At Disney World, people go for the rides, the character experiences, and the memories that would be made with family. Not many know another reason why people go; because of the food. Disney just made a twist on their beloved traditional Pineapple Dole-Whip. This twist is called the I Lava You Float […]
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Jude Bolick, staff writer It can be dangerous to go grocery shopping while hungry. A growling stomach can lead to a full cart of groceries when a jug of milk was the only thing on the list. Luckily, there’s a restaurant at Zion Crossroads that is perfect to stop at before a shopping trip, or […]
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Danny O’Connor, staff writer Located at Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville, the Mill Room lives up to its outstanding reputation. After undergoing major renovations in 2018, the Mill Room has quickly become one of the most visited attractions at the resort. While it is most popular during its 5-10 p.m. dinner time, the restaurant also […]
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Jan Newcomb, staff writer I found the Timberwood Tap House Restaurant surprisingly relaxing, maybe because I went on a Monday night to eat out. The booths were very tall, so it felt like you had some privacy, and the lighting wasn’t dark but just enough not to hurt your eyes. The colors in the restaurant […]
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Ginger Hood, staff writer Got a taste for revolution? Revolutionary Soup is located on the Downtown Mall, hidden away on 2nd Street across from the huge mural. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and while parking is hard to find on the Downtown Mall, Revolutionary Soup is a short walk […]
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Ben Chambers, staff writer Extreme Pizza is clean and family friendly while also offering a bar area with a dozen beers on tap and a patio for when the weather is warm. Located at the 5th Street Station shopping center, Extreme Pizza brings a little of the west coast mentality to Charlottesville with skateboards, skis, […]
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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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Charles Parziale III, staff writer Music, wine, food, good company and handcrafted chocolate. What more could you ask for? All of this can be found at the Glass House Winery. It is a cozy place where people can experience some of Virginia’s wine culture. “There’s not many other places like this one. People normally show […]
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Jamie Blake, staff writer Located in the heart of Charlottesville’s historic downtown district, there is a quaint, cozy, and hip restaurant called Red Pump Kitchen. This European style restaurant offers a modern twist on Tuscan-style dining experiences. Red Pump Kitchen is a different dining experience than others on the Downtown Mall. Red Pump Kitchen came […]
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