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Nestled between Ann’s Nails and a Domino’s Pizza in a line of brick storefronts, La Joya seems unimpressive at first glance. Often empty, with wall-mounted televisions that only play programs in Spanish, La Joya is little more than a hole-in-the-wall in Charlottesville’s food scene. But don’t let the Corona beer ads, pinatas, and plastic-covered tables […]
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Downtown Charlottesville has many restaurants that you can choose from, but don’t miss the inconspicuous red brick building with a heavy door at the end of the mall, C&O Restaurant. It’s been around since the late ’70’s, but the building was part of the C&O Railway company and has been in Charlottesville much longer. In […]
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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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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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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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Shawn Kochhar, staff writer Burger Bach is a restaurant located at The Shops at Stonefield in Charlottesville. It is an exceptional place to grab a bite to eat while shopping or passing by. Nestled in a quaint location between the movies and shops, Burger Bach makes for a perfect meal on a day out. As […]
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