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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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PVCC Theatre hosted Spamalot from Nov. 21-24. Spamalot retells the story of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, but in a Broadway musical format. There is something in this musical for everyone. Even if you are normally not a fan of musicals, you will surely enjoy this play. Monty Python and the Holy Grail fans […]
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Samuel Huff, staff writer Just five years ago, if you had asked the typical American to point you in the direction of an eccentric tapas restaurant, you would have probably gotten a puzzled glare. However, over the last couple of years, tapas, which are snack sized portions of ethnic cuisine, have become a cultural phenomenon. […]
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Karli Turner, staff writer A man, grumpy and tapping his foot, waits in line at Crozet Pizza. Impatiently, he leans into his wife’s ear and whispers, “We came all the way from California for this. It better be good.” Minutes later, a friendly host greets them and sits them by a window for a scenic […]
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Dylan Cox, staff writer A quintessentially quintessential American restaurant, Timberwood Tap House makes for a surprisingly good dinner. Upon entering the restaurant, one cannot help but assume that this is just another typical franchise with nothing special to offer. The dinner menu offers cliché sounding dishes such as the Clint Eastwood or Al Capone burger. […]
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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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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 […]
Continue ReadingMontana Mitchell, staff writer Sunday night football is one of the most American things known to man. Add some amazing chicken wings to the mix, and you have got yourself the American dream. Now how about a restaurant who specializes in a sporty atmosphere, tasty chicken wings, and football? Wild Wing Café, located near downtown […]
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Bryn Dotson, assistant editor On a bright Sunday morning, the smell of warm, sweet waffle drifts through the air. Eggs are sizzling in a pan on the stovetop; croissants are baking in the oven. The broad dining area at Jack’s Shop Kitchen is alive and buzzing with chatter as customers sip morning coffee and […]
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