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French restaurant lives up to its shining name

I had heard of Charlottesville's culinary scene before I came to the University. I firmly believe that what makes a town, city or village civilized is not its population or income rate, but its food. Any town with many restaurants that feature a variety of cuisines is a town that has reached a certain level of civilization, according to my standards. After eating at the historic Boar's Head Inn, the eclectic Zocalo and the traditional Downtown Grille, I was already convinced about Charlottesville's status as a culinary hub.

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