The drinks of our lives
By Anna Stamey | October 15, 2025From the chaos of a Trashcan to the tart simplicity of a Bold Rock, these drinks not only frame what students sip, but how they gather.
From the chaos of a Trashcan to the tart simplicity of a Bold Rock, these drinks not only frame what students sip, but how they gather.
As an Italian food snob and recent returnee from a summer abroad, I went into Ciaccia with big shoes to fill and I couldn’t have been more pleasantly surprised
Maya served home both in the spatial and culinary sense and has its own spunky, charming character
Just a short walk from Grounds, Feast! is a one-stop shop for gourmet groceries and thoughtfully prepared staples that are perfect for upgrading your school-year menu
Everything about Birdhouse screams “home,” from the restaurant’s petite size and cozy kitchen feel to the hospitality of the staff and feel-good food offerings
Sunday afternoon at IX Park, Charlottesville’s twelfth-annual Cville Veg Fest turned a stretch of blacktop and muraled walls into a kaleidoscope of color, sound and taste
Sbrocco's lures in customers with their Pinterest-worthy decor and high-quality baked goods, ranging from their brioche-based donuts to New Jersey crumb buns to refreshing cold brew
For me, the extra free time of being home from school calls for savoring my summer break with the delectable flavors of the cherry pie pops I grew up with
The Market offers a lot more than just gasoline and beef jerky — it is the type of place that turns an unsuspecting sandwich into a new lunchtime favorite
Emmy Squared is a Brooklyn-based restaurant that serves Detroit-style pizza and recently expanded into Charlottesville.
With its colorful atmosphere and bold flavors, Mejicali’s spin on Mexican dishes is likely to win the hearts of casual diners and Charlottesville foodies alike
With a modern rustic coffee bar and brunch menu full of alluring options, Farm Bell Kitchen is a great spot for a pleasant meal with friends, parents or someone special.
This Black-owned Caribbean-style restaurant serves accessible and delectable dishes through sustainable methods.
The sleek storefront may initially come off as unassuming, but I can assure you that their creations are anything but.
The service was attentive and friendly, but the food was lackluster and was missing the “upscale” from the “upscale bar food” niche that they advertise.
Overall, I was thoroughly impressed by the thoughtful curation of Orzo’s restaurant week lineup, and would gladly come back for more to experience their regular menu.
The chefs at Café Frank will impress you with dishes that are carefully constructed and well-executed.
Pineapples is the perfect choice if you’re in the market for quality Thai food, with unique spins on traditional dishes that you’ll be sure to enjoy.
Vision BBQ was a lovely rendition of our weekly dinner, and I would definitely like to go back again sometime soon.
Overall, I would not recommend going for a sit down meal, but the restaurant may make for a nice date spot with its high quality bar.