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Ending graduation with delicious options of bagels, tacos and pizza.

Last-minute restaurants to take your family to on graduation weekend

By Madison McNamee | May 20, 2021

The last thing fourth years need is any more stress, so I am here to help you find some top-notch Charlottesville grub for graduation weekend if you haven't made any reservations yet.

As a self-identified foodie with an acquired taste, I can say avocado toast should not be basic because it just might save your year.

The avocado toast that saved my fourth year

By Madison McNamee | April 18, 2021

I am the type of person who gets excited for my meals, and that’s because I make them exciting. I prepared not just a simple avocado mash on bread, but rather something more extraordinary.

Not only are the burritos cheap, but they are also huge and beyond tasty. I was absolutely stuffed as I finished mine, but every bite was worth it.

Pico Wrap is a student-athlete favorite for burritos — and for good reason, too

By Madison McNamee | March 18, 2021

If you want to eat like a student-athlete, your first stop is Pico Wrap. If Tony Bennett loves it, then I guarantee you'll love it too.

The texture of the cake batter ice cream was just as soft and creamy as I remembered and had me contemplating if I should order more and have ice cream for dinner.

The comfort of Moo Thru ice cream becomes more convenient than ever

By Madison McNamee | January 12, 2021

If you’re not from "NoVa" and have never had the opportunity to have Moo Thru, you’re in luck — Moo Thru is now available in Charlottesville at the new Dairy Market on Grady Avenue.

Once Italy was raised to a Level 4 by the CDC — meaning do not travel at all to the country — I realized my fantasy was nothing more than a pipe dream.

I was studying abroad in Italy when COVID-19 broke out

By Madison McNamee | March 19, 2020

“I can’t wait until I’m abroad.” These are the words I often told myself in times of stress throughout college.

Food is fuel, but just because you might not be the one playing on the field doesn’t mean you shouldn’t load up for the big game.

Tailgate food essentials — how to keep your team winning

By Madison McNamee | October 17, 2019

Football games are fun on their own, but they simply feel incomplete without some game-day grub. You'll want to make sure you've got something for everyone at your tailgate.

First-year advice — skip Crossroads and stop at Sheetz on your walk home to dorms.

How to navigate the Sheetz menu

By Madison McNamee | September 25, 2019

What do you do when it’s been a long night and your stomach is rumbling for grub to soak up the night’s mistakes? Head to Sheetz, obviously.

The Elevate meal plan allows you to use swipes for certain selected meals at your favorite restaurants on the Corner.

Moving out and upward — from dining halls to apartment kitchens

By Madison McNamee | September 25, 2019

After first-year, dorms are in the past, and it is time to move on and out.

The prosciutto pizza at Lampo is topped with prosciutto, arugula, grana padano cheese and lemon.

Charlottesville staples you must try before graduating

By Madison McNamee | May 10, 2019

Don’t grab your diploma without dining at these restaurants.

Unlike some overrated teams and over-hyped players in this year’s NCAA Tournament — did someone say Duke? — all of these burgers deserve praise.

The real beef of March Madness: Battle of the burgers

By Madison McNamee | March 29, 2019

With ample options in town, it’s time to establish the best beef in Charlottesville in this battle of the burgers.

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Bluegrass Grill & Bakery has red velvet pancakes topped with cherry cream cheese and chocolate syrup for their February specials — perfect for your Galentine's Day.

February 4, 2019

Oh, you like Grit? You probably scoff at people who get their daily dose of caffeine at chains, and you’re most likely taking your latte with oat milk, too.

November 12, 2018

Once roasted and the insides shredded, a spaghetti squash can be used as a delicious substitute for spaghetti pasta noodles.

October 2, 2018

Rising Roll, located on the second floor of New Cabell, takes meal exchange swipes for a select menu.

September 11, 2018

April 18, 2018

At the Caromont Farm stand, I sampled farmstead chevre,  Esmontonian, and Piquillo Pepper Chevre.

April 18, 2018

The dark chocolate cream pie has an Oreo-like crust and a dark chocolate, extremely thick and creamy center.

March 20, 2018

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