Student News Source at Piedmont Virginia Community College
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 […]
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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Callan Shore, staff writer To settle into a chair at MarieBette Bakery and Café is to find oneself transported to grandma’s breakfast table…with a European twist. The open room overflows with warm sunlight, and the wood furniture is straight out of a modern farmhouse. This spot doubles as a quality bakery as well as a […]
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Liberty Anderson, staff writer On a cold Sunday evening, El Jaripeo in Ruckersville presented a quiet and welcoming atmosphere for me and my sisters, Charisse and Charity. We heard cheerful and upbeat traditional Mexican music playing as we waited for service. Shortly after taking our seats we were greeted by the waiter and given chips […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer The stage lights open on a spunky, blonde dancer. She smiles at the audience then with a snap of her fingers, the band starts to play. West Side Story is a musical take on the classic story of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The performance, like the play itself, went through a […]
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Amber Monroe, staff writer Originating in Richmond, Hardywood has been in Charlottesville for a little over one year. Hardywood’s Tap Room and Brewery is now conveniently located in Downtown Charlottesville in the lower level of the student apartment building at 100 W. Main St. The quaint and modern craft room floor consists of relaxing […]
Continue ReadingAndrew Ferralli, staff writer Do you remember the first movie you saw in theaters? Do you recall an awkward date with that unforgettable buttery popcorn? Whether you recall fond or negative memories, movie theaters hold a special place in the hearts of children and adults. There is one problem though, most people do not […]
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Richard Hollis, staff writer Burger Bach, in the Stonefield shopping center, is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It serves one of the best hamburgers anyone will ever enjoy in their life. Modeled after a New Zealand style gastropub, Burger […]
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Madison Weikle, staff writer Snow had finished falling on the cold Wednesday morning when I walked into a vibrant coffee house filled with neon colors and rocket ships. I lifted my boot off the melting snow outside and stepped onto the white washed floor and realized, while spring may be approaching outside, it would always […]
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