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Bryn Dotson, staff writer Most locals have been to the beloved Marco and Luca restaurant. There are three restaurant locations in Charlottesville: one on the historic Downtown Mall, one on the corner, and one in Seminole Square Shopping Center on 29-North. When you first enter the quaint restaurant, the order desk is directly ahead. […]
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Mathew Fragola, staff writer Blue Ridge Country Store is almost too good of a hole in the wall. If you are lucky enough to notice it, you have found a hidden gem. Walking into the shop, I was overwhelmed by the aroma of fresh fruits and vegetables. I saw Patty, the owner, immediately, and […]
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Charley Hilliard, staff writer The Ranchero Loco Burrito is delicioso and ranks as a favorite dinner meal at Mono Loco, a popular mexican restaurant on water street by the downtown mall. The signature burrito does not only enwrap crispy pork with ranchero sauce, but includes a savory fried egg. The combination puts Ranchero into […]
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John Matthews, staff writer Located down the street from Charlottesville’s downtown mall, Brazos can be found in the IX building. Created by Peter Griesar, Brazos has been going strong since 2016. Open seven days a week, it is a great place to grab some food. Brazos has indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of […]
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Jeff Jones, staff writer In the past ten years, Belmont has become the new hot spot in Charlottesville hosting some of the area’s best restaurants. In that time, Mas, The Local and Tavola have become staples within Charlottesville residents’ diets. However, after only a few years in business, Lampo has awed the taste buds of […]
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Anna G. Agee, staff writer Joe’s Place in Louisa, Virginia, is one of those hole-in-the-wall restaurants that people are always afraid to try but end up at the top of their list of favorite restaurants. Joe’s, as the locals call it, is an Italian restaurant located on East Main Street that is known as the […]
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Michaela Courtney, staff writer There is no doubt there are several restaurants and eateries that make up the beautiful city of Charlottesville, but there is one little local shop that stands out the most when looking for a quick and delicious meal. Bodo’s Bagels is not your ordinary bagel shop, and this immediately becomes apparent […]
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Ray Petree III, staff writer The city of Charlottesville is a haven for locally owned and operated eateries — like Bodo’s Bagels or Jak n’ Jil — as opposed to the average community, dominated by large scale corporations. Ace Biscuit & Barbecue similarly encapsulates that mom-and-pop feel that is unique to Charlottesville, tackling a traditionally […]
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Triston Duenas, staff writer My roommate and I went to the Lazy Parrot Grill, located on Pantops, where the first thing we found was easy, free parking right in front of the restaurant. As we walked in, we were greeted by one of the servers and told we could sit wherever we felt, so […]
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Kelechi Emeonye, staff writer On Sunday afternoon, my best friend and I went to the restaurant named Tip Top on Pantops. When entering this middle-sized establishment, I was hit with laughter and the smell of fresh coffee. As I looked around I saw families all over enjoying their meals, laughing and having a great time. […]
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