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Ari Oxford, staff writer If you are looking for a new place to take the family or some friends for dinner, consider Firefly. Besides the benefits of supporting a small, local business, it is also a casual and inclusive environment. Firefly has pool, foosball, pinball, and plenty of board and card games to keep kids […]
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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 […]
Continue ReadingCharlottesville is a town full of diverse food selections, yet it still has a few ethnicities underrepresented. For some proprietors, however, just adding a new option to diner’s palettes is only one goal they have in mind. Karim Sellam is the owner and operator of Charlottesville, Va.’s only traditional Moroccan restaurant, Alhamraa. He hopes to […]
Continue ReadingThe state of the economy is a common concern for Americans. Smaller businesses falling on hard times have become a daily topic for conversation. The prospect of starting a local business has become more daunting than in recent years. Restaurants can present a particular dilemma, as they require immense amounts of money and time before […]
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