Checking in with the Locals: Courtenay Evans

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

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In a town with an overwhelming list of food and fitness opportunities, we sat down with one of our favorite foodie/yogi friends to get the inside scoop of her favorites here in town.

Courtenay Evans

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Describe what you do in town.

I am the chef and culinary educator for the PB&J Fund. I also teach yoga at Common Ground and in outreach communities.

Describe yourself in 5 syllables or less

Perservere

Top 3 Local Picks

A favorite dish in town, what it’s called, where it’s at, describe what makes it special/different/one of your favorites

Soup at Feast! Megan and her team do such an amazing job in the cafe and I always love trying the special soup of the day (when it is vegan!) So yummy.

A favorite drink in town, what it’s called, where it’s at, describe what makes it special/different/one of your favorites

Iced Moroccan Mint Tea at Mudhouse! The mint really shines and I love it!

A favorite local fitness class, name of the class, fitness center, brief description of the class and whyyou love it

Maybe not a fitness center, but in terms of movement, I love both Ashtanga Yoga Charlottesville and Common Ground. All of the teachers are amazing at both places.