June 8, 2015 by Darren Sweeney
As Charlottesville’s food truck scene becomes increasingly crowded with more chefs taking to the streets, Whitney Matthews understands it’s important for her menu to stand out. Matthews, chef and owner of the SpiceSea Gourmet food truck, is hoping that her hard work, high-quality ingredients, and unique menu dedicated almost exclusively to made-to-order seafood will catch […]
October 27, 2014 by Darren Sweeney
Building a restaurant can be a lot like putting together the perfect pizza. Sure it takes time, good craftsmanship and a lot of dough, but the most important ingredient is passion. Four friends that have spent a lot of their adult life working in some of Charlottesville’s finest eateries are taking their passion for food […]
October 5, 2014 by Darren Sweeney
Beer Run owners Josh Hunt and John Woodriff decided years ago that it was time to think about expanding their popular Belmont restaurant, beer store, and taphouse. The brothers have had their eyes on the former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Preston Avenue for a long time, so when two regular customers, who happen to be […]
September 18, 2014 by Erin O'Hare
Erin Lunsford, accompanied by her mom on guitar, sang Shania Twain’s “From This Moment On” in her 5th grade talent show. It’s Lunsford’s first vivid memory of singing before a crowd. “It was quite epic, and so was my hair that day,” she says. Lunsford’s performances are still epic, but she’s come a long way […]
October 29, 2013 by Cville Niche
Charlottesville is a city filled with local-loving people, and a spirit of community and collaboration unlike anywhere else. Every week, Cville Niche will celebrate that spirit by featuring a local’s top picks. Check out previous local check-ins! Crystal Whitaker From knocking Cville’s Best Of party out of the park to a whirlwind weekend of wedded bliss, […]
September 24, 2013 by Darren Sweeney
A lot of guys like to stand around and dream about opening a brewery one day so they can drink whenever they want for free. For three Charlottesville beer lovers, this pipe dream has become a reality. Scott Roth, Derek Naughton and George Kastendike have poured their love of beer and wealth of business sense […]
July 24, 2013 by Scott Tiernan
Luke Wilson is the definition of down-to-earth. Singer, songwriter, musician, friend, and brother (he is the 4th “SON of Bill”), Luke plays music for the enjoyment of bringing songs to people. In an attempt to shine some hope and distraction from everyday life, Luke plays his music knowing that it’s more than just strumming a […]
February 26, 2016 by Mary Feamster, LPC
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