Taste of Town

Friday, December 5, 202512/05/2025

Taste of Town: Barbeque Exchange and Exchange Cafe

Samantha chats with Chef Craig Hartman who has been lauded as a face on the “Mount Rushmore of Charlottesville Chefs”…

Friday, November 14, 202511/14/2025

Taste of Town: Popitos

Samantha spoke with Lauren of Popitos Pizza on how their business started from pizza parties at home to catering events…

Friday, October 31, 202510/31/2025

Taste of Town: Sal’s Caffe Italia

Samantha speaks with Joe of Sal’s Caffe Italia on the restaurant’s 40 years of service in Charlottesville and what it’s…

Friday, October 17, 202510/17/2025

Taste of Town: Riverside Lunch

Samantha speaks with Lee Shifflett of Riverside Lunch on their burgers, hospitality, and keeping it old school for 90 years…

Friday, October 3, 202510/03/2025

Taste of Town: Farmacy Cafe

Samantha chats with Jessica Lino from Farmacy Cafe and Food Truck on their organic and local Mexican fusion eats in…

Friday, September 12, 202509/12/2025

Taste of Town: Guadalajara Greenbrier

Samantha spoke with Rene of Guadalajara Greenbrier on the decades old family business and how their three local locations are…

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Taste of Town: SugarBear Ice Cream

Samantha chats with Emily from SugarBear Ice Cream in Charlottesville on their homemade, unique flavors.

Friday, August 15, 202508/15/2025

Taste of Town: A Squared Pizza

Andy Argaud joins Samantha on Taste of Town to talk about his restaurant A Squared Pizza, slinging Detroit Style Pizza…

Friday, June 27, 202506/27/2025

Taste of Town: Pi-Napo Pizzeria

Samantha spoke with Onur, co-owner and manager of Pi-Napo Pizzeria in Fry’s Spring Station, about how their pizza is a…

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Taste of Town: Know Good Beer Festival

Samantha chats with Drew, founder of @knowgoodbeer fest happening Saturday June 14th at IX Art Park in Charlottesville VA. Use…

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