Taste of Town

Friday, April 18, 202504/18/2025

Taste of Town: Farm Bell Kitchen

Samantha spoke with Farm Bell Kitchen’s owner Ryan Hubbard and head chef Ofelia Abundio about their restaurant that gained popularity…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Taste of Town: Mockingbird

Samantha spoke with chef Melissa of Mockingbird, a restaurant in Belmont that feeds the soul with southern charm.

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Taste of Town: bakernobakery

Samantha spoke with Chris Martin of bakernobakery, that focuses on postres (desserts) and pan dulce (sweet bread). At bakernobakery, Chris showcases…

Friday, February 21, 202502/21/2025

Taste of Town: North American Sake Brewery & Bad Luck Ramen

Samantha speaks with Andrew Centofante of North American Sake Brewery & Bad Luck Ramen on bringing sake brewing to Charlottesville,…

Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

Taste of Town: Sbrocco’s Donuts and Espresso

Samantha spoke with Melissa Portera and Jason Becton, co-owners of Sbrocco’s Donuts and Espresso, on their new business in the…

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2 days ago in Business, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Charlottesville to receive nearly $100,000 grant for construction of a shared-use commercial kitchen

The 11,300-square-foot facility is expected to establish five new market outlets and create 65 new jobs.

2 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Leading insurer urges keeping pets away from the chocolate Valentines

dog and cat

When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day with generous distribution of chocolate this coming weekend, one of the nation's leading pet insurers urges making sure pets don't get into what's goodies to humans, but not to them.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

2 days ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.