Taste of Town

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…

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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17 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

Developer Woodard Properties disagrees with 501 Cherry Avenue grocery store assessment

Contends consultant used incorrect tractor-trailer assumption, which was cleared up in a meeting on Monday.

19 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Home sales differ across CAAR region in a normalizing market

Winter weather and interest rates were two factors that affected home-buying activity in Q1, CAAR President Amanda Spigone said.

22 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local, UVA

City Council reverses BAR decision, greenlights The Mark project

The developer agreed to set the proposed building back from the protected properties and undertake restoring those locations.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

22 hours ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.