Writing about Ace Biscuit and Barbecue
I’ve posted before about Ace Biscuit and Barbecue and their wonderful food and the funky vibe, but it wasn’t until this morning* that it struck me how special of a restaurant it is, especially in the larger scheme of American restaurants and American food. We’re so spoiled here in Charlottesville to have small-scale, local restaurants … Continue reading
What I’ve Been Up To!
I’ve been absent from my blog for much of the summer since returning from Italy, but I’ve been hard at work in Charlottesville, doing lots of work with food and photography and cooking and art and writing. I think I’ve truly found my passions and what motivates me in life, and the great thing is … Continue reading
Clifton Inn Chefs in the Garden Dinner Series
Last Monday, the Clifton Inn hosted the second dinner of its Chefs in the Garden series where they invite additional chefs to join head Chef Tucker for a multiple-course dinner in the garden. Each of the chefs dreams up and creates their own courses. The most recent dinner featured Chef Joe Sparatta from Heritage (Richmond), Tim … Continue reading
Foods from the Past: Pork Dinners
Pork might just be my favorite protein. And that’s not just because pork belly is a contender for my favorite cut of meat. I love pork because it comes in so many tasty forms. You’ve got pork chops, pulled pork, baby back ribs, short ribs, pork belly, bacon (which is just cured belly), jowl meat, … Continue reading
Downtown Dinners: Bizou and Brookville
This will be a quick post without many words because I think the pictures will speak for themselves. I want to document some amazing recent dinners I’ve had on the downtown Charlottesville mall. The first set of images is from my first trip to a French restaurant called Bizou. It doesn’t have a website, and … Continue reading
Ace Biscuit and Barbecue
Update: Life has gotten crazy, and I apologize for having neglected my blog. I’ve been busy with classes, with applying to study abroad in Italy this summer, with playing club volleyball, with Crossfit and Olympic lifting, and with life in general. It’s finally spring break at UVA though, so I should have some time to … Continue reading
Paleo Plate at Black Market Moto Saloon
One of my favorite lunch joints in Charlottesville recently updated their menu to include specific, Paleo-friendly options! I blogged recently about how the Black Market Moto Saloon will make their hamburgers without a bun and with a side salad, but they’ve recently added what they call their “Paleo Plate” to the menu. It consists of … Continue reading
Updated Pork Belly
It’s time for another round of pork belly! My favorite food returns again this fall. I think it must be the season that inspires me to braise meats and eat rich, filling food, because I think it was last year, right around fall as well, that I cooked my first pork belly. I have a … Continue reading
Restaurant Review: Black Market Moto Saloon
My latest favorite hangout in Charlottesville is the Black Market Moto Saloon. It’s designed as a classic, rough biker bar, but it serves surprisingly great food. My personal favorite is their burger. They have a number of flavor combinations on the menu, including a burger with pineapple, prosciutto, and aoili in addition to one with … Continue reading
Clifton Inn: Restaurant Review of Birthday Dinner
My parent’s treated me to dinner at the Clifton Inn for my birthday this month. This was no average, celebratory dinner, though. Not only was my dinner at one of the best restaurants in Charlottesville, but it was also at the chef’s table directly overlooking the Inn’s beautiful kitchen. The Clifton Inn is a hotel … Continue reading
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