Archive for the ‘Restaurant’ Category

Paint the Town Orange

August 27th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event, Restaurant 0

This Friday on the downtown mall is the kickoff for the UVA football season. From 5:30-9 there will be live music at Fridays after Five and at 7:45 the Cavalier Marching Band will march down the mall ending at the pavilion with Head Coach Al Groh and the 2008 captains to address the fans […]

Gregg Oxley is Leaving Crush

August 21st 2008 by Kelly in Restaurant 0

I wonder what happened:
From: Gregg Oxley <greggoxley@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 3:48 PM
Subject: Crush Wine Shop
To: greggoxley@yahoo.com
Dear Friends,
It is with deep regret and heavy heart that as of August 15th I will no longer be a part of Crush Wine Shop. Crush has decided to take a different path which will […]

Orbit will become Boylan Heights

August 21st 2008 by Kelly in Announcements, Restaurant, Restaurant Opening 3

I don’t really understand the name Boylan Heights but I’m a fan more than the name The Joint. I wonder what people will call it for short.

Orbit will not become The Burger Joint

August 6th 2008 by Kelly in Restaurant, Restaurant Opening 2

The Burger Joint’s name is already taken in Charlottesville by the guys that opened The Burger Joint in DC. The restaurant owners of the new corner spot have been throwing around ideas for a long time, but now that it’s set to open soon they need some help figuring out the name.
What should they name […]

The Burger Joint

July 28th 2008 by Kelly in Restaurant, Restaurant Opening 0

I went by The Burger Joint on Saturday afternoon and they were hard at work getting things ready to open. They decided to change things around with the kitchen layout and an air vent and it has pushed back the opening date since it ended up creating a lot more work and complications with building […]

La Taza Block Party Fundraiser on Saturday July 19th

July 16th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event, Restaurant 0

Every year La Taza has a summer fundraiser to raise awareness and money to aid and educate poverty-stricken mothers and children in Guatemala called Nuestros Ahijados and the fundraiser also provides support to build a sustainable solar coffee farm in Guatemala. This year all of the Belmont businesses will be taking part in the […]

New Location of Ristorante Al Dente

July 10th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Restaurant, Restaurant Opening 0

Al Dente has completed renovations of their new space in the IX building. The white table clothes, high wooden ceiling, big windows and large patio area make the new restaurant look very appealing. Owner, Karim Sellam is also renovating the space beside Al Dente to create a Moroccan themed restaurant and possibly dance […]

Dinner at Ivy Inn Featuring Mauritson Wine

June 25th 2008 by Kelly in Local Event, Restaurant 0

Friday Night from 7-11pm Ivy is having a 5 Course Wine Dinner with a tasting of 3 wines at the end for $78.  The dinner will be on the porch.  The menu looks like the dinner includes a little bit of everything.  The event is sponsored by Rio Hill Wine & Gourmet.

Enoteca Turns 1 on Saturday

June 20th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Local Event, Restaurant 0

This Saturday Enoteca will be celebrating their one year anniversary with free prosecco(sparkling wine made from a grape in Italy) and food. Stop by Enoteca from 3-6 Saturday.

Cappellino’s Crazy Cakes

June 18th 2008 by Kelly in Charlottesville, Restaurant, Restaurant Opening 1

Cupcakes are the new easy way to eat cake and Cappellino’s is making it even easier by making the cupcakes for you.  You have to know about Cappellino’s or you might miss it because it’s on the newly finished side street across from Fluerie.  The cupcakes are very fancy, some are even topped with glitter(is […]