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June 2025

Pressing matters and knowing the good stuff
In this round of Charlottesville food updates, read about:
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The Hands Behind the Harvest
The people powering Virginia's vineyards today and the untapped potential of youth for tomorrow
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Foodie Q&A: Mikey Reisenberg of Mashita
This month, Gorman sat down with Mikey Reisenberg of Mashita to chat about his training in Italian cuisine, his beginnings as a food truck and so much…
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Dreaming of sushi, djon djon mushroom broth, and a vineyard hike
In this round of Charlottesville food updates, read about:
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Foodie Q&A: Melissa Lapp of Friendly City Food Co-op
This month, Gorman sat down with Melissa Lapp, Friendly City Food Co-op’s deli manager, to discuss memories of her Amish grandmother, Melissa’s…
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May 2025

April 2025

Foodie Q&A: Maria Cooper of Broad Porch Coffee Co
From her Italian roots to her passion for seasonal ingredients, Maria shares what inspires her in the kitchen.
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The return of a local Thai favorite
After a fire closed Silk Thai in the summer of 2022, the beloved Charlottesville restaurant is finally welcoming diners back.
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Foodie Q&A: Rachel FitzGerald of Magpie Diner
This month, Gorman sat down with Rachel FitzGerald, Magpie Diner’s executive chef, to discuss how she balances food and music.
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New team will take it away, and burger bonus round
Nestled on Elliewood Avenue, Take It Away has been serving up made-to-order sammies for more than three decades, thanks to the resilience and passion of…
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