Eat & Drink
Bodo's Bagels
Food
A trip to Charlottesville isn't successful without a trip to Bodo's. Delicious, affordable, freshly baked NY bagels - perfect fuel before a day of activities and the perfect remedy on a hungover morning. There is a location on the UVA Corner and another near the Downtown Mall.
Brazos Tacos
Food
Local taco spot. We recommend going to the IX Art Park location in the morning for breakfast tacos. Bonus - if you go on Saturday mornings, there is a farmer's market right next to Brazos.
Mudhouse Coffee
Coffee
A cozy local coffeeshop on the Downtown Mall.
Mas Tapas
Food
Incredible spot for Spanish tapas & wine with a lively bar & patio. Fun fact - Emily ate here for her birthday almost every year from 18 to 22 years old.
Marco and Luca Dumplings
Food
A quick, delicious, hole in the wall spot on the Downtown Mall for dumplings, noodles, and buns. We recommend the fried pork dumplings & sesame noodles.
Bang!
Food
Asian-inspired tapas & creative martinis. Bang is walkable to the Downtown Mall, where the welcome party will be held. We recommend the goat cheese dumplings with cilantro sauce & the Diva cocktail.
Whiskey Jar
Food
Restaurant serving class southern food with a fun bar and huge whiskey selection. Live music plays most nights.
Citizen Burger
Food
Upscale sports bar on the Downtown Mall offering burgers and a wide variety of craft beers & a good place to watch football. Fun fact - Emily worked here as a hostess and waitress in high school and college.
Juice Laundry
Food
A juice and smoothie bar near the Downtown Mall.