John & Faith
Things To Do
Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall
Pedestrian mall fronted by shops, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Rotunda
Historic tours of the Grounds of the University of Virginia and the Lawn led by student tour guides. 55 student rooms line the Lawn and Faith lived in 37 West Lawn her Fourth Year.
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello
Tour Thomas Jefferson's home located a few miles from downtown Charlottesville.
The UVA Corner
Several blocks of restaurants, bars, shops, and coffee shops to browse and enjoy immediately across the street from the U.Va. Lawn and Hospital Center Complex.
Bellair Market
Gourmet sandwich shop located in historic gas station. John's pick: The Farmington Faith's pick: The White Hall (with mayo, not mustard)
Bodo's Bagels
New York-style bagel shops offering counter-serve breakfast & sandwiches. Visit a location on U.Va.'s corner for the authentic student experience! John's pick: Egg, cheese, avocado on everything bagel Faith's pick: Sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel
Bold Rock Cidery
Award-Winning Craft Cider. Made with fresh, locally-sourced apples, picked at scenic orchards in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia. John's pick: Virginia Draft Faith's pick: Virginia Apple
Brazos Tacos
Hip Austin-style counter-serve hot spot featuring creative tacos, unique beverages & a patio strung with lights. Located near downtown Charlottesville. John's pick: Steak & Egg Faith's pick: This is My Yam
Crozet Pizza & Buddhist Biker Bar
Fun patio and indoor space serving pizza, craft cocktails, and local beers - if you're feeling super adventurous, go visit the OG location in Crozet! John's pick: The Hero Faith's pick: Buddhist Pie & for those of age, the Fresh Zen
Little John's
A great place to grab a a bite to eat on the Corner. Fun fact - John has tried everything on the menu! John's pick: Five Easy Pieces Faith's pick: Four Cheese Sub
Public Fish & Oyster House
East Coast seafood, including a raw bar, join craft cocktails & microbrews in a rustic-chic space. Faith & John highly recommend the Friday afternoon happy hour if you get into town early!
Septenary Winery
This beautiful winery holds a special place in Faith & John's hearts! John's pick: The Coleman Faith's pick: Viognier
Starr Hill Brewery
The maker of Faith's all-time favorite beer and a great spot to hang out. John's pick: Northern Lights IPA Faith's pick: The Love
Take It Away
A frequent lunch spot for UVA undergrads and maker of the famous house dressing! John's pick: Turkey, havarti, cucumber, house dressing on pumpernickel Faith's pick: Turkey, swiss cheese, sprouts and house dressing on whole wheat bread
The Local
One of the first restaurants both John and Faith enjoyed with their parents in Charlottesville (although separately and prior to dating!) John's pick: Everything on their menu... Faith's pick: Lobster Mac and Cheese
The Virginian
A Charlottesville institution, Faith is rumored to have patronized this stomping ground 47 days straight... John's pick: Three crisp bud lights Faith's pick: Mac and Cheese
Three Notch'd Brewing Company
John's pick: 40 Mile IPA Faith's pick: Summertime Ale
Veritas Vineyard & Winery
John's pick: Cabernet Franc Faith's pick: Viognier
Grit Coffee
Another Charlottesville staple, Grit is the place to study, grab coffee with a friend, and the downtown location was John and Faith's favorite breakfast spot as a "couple" of friends during college. John's pick: Whatever Faith orders for me Faith's pick: Iced coffee with sugar free vanilla sweetener and a splash of half and half