Jacqueline & Stephen
Charlottesville!
Places for Breakfast/Lunch
Bodos Bagels: A Charlottesville staple offering freshly baked NY-style bagels. Boylan Heights: Sports tavern located on 'the UVA corner' offering TVs, fancy burgers, draft beers & more. Kardinal Hall: Large indoor/outdoor beer garden featuring seasonal German fare, housemade sausages & bocce. Riverside: Bustling eatery established in 1935, offering burgers, hot dogs & subs in an unassuming setting. Market at Bellair: A gourmet sandwich shop located within an Exxon. Our favorites are the Hooville and Ednam. Blue Moon Diner: Folksy, casual diner serving all-day breakfast & regional American fare. Make sure to arrive early as there is often a wait list. Farm Bell Kitchen: Sophisticated establishment offering upscale Southern dishes & fine wines in a convivial atmosphere.
Places for Dinner
Tavola: Our favorite! A simple, yet stylish, small Italian restaurant located in Belmont serving classic Italian dishes and offering an expansive wine list. Bang!: Cozy house with stylish decor & backlit bar preparing Asian-inspired tapas & inventive martinis. Located just off the Charlottesville downtown mall. The Virginian: The site of our first date! A local institution since 1923 serving American fare amid rustic wood decor, with a student bar scene. Ten: Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sake & more in a sleek, contemporary setting. Lampo: A bustling spot with rustic-chic decor offering updated Neapolitan-style pizza & snacks. The Hellboy pizza is our favorite! Zocalo: Tastes of Spain, Mexico & South America infuse the menu at this chic bistro with tropical cocktails. Public Fish and Oyster: East Coast seafood, including a raw bar, join craft cocktails & microbrews in a rustic-chic space. A must-go for seafood lovers!
Things to do!
Explore the Charlottesville Downtown Mall Walk the historic UVA Lawn Tour Monticello Pick your favorite apples at Carter's Mountain (don't forget the apple cider donuts!) Climb Humpback rock Visit some of the many Charlottesville wineries (King Family, Pippin, and Pollak are a few of our favorites)