charlottesville restaurants


Saturation point: Too many restaurants on the Downtown Mall? Published on Nov 13th, 2012 35 comments Seventeen years ago, when Bill Hamilton and his wife, Kate, opened Hamilton's at First & Main on the Downtown Mall, it was a big risk. "At that time, a seasoned local restauranteur advised us...
Opening a restaurant? The Food Network wants to help Published on Feb 24th, 2010 4 comments If you’re planning to open your first restaurant this year, the Dish found out something that might interested you. A Canadian TV production company is producing a show for the Food Network called...
Restaurant Week starts tonight Published on Jan 25th, 2010 1 comments According to the trusty calendar, Restaurant Week begins Monday, January 25. And, already, at least one of the 18 participating restaurants, Fossett's, indicates that it is sold out. Oh, well, that...
Food for thought: Restaurants lose, foodies win in '09 Published on Dec 17th, 2009 11 comments After 32 years, Martha's Caf© on the Corner closed, and the site became Cantina. FILE PHOTO BY DAVE MCNAIR Last year, Dish predicted it would be a rough year economically for restaurants, a call...
Smokeless Tuesday: Gov. Kaine kicks off smoking ban Published on Dec 1st, 2009 68 comments Dr. Thomas Eppes, Governor Tim Kaine, and Hamiltons' co-owner Kate Hamilton Tuesday. PHOTO BY DAVE MCNAIR For 400 years, smokers in Virginia have been able to light up in bars and restaurants, but...