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Winter food: Nook serves up mac and cheesy goodness

by Dave McNair 3:47 pm February 01st

For mac and cheese fans, the Nook on the Downtown Mall has pulled out all the stops, offering up an entire winter gourmet mac and cheese menu. Of course, the kids tend to go for that bland Kraft powdered stuff, but for those looking for something a little more hearty and fresh…

“We introduced this last week, and it has been a huge hit,” says new general manager Jeff Hale, of Northern Exposure and Savour fame. “We have had several repeat customers for it bringing friends back to try a different mac.”

Hale says there are nine different mac and cheese combos, including a take on the traditional with four cheese (cheddar, swiss, monterey jack, and asiago), something called (more)

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A Cultural Workshop on Russian Food and Drink

by Dave McNair 2:12 pm January 29th

February 26, 2010 5:30 pm

From Speak! Language Center:

The stereotypical Russian is most often associated with vodka. Is this accurate? What is the history of drinking in Russia? What is the current attitude in Russia towards alcohol, and towards vodka in particular? Dr. Rachel Stauffer, an expert on Russian language and culture, will explain why, when, and how Russians drink. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the foods that are most often paired for drinking throughout Russia and Eastern Europe in conjunction with a tasting of premium vodkas from Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Sweden, and Canada. $25. Reservations recommended as space is limited. 313 Second Street S.E., Suite 109 (Back side of the Glass Building). 245-8255 or

When: Friday, February 26, 5:30-7:30pm

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Clifton Haitian relief benefit

by Dave McNair 10:16 am January 29th

February 4, 2010 5:00 pm

On February 4 the Clifton Inn will host a benefit dinner for the earthquake victims of Haiti. The dinner is $45 per person and all proceeds will go toward the Oxfam America-Haiti Relief Fund. In addition, if you decide to spend the night, all proceeds will go to Haiti, too. All Clifton employees are donating their time, effort, and gratuities to the cause as well. The special “comfort food” menu includes roasted free range chicken with truffle butter, smoked bacon and onion braised greens, jalapeno cornbread, and coconut crème brulee with raspberries, to name a few items. Call 434-971-1800 for reservations.

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Historical feast at Michie Tavern

by Dave McNair 11:47 am January 19th

February 25, 2010 12:00 pm

Picket’s Charge from the point of view of the Confederates.
PAINTING BY EDWIN FORBES

In February, feasting meets history at the Michie Tavern when award-winning author, writer and lecturer, Rick Britton offers a dramatic re-telling of the July 3, 1863 attack on Cemetery Ridge (commonly known as Picket’s charge), which is “arguably the most famous attack in American history,” Britton says.

Albemarle County was featured prominently in this celebrated, but terribly failed assault. Over 440 Confederates, the vast majority from Charlottesville and Albemarle (including the great grandson of Innkeeper, William Michie) “marched in lockstep across that valley of death as the 19th Virginia Infantry.” Half of them would be killed.

The lecture, “Albemarle Boys in Pickett’s Charge,” will be held at Noon on Thursday, February 25, and a mere $15 gets you the full Michie Tavern buffet, drinks, dessert, and an education in local Civil War history. Now that’s truly a feast for the stomach and the mind! Make your reservations by calling 434-977-1234.

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