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Re: Fry’s Spring Station

Jed — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:28:11 -0000

You misread my statement (which is admittedly not as clear as it could be). I was suggesting that Fry's is perhaps not creative enough, and even if they're interested in sticking with classics, they're not doing them very well. I've been back many times and I stand by this. The pizza isn't bad, but it's not especially inventive (in the way that Blue Mountain is), nor exceptionally good at old reliables. It lives in a kind of middle space, with good ambience, a perfectly fine restaurant, especially for that neighborhood, but nothing to rave about.

Re: Fry’s Spring Station

Kadikadi — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:49 -0000

Wow. You guys really need to get some more people in on reviewing these restaurants. If you only like traditional, boring food, then you probably shouldn't be a restaurant reviewer anyway. Fry Spring Station is the BEST pizza, on par with Blue Mountain Brewery's pizza, and their unusual options and creativity are part of the reason. People who actually like adventurous food will love this place. Also, the pizza is made and cooked to perfection - thick in a good way, well-sauced, well-cheesed, etc.

Re: One Meatball Place

Kadikadi — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:21:00 -0000

Wow, I super disagree... The salmon with pesto is DELICIOUS! But only if you like salmon and pesto... dur. My take is that these guys just don't happen to like those things. Nothing like cat food. My one complaint is the portion size is too small for the amount of money you end up spending, since this is really a stop-through type of place in my mind.
Oh and the recent special: buffalo / ranch sauce on chicken meatballs, was delicious too!

Re: Ventana

Meekohi — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:32:13 -0000

Closed!

Re: da Luca, a Vegan Review

Lorraine Rees — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:06:08 -0000

Try it again. The menu is different and though it's not on the menu, da Luca now carries vegan black bean burgers and vegan "crab" cakes made by a local vegan.

Re: Savour

bob — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:53:14 -0000

absolutely THE VERY VERY VERY BEST in c'ville ... and possibly virginia

Re: The Inn at Court Square

WorthyStyle — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:01:52 -0000

FYI, you guys might want to tweak this article, as the Google Map imbedded refers to the wrong place! (it shows "The Inn at 400 West High Street" on my page)

Re: Cuisine Cage Match: Restaurant Week (The Hook) vs. Restaurant Week (vmvbrands.com)

Resturanteur — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:37:19 -0000

The Hook should not be the most endowed benefactor from Restaurant Week. The advertising fees for participating in their restaurant week is an insult and they do not contribute any revenues to the charities they sponsor. Hawes Spencer may have quit the Hook but this is is brain child and demonstrates his hypocrisy. Power to the people but most importantly, line my pocket! - Right Hawesy boy!

Re: Cuisine Cage Match: Restaurant Week (The Hook) vs. Restaurant Week (vmvbrands.com)

Katherine — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:52:13 -0000

Are we not all the lucky ones to have such great restaurants to enjoy? I also was wondering how the new restaurant week was able to get the most important domain (www.CharlottesvilleRestaurantW...)? Looking forward to dinner at The C&0.

Re: Lou’s Philly Steaks

Jed — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:10:16 -0000

A most astute and fair quibble, Chris!

Re: Lou’s Philly Steaks

Chris Carlson — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:16:07 -0000

I have a minor quibble with the prose of this review. I hate to nitpick, and I love mastomillers, but sometimes I read something that just sticks in my craw.

Regarding the phrase, "fresh yet substantial white sub roll": this implies that a fresh roll would not normally be substantial, but there isn't any attribute of freshness that is exclusive of being substantial. The word "and" would be a much better choice.

Re: On the Market, Part 1: Jamming Out

highcroft — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:34:08 -0000

esteban, you like the word "bourgeios", don't you. Did you just learn it!? You seem to be using it in a lot of your pathetic little trolling posts, don't you, huh!?

Re: About

Jed — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 09:32:41 -0000

In case you haven't been following, a good suggestion or two here, Joyce: https://www.facebook.com/masto...

Re: About

Jed — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 21:31:03 -0000

Not sure about that, Joyce. Maybe Rhett's out on 29? I'll put your question out to our readers and see what comes back.

Re: About

Joyce MacDonald — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:33:48 -0000

Is there anyplace in Charlottesville to get steamers (clams) and beer?

Re: The Whiskey Jar

Jed — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:07:51 -0000

Agreed. These days I like this place more each time I go. Had a chicken + sausage sandwich with apple butter the other day that was delicious!

Re: One Meatball Place

Jed — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:06:45 -0000

I've heard great things about the falafels from everyone except one self-professed falafel expert, who thought it was mediocre at best. On the balance, more than enough hype to check it out right quick!

Re: One Meatball Place

Zac — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:41:34 -0000

Im really just excited to finally decent falafel in town. Crunch-crispy outside, decently fluffy and not over-dense like most. A better tahini sauce would seal the deal tho.

Re: Mas

April — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:24:44 -0000

The food here is awesome! The Carne Asada and the Shrimp are my favorites.

Re: The Whiskey Jar

April — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:04:34 -0000

The fried Chicken and collard greens were truly Southern and tasty.

Re: Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

April — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:55:12 -0000

The beef sliders and parmesan fries are delicious!

Re: One Meatball Place

April — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:52:18 -0000

Was not impressed by this place. Love the concept but the flavors, portions size and cost don't match up. The regular beef meatball was the best, but not great.

Re: Poll: Charlottesville’s Best Nachos

Jesse — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:09:48 -0000

You left off the best nachos in town - Dr. Ho's!

Re: Citizen Burger Bar, a (mostly) Vegan Review

Jed — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:58:46 -0000

I have to amend my comment. I've had mostly decent regular burger experiences there recently, but the last "kinda vegan" I had there was terrible. Tasteless mush strangely cooked, like an old patty that had been dropped in the deep frier for a second. Gives me the willies to think about it. Never again, I'm afraid.

Re: Citizen Burger Bar, a (mostly) Vegan Review

April — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:30:02 -0000

We have been a couple times now and have been disappointed. The burger was dry and not very tasty. Fries are good. Coating on fried pickles were not cooked and gooey, the dipping sauce is good though. First visit part of our group did not get what they ordered. A vegan was handed a chicken sandwich instead of her grilled cheese. We figured we would try it again and all agreed that it was not worth the cost... Positively 4th Street has a juicy delicious burger...