Bianca’s guidebook

Bianca
Bianca’s guidebook

Our favorite Restaurants

There are a number of great restaurants nearby at Stonefield Center only 10 minutes from our home. If you drive a little further (5-10min), you’ll find great places on and near the Historic Downtown Mall and Historic Belmont neighborhood. Below are some good choices. We also have GrubHub deliver to our home.
A hip place with great burgers. Seating inside and outside.
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Burger Bach - Charlottesville
2050 Bond St
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A hip place with great burgers. Seating inside and outside.
Great Menue, nice atmosphere.
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Burtons Grill
2010 Bond St
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Great Menue, nice atmosphere.
Unique to C’ville, this little Bagel Shop is worth a visit.
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston Ave
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Unique to C’ville, this little Bagel Shop is worth a visit.
Just can’t go wrong with their great and healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. It’s our go-to on a quick meal.
Panera Bread
1121 Emmet St N
Just can’t go wrong with their great and healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. It’s our go-to on a quick meal.
Mas is definitely one of our very favorite restaurants. They have a long list of tapas which you check a la card. We usually visit Mas for special occasions, it can get pricy quickly when you check a lot of boxes (it’s so tempting, everything sounds so good). If you like authentic Spanish tapas, this is the place to visit.
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Mas
904 Monticello Rd
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Mas is definitely one of our very favorite restaurants. They have a long list of tapas which you check a la card. We usually visit Mas for special occasions, it can get pricy quickly when you check a lot of boxes (it’s so tempting, everything sounds so good). If you like authentic Spanish tapas, this is the place to visit.
The Local is just as the name suggests, a restaurant with locally sourced farm to table foods. The atmosphere is cozy with inside and outside seating. Located in the heart of Belmont (ca. 15 minutes from our home) is well worth a visit.
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The Local
824 Hinton Ave
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The Local is just as the name suggests, a restaurant with locally sourced farm to table foods. The atmosphere is cozy with inside and outside seating. Located in the heart of Belmont (ca. 15 minutes from our home) is well worth a visit.
If you are in the mood for Curry, Milan is our favorite. We love their Tikka Masala or Vindaloo with a choice of chicken, lamb and even goat. If you want to eat in, Milan delivers to our home.
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Milan Indian Restaurant
1817 Emmet St N
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If you are in the mood for Curry, Milan is our favorite. We love their Tikka Masala or Vindaloo with a choice of chicken, lamb and even goat. If you want to eat in, Milan delivers to our home.
The C&O is a must go if you like a very historic place. It is very unique and memorable. You can choose from 6 different dining rooms ranging from casual walk-ins to upscale and special.
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C & O
515 E Water St
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The C&O is a must go if you like a very historic place. It is very unique and memorable. You can choose from 6 different dining rooms ranging from casual walk-ins to upscale and special.
Beer Run is about 15 minutes from us but if you are into craft beer and some good foods, Beer Run is the best place around. It has a lot of atmosphere and character, you won’t be disappointed.
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Beer Run
156 Carlton Rd
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Beer Run is about 15 minutes from us but if you are into craft beer and some good foods, Beer Run is the best place around. It has a lot of atmosphere and character, you won’t be disappointed.
Upscale and great location at the heart of the Historic Downtown Mall. Food is always excellent. They also have a great lunch menu that is reasonably priced. Nice outside seating on the mall.
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Hamiltons' at First & Main
101 W Main St
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Upscale and great location at the heart of the Historic Downtown Mall. Food is always excellent. They also have a great lunch menu that is reasonably priced. Nice outside seating on the mall.
If you look for upscale country club atmosphere, the Boar’s Head Inn is our very favorite. Sunday brunch is a real treat. Tom and I got married at the Boar’s Head Inn in June 2002.
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Boar's Head Resort
200 Ednam Dr
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If you look for upscale country club atmosphere, the Boar’s Head Inn is our very favorite. Sunday brunch is a real treat. Tom and I got married at the Boar’s Head Inn in June 2002.

Entertainment

IMAX Theatre is only a few miles from our home in the Stonefield Shopping Center.
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Regal Stonefield & IMAX
1954 Swanson Dr
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Shopping near by

Between Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods we are well covered with fresh, organic foods.
Their wine selection is fantastic with unbeatable prices. We love Trader Joe for their quality items and very affordable.
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Trader Joe's
2025 Bond St
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Their wine selection is fantastic with unbeatable prices. We love Trader Joe for their quality items and very affordable.
We have been steady WF’s shoppers for many years. Besides Trader Joe’s, this is our go to grocery store. We also love the little bar inside with rotating craft beer on tab and great wine selection.
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Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic Rd
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We have been steady WF’s shoppers for many years. Besides Trader Joe’s, this is our go to grocery store. We also love the little bar inside with rotating craft beer on tab and great wine selection.
If you are a member, our Costco is only 4.8 miles from our home.
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Costco Wholesale
3171 District Ave
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If you are a member, our Costco is only 4.8 miles from our home.

Nature/ Hiking

Lots of Nature around our home, from close-by easy hiking in Ivy Creek Nature Park to the Shenandoah National Park with trails all the way to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
This lovely nature park just 2 miles from our home with wonderful trails along the whispering Ivy Creek and Rivanna Reservoir.
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Ivy Creek Foundation
1780 Earlysville Rd
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This lovely nature park just 2 miles from our home with wonderful trails along the whispering Ivy Creek and Rivanna Reservoir.
The famous Appalachian Trail runs atop the Blue Ridge Mountains and is easily accessible from our Home.
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy
799 Washington St
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The famous Appalachian Trail runs atop the Blue Ridge Mountains and is easily accessible from our Home.
Lots of hiking around Charlottesville along the Rivanna River.
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Rivanna Trail
Rivanna Trail
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Lots of hiking around Charlottesville along the Rivanna River.
This is one of our favorite hiking trails. No matter how hot it is, it’s always pleasant and cool there with pristine, clean water and a blue hole for a refreshing swim. This green gem is within 30 minutes from our home.
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Sugar Hollow Trail to Blue Hole
6796 Sugar Hollow Rd
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This is one of our favorite hiking trails. No matter how hot it is, it’s always pleasant and cool there with pristine, clean water and a blue hole for a refreshing swim. This green gem is within 30 minutes from our home.
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Luray Caverns
101 Cave Hill Rd
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Grand Caverns
5 Grand Cavern Rd
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Sightseeing

We have a wealth of history right here in Albemarle County. Here are some worthwhile a visit.
Probably our most famous President was Thomas Jefferson, who was the 3rd President and founder of UVA. Monticello is only 20+ minutes from our home and a must see for guests who love to learn about local history.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
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Probably our most famous President was Thomas Jefferson, who was the 3rd President and founder of UVA. Monticello is only 20+ minutes from our home and a must see for guests who love to learn about local history.
Nearby Monticello is another famos and beautiful home where James Monroe resided.
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James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe Pkwy
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Nearby Monticello is another famos and beautiful home where James Monroe resided.
Our University is well worth a visit. Thomas Jefferson was the Founder and Architect of UVA.
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Universiteit van Virginia
918 Emmet St N
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Our University is well worth a visit. Thomas Jefferson was the Founder and Architect of UVA.
Montpelier was home to President James Madison.
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Montpelier's Visitor Center
13425 Visitor Center Rd
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Montpelier was home to President James Madison.

Wineries, Breweries & Cideries

We have a plethora of wineries, breweries and cideries right here in Charlottesville/Albemarle County. Here are some to visit nearby.
Probably our favorite winery not because of the name but the wines are outstanding and the location is breathtaking. It’s just a short drive to Crozet (about 15 miles and 26 minutes from our home).
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King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
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Probably our favorite winery not because of the name but the wines are outstanding and the location is breathtaking. It’s just a short drive to Crozet (about 15 miles and 26 minutes from our home).
Another great choice and wonderful location.
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Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Ln
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Another great choice and wonderful location.
Beautiful setting and great wines.
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Keswick Vineyards
1575 Keswick Winery Dr
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Beautiful setting and great wines.
Probably the most well known vineyard with great tours and lovely wines.
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Barboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery Rd
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Probably the most well known vineyard with great tours and lovely wines.
Great place to visit.
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Jefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
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Great place to visit.
Hardywood beers are some of our favorite and it’s near by.
Hardywood Charlottesville Pilot Brewery & Taproom
1000 W Main St
Hardywood beers are some of our favorite and it’s near by.
Many good choices.
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Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop Rd
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Many good choices.
They also have a great menu and the place has a lot of character.
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South Street Brewery
106 South Street West
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They also have a great menu and the place has a lot of character.
It is so refreshing on a hot summer day to enjoy a crisp hard cider.
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Potter's Craft Cider Garden- Downtown Tasting Room
209 Monticello Rd
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It is so refreshing on a hot summer day to enjoy a crisp hard cider.
South of C’ville in North Garden is this nice Cindery located.
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Albemarle CiderWorks
2545 Rural Ridge Ln
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South of C’ville in North Garden is this nice Cindery located.
A nice place with refreshing ciders near Keswick, about 25 minutes from our home.
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Castle Hill Cider Llc
6065 Turkey Sag Rd
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A nice place with refreshing ciders near Keswick, about 25 minutes from our home.
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Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain Trail
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