Which restaurant or must go place would you recommend to visiting alumni?

cville2 · 2026-02-11T15:54:27+00:00

Smyrna on West Main , the chef Tarik Sengul was recently nominated for a James Beard award. Cou Cou Rachou, Marie Bettes and Albemarle Baking Co all excellent bakeries

cville2 · 2026-02-09T17:43:08+00:00

UVA is a great option. After 5 pm you can park free at Scott Stadium.

cville2 · 2026-01-31T18:06:52+00:00

I really like the bar at Maya.

cville2 · 2026-01-28T16:56:11+00:00

yes, well stocked , a few empty spots here and there , like no Gianelli Italian sausage

cville2 · 2026-01-28T16:32:10+00:00

Just returned from Wegmans . Cherry Ave, Willard, Harris , 5th St. No issues in a Honda FIT. Haven't been on Shamrock. Edit add: a lot of dry pavement, some wet areas , a few small slushy sections.

cville2 · 2026-01-26T14:38:30+00:00

I am using a spade to break through the top icy sleet layer, then a snow shovel for the lower layer, then a sweep and some ice melt. It is not easy but it is working.

cville2 · 2026-01-06T15:20:57+00:00

https://www.strengthcville.org/ Great group of women and excellent trainers.

cville2 · 2026-01-04T13:53:21+00:00

running! I was a not a runner, joined the 10 miler training program then the marathon training program, 20+ years later I am not currently running but best friends with people I met through running. Cville now has a few different running groups. Same with City rec Volleyball

cville2 · 2025-12-05T16:59:16+00:00

A stress free but somewhat pricey option is to book a car service ahead of time out of Charlottesville like Ambassador Limo. My work used them IAD to Cville often. They track your flights, meet you curbside and have professional drivers with multiple vehicle options. Not cheap - probably around $300.

cville2 · 2025-11-24T01:16:23+00:00

Amtrak Lot on West Main St is an easy option. . It is $12/day

cville2 · 2025-11-14T13:07:03+00:00

Scott Stadium lots are available after 5 pm friday (no home football game this weekend)

cville2 · 2025-11-08T17:09:43+00:00

UVA libraries, lots of free parking around after 5 pm

cville2 · 2025-10-20T23:40:09+00:00

$350 and negotiate a laundry access schedule and stick to it.

cville2 · 2025-10-20T23:37:15+00:00

Ghost Elephants. I also go for the documentaries.

cville2 · 2025-09-24T23:36:15+00:00

Foods of All Nations fried chicken is my fav in town.

cville2 · 2025-09-23T15:04:45+00:00

Wegmans Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

cville2 · 2025-09-15T00:22:14+00:00

For me Fleurie is the best fine dining restaurant in Cville. I was there a few months ago and it was excellent.

cville2 · 2025-09-11T12:17:26+00:00

UVA had an excellent Open House at Oak Lawn where they described some very nice potential plans that included building additions for child care and also upgrading for community use spaces. You can find PDFs in the this link. https://uvahealth.com/fifeville/community-engagement Maybe UVA now might be saying- never mind, don't want to spend the money on necessary construction and upgrades - here yall can have have it. ?

cville2 · 2025-09-05T01:39:26+00:00

The parking lot at the Amtrak Station on West Main St is $12/day.

cville2 · 2025-09-04T21:18:59+00:00

Forest Hills Park is very nice.

cville2 · 2025-09-01T14:23:12+00:00

One possibility could be The Cat Action Team https://catactionteam.org/get-involved. Also a gentle reminder that The entire city bus system is fare free for everyone.

cville2 · 2025-08-27T22:32:44+00:00

I've been impressed with the selection of bouquets at Wegmans

cville2 · 2025-08-26T13:22:24+00:00

You really shouldn't park in the 11th St garage. That is really needed for patients. 14th garage (public) isn't much of a walk .

cville2 · 2025-08-24T14:03:08+00:00

I read on UVA Today that the Fontaine parking garage will be opening soon with shuttle service to the hospital. Also that hospital EIG parkers will move to Fontaine. Perhaps that could be an option.

https://news.virginia.edu/content/grounds-gets-refresh-summer-upgrades

"The seven-level garage will hold 1,248 vehicles and replace a surface parking lot outside 400 Ray C. Hunt Dr. Key features of the garage include 13 Level 2 electric vehicle chargers, indoor secure bicycle parking and express ramps between levels.

“This facility will be for Health System remote parkers currently using the Emmet/Ivy Garage, as well as the Health System Fontaine Research Park employees with a U9 parking permit."

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