Posts in category 'Live Local'

Living near rural areas means we can find fresh produce, dairy, and meat all around us.

And you can find all of those nearly every day of the week at our local farmer's markets.

Of course, most people know about the Charlottesville City Markets on Wednesday at Pen Park and Saturday near the Downtown Mall.

But did you know that Fluvanna County has their own market near Ace Hardware on Sunday mornings? And what about the The Little Market on Lampo on Tuesday nights?

Here is a list of farmers markets around Charlottesville (and the surrounding areas) that you won't want to miss!

SUNDAY

Fluvanna County Farmers Market 
Crofton Plaza (by Ace Hardware)
11AM - 2PM April through October 
facebook.com/fluvannafarmersmarket

TUESDAY

The Little Market at Lampo
205 Monticello Rd Charlott...

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When I first moved to Charlottesville, I made the mistake of thinking I knew how to say local words & phrases. But I quickly realized that I was making it very obvious that I wasn't from around here. Over ten years later, you'll still know I'm a New Yorker from the way I say "cawfee" but at least I've learned how to say "Crozet."

Crozet is said "crow-zay." It does not rhyme with "closet." The first time I went to King Family Vineyards and they poured me a glass of "rosé from Crozet" and the pronunciation rhymed, it was like a lightbulb went off in my head. And that is officially the way I explain it to people now.

"Rye-oh Road." Not "Ree-oh." There are a few stories about how this pronunciation came to be. One is that an old map showed "R10" for a road or railroad stop named Route 10 in the area. Another story says that the pronunciation was changed to make outsiders stand out during the Civil War. Whatever the reason, we still say "Rye-oh" today.

 "Icks"...

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When the temperature starts to climb, it seems like the perfect excuse to get some ice cream for an afternoon treat. Lucky for us, this area of Virginia has a great selection of shops where you can get classic ice cream sundaes and unique local flavors.

Here's a scoop-by-scoop guide on some of our summertime favorites.

Chandlers Ice Cream
936-962 River Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Don't blink or you'll miss this old school stand in Pantops serving soft-serve cones and shakes! Their menu of classic flavors & toppings is sure to hit the spot on a hot...

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