What to do

The New York Times did a pretty good rundown of Charlottesville, and who are we to argue? The Washington Post has an older guide that is mostly still relevant as well.

UVa Law’s Things to Do on a Free Afternoon or Evening is worth a look too.

James at the Rotunda

What to eat

Quick Bites

• Feast (a gourmet market – pick up sandwiches, cheeses, etc.)
• Guadalajara (cheap and tasty Mexican)
• Marco and Luca’s  (amazing dumplings and simple, tasty noodle dishes )
• Bodo’s Bagels (a Charlottesville tradition)
• Arch’s (the best frozen yogurt anywhere)

Snappy Casual

• Mas (trendy tapas)
• Bizou (eclectic and sometimes adventurous on the the downtown mall)
• 12th Street Taphouse (contemporary tavern)
• Petit Pois (French classics at a reasonable price, interesting wine)
• Fellini’s #9 Restaurant (delicious meals, cozy atmosphere and romantic melodies; late bar!)

Higher End

• Ten (modern Japanese; pretty chic for Cville )
• The C&O (Our favorite bar downstairs, best fine dining in town upstairs)
• Fleurie (fancy French)
• Downtown Grille (steakhouse)

Engagement dinner at the C&O