The Charlottesville 29

Beer Run, day 3,653.

In an industry where folks flock to the next big thing, longevity can be elusive. To endure passing fads and the never-ending challenges that restaurants face requires passion, knowledge, and grit. The ones that do survive are often the most rewarding – and the most special. Among the restaurants in The Charlottesville 29, a majority – fifteen – have been open for more than a decade. On December 7, Beer Run makes sixteen. And to think, but for a healthy dose of serendipity, Beer Run might not even exist.

Thank you to Beer Run’s owners, staff, and customers for a decade of success. For the next one:

If someone asks, this is where I’ll be.