The Charlottesville 29

Where to eat in Charlottesville

Five Finds on Friday: Alfredo Malinis, Jr.

Alfredo

On Fridays, we feature five food finds from local chefs and personalities.  Today’s picks come from Parallel 38 chef Alfredo Malinis, Jr., who is fresh off an appearance at the James Beard House and whose cooking Washington Post critic Tom Sietsema recently compared to what’s found at some of D.C.’s best restaurants.  On Tuesday, September 9 at Parallel 38, you can enjoy the special menu that Malinis prepared at the James Beard House. $120. One night only. Reservations required. Call (434) 923-3838.

1) Triple Cheeseburger at Riverside Lunch.  “I love everything about this place.  The staff, the food, and the ‘hometown secret’ feel. Triple cheeseburger is a must.”

2) Risotto at Vivace.  “The risotto is the best I’ve had in a long time.”

3) Crispy Shredded Beef at Kyoto.  “Incredible.  If I could eat this every day, I would.  My fiance won’t let me!”

4) Pancit at Little Manila.  “Little Manila and Got Dumplings are must stops at the Saturday morning market.  If the farmer’s market was open every day, I would still go just for those two stands. The pancit is just like my father makes!”

5) BBQ at Pasture. “Three letters. BBQ.”

Ace Biscuit & Barbecue Enters The Charlottesville 29

Ace Biscuit

The next entry into The Charlottesville 29 is Ace Biscuit & Barbecue.  If there were just 29 restaurants in Charlottesville, we would want Ace Biscuit & Barbecue to be one of them.  Why?  See our guide to Ace Biscuit & Barbecue.

Five Finds on Friday: Jenn Riesman

Jenn

On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities.  This week’s picks come from Jenn Riesman, pastry chef of Fossett’s at Keswick Hall.  A native Texan, before coming to Fossett’s, in Riesman was Bakery Manager of Austin’s Delish Bakery and Pastry Sous Chef of La Condesa.

1)  Monte Cristo at West Main. “You can’t go wrong with a well-made Monte Cristo. Also a great place for brunch.”

2)  Ham and Cheese Croissant at  Paradox Pastry.  “The perfect on-the-go breakfast.”

3)  Iced Coffee at La Taza. “The best iced coffee in town. It doesn’t even need sugar. Strong but super smooth.”

4)  Smoked Trout Sandwich at Blue Moon Diner.  “Nice to just sit at the bar, listening to music.”

5)  Papas Bravas at MAS Tapas.  “The only thing you really need on a late Friday night is a good drink and potatoes with aioli.”