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01/08/2016

Five Finds on Friday: Nate Olewine

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Today’s Five Finds on Friday come from Nate Olewine, Lead Brewer of Devils Backbone Brewing Company, which is set to release a new collection of collaboration beers with five breweries, called the Adventure Pack Collaboration Sampler.  Next Thursday at 6 pm, Kardinal Hall is celebrating the release of the impressive collection.  Details on the sampler and the celebration are here. Olewine’s picks:

1) The Hotness at Citizen Burger Bar.  “I eat hot peppers with everything.  Sometimes I just eat them by themselves.  This burger hits my scoville bill with the toppings:  jalapeno jack, sriracha mayo, and fresh jalapenos.”

2) Deep Fried Oreos at Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint. “I come for the beer selection and I stay for the deep fried oreos (and of course, the burgers).  The dessert pairs really well with our Schwartz beer, a German style black lager.  I also like the eclectic decor which is rich with beer history.”

3) Otoro at Now & Zen. “I visited Japan last year and discovered a new found love for fatty tuna.  As soon as we came home to Virginia, we headed to Now & Zen to satisfy my craving.  Can’t go wrong with the octopus nigiri either. “

4) Duck & Oyster Gumbo at Rapture.  “My first visit to Rapture was with my wife for the Pig & Whiskey dinner.  We had an amazing night and the staff did a great job with the pairings.  We’ve been back for the Duck & Oyster Gumbo.  Cajun food is what got me into cooking at home, so I always seek out Big Easy inspired dishes.”

5) Pretzel with Obatzda Cheese at Kardinal Hall. “The first time I had Obatzda cheese was in Freising in Bavaria.  It’s a great accompaniment for the pretzels.  German beers have always been part of the inspiration behind what we brew at Devils Backbone, so I’m always seeking them out. Kardinal Hall has the best German beer selection in town. Prost!”

 

06/12/2015

Five Finds on Friday: Patrick Evans

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On Fridays, we feature five food finds from local chefs and personalities.  Today’s picks come from Patrick Evans, baker and co-owner of MarieBette, and creator of the bakery’s many delicious pastries, like, our favorite, the canele, as well as the brioche feuilletée, which has become a bit of a sensation since being dubbed a bronut, leading some even to call for a “national movement of bronuts.” Evans’ picks:

1)  Pizza with Pepperoni and Red Onions from Mona Lisa.  “This is a custom order pie usually, but sometimes they have it by the slice.”

2)  A dinner of Rosé from Blenheim Vineyards, a Sesame Baguette from MarieBette, and an entire wedge of Delice de Bourgogne from Trader Joe’s.  “Sometimes I’ll share some of the cheese with my daughter Betty, who we lovingly call ‘the cheese monster!'”

3)  Weekend Sandwich Special from JM Stock Provisions.  “Whatever it is, it’s gonna be good, and it’s usually on MarieBette Virginia Sourdough!”

4)  Burger Cooked “Red” with Fries and a Pickle at Citizen Burger Bar.  “They don’t do the traditional rare, medium rare, medium, well done here . . . but I realized that RED is the closest to medium rare, and it hits the spot.”

5)  Crispy Tofu Bento Box from Cafe 88.  “I once called to order this on the phone and Lee, the owner, responded by saying ‘OK Patrick, it’ll be ready soon!’ I didn’t know she knew my name, but this kind of small town familiarity is one of the great things about Charlottesville.”

08/15/2014

Five Finds on Friday: Mitchell Beerens

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On Fridays, we feature five foods finds selected by local chefs and personalities.  Today’s picks come from Mitchell Beerens, co-owner of Lampo, the much-anticipated new restaurant to open this fall, with partners Loren Mendosa, Ian Redshaw, and Andrew Cole.  Beerens has spent time in the kitchens of Bizou, MAS, and Tavola.  In the former location of The Farm, Lampo will specialize in real Neapolitan pizza.  Beerens’ picks:

1)  Cheese Plate at Flora Artisanal Cheese.  “This little cheese counter hidden in the back of a coffee shop is truly a Charlottesville treasure. Nadjeeb Chouaf is one of the most knowledgeable cheesemongers I’ve worked with. He has everything from the best imported mozzarella to local treats like Twenty Paces ricotta.”

2)  Vegetarian Blue Plate at Hamiltons’.  “My favorite lunch on the downtown mall.  I order it every time and can only hope that whomever I’m with will let me have a bite of what they ordered so I can sample some of the other offerings.”

3)  Vella Jack Cheese Fritters at Zocalo.  “My go-to appetizer at the most consistent restaurant in town. You can always count on this dish coming out perfect. It’s both sophisticated and fun. Just like the place that it is served.”

4)  Truffle Fries at Citizen Burger Bar.  “French fries are my favorite food on earth. At Citizen they use a special potato that creates a truly superior fry. Combined with truffle oil and Parmesan they are a real treat.”

5)   Beef Tendon and Tripe in Szechuan Chili Sauce at Peter Chang’s China Grill. “This is a very ‘chefy’ dish. All of the bits and pieces that no one else wants expertly prepared and transformed into something greater than the sum of its parts. I can’t go to this restaurant without ordering three of four items. It’s a fatty’s paradise.”