The Charlottesville 29

Where to eat in Charlottesville

Tag: Ivy Inn

11/02/2012

Five Finds on Friday: Ian Boden

On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities.  This week’s picks come from Ian Boden, one of the area’s most talented young chefs.  Boden is at the helm of the new Glass Haus Kitchen, which opened this week in the former X Lounge space.  Boden’s five picks:

1)  Tacos de Carnitas at La Michoachana.

2)  Crispy Pork Belly at Peter Chang’s China Grill.

3)  Date Night at Ivy Inn.  My wife took me there for my birthday.

4)  Daily Specials at TEN.  Pei’s creative specials are off the hook!

5)  Baklava at Balkan Bakery at City Market.  Their baklava reminds me of what my grandfather used to make.

09/07/2012

Five Finds on Friday: Somdev Devvarman

On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs or personalities.  With the U.S. Open finals this weekend, we take a break from chef picks to feature those of a Cavalier tennis legend.  Two-time NCAA singles champion Somdev Devvarman is on a very short list of the greatest athletes in UVa history.   Now on the pro tour, Devvarman is still often in Charlottesville, and he knows his food.  (His Twitter profile says: “I play tennis & love eating.”)  Devvarman’s picks:

1)  Warm Medley of amFog Wild Mushrooms at Ivy Inn.

2)  Cigar Rolls and Drunken Noodle at Monsoon Siam.

3)  Chicken w. Three Peppers in Hot Iron Plate at Peter Chang’s China Grill.

4)  Every omelet (as long as you get home fries) at Bluegrass Grill and Bakery.

5)  Buffet Lunch at Milan.

05/18/2012

Five Finds on Friday: The Diner of Cville

Every Friday, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs, personalities, or readers.  This week is Jenée Libby, author of the renowned Charlottesville blog The Diner of Cville.  She chose some of her favorite “comfort foods”:

1)  Slow Cooked Veal Shank Osso Bucco at Ivy Inn. 

2)  Bibimbap at The Korean House.

3)  Hot and Sour soup at Marco and Luca.

4)  Apple Harvest cookies at Cappelino’s Crazy Cakes.

5)  Thai Iced Tea gelato at Splendora’s.