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Tag: Wayside Takeout

07/08/2016

Five Finds on Friday: Frank Paris

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Today’s Five Finds on Friday come from Frank Paris, chef and co-owner of Miso Sweet, which has been closed since a fire last week beneath the restaurant, at Ike’s Underground. Tonight at IX Art Park is a concert to benefit businesses recovering from the fire’s damage. Paris’ picks:

1) La Familia at Al Carbon. “A beautiful whole roasted chicken with three sides. When the wife asks me what I want for dinner, I always say the same thing, La Familia. For the sides, Elote con Mayonesa (Corn on the cob with Mayonnaise), yellow rice, and Camote (wood fired sweet potato), with lots of ahi sauce and chipotle crema. You can’t go wrong with this meal and sometimes we are lucky enough to have leftovers. Sometimes.”

2) Grandma’s Favorite at Pad Thai. “The husband and wife team behind this gem are the epitome of a family owned and operated restaurant. And the food proves it. Everything here is great, and that is why it usually takes me forever to decide on what to order. If there are any restaurant owners in Charlottesville who my wife and I want to emulate, it’s these two.”

3)  Fried Chicken from Wayside. “What more can I say? I love fried chicken and they are doing it right, plus they are within walking distance from my house. A short walk there, eat all I can, and then a short walk home, makes me feel good about eating their crispy fried greatness.”

4) Gold Nugget Ice Cream from Chaps.  “I said, Chaps, Gold Nugget Ice Cream.”

5) Linguine alla Carbonara at Tavola. “This luscious dish after one of their insalata verde is a perfect meal for me.”

06/05/2015

Five Finds on Friday: Vinnie Falcone

Vinnie

On Fridays, we feature five food finds from local chefs and personalities.  Today’s picks come from Vinnie Falcone, former sous chef at PastureQ, now a sous chef at Red Pump Kitchen.  PastureQ’s recent closure was a sad loss for Charlottesville, but the silver lining is the talent their cooks are adding to kitchens around Charlottesville, including Falcone at Red Pump.  Falcone’s picks:

1)  Fried Chicken Thighs from Wayside Takeout & Catering.  “There’s nothing more that I love on a day off than a big ole box of chicken thighs and a cold one.”

2)  Bone Marrow and Escargot at The Alley Light.  “This is my go-to spot for a great cocktail – Micah is insanely talented! Chef’s bone marrow & escargot is a must have when you’re there.”  (Note: this was our 2014 Dish of the Year.)

3)  Hellboy Pizza at Lampo.  “What’s not to love about this place? The food, drinks and service are always on point, especially the Hellboy.”

4)  Alioli at MAS Tapas.  “It’s my favorite place to go after work for some snacks with friends. You can’t go wrong here, especially if there’s alioli involved.”

5)  Hot & Numbing Tofu Skins at Peter Chang’s.  “I honestly eat the hot & numbing tofu skins almost every week. It’s my favorite dish in town. The flavor, heat & sensation you get from the Szechuan peppercorns is like nothing else.”

 

 

 

01/30/2015

Five Finds on Friday: JJ Myers

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On Fridays we feature five food finds from local chefs and personalities.  Today’s picks come from JJ Myers, the former sous chef of the C&O who has joined on with the food truck The Pie Guy to enhance the food and expand the catering services, adding appetizers, sides, and desserts.  The Pie Guy’s ingredients now have a heavy local focus, with grass-fed organic beef and free range organic chicken and eggs.  The truck parks on McCormick at the UVa amphitheater Monday – Friday from 10 to 3.  Myers’ picks:

1)  Porchetta Panuozzo at Lampo.  “Tangy broccoli rabe, garlic aioli, some nicely aged provolone and juicy porchetta, all on a fresh piece of wood fired bread. Best sandwich in town.”

2)  Huevos Bluemoonos at Blue Moon Diner.  “There’s always something creative on the menu and it’s a great environment. Nice and spicy bloody mary as well.”

3)  Crispy Pork Belly at Peter Chang’s.  “Thin slices of deep-fried pork belly, finished with cilantro and spices. Enough said!”

4)  Greyhound at the C&O.  “Plain and simple – fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and some good vodka. Coolest bar in town.”

5)  Chicken Wings from Wayside Takeout & Catering.  “There is something about southern comfort food that just makes everything better.”