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Food + Beverage
Steeped in Connection
C-ville Bites founder MJ Padilla reimagines the classic tea party with Tea, Please! Article by MJ Padilla and Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Courtesy of MJ Padilla What inspired you to start your new tea events? After hosting a tea party for my birthday a few years ago, I knew I wanted to create a public version -- a gathering centered on connection, conversation, and good food and drink. Some of my favorite memories growing up in Honduras were watching the ladies sipping tea, playing...
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Travel
Small Town With Big Charm
Find historic streets, local flavors, and fresh adventures just beyond Charlottesville. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Contributing Photographers Just 30 minutes from Charlottesville, Gordonsville invites visitors to trade busy schedules for leisurely strolls and lingering meals in a place that’s as easily a little break from home or a staycation. Brick sidewalks lead past locally owned shops, beautifully preserved buildings, and restaurants that have quietly turned the town into...
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Style + Beauty
Style You Can See
A longtime Charlottesville optical practice continues its legacy with personalized service and carefully curated frames. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Mark Rogers When Jennifer Ornduff had the opportunity to operate her own business at what was then Keller & George Optical in 2000, she knew she was stepping into more than a simple shop. The Charlottesville institution had been helping generations of families see clearly since 1899, and she was honored to continue that legacy...
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Wellness
A Fresh Style of Care
Rivanna Concierge Physicians brings a more personal approach to modern healthcare. Article by Jennifer Waldera | Photography by Contributing Photographers For Drs. Paige and Mike McClincy, opening Rivanna Concierge Physicians wasn't simply about launching a new medical practice. It was about creating the kind of healthcare experience they believed had become increasingly difficult to find: one centered on relationships, accessibility, and prevention. After years of practicing medicine within...
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