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In 1746, Scotsman "Scotch John" Michie (pronounced "Mickey") purchased 1,152 acres of land from Patrick Henry's father, and in 1784, Michie's son, William, built this tavern on a well-traveled stagecoach route at Earlysville, 17 miles (28km) northwest of Charlottesville. A wealthy businesswoman, Josephine Henderson, saw its value as a historic structure and in 1927 had it moved to its present location and reconstructed. Michie Tavern stands today as a tribute to early preservationists.
Included in the 30-minute living-history tours are the Virginia Wine Museum and reproductions of the "dependencies"--log kitchen, dairy, smokehouse, icehouse, root cellar, and "necessary" (note the not-so-soft corncobs). The general store has been re-created, along with an excellent crafts shop and the Printer's Market, offering newspapers, money, and other early American printed items. Behind the store is a gristmill that has operated continuously since 1797.
Plan your visit to Michie Tavern to coincide with lunchtime, when an all-you-can-eat buffet of Southern fare is served to weary travelers for reasonable pence in the "Ordinary," a converted log cabin with original hand-hewn walls and beamed ceilings. Expect a short wait on summer weekends and during all of October.
Updated Mar 13, 2003
Address: 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Website: www.michietavern.com
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The Hardware Store, along with the restaurant, also contains shops, all in a historic building that originally was a hardware store, hence the name. The food, the atmosphere, and the service are great. Stop by for lunch and savor their sandwiches. Also don't forget to have a bowl of peanut soup!
Favorite Dish: Mr. Jefferson's Peanut Soup - it's to die for.
Updated Feb 3, 2003
Address: Charlottesville, Downtown Mall.
Phone: (434) 977-1518
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its a straight up local joint so don't expect a nice classy clean affair...besides you're here to eat not admire the scenery...
don't expect much service and or cursty..
however...this is the only place that i can get myself a hot sliced turkey burger...
the food here is incredible...if you are just dying for a great burger ...come hither
Favorite Dish: the sliced turkey burger....its so gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
Written Nov 3, 2002
Address: 29 north...
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Intimate atmosphere, the interior of an old-time hardware store has been transformed into a warm, cozy place to eat and meet. Also located in the building is a candy store, a jewelry store, & a bookstore. There is also an art gallery upstairs. Inside the restaurant, the walls are lined with old pictures of Charlottesville and local historical memorabilia. The menu is extensive and ranges from typical diner food to more interesting items like the salad that I love.
Favorite Dish: Mixed Greens, Walnut and Strawberry Salad
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Charlottesville has it's share of the restaurants you'll find in any American town - Outback and so on. Wood Grill Buffet on Route 29 north of town is the best buffet; Duner's on 250 West is reputed the best fine cuisine; Crozet Pizza further west has the best pizza. There are lots of good smaller restaurants too, on the Corner near the University and downtown on Main Street. Others are further outside of town, as for example the German restaurants Bavarian Chef near Madison and Edelweis near Staunton, both very good. You won't run out of choices.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Okay, so every now and then you just want a greasy burger and fries, dammit. Well, here's where to get it. Yummy.
Favorite Dish: Burger and Fries. But the Dawgs are good too!
Written Apr 26, 2005
Address: On the corner
Two hundred year old tavern serves 18th century fare in an 18th century setting ..
A good place for lunch if you are going to see Monticello .
Favorite Dish: Apple Cobbler .
Written Sep 11, 2004
Address: 683 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
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Delicious food and a great atmosphere. There's great outdoor seating on nice days. Live music is featured without a cover charge on Thursday through Sunday.
Favorite Dish: .....the calamari was delicious!
Updated Mar 26, 2004
Address: 247 Ridge-McIntire
Phone: 434 296-3185
Website: http://www.shebeenpub.com/
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A really cool restaurant on the downtown mall. Tons of sandwiches/burgers/desserts. Really good food.
Favorite Dish: Turkey BBQ.
Written Jul 28, 2003
Address: 316 E. Main St
Phone: 434-977-1518
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The Villa serves the very best in American, Italian, and Greek cuisine in a casual setting.
Written Apr 17, 2003
Address: 129 North Emmet Street
Phone: (434) 296-9977
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