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The 18 Best Restaurants in Charlottesville, Virginia

Known for its scenic wineries, prestigious university, and historical American roots, Charlottesville, Virginia, has a simmering food scene that's totally road trip-worthy and especially picturesque in the fall. In a town where many of the best restaurants are known as 'institutions,' new faces and new flavors are making their presence felt in a surprising variety […]

The 18 Best Restaurants in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Known for its scenic wineries, prestigious university, and historical American roots, Charlottesville, Virginia, has a simmering food scene that's totally road trip-worthy and especially picturesque in the...

In a town where many of the best restaurants are known as 'institutions,' new faces and new flavors are making their presence felt in a surprising variety […]

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Known for its scenic wineries, prestigious university, and historical American roots, Charlottesville, Virginia, has a simmering food scene that's totally road trip-worthy and especially picturesque in the fall. In a town where many of the best restaurants are known as 'institutions,' new faces and new flavors are making their presence felt in a surprising variety […]

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