๐๐บ We just took a visit to @cakebloom and were blown away by all the fun, beautiful and delicious offerings coming out of this cute cake and champagne bar on West Main Street!
๐ธ Party cakes, cake sampler boxes, cake + bubbles pairing, workshops (read on!), popovers, gifts, seasonally inspired menu of savory boards, cookies, and modern tea service to name a few!
๐ WORKSHOP August 7th
Pressed Botanical Workshop - Join founder and head baker Susan Sweeney for a fun morning of cake decorating with pressed botanicals. (First image in the post ๐)
Sign up before it sells out!
๐ฅThe Rivanna Roots concert series on the river continues tomorrow (Thursday) with Wild Common playing at 6pm at @rivannarivercompany! @wild_common is a genre-defying โNew Appalachianโ band from Charlottesville.
๐ Grab your tickets from @frontporchcville to enjoy an evening of music that benefits The Front Porch Music Schoolโs Roots and Wings community outreach program!
Summer weekends in C-ville! We hope you had a great one, and are recharged for a wonderful week ahead! ๐ป๐ฆ๐ฒ
๐ปDo you know about Charlottesvilleโs Ale Trail? Here in downtown Charlottesville we have 7 different breweries within walking distance of one another. Grab a โpassportโ from @charlottesvillealetrail to check off all the breweries and receive a gift!
This Saturday is the Ale Trailโs annual Walk Our City brewery crawl! Grab a pass through @charlottesvillealetrail and help celebrate and support our local craft breweries on the trail!
Visit all seven breweries on the 1.5 mile trail by foot with friends! @starrhillcville @rockfishbrew @randomrowbrewing @southstbrewery @threenotchdcraftkitchen @championbeer
๐ถ @common__house Charlottesville is hosting โCamp Common Houseโ this Saturday at Rivanna River Co! Join in for an adventure-filled day floating down the Rivanna River followed by a Hawaiian BBQ cookout and a sโmores-laden bonfire.
Beat the heat with a slow float down the river then hop on a bus back to Rivanna River Co. to enjoy a cookout feast including Smoked Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs, Tofu Musubi, Macaroni Salad, and Ambrosia Salad, just to name a few. BYO-cold drinks.
Join along on the fun-filled day to meet new people and enjoy a Common House feast crafted by their culinary team. Float with a friend or bring the family. Float starts at 2:30pm, cookout starts at 5:30pm. Tickets include the float as well as a post-float meal, and are $25 for kids ages 6-12, and $40 adults. RSVP through @common__house!
๐ธ @rivannarivercompany
๐นYes itโs Monday, but itโs never too early for a summer cocktail! The Bebedero is one of our favorite spots in Charlottesville for a unique, tasty (and beautiful!) beverage with as much spice as you like!
Their Romero Paloma features infused El Silencio Mezcal, artfully mixed with grapefruit juice, agave, and sprinkled with a bit of black sea salt. And donโt miss their โDonde Estร n Mis Pantalonesโ, if not just for the name, for the deliciously smokey mix of Mezcal, Rum, passion fruit, grapefruit, lime, agave, Rosรจ, and smoked tyme.
๐ And, if youโve ever wanted to learn more about mezcal, or even just wondered about that worm at the bottom of the bottle, schedule a mezcal tasting class with the one and only River Hawkins. This is an experience you donโt want to miss, as the engaging @riverhawkins will share his knowledge and experiences from his time in Mexico touring mezcalarias, tequila distilleries, and agave fields. Gather some friends and let River take you on a journey while he shares the rich history, fascinating processes, and unique beauty in a liquor that heโs passionate about!
๐ถ๐ Barks at the Barn at @boldrockhardcider is happening this Sunday 1-6pm. Bring your canine buddy for treats, drinks, and dog-related give-aways! Happy doggers, happy owners - win,win!
@blueberrydane thanks for the ๐ธ
๐ฆช๐ท Take a little drive to the beautiful 12 Ridges Vineyard on the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend to relax in the mountains with delicious wine, gorgeous views, and delectable oysters! Chef Troy @lexvegasbistro will be serving oysters in the afternoon starting at 12:30pm. Oysters do sell out quickly, but the Chef will be ready with other food offerings (menu changes weekly!). Oysters are available every Sunday at @12ridges throughout the summer!
If shellfish aren't your thing, head out for Sunset Saturday with @popitospizza and live music from 1-4pm from Shane Click and then 5-8pm from Anthony Wayne Vibe. The vineyard will stay open until 9pm for you to enjoy the sun setting over the mountains! ๐
@awvibe
The Tom Tom Festival is in full swing and the Inaugural Downtown Mall Block Party will be a cultural experience to remember! The Downtown Mall will be turning into a New Orleans-style festival for TWO nights! Friday, April 22 from 5pm-9pm and Saturday, April 23 from 12pm - 9pm.
Grab a drink from your favorite local bar, and take it with you onto the bricks. Check out galleries and shops, listen to live performances, and hang out with friends, old and new.
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๐ท: Tom Daly Photography (@tomdalyphoto) via tomtomfoundation.org
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Since 1977, Foxfield has been hosting nationally recognized steeplechase races in the heart of Virginia! This year's Spring Race is coming up on April 30!
The spring race card features flat racing over terrain, hurdle races, and timber races, with horses and jockeys from all over the United States. There are usually four hurdle races, one timber race, and one flat race.
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๐ท: Douglas Lees via @foxfieldraces
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Cville Burger Week is happening 4/20 - 4/26! Enjoy some of the best burgers in town from participating restaurants for only $8! ๐
See all the participating restaurants here: https://c-villeburgerweek.com/
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๐ท@southandcentralcville via @cvilleburgerweek
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