“Going to a restaurant is one of my keenest pleasures. Meeting someplace with old and new friends, ordering wine, eating food, surrounded by strangers, I think is the core of what it means to live a civilised life.” - Adam Gopnik
During G & I’s recent wedding anniversary getaway to Charlottesville, VA, we made it our mission to eat at really good restaurants. Charlottesville was my home for 4 years, during my undergraduate years at the University of Virginia. It was so nice going back to enjoy the city, and indulging in my favorite and brand new restaurants.
Today I’m sharing my spots for each meal of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Breakfast
Recently, I read Virginia Foodie’s recent blog post, a full list of must-try restaurants in my home state. MarieBette was at the top of the list for Charlottesville. I absolutely could not wait to try it out. Carbs are my guilty pleasure, and I’ve been really wanting to indulge in some delicious pastries. The bakery is quaint and super packed, it was the hot spot on a quiet Sunday morning. We were in awe of all the fresh baked goods on display and the staff was so kind to us. We ordered several pastries to try out, and all of them were delicious. Also, we purchased a loaf of sourdough to take back home with us, and G and I are so glad we did.
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