“The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares and go”
Downtown take I
Downtown take II!
Matt and I biked all around town this afternoon and they we did QUITE a bit of walking! I figured we covered about 10 miles on bike and 5-6 miles on foot – yeehaw!
You can guess who helped me out with the walking bit 🙂
Totally chill. Totally fun. Classic Friday night livin’ it up in Cville!
We started our First Friday adventure with the 2.2 mile walk downtown, and to the Public Radio Station for a reception and some chatting
The had a wonderful spread of cheeses and crackers from Feast!
I ate my weight in cheese (just a snapshot of all the beautiful cheeses I tried)
Also snack on the veg!
And had a small glass of vino and just LOOOOOVE those whole wheat Caars crackers!!
Our next stop was Second Street Gallery, which had a nice collection of photographs and interesting artwork
We stopped into Artifacts, but it was closed!!
So we went to Market Street Wine Shop to taste some flavors. Mmm reds.
Lastly we move on to the Garage, a neat space-turned-studio. It’s just an open garage downtown!
We chilled
And nibbled
And played
And ate some amazing Jam According to Daniel! His jam jars each contain a POUND of local fruit and are the best I’ve had – on par with my favorite Great Harvest Mountain Berry!
A taste of Pollock’s wine
Lots of folks were out and about tonight!
When the crawl was over at 7, we ventured into a used bookstore
And settled at Horse + Hound Gastropub for dinner (with one addition – friend Sam)
I wasn’t too hungry, so I just had a green salad to munch
And helped Matt with his fish + chips + vinegar (vinegar)
We also shared a SCHLAFLY beer!!!!!!!!!!! A Stout! Sadly I don’t remember which kind of stout this was, but being a Schlafly, it was good! My first non-pumpkin one. [Note this was an 8 ounce glass – our server split the beer for us! How nice.]
We ended our fabulous First Friday with a walk to The Corner where we got a huuuuuge tub of Peanut Butter froyo (Matt and I filled up our Arches card!) with gooey brownie!
And played a game of UNO.
Faith won.
Colleen @ What's Baking in the Barbershop?! says
April 1, 2011 at 9:54 pmLooks like a fabulous evening! Enjoy the weekend!!
Jen says
April 1, 2011 at 9:54 pmSounds like the perfect evening!
Abby says
April 1, 2011 at 9:56 pmThis looks like an amazing day! I love UNO. Peanut butter fro yo! Mmm. 🙂 A pound of LOCAL fruit in each jar of jam? That sounds like a lot–I’m impressed! 🙂
staceyhealthylife says
April 1, 2011 at 9:57 pmFun night. But I love the finisher, pb froyo and brownie batter OH MY. Doesn’t get any better then that.
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
April 1, 2011 at 9:59 pmCville is too cool for school! I want a pound of that Feast! cheese 🙂
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
April 1, 2011 at 10:02 pmI’ll make it out to one of those First Fridays one of these days! =)
I am excited about the return of the City Market!!
KathEats says
April 1, 2011 at 10:07 pmAre you going tomorrow?!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
April 1, 2011 at 10:03 pmAll of that food (aka cheese and crackers!) looks amazing. What a fun night! I so wish we had spent time walking tonight, instead of we were cooped up all evening!
Vanessa says
April 1, 2011 at 10:07 pmOhh I love that jam! Last time I was in C’ville I got a few to bring back to Charlotte. I’m 80% sure that I’m making another weekend trip to C’ville the weekend of the 15th of this month!! I’ll have to stock up!! I need to check out that bookstore too!! Love it 🙂
Kristi @ KristiAteIt says
April 1, 2011 at 10:12 pmWhat a nice relaxing Friday night. Each time I’ve read about that gooey brownie I am so tempted by it! Looks delish! It looks like you live in such a cozy little area. I am so jealous! I live in a small city, so we don’t have any cozy looking places like you have.
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
April 1, 2011 at 10:14 pmLove nights like this with good friends 🙂 That garage-studio is seriously AWESOME!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
April 1, 2011 at 10:20 pmI love Uno and froyo and nights on the town–what a great night in my eyes! 🙂
sarah (sarah learns) says
April 1, 2011 at 10:23 pmoh i loved uno! i haven’t played it in so long!! sounds like a fun night! 🙂
Anne @ Baking Me says
April 1, 2011 at 10:24 pmLooks like a fantastic Friday evening, and ending the night with UNO, what could be better. UNO is one of my all time favorite card games 🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
April 1, 2011 at 10:25 pmI really want to visit Charlottesville specifically to try that gooey brownie 🙂
Brandy says
April 1, 2011 at 10:26 pmAhhhh your town has so many cool things! I feel like we never see you go to the same place twice 🙂 That little garage place is so cool! I am jealous. I live in Los Angeles, which apparently has some cool stuff too 😛 But I love the quaintness of C-Ville!
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
April 1, 2011 at 10:30 pmLucky you! Beautiful artwork and food
Meri says
April 1, 2011 at 10:34 pmFun photo story- I like the very first photo the best, its that time of day when you are sort of winding down for the day and winding up for the evening. Lovely!
Evelyn says
April 1, 2011 at 10:34 pmIf it was the Schlafly Irish Double Stout I can just second that it is awesome. I know you said you weren’t sure what it was but you should see if you can find one and check it out because it is really good 🙂
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
April 1, 2011 at 10:35 pmThat brownie topping is quite the ending to a fun night! Walking and biking beat the gym any day!
aimee says
April 1, 2011 at 10:37 pmmmmm. cheese and crackers, jam and bread, fish and chips, wine and beer, peanut butter and chocolate….that’s a lot of awesome combinations!
B & B says
April 1, 2011 at 10:39 pmI’ve never had just greens on their own. I always fill it with veggies. Meh.
I’ll take the beer though 🙂
What a lovely way to spend a Friday! I want that! That bookstore though – the hours say until 6 – but they were open at 7 when you went?
Kayla says
April 1, 2011 at 10:48 pmIt looks like you had some fabulous time. I love how both you and Faith are walking so much. I enjoy walking, but lately, I have not been walking as much. You gals have definitely inspired me to start walking more again. Have a lovely weekend!
Teresa (Teresa Tastes & Travels) says
April 1, 2011 at 10:56 pmyou had me the whole way through until you mentioned the PB froyo. now it’s all i can think about. i. must. have. some.
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
April 1, 2011 at 10:58 pmthat sounds like such a lovely time! I love how active you were by walking all around. I did a huge walking tour of my city today. I’m wiped!
Hannah says
April 1, 2011 at 10:58 pmKath, I just wanted to thank you for always showing us Cville’s beauty. It’s so lovely for me to re-see the place I spent such a happy year 🙂
KathEats says
April 2, 2011 at 6:43 am🙂
lani says
April 1, 2011 at 11:02 pmI love “Downtown”– being a former urban planner, I have heard it over the years. What a fabulous night!
Sunya says
April 1, 2011 at 11:02 pmSchlafly’s Coffee Stout is one of my favs. Hope to have some when I visit my sister and BIL next week in St. Louis. Nothing like coffee and beer to make a great pint.
Looks like y’all have a super fun evening!
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
April 1, 2011 at 11:03 pmWhat a nice day! Once I graduate college I will actually have chill days like this!! YAY! 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
April 1, 2011 at 11:10 pmI love UNO!
Friends, wine, cheese, froyo…looks like a perfect night 🙂
Amy says
April 1, 2011 at 11:26 pmThose wheat crackers are the BEST. I make baked brie in a pastry crust and serve it with those crackers and some preserves (any fruit will work), and it’s probably my favorite “meal” – delish!
katy says
April 2, 2011 at 12:13 amthe Garage looks like such a cool place to hang out!!! I love the brick on the INSIDE! fun!!!
Tina says
April 2, 2011 at 12:41 amThis just sounds like the PERFECT day! I just moved to a new area not all that long ago and one of the things on my to-do list is to check out the art galleries around. I could use a dose of some good ol’ culture right about now. 🙂
Jumanah says
April 2, 2011 at 3:00 amUno sure does bring back memories! I use to play all the time but havent played in years. What a fun night!
Toni says
April 2, 2011 at 5:57 amHow lovely!
Your pictures make me a little envious! Downtown Montreal is congested with cars,buses, people, more cars, honking and all that loud annoying downtown stuff!
Looks like a great Friday night!
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
April 2, 2011 at 6:13 amIsn’t first friday the BEST?!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
April 2, 2011 at 6:15 amThose first fridays look like such a blast
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
April 2, 2011 at 6:23 amI love how you’re getting out and enjoying the city!!! It’s such a great way to enjoy your evenings, get together with friends, try new foods, AND get in some good exercise. What a neat garage studio! And I used to play Uno all the time when I was little… such a fun game. 🙂
sarah (the SHU box) says
April 2, 2011 at 6:31 amwhat an awesome day 🙂 🙂
Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) says
April 2, 2011 at 6:41 amLOVE the Caars crackers too! They taste like a not-too-sweet graham cracker. Only better. So delicious. 😀
What a fun day! 😀
RJ says
April 2, 2011 at 6:45 amWhole wheat Carrs are like cookies – delish! What a perfect evening. I need to pull out Uno – haven’t played in ages!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
April 2, 2011 at 7:09 amLove crawl parties as such! Only wished we were located within walking distance to everything!
Katherine: Unemployed says
April 2, 2011 at 7:35 amditto!
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
April 2, 2011 at 7:32 amAll that cheese looks delicious!!
Amy says
April 2, 2011 at 7:37 amI love that first picture of downtown – so atmospheric.
Also UNO is my favorite game. I get really competitive.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
April 2, 2011 at 7:51 amThat garage studio is so neat! And they serve delicious local jam? Score!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
April 2, 2011 at 7:52 ami love garage spaces that have been altered. it’s been forever since i’ve played UNO!
megan @ blackberries for jam says
April 2, 2011 at 7:54 amThe pictures in this post are BEAUTIFUL! You would make a great advocate for the Cville tourist association (if there is such a thing). I want to visit!
anne says
April 2, 2011 at 8:24 amCute shoes! Can you share the name/brand? They look super comfy!
KathEats says
April 2, 2011 at 1:12 pmChampion by Payless
Hilary says
April 2, 2011 at 8:33 amWow…that looks like a fun fun fun (and delicious) Friday! Jealous!
Cindy says
April 2, 2011 at 8:39 amWhat a fun Friday evening!
Laura @FoodSnobSTL says
April 2, 2011 at 8:59 amI think it’s time for you to come visit St. Louis and the Schafly brewery 🙂
jrf says
April 2, 2011 at 9:14 amThere’s a good chance it was Schlafly’s Oatmeal Stout. No wonder you liked it!
jennyv says
April 2, 2011 at 9:18 amI met Mrs. Archer this past winter and when she shared what she did and where — I had to ask if she knew about you and GH! She said definitely loves having a GH in Cville!
Lee says
April 2, 2011 at 9:38 amThat really sounds like the perfect evening to me.
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
April 2, 2011 at 10:06 amPB FroYo? . . . UVA is it! 😉 . . . I can’t wait to visit Charlottesville!
KathEats says
April 2, 2011 at 10:57 amOh how fun!
Toni says
April 2, 2011 at 10:27 amWith all the walking you do, what shoes do you wear that look nice for gallery crawls, but still are comfortable to cover the miles you walk every day?
KathEats says
April 2, 2011 at 1:11 pmThey’re Champion brand from Payless. My feet hurt a little, but they were fine for 5 miles
Lisa says
April 2, 2011 at 1:09 pmWhat fun!
Those shoes are adorable.
Melissa says
April 2, 2011 at 1:49 pmMy goodness, I could go for some of those fish and chips right now! Looks like a great evening!
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
April 2, 2011 at 1:57 pmLooks like it could have been either their coffee stout or oatmeal stout! Both are fantastic. I might go to their brewery here in st. louis for dinner tonight!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
April 2, 2011 at 7:34 pmAhhh what a perfect evening out! All of your posts on downtown C-ville makes me want to visit so badly!! It seriously looks like such a neat town… y’all are so lucky!
Caitlin says
April 2, 2011 at 9:44 pmSounds like such a fun night. Charlottesville is so cute! I will be passing through later in the month on a cross country road trip and will definitely use your blog to guide us to great food, wine and art.
Katie (quick cook rice) says
April 3, 2011 at 9:46 amI want the “Always Buying Books” sign in my house. For one thing I’m always, always buying books, and it’s too cute.
Lauren @ MRS says
April 3, 2011 at 8:25 pmMan, that first picture is just stunning. I love the warmth and feel of a perfect light capture, it makes everything looks a lot prettier.
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous says
April 5, 2011 at 12:36 pmLooks like a fantastic day!