Thanks for mentioning the VA Wine Guide article. Here is the article, if anyone's interested in learning more about Dr. Pat Elliott and her sheep's milk cheeses: http://www.virginiawineguide.com/foodAndWine13/ Hope the link works! For those within driving distance to Charlottesville, it's definitely worth a Saturday morning road trip. The City Market (outdoor farmer's market) is one of the best farmer's markets I've ever been to. Dr. Pat Elliott is a regular fixture as are other local cheese makers. Not to mention a ton of other delicious homemade foods. When Feast first opened in 2002, we decided to open an hour earlier on Saturdays to accomodate the City Market crowds. After buying all the fresh local goods from the Market, people wanted the experience to continue. Since we are right up the road on Main Street, it's easy for these shoppers to come in, and add even more value to their selection - cheeses, cured meats, wine, etc. I'll shut up about the awesome place where I work. I'm moving in September to the west coast and will really miss Charlottesville and Feast - mainly because it cultivated my greatest passion - FOOD! If anyone's planning any trips out here, let me know and I'll write up some must stops with a food focus, naturally!
