While parents weekends are always fun, I'm so excited my twin brother Scott is coming to visit in two weeks.
Last semester, he came for Homecomings, which was also my parents weekend, so we hardly got to do any classic Charlottesville activities. The sole exception was going to a vineyard (a must — I consider Pippin my second home). Now that he's coming on a less crazy weekend, there will be so much more time to show him all of my favorites.
He gets in on Friday, so obviously dinner and going out are in order. In my opinion, you can't top the Virg for dinner. It's a classic Cville spot that's been around for decades, and they have plenty of options.
After that, I'm having a pre-game in my apartment so more of my friends can meet him, and then the plan is bars: Crozet, Boylan, Trin, etc.
Saturday is the perfect day to day drink, but first a brunch is necessary. He's never been to Pigeon Hole, so that's a must. Nothing beats Pigeon Hole in your stomach after a long night out. Since it's too cold to porch drink at Boylan or Trin, I'm planning on taking him to World of Beer, or, as me and my friends affectionately call it, WOB.
One of the greatest things about family visiting is getting to go to a nicer restaurant and venture away from the Corner. We went to the Local in the fall, so I'm planning on taking him to Mas, which is a great Spanish tapas-style restaurant.
I'm thinking of probably having a more chill night with friends at the apartment, since he has to leave the next day and Sunday=homework day. Before driving him to the airport, a quick Bodo's trip is in order — another Cville must he has yet to experience. Because let's be serious; no Charlottesville visit is complete without a Bodo's bagel.
