CHARLOTTESVILLE — For years, Greg MacDonald and Sam Morris have dreamed of actually serving beer at Michie Tavern.

Michie Tavern is open year-round, serving a midday meal with a vegetable-rich menu suggesting the Colonial era. Fried chicken is piled high on the buffet counter, along with black-eyed peas ...

On a recent trip to Charlottesville, I decided to visit Michie Tavern for lunch, after a more than 30-year absence. The last time I had been there was with my five children after visiting nearby ...

Michie Tavern is open year-round, serving a midday meal with a vegetable-rich menu suggesting the Colonial era. Fried chicken is piled high on the buffet counter, along with black-eyed peas ...

In 1969, the tavern was established as a dining facility and has operated as such, as well as a popular tourist attraction, ever since.

Related to this story New owner says there will be changes at Michie Tavern, but not for staff Jefferson Foundation said it's considering keeping the restaurant open later.