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    Thomas Jefferson once said “Good wine is a necessity of life for me,” and we have to concur. The wine selection at Tempo has been carefully chosen with our customers in mind.

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    By working closely with local farmers and ranchers, we strive to bring the freshest and most seasonal ingredients to the table. Read more to learn about some of our partners in local food.

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    Tempo’s Champagne Room accommodates up to 30 people in one of the only private dining rooms on the Downtown Mall.

Our Local Vendors

The Rock Barn  was born out of the desire to blend innovative cuisine with the unique cultural identify of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their mission is to develop a new relationship between local farmers, local chefs and local residents. We get our pork, sausages and smoked meat from them. 

Hi-Five Farm is an organic vegetable, herb, and flower CSA located on Green Willow Farm in Shadwell, Virginia, just outside the Charlottesville city limits. It was started by a group of close friends to provide a way for young and old alike to build community by reconnecting with nature and the source of their food.

Manakintowne Specialty Growers is a family owned and operated farm in Powhatan County, Virginia. Since 1985, we have been growers and suppliers of fresh cut herbs, salad greens, micro greens, edible flowers and specialty vegetables for the best chefs and markets in Central Virginia.

Located in the rolling foothills of Albemarle County, Sherwood Farm  boasts ideal conditions for raising American Black Angus cattle.Our moderate climate provides for ample natural grazing for much of the year as well as plentiful hay and silage grown on the farm for feeding during the winter months.

Albemarle Baking Company  makes award-winning breads, cakes, and pastries are handcrafted in their bakery using only the finest ingredients. Their breads are found on the tables of most of the finest dining establishments in Charlottesville. They are the bakery of choice of many of the caterers in the area, and of many specialty food shops.

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