No, not that Carolina!
The Old North State Carolina – where Duke and Davidson are! Remember moving to Virginia was really tough for me!
Tonight Matt and I went to see the Duke vs. UVA men’s basketball game. He decided to be a bit more obvious with his logo display! I didn’t want to get booed! But there were actually a TON of Duke fans there.
Our dinner menu tonight read: frozen lentils.
Hmmm. Frozen lentils or pizza, salads and beer. Which would tempt you?
We decided tonight would be the perrrrrfect occasion to go to the new Charlottesville Brixx Pizza! Brixx has been a favorite restaurant of ours for ten years – since we were freshmen at Davidson! There was a time when we would go nearly every Friday night. We just love everything about the place.
India Brown for him, Winter Solstice for her. The Solstice was by Anderson Valley Brewing. It was really creamy and sweet! Like a vanilla milkshake. As much as I’d like to say I loved it, it was a bit weak for me.
For dinner we each got a Brixx Salad – CLASSIC! Mixed greens with goat cheese, pistachios and croutons with their amazing focaccia bread. I always get the spinach salad’s dressing – the hot honey one – on my Brixx salad. It’s my fav!
We also shared a mushroom pizza. This guy comes with 3 kinds of mushrooms, mozzarella and arugula
I had two pieces (on the whole wheat crust!) Hit the spot!
We actually biked to the game tonight, so we biked on over just before it started.
Both of my parents went to Duke (that’s where they met!) and they had season tickets to Cameron Indoor Stadium for my whole childhood. I remember going to games with my dad in the dead of winter – Section 2 – and he would get a bag of peanuts and I’d get peanut M&Ms. We’d wave at the Ely’s, who sat in the opposite side of the stadium. We could see their faces on the other side! And the crazy towel guy too. I wonder if he still goes to games? The energy in Cameron is just incredible. My senior year of high school I got to go with him to the Duke v. UNC game (questionably the biggest rivalry in college sports?!) Unforgettable! I’m a huge fan of Coach K’s too. I will cry when he retires. And Shane Battier <3
We are, of course, torn on who to cheer for now that we live in Charlottesville when this night comes around. I’ll root for the Cavaliers in every other sport! Just not b-ball 🙂
Duke won
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
Hey, we did the EXACT same thing tonight!
KathEats says
You were at Brixx!?!
Krissy - Shiawase Life says
Yes! We had to wait like 15 min for a table, but it was our first time to try it so I was determined that we eat there tonight 🙂 It was super good, we had the hummus appetizer and split a pizza.
KathEats says
No way!!! It was packed. We were there right at 6, but we ate at the bar!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
Ok, that brings back memories of going to Red Sox games at Fenway park in Boston.
Good times…
stacey-healthylife says
Looks like a great restaurant. I love when you can get whole wheat crust.
Matt says
Go Blue Devils!!
Amy says
Yeah, yeah, we knew we’d lose … 🙂
Mama Pea says
So awesome. Pea Daddy just read this post over my shoulder and said attending a Duke game is on his sports bucket list. We’re on our way.
KathEats says
Haha – awesome!!
Amanda says
Biggest rivalry in college sports: Michigan vs. Ohio State.
Without a doubt!
KathEats says
I’ve never even heard of those teams!!
Ling says
i tried to hold back, but as a Wolverine, I am obligated to have a great disgust for Duke, and coach K. don’t worry, i won’t hold it against you, we all have our faults;)
Becky says
Totally piggybacking on the Michigan and Ohio State rivalry, especially in football!
Go Blue!
Laura says
agreed! no question. and kath, I hope that was a joke 😉
KathEats says
Not a joke!
Elisabeth says
You’re kidding!?!?! I realize since I’m in Ohio I’m much closer location-wise to the rivalry, but you’ve never heard of Univ. of Michigan and Ohio State Univ.? Big Ten?
KathEats says
Nope!
KathEats says
Nope! I mean, I’ve heard of the Big Ten. But ACC is better 🙂
Pamela says
Go Blue! Kath, that’s U of M…… can’t believe you really don’t know this team…school? Does your husband follow sports? Even if you don’t follow sports wouldn’t you have heard about…..ok I will stop. I am just very surprised!
Amanda says
Wow, this boggles my mind! University of Michigan is the most selective, best, public school in Michigan, and questionably the country! And that’s coming from a Spartan!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
LOL!!!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I want pizza and beer. I think it would make a good bedtime snack.
Carla @ Will Run for Health says
Kath!! I’m a HUGE Duke fan too! I am actually in the process of applying for my PhD there. I went to Hopkins and all of my friends are mortified. Hopkins and Duke are big rivals in LAX. I agree there is nothing like a game in Cameron! I LOVE that Matt rocked that Duke shirt! How awesome!
KathEats says
My grandfather went to Hopkins and my grandmother went to Duke! Good choice 🙂 Maybe you’ll be there with Matt A. and Larbs!
Maryann (The Balanced Bean) says
I love college basketball! I havent been in so long since I no longer live in the same state that I went to college in…I miss it! Sounds like a great night 🙂
claire says
i saw crazy towel guy last yr at duke!!
KathEats says
Oh yay! Glad he’s still swingin’ it
Katie @ Life... Discombobulated says
I am SO FREAKIN’ JEALOUS!!!!! I am a HUGE Duke bball fan – mostly because I love Coach K – and would LOVE to go to a game in Cameron Stadium someday! Even better, I would love to meet Coach K. I would ask him how he got to be so awesome. 🙂
KathEats says
I met him a few times when I was little. I think he is so cute!
claire says
i think that Coach K looks a little bit like the blue devil logo! 🙂
KathEats says
Haha – indeed!!!
Chelsea says
As someone who went to USC, the rivalry with UCLA is pretty fierce! Especially since we’re in the same town! So these two rivalries may just be tied. lol. I love sports!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
That’s how I feel about my Wolverines! I do like the Cavs though. When I lived in Lynchburg, I was expected to root for Virginia Tech. You can imagine how I felt about that. UVA is so similar to UM, I had to root for the Cavs! Plus the campus is gorgeous and JPJ Arena is awesome.
Looks like a fun night!
khar says
I agree- as a USC alum, the USC/UCLA rivalry is pretty fierce. We have Anderson Valley Winter Solstice in our fridge right now! My husband and I both tasted cream soda and felt it was too sweet.
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
I love college basketball….although I am a Gator fan. 😉
Jen G. says
Crazy towel guy! I forgot about him! When I was there, one of my classmates served as Speedo Guy. That picture will haunt him for life.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
There’s a Brixx sort of near where I live.. I can’t believe I haven’t tried it yet!
Julia H says
Kath-
I had to comment on this post because I’m actually a senior undergrad at Duke! Someone already mentioned this but…. yes the crazy towel guy still goes to games. Every game as far as I can tell. GO DUKE!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I love the fact that you guys bike everywhere! I can’t wait to move to a bike friendly city 🙂
Caitlin (EatFeats) says
Dude, every college rivalry is the biggest college rivalry–just depends who you ask.
Allison K. says
True…and it feels bigger if you live IN one of the teams home towns.
Christena says
I agree..definitely depends on where you live and which team you are cheering for!
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
I’m not a huge sports fan, but I love going to live games, they are so exciting and fun!
That salad looks amazing, and so does the pizza!
Courtney @ the granola chronicles says
What a fun night. I definitely would have chosen pizza & beer over lentils (and I love lentils!).
Camille says
Dinner looks fabulous and I love your striped shirt!
Sarah says
I was at the game too! My whole family was wearing Duke gear! I wish we had stopped at that restaurant! We were stuck eating concession food because we were late leaving from Richmond!
I am also a big Coach K and even bigger Shane Battier fan!
KathEats says
Oh it would have been fun to run into another KERF friend!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Go Duke! That’s funny you remember the peanut M&Ms with your dad – my dad and I did the same thing with football games and Dove ice cream bars. Those are still my fav treat today. 🙂
Krissy @ Make It Naked says
I think it’s great you’re willing to adopt UVA and cheer for the Cavaliers in all other sports but…let me warn you…football – ouch. It’s painful to watch sometimes, this coming from a faithful fan. Hate to say it but the tailgates are often the highlight. But I’ll be there cheering in my orange…with my bourbon.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
I lived in NC for a few years, Wrightsville Beach (wilmington area). And then in Myrtle Beach. NC and SC college sports fans take their sports VERY seriously i learned!
Glad Duke won for you 🙂
Kiran says
The fact that you guys bike around makes me want to pack and move to Cville 😀 Wishful thinking!
Annette says
bahaha! Go Duke 🙂 I love that you guys bike everywhere- what a fun couple!
Rachel @ Healthy Teacher says
Duke vs UNC is huge. My hubby and I are UNC fans, but we can still be friends :). Also, I remember Shane Battier. And, I remember I found him attractive.
Mary says
I <3 Shane too! I'm a Rockets fan and fell in love with him when he started playing for us!
Christin@purplebirdblog says
That pizza and salad look insanely good! I love college basketball, especially when my beloved Horns are playing!
Alaina says
What a fun evening! That pizza looks awesome. I just had a pizza in Las Vegas that was topped with arugula. I loved it!! Greens on a pizza just makes sense. 🙂
Anne @ Baking Me says
I would go for the pizza, salad and beer combo over the frozen lentils any day. The food looks delicious. What a fun date night!
JenATX says
I love Brixx too… its actually our “girl’s spot” when we have girl’s nights to catch up 🙂 And all my friends love the foccia bread too haha
Alexis says
Did you know that you are fueling a pro runner? 🙂 go to www.shannonrowbury.com/blog – it says Kathy, but it’s so awesome you got a shout out!
KathEats says
OH cool!! Thanks for the link!
ashley says
i went to the unc-duke game my senior year of college where a duke player broke a unc player’s nose after the play was over. hmmm…typical. no more duke posts! we don’t liiiike them.
Ida says
my parents met a duke too! got married in the gardens… and Shane Battier will be president.
Hannah says
Oh my gosh, I couldn’t help giggling when you said you wouldn’t wear the Duke shirt because you didn’t want to be booed… Wouldn’t being with Matt, who was wearing the shirt, kinda put you in the same boat? 😛 But then again, good choice, because I love your top!
Rachel ~ Dressed to Dish says
YUM! that pizza looks SO good! Have you tried Mellow Mushroom?! I’m sure you have as my fam has gone there before many football and bball games! 🙂
sarah (the SHU box) says
YEAH DUUUUKE!
yes, crazy towel guy still goes 🙂 although i can’t guarantee it’s the same one!!
Christie {Nourishing Eats} says
I will always be a Duke fan as well. I was born in the hospital there so that is where my heart strings are 😀
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Yay go Duke!! I’ve been dying not being able to watch the games here. Crazy towel guy still goes to games I believe!
Lauren says
Such a fun night!! Brixx always sounds amazing. It’s so nice to have a reliable pizza place near you. We have one here and I’m so happy we do. It’s so nice to be able to get gourmet pizza on a casual date night.
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Ohh – your Brixx meal looks awesome – and your Duke story reminds me of going to Red Sox games growing up – I still go, but there’s somethin about going with your dad when you’re a kid…
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Looks like a fun night! I would have chosen the pizza too!
Rachel says
I’m pretty sure Ohio State/Michigan is the biggest college rivalry =)
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Fun night! It’s been forever since I last went to a college bball game, but you brought back some memories for me. 😀
Glad your team won!! 😀
megan @ blackberries for jam says
I was at Duke when Shane Battier was on the team! I heard he was super nice!
Gretchen @ Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen! says
Admittedly I don’t know much about sports (though my boyfriend is a die-hard Duke fan), but I do know that pizza looks aweeeeeesommmmmeeee! Whole wheat crust is the best.
lindsay says
I have been meaning to ask this question for awhile, but keep forgetting. I am guessing you just lock your bikes up outside when you bike to/from places? I am always weary to do that here in DC…my bike was stolen in college 🙁 I also have a crappy bike lock!
What type of bike lock do you use?
KathEats says
We have combination locks that we loop around something big and metal. I think it’s impractical to bike around with one of those giant U locks, but I do think they are the “best.” I don’t worry as much here in Cville – we also try to local them in plain view so people would be less tempted to break out giant clippers to crush the locks.
Baking 'n' Books says
Wow – that looks awesome! The food and the game 🙂
(By the way I entered the give-away and “liked” you but didn’t receive a confirmation email like it said I would from OpenSky – is that normal?). – Just wondering!
Thanks.
KathEats says
Are you getting the newsletter emails once a week?
Baking 'n' Books says
No. That would come with signing up though right? And mine wasn’t confirmed…I tried again but didn’t work and don’t want to be “spamming” it!
KathEats says
I’m checking for you
Molly says
I totally understand being conflicted with UVA/Duke fandom. I actually went to Duke for undergrad and UVA for law school. My first year of law school I went to the UVA-Duke bball game in a Duke t-shirt and DID get booed! I do cheer for UVA football though. Hope Matt escaped unharmed!
Melinda says
I thought you might enjoy Crazy Towel Guy vid from this season – http://www.palindromeathome.com/2011/02/go-duke-go.html 🙂
Go Devils go!
KathEats says
Haha – AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved reading her post!
Marci says
I know it’s a big rivalry (and have been in Cameron when it’s empty and eerie on a tour!), but not the biggest in college sports! I’m a Texas Longhorn alum, and we are pretty serious about football against Oklahoma and Texas A&M. There are parades and rallies. And my sister is a Tar Heel grad student.
Paige says
I claim Shane Battier as my husband and scream like a girl at every Rockets game for him 😉
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Lentils are lovely, but pizza definitely trumps them. 🙂
Mads says
blegh frozen lentils?
That pizza looks like a salad in itself. Delish!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Yayyyyy for North Carolina!!!!!!!! However, I’m more of a UNC fan…
Anne P says
GO UNC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
It seems like college sports just aren’t as big of a deal here in Canada. It sounds like it’s fun to go cheer your team on though! 😀
Kristi (Hiding in Honduras) says
I am both a UNC grad and a loyal reader so I just close my eyes and scroll down to the food when you gush on Duke! haha! But it’s cute that your parents met there 🙂
Chantal says
Glad to see you still love Brixx, even if you’re also lovin on Dook! Go Heels!
Meg says
I know I’m a little late commenting on your post, but I definitely think Duke/UNC has the best rivalry in college sports! I think that even though I’m from Florida and grew up watching the UF/FSU rivalry. I actually just wrote a post about the Duke/UNC game last week on my blog to explain what it’s like. I didn’t get to go the game, but work in Durham and am very familiar with the campus atmosphere there. And yes, I’m pretty certain Crazy Towel Guy still goes!
Anja says
I actually went to High School with Duke’s Kyle Singler. So we cheer for them even here, all the way in Oregon. 🙂
Brian says
Kath: you need to put UVA baseball on your “to do” list. Nothing is better on a warm spring day than watching the Hoos at beautiful Davenport Field.
KathEats says
We’re going to come to a game! Funny Karen JUST emailed us about this yesterday!
Caroline says
Haha, I think anyone associated with a big ACC/SEC school will argue they’re part of the biggest rivalry. UGA such a fierce rivalry with UF that fans who go to the game (when it’s in Jacksonville) actually stay at St Simons Island (part of GA) so as not to give any tourism money to the state of FL!