No closure: More late-hour options  Let's face it. People aren't
exactly flocking to Charlottesville for its vibrant and varied
after-hours scene. Yet recent activities– like the closure of
Espresso Royale blamed on a dearth of morning business, and the
fact that new eateries like Belmont's Mas are buzzing into the
wee hours most nights– suggest we're more nocturnal than we
realize.  Maybe it's all that tea. In case you hadn't noticed,
the Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar, which used to be open for lunch,
is now exclusively an evening venue. Last month owners Matteus
Frankovich and El Duce, who instead of operating on a rigid
timetable are allowing their young business to evolve
organically, opted to favor the night. Current hours-­ which
could shift as suddenly as the desert sands– are 5pm-midnight.
"It became clear to us over time that the tea house really wants
to rock out in the evening," El Duce tells Dish. "We decided to
nurture its strong points by staying open later and by stressing
entertainment."  From un