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Slopeside Savor at Homestyle Restaurant and Mad River Barn
In Ludlow and Waitsfield, native Vermonters at the helm of two ski-town spots celebrate local food, love to hit the trails and share an unexpected connection.
News
Arts+Culture
Magnificent 7: Must-See, Must-Do Events in and Around Vermont, November 11-18
Explore our editor’s picks for must-do events in Vermont this week, including Lyric Theatre’s ‘Elf the Musical’ at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington.
Food+Drink
Slopeside Savor at Homestyle Restaurant and Mad River Barn
In Ludlow and Waitsfield, native Vermonters at the helm of two ski-town spots celebrate local food, love to hit the trails and share an unexpected connection.
Last Call at Vermont Pub & Brewery in Burlington
The state’s first brewpub will close on November 14. In its final days, the pints and memories are flowing, honoring founder Greg Noonan and its current team.
Hook & Peel Pizza Moves Into the Den at Harry’s Hardware
The mobile biz spent four years slinging pies around Vermont, including weekly pop-ups outside Cabot’s multipurpose gathering spot. Now, it will call the Den home.
Jenna’s Café in Johnson Relaunches Under Recovery Nonprofit
The café operated for four years in partnership with Two Sons Bakehouse. It will continue to be a cozy daytime eatery that provides job training and good food.
Music+Nightlife
Soundbites: Burlington Has Saved Rock and Roll
Several of the Queen City’s breakout bands are coming back for blowout homecoming shows, capping one heck of a year for the local music scene.
On the Beat: Zenbarn Turns 10; New Jerry Garcia Project
In Vermont music news: A Waterbury Center music hot spot hits the decade mark, a Jerry Garcia tribute debuts, and Mouse in a Corner collab across the country.
Album Review: Lily Golden, ‘North Star (Live)’
The live album’s 14 songs retain the openheartedness and inner-child wonder that adulthood so often asks us to surrender.
On Screen
Humanity Continues to Be Woefully Outmatched in ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’
Writer-director Takashi Yamazaki’s sequel to Oscar-winning ‘Godzilla Minus One’ has twice the monsters but packs less of an emotional punch.
Now Playing in Theaters, November 11-18
In addition to ‘How To Rob A Bank’ here’s what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.
Fun Stuff
Free Will Astrology (11/11/26)
Check out Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes & daily text message horoscopes: realastrology.com or 1-877-873-4888.
Crossword: ‘Title-Track Tracking’ (11/11/26)
Want more puzzles? Visit sevendaysvt.com/games
Ask the Rev: I’m Spending Thanksgiving Alone. What Should I Do?
Flying solo on Turkey Day doesn’t have to be a bummer. Here’s advice for picking your own holiday adventure — while still connecting with friends and family.
Life Lines
Obituary: Charles Shaffer, 1938-2026
Dedicated attorney and community leader lived his values and commitment to the arts through board service across many organizations
Obituary: Henry Joseph Maciejewski, 1947-2026
Polyglot had a gift for connecting with people and sustained friendships from all phases of his life
Obituary: Marianna Dutra, 1947-2026
Longtime employee at the Lane Press is remembered for her unconditional love for her family
Obituary: Alan Francis Sylvester, 1938-2026
Nationally recognized attorney was dedicated to representing “the little guy” and was a passionate advocate for the intellectually disabled
Obituary: Phillip Garner Corby II, 1970-2026
“Force of nature” had encyclopedic knowledge, showed his love through food and found his greatest joy in being a dad
Obituary: Robert “Bob” Frank Carman, 1942-2026
“True family man” was a proud member of many civic organizations who loved pulling pranks and making people laugh
Obituary: William J. Stahl, 1957-2026
U.S. Army veteran, former Burlington City Council member, avid reader and music lover lived life on his own terms
Obituary: Lynn Herman Lang, 1943-2026
U.S. Navy veteran and longtime IBM employee was an accomplished blacksmith who enjoyed sugar making and beekeeping
Obituary: Barbara Jean Tanner Bateman, 1961-2026
Compassionate nurse took great pride in her work and brought joy to those she cared for
Obituary: Richard P. Bouffard, 1937-2026
Proud IBMer served his Milton community as a fire and rescue volunteer for more than a dozen years






