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Locals Pick the Best of Vermont: Seven Daysies 2017
Food, Drink, Arts, Entertainment, Shopping, Services, Outdoors and Recreation
Obituary: Horst E. Rodies
Horst E. Rodies, of Arlington, Vermont, died on May 9, 2018, at the age of 93. He is survived by 4 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 sisters, and a circle of close friends. After a long career as a psychologist, Horst devoted himself to art. His paintings and stained glass creations can be seen in homes…
Obituary: Elizabeth K. “Libby” Whiting
Elizabeth K. “Libby” Whiting passed away Sunday evening, April 15th, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Northfield, VT on March 29, 1926 to George and Ellen (Lackey)Kingston. After graduating from Northfield High School, Libby went on to graduate from The Fay School of Boston, earning her secretarial degree. Libby married…
The Daylilies 2017 — Seven Daysies Staff Picks
For the 15th anniversary of the Daysies, we thought we’d sneak in a big surprise: the first-ever Daylilies. What are they, exactly? Seven Days staffers’ own personal picks for what’s best in Vermont. Sharing is caring, after all. The unofficial categories, created by our writers, cover everything from best show of Vermont spirit to best…
Best creemee
Burlington Bay Market & Café (Burlington) & Vermont Cookie Love (North Ferrisburgh)
Best housemade ice cream
Lake Champlain Chocolates (Burlington) & Island Homemade Ice Cream (Grand Isle)
Best locally owned grocery store
City Market, Onion River Co-op (Burlington) & Hunger Mountain Co-op (Montpelier)
Best draft beer list
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington) & Prohibition Pig (Waterbury)
Best coffee shop
Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Tea (Burlington) & Capitol Grounds Café (Montpelier)
Best pizza (restaurant)
Pizzeria Verità (Burlington) & Positive Pie (Barre/Hardwick/Montpelier)
Best women’s casual clothing store
Outdoor Gear Exchange (Burlington) & Salaam Boutique (Montpelier)
Best family restaurant
American Flatbread Burlington Hearth (Burlington) & Piecasso Family Pizzeria (Stowe)
Best lunch
August First Bakery & Café (Burlington) & Piecasso Family Pizzeria (Stowe)
Best burger
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington) & Prohibition Pig (Waterbury)
Best breakfast/brunch
Penny Cluse Café (Burlington) & Blue Paddle Bistro (South Hero)
