Seven Daysies 2025
The locals’ guide to the best of Vermont: food, drink, culture, shopping, services and recreation.
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The Best of Vermont: Locals Pick the 2025 Seven Daysies
Food, Drink, Culture, Shopping, Services, Recreation
Vermont Shares Sensitive Data About Food Assistance With Feds
The state gave the federal government data about tens of thousands of people who receive food assistance, which some see as a breach of trust.
Obituary: Scott Joseph Garvey, 1969-2025
Musician and poet lived as though beauty, art, music and human connection were all that mattered
ICE Detains Lumberyard Workers in Targeted Raid
Immigration officials raided Lamell Lumber in Essex on Saturday and arrested migrant workers. Two who were previously deported have been charged.
Obituary: Suzanne LeGault, 1953-2025
Artist and illustrator was known for her many extraordinary silk-screen prints
Obituary: David Alan Tilton, 1955-2025
Fish and wildlife biologist’s long career was driven by a desire to preserve the natural wonders of Lake Champlain and beyond
Obituary: James Carroll, 1944-2025
Builder and historic restorer was proud of making a lasting impact on buildings around Vermont and beyond
In Memoriam: Anne Thompson, 1950-2025
Anne Thompson’s life will be celebrated by her family and so many friends on August 16, 2025, 1 to 4 p.m., at 557 Lincoln Gap…
Obituary: Linda Lyon Hunter, 1947-2025
Devoted wife, mother and educator will be remembered for her warm presence, loving nature and impressive work ethic
Memoriam: Jyll M. P. Allen, 1978-2025
Celebration of Life for Jyll M. P. Allen: Saturday, August 30, 1 p.m., at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 152 Pearl St. in Burlington….
Obituary: Doris Tillotson, 1945-2025
Burlington social worker and psychotherapist had a love of adventure and a deep well of empathy
Obituary: Karen Boisvert Lapan, 1960-2025
Beloved mother, friend and tirelessly active community member treated everyone with generosity, patience and compassion
Scott Explains His Refusal to Use Guard Troops to Assist ICE
The governor shed new light Thursday on his decision not to assign 12 Vermont National Guard troops to help immigration agents for a year.
Obituary: Nicholas Shepard, 1991-2025
Exceptional lacrosse player and lifelong learner will be forever remembered for the fullness with which he embraced life
Obituary: Linda Danziger, 1943-2025
Longtime Plainfield art educator touched the heart and soul of everyone she met, inspiring many of her students to pursue the arts
Obituary: Joan Mary (Lovejoy) Coady, 1934-2025
Beloved mother, lifelong Catholic and dedicated worker cherished her time with family, never missing an opportunity to gather
Best cannabis dispensary
Bern Gallery Smoke Shop & Cannabis (Burlington) & Capital Cannabis Co. (Montpelier) & Zenbarn Farms (Waterbury Center) (tie)
Best small live music hot spot
Nectar’s (Burlington) & Zenbarn (Waterbury Center)
Best creemee
Palmer Lane Maple (Jericho) & Vermont Cookie Love (North Ferrisburgh)
Best locally owned grocery store
City Market, Onion River Co-op (Burlington) & Hunger Mountain Co-op (Montpelier)
Best wedding planner (name and business)
Julie Martin Olson (Julie Martin Olson Weddings & Events)
Best performing arts venue
The Flynn (Burlington) & Town Hall Theater (Middlebury)
Best art gallery
Frog Hollow Vermont Craft Gallery (Burlington) & Edgewater Gallery (Middlebury)
Best bike shop
Old Spokes Home (Burlington) & Onion River Outdoors (Montpelier)
Best bagel
Burlington Bagel Bakery (Burlington, Essex Junction, South Burlington and Williston) & Wally’s Place (South Hero)
Best sandwiches
Martone’s Market & Café (Essex Junction) & Red Hen Baking Co. (Middlesex)
Best craft brewery
Zero Gravity (Burlington) & Hill Farmstead Brewery (Greensboro Bend)
Best pizza (restaurant)
Folino’s (Burlington, Shelburne and Williston) & Piecasso Family Pizzeria (Stowe)
Best commercial/event photographer (name and business)
Karen Pike (Karen Pike Photography)
Best breakfast/brunch
Sneakers Bistro (Winooski) & Wayside Restaurant, Bakery & Creamery (Berlin)
Best sweets bakery
Mirabelles Bakery (South Burlington) & Red Hen Baking Co. (Middlesex)
Best burger
The Farmhouse Tap & Grill (Burlington) & Worthy Burger (South Royalton)
Best place to buy a unique gift
Common Deer (Burlington) & Stowe Street Emporium (Waterbury)
Best real estate agent (name and business)
Heather Morse (Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman)
Best veterinarian/animal hospital
Burlington Emergency & Veterinary Specialists
