Food + Drink
At Neighborhood Noodle in Manchester, It’s Always Ramen Season
Soup in summer? When it’s chicken shio from this new ramen shop, yes. Emily and Ian Shore have created a year-round destination in southern Vermont.
With Nippon Naturals, Paul Travers Brings Japanese Wine to Vermont
After a career in financial services, Travers found an unexpected retirement project that’s making natural wine from Japan a thing in the Green Mountain State.
Chicken Charlie’s in South Burlington Takes a Pause
The group that bought the chicken spot in 2022 also owns Richmond’s Kitchen Table. Its offshoot market and café has shared Charlie’s storefront since November.
Chef Avery Buck to Leave May Day for Farmers & Foragers
The James Beard Award finalist will oversee the biz’s commissary kitchen and Old Lantern events, while head chef Ryan Brigante runs its Dockside food truck.
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The Café HOT. to Permanently Close as Owners Return to NYC
Allan and Travis Walker-Hodkin have been vocal about the negative business impacts of construction on Burlington’s Main Street but cited family reasons for their upcoming closure.
Pomykala Farm in Grand Isle Grows On Without Its Cofounder
From asparagus to winter squash, the 49-year-old farm is a mainstay for local chefs. The family embarks on the first season after losing its beloved matriarch.
Dumpling Café to Replace Asiana House in Burlington
Gary Ma, longtime owner of the shuttered downtown sushi spot, said he needed a change. His new restaurant at 191 Pearl Street will offer housemade dim sum.
Sabah’s House to Take Over Burlington’s Church Street Kiosk
The family-run Middle Eastern catering business previously ran a cart on the same downtown corner. The kiosk menu will combine its popular shawarma with American classics.
Alimentari Café & Provisions Does Daytime Italian in BTV
The newest sibling in the St. Paul Street resto group offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, a global pantry, and select Trattoria Delia and Pizzeria Verità faves.
Shell Out for Pizzeria Corinna’s Italian Subs in Essex
The sandwiches at the new 1980s-style pizza shop in Essex Towne Marketplace are named after Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They’ll have you saying, “Cowabunga!”
520 BBQ and Grill Brings Southern-Style Smoked Meat to Essex
A Southerner in Matthew Desautels’ army unit introduced the Burlington native to barbecue. He started smoking as a hobby. A federal job buyout let him turn pro.
Vermont Fresh Network on Indefinite Hiatus, Leaves Legacy
The pioneering farm-to-table nonprofit has faded out in its 30th year. Its final collab series with the Vermont Agency of Ag launches solo this week.
Champlain Valley Apiaries to Hit 100th With Next-Gen Leader
Despite dire bee die-offs, Curtis Mraz has stepped up at his family’s legacy Middlebury biz. Honey and apitherapy sales will help support a new HQ in New Haven.
Sweet Abilities Bakery Celebrates Grand Opening in Fairfax
The family-run spot bakes fresh doughnuts, bagels and filled croissants. Lynn Orton plans to hire people with special abilities like her son, who works with her.
Hangry Hogg Barbecue Truck Parks at South Burlington’s University Mall
Chef Jason Evans has moved his mobile barbecue biz from Rutland to Chittenden County. He serves Texas- and Kansas City-style smoked meats with scratch sides.
Three Questions for Competitive Baker and Cold Hollow Cider Mill Bakery Manager Jenn Gryckiewicz
The pastry chef and former bakery owner won ‘Sugar Rush’ with a purple octopus cake. As of March, she crafts whimsical cakes plus classics in Waterbury Center.
Tasting New Versions of Three Addison County Food Businesses
Driving down Route 7 and looking for a treat? Some old favorites are in new spots. Here’s the scoop on Vergennes Laundry, Gilfeather’s and Vermont Cookie Love.
Doña Esa to Offer Homestyle Mexican Takeout in Burlington
The multigenerational Hernandez-Martinez family will cook a regional menu of weekday lunches — birria tacos to pozole — in the kitchen of Pine Street’s Doma Bar.
Rogue Rabbit in BTV Adds Groceries, Including 5th Quarter Meats
The Roman-style café ended dinner hours to focus on lunch and has replaced some seating with imported Italian goods and a cooler of cheeses and local meats.
Restaurant and Café Closures in Rutland and Burlington
Mid-April marks the end for Peruvian-Venezuelan spot Pao Pao and the Pine Street outpost of Kestrel Coffee Roasters. Kestrel’s other locations remain open.
Taste Test: THC-Infused Edibles and Beverages
If smoking or vaping gives you the ick, try eating an edible or sipping a seltzer, cider or soda from a licensed local producer.
Michael’s on the Hill in Waterbury Center Is Closed and For Sale
After less than three years as owners, Andrew Kohn and Don Jones said financial challenges forced them to shutter the almost 25-year-old dining destination.
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