Food + Drink
First Bite: The Harborvale in Burlington Could Make Waves
More than just good for a hotel, the new restaurant from Westport Hospitality executive chef Doug Paine is inspired by the lake — and serving great food near it.
“The Big Cheese” Spotlights Jasper Hill Farm’s Lilith Spencer
The new documentary follows a scrappy U.S. cheesemonger team aiming to be world champions. Spencer chatted ahead of a Burlington Vermont Cheese Week screening.
Kismayo Kitchen Closes in BTV; Property Gets FEMA Buyout
The at-risk building housing the popular Somali American spot, originally opened by Ahmed Omar and then operated by his widow, is now set for demolition.
Vermont Creemee Supply Disrupted by Immigration Enforcement
Kingdom Creamery, the state’s largest maker of creemee base, is suffering “a severe labor shortage” after worker detentions, leaving customers to scramble.
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Mule Bar in Winooski to Expand Into Former Our House Spot
The former bistro next door will become the bar’s attached dining room, adding seating and new dinner and entertainment offerings with weekend brunch to follow.
Day Trip: Eating — and Working It Off — in Granby, Québec
The lively Québec town known for its zoo also boasts inventive world-class dining and plenty of cycling, thrifting and other between-meals activities.
Gather Round Chef Service Stocks the Fridge for Vermont Families
Ariel Voorhees, an English teacher turned personal chef, has built a biz cooking custom meals in people’s homes. She and her team even do the grocery shopping.
Stone’s Throw Pizza in Waterbury Cuts Back to Takeout Only
Co-owners Allison and Tyler Stratton said shortages of staff and parking led to their decision to end on-site dining at 13 Stowe Street and focus on takeout.
7 Places to Eat in Burlington’s South End
Fuel up for the South End Art Hop or year-round art adventures: South End eateries serve foodie pleasures from creemees to lobster spaghetti.
7 Places to Drink in Burlington’s South End
Feeling thirsty in the South End? For Art Hop or anytime, check out seven spots pouring stellar quaffs, from a Maple Creemee Nitro to a hazy double IPA.
Miller Farm’s Organic Milk Refuels UVM Student Athletes
The fifth-generation Vernon dairy struck a deal for its creamline chocolate milk to become the post-workout recovery drink for university sports teams.
A Fig (or 500) Grows in Monkton at Fearless Figs
In Monkton, Warren Dixon of Fearless Figs cultivates more than 500 trees of the notoriously finicky Mediterranean fruit.
Poco in Burlington to Pause Dinner and Open for Lunch
The sibling co-owners of the small Main Street restaurant said they look forward to “switching things up” but also attributed the shift to lack of kitchen staff.
Montpelier’s Ondis Simplifies Its Menu After Chef Departure
Co-owner Emma Sanford is making locally sourced salads and hand-cut fries to pair with drinks now that James Beard-recognized Max Vogel has moved to Barr Hill.
Wunderkammer Biermanufaktur Launches Craftsbury Beer Garden
Vasilios Gletsos has earned kudos for his “eccentric” mixed-culture beers made with local and foraged ingredients, which can be sipped this fall in his backyard.
The Closures of Four Dairy Plants Lead to Worry in Vermont
Dairy Farmers of America’s decision to shutter a St. Albans plant is just the latest setback for the state’s $5.4 billion sector.
Tasting Seven Smoking-Hot Barbecue Spots Around Northern Vermont
From brisket and burnt ends to coal-roasted eggplant, new and newly relocated businesses are putting a local stamp on barbecue. Check ’em out, and BYO wet wipes.
Ralston’s Restaurant to Open in St. Albans
The two-story spot from Michael Boomhower, a Franklin County chef with an impressive résumé, will serve New England and French Canadian “reimagined classics.”
Sarky’s Smokehouse & Saloon Opens a Second Spot, in Barre
Erin and Sarkis Hand now smoke more ribs, brisket, chicken and pulled pork to meet demand for barbecue. Their menu includes hand-cut fries, burgers and salads.
Woodbelly’s New Middlesex Café Serves Breakfast, Lunch and Pizza
New owners have brought a fresh vision, a broad menu and consistency to the formerly freewheeling pizza business, which opened a new café in May.
The Boerie Roll Food Cart Grills Up a South African Staple
At the Stowe Farmers Market, Jeremy Greeff serves boerewors: handcrafted, spiced sausages from his native country. They are far easier to eat than to pronounce.
JJ’s to Replace Shuttered Langdon Street Tavern in Montpelier
Scott Kerner, co-owner of Good Measure Pub & Brewery and Carrier Roasting, is opening an old-school sports bar with a pub-food menu and free chili on football Sundays.
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