Food + Drink
Ice Fishing With River Run’s Former Chef Jimmy Kennedy
The professional bass angler grew up in Louisiana. When he moved to Vermont, he thought winter fishing through the ice sounded crazy. Now, he’s all in.
Farm-Grown Homecoming Seeds Launches in Northfield
Charlie Watt’s online seed catalog specializes in varieties adapted for Vermont’s cold, short growing season, from watermelon to early-ripening tomatoes.
Vermont Chefs and Industry Pros Named 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists
The awards known as the “Oscars of the food world” recognized Vermonters in national and regional categories on their semifinalist list, announced on January 21.
First Bite: Sampling Farmers & Foragers Hillside at the Old Lantern Events Barn
With weekly Wednesday dinner and Saturday brunch, the food truck biz is giving Charlotte locals new reasons to head to the longtime event venue.
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Curry Leaf to Replace Montpelier’s KSherpa Dinner House
Inder Saini will add a third Indian spot to his small, regional group in the space vacated by Kamal Sherpa, who has opened Star Kitchen Indian Nepali in Barre.
King Arthur Baking’s ‘Sweet & Salty!,’ Reviewed by Kids
With their new cookbook for kids, the Norwich baking experts serve up almost 100 recipes from chocolate cake to pizza party buns. Six young Vermonters put them to the test.
Mothership Brewery Launches in Burlington; Broken Hearts Burger Closes in Fairlee
A staple of the Burlington beer scene gets a new name after 20-plus years, while an Upper Valley burger joint cryptically ends its run, at least for now.
Get the Tea: Local Clay Artists on the Beauty of Teapots
Why not enter the New Year with the calming ritual of tea? Vermont crafters Kileh Friedman, Frank Saliani and Cath Manegold generously share their knowledge.
Chelsea Approved’s Vegan, Gluten-Free Baking Mixes Suit Many Diets
Chelsea Curtis’ experience navigating Crohn’s disease inspired a line of mixes for cookies, brownies, pancakes and banana bread that everyone can eat.
Joy Bar and Restaurant Opens in Waitsfield’s Mad River Green Shops
In the former Collaborative Brewing space, Emma Delphin and her team serve a locally sourced, Mediterranean-inspired menu for dinner and Sunday lunch.
Vermont’s Craft Brewers Brace for an Uncertain Future
Amid a slowdown that will linger beyond Dry January, Vermont’s craft beer biz faces new challenges from both in and outside the industry.
Winter Farmers Markets Offer Veggies, Meats and Community
Vermont’s winter markets serve up a surprising bounty of food and artisan goods, along with vital connections for farmers and shoppers alike.
Seasoned Skillet to Serve Comfort Food in Randolph
Chef and cookbook coauthor Nora Rice will open a casual bistro with a globally influenced dinner menu of homestyle dishes starring Vermont ingredients.
Gondolas Opens Year-Round Burger Joint in Downtown Morrisville
Gondolas Downtown serves smash burgers, beef-tallow fries, breakfast sandwiches, poutine and maple shakes. The nearby snack shack will open seasonally as usual.
Peak Makaya Coffee Co-op Opens Essex Junction Retail Shop
Artist and nonprofit co-op founder Pievy Polyte offers free tastings of coffee and cocoa from his native Haiti in the newly opened store and gallery.
Upper Pass Beer to Move From Tunbridge to Burlington
The brewery will take over for Simple Roots Brewing — which closed in December — and expand into an adjacent storefront, targeting a February taproom opening.
Backstory: A Food Writer Surprises a Chef With James Beard News
The James Beard Awards are a big deal in the food world. But sometimes, the journalists covering them are paying more attention than the chefs being honored.
Backstory: A Cider Doughnut Run-In Brings a Reporter Full Circle
It’s not unusual for a journalist to discover an unexpected connection when out on assignment, but a serendipitous farmstand encounter was extra sweet.
Seven Days Food Writers Share Their Best Bites of 2025
What were the best things we ate and drank in Vermont this year? From Colombian hot dogs to a summer spritz to farm-fresh feasts, 2025 tickled our taste buds.
Poet and Part-Time Vermonter Major Jackson Pairs Poems With Soup
The former UVM prof and his wife, poet Didi Jackson, teach in Tennessee but write and cook in Vermont, too. Both pursuits feature in a forthcoming anthology.
May Day Adds Sandwich Saturday Lunches in Burlington
Casual daytime service started Dec. 13 with Ave’s Hot Chicken, Matty P.’s Meatball Sub, Bloody Marys and other beverages. It will continue through the winter.
Mountain Valley Indian Cuisine to Open in South Burlington
The former owners of Winooski’s Mountain Valley Restaurant will serve a familiar Indian and Nepali menu at their new, similarly named eatery on Farrell Street.
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