Food + Drink
Chef Matt Jennings’ MAJC App Aims to Ease Resto Worker Churn
The five-time James Beard nominee burned out and moved to Vermont. With AI plus human intel, he wants to help restaurants and workers thrive in tough times.
El Gato Cantina Reopens in Essex Junction as El Bar
After pulling out of a move to the former Silver Palace location in South Burlington, owner Javier Zirko reimagines his Essex Junction spot as a “sports cantina.”
Mad River Donuts to Move to Montpelier From Waitsfield
After 2.5 years, Kyle White will trade the valley for the city to expand sales of his classic frosted, sprinkled and filled brioche and buttermilk doughnuts.
Kismayo Kitchen Reopens in BTV on Riverside Ave — for Now
Despite a pending FEMA buyout of the property, the widow of the restaurant’s founder and her new partners decided to reopen there while seeking another spot.
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Yên Vietnamese Café & Kitchen to Launch Soon in Winooski
Summer Cao’s second restaurant will serve dishes from her native Vietnam in the former home of Donwoori Korean, which she moved to Main Street last year.
The Burlington-Area Mexican Food Scene Grows in Unexpected Places
Tacos on handmade tortillas in the University Mall food court? Homestyle dishes from across Mexico in a sapphic cocktail and vinyl bar? ¡Por supuesto!
Distiller Luke Backus Bottles the Environment as Bourbon
At Backus Distillery, Westfield’s cold winters and humid summers work on the whiskey barrel by barrel. The result is a small-batch spirit rooted in place.
Doughnuts on the Rise: Biting Into Three New Vermont Shops
Three Vermont doughnut purveyors have expanded their operations in recent months to meet a growing appetite for fried dough.
One Dish: Sabah’s House Shares Shawarma From a Family Recipe
Since taking over the kiosk at the corner of Church and College streets in Burlington, Mustafa Khudaier has built a following for his chicken shawarma wrap.
Big Heart Social in Vergennes Has Closed
For exactly three months, the café-bar established itself as a home for Addison County’s queer community. But sales didn’t cover the new business’ expenses.
Crumbs: Ondis in Montpelier to Close in November
In Vermont restaurant news: Montpelier’s Ondis announced the end of its three-year run. For now, the Barre Street bar remains open with snacks and drinks.
Bowl & Roll Opens in Burlington
The new fast-casual spot at 200 St. Paul Street combines global flavors into customizable bowls and wraps with a focus on South Asian ingredients.
We Love Dive Bars
Seven Days set out to answer the eternal question: What makes a dive bar … a dive bar? From Barton to Rutland, here’s what we figured out.
Cloudland Takes Farm-to-Table Dining to New Heights
Vermont has an abundance of eateries that work closely with farmers. But under chef Mike Borraccio, Pomfret’s only restaurant is something special.
Cafe Modo Comes to Vergennes With Bagels and Pizza
Justin Wright and Scott Pellegrini are starting small for their daytime-and-dinner spot in the historic Kennedy Brothers building. It’s been a long time coming.
Crumbs: Frankie’s Pops Up in Québec; Bobcat Café & Brewery for Sale
In Vermont restaurant news, a Burlington biz builds cross-border relations at ‘Michelin’ Green Star Espace Old Mill, while a Bristol staple seeks new owners.
Haymaker Bun to Close Burlington Café, Focus on Nationwide Wholesale
The bakery and café in the Soda Plant will become a production bakery for Haymaker’s frozen four-packs of buns, which are now able to be shipped across the U.S. via Ferrisburgh’s Dakin Farm.
First Bite: The Bidwell Extends an All-Day Waterbury Welcome
Seasoned pros Tiffany Caldwell and Rachael Brown craft and serve an unfussy but carefully considered breakfast-through-dinner menu — plus wine and ice cream.
Vermont Giant Pumpkin Growers Check Their Work at the Annual Weigh-Off
A 1,730.5-pound pumpkin was the largest at Sam Mazza’s on Saturday. But growers also brought a state-record sunflower and the heaviest tomatoes in the world.
Tandem Closes After 11.5 Years on Bristol’s Main Street
The multipurpose kitchen and event space from the founders of Savouré soda and Nomadic Chef Catering was a community gathering place and small-biz incubator.
Woodbelly Café Closes After Four Months at Middlesex’s Camp Meade
The central Vermont pizza biz invested big to move from Montpelier and expand its menu. Remaining owner Eric Andersen said slow sales did not cover expenses.
The Grey Jay to Close in Burlington in Mid-October
Honey Road’s sister breakfast-and-lunch restaurant did not work financially in its small Pearl Street spot, according to chef and co-owner Cara Chigazola Tobin.
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