BTV's Honey Road Closed Temporarily; Nomad Coffee Goes On

Honey Road in Burlington has been closed since May 31 due to a cracked water pipe in the kitchen. The Church Street restaurant’s chef and co-owner, Cara Chigazola Tobin, said repairs are under way and she hopes to reopen on Friday. “It’s been really rough,” Chigazola Tobin said, noting that Main Street construction had already taken its toll on business. Honey Road’s sibling restaurant on Pearl Street, the Grey Jay, is open as usual.

After the unexpected death of baker-owner Chris Johnson in late March, Nomad Coffee in Burlington’s South End reopened following a short break. Since then, it has quietly operated with regular hours and pastries from other local bakeries, said Magda Van Dusen, who was a part owner of Nomad with her husband, Nate; Johnson; and another silent partner. The Van Dusens also own Brio Coffeeworks in Burlington.

“We felt [it was] important to keep Nomad open after Chris’ passing,” Magda said by text, noting that Williston Coffee Shop and Haymaker Bun in Burlington have been supplying pastries to accompany occasional house-baked muffins. She said a permanent transition to new ownership is in process.

The original print version of this article was headlined “Entrées & Exits in Burlington: Honey Road Closed Temporarily While Nomad Coffee Goes On”