A popular Burlington food truck has opened a year-round second location at an old Charlotte staple. After a few test runs this month, Farmers & Foragers Hillside will offer a regular schedule of Wednesday evening and Saturday morning meals at the Old Lantern Events Barn starting January 7.
Farmers & Foragers owner Solomon Bayer-Pacht has been planning pop-ups and events for the venue since he purchased it with a group of local investors from Lisa and Roland Gaujac in the spring. When Farmers & Foragers Dockside wrapped up at the Burlington waterfront in the fall, the team moved its commercial kitchen to the Old Lantern at 3260 Greenbush Road.
Diners can expect Farmers & Foragers favorites such as cheesesteaks, lobster rolls, rotating po’boys and falafel pitas for Wednesday dinner, Bayer-Pacht said, as well as a new burger and poutine.
Head chef Ryan Brigante — previously a co-owner of Junior’s Winooski — will also prepare seasonal dishes, including winter bruschetta, white bean and kale soup, and pasta specials such as chicken Francese over spaghetti.
“It’s a casual pub feel,” Bayer-Pacht said of the Old Lantern’s cozy back lounge, which serves as the dining room. Takeout is available, and optional reservations will be added soon.
On Saturday mornings, starting at 8:30, Farmers & Foragers Hillside will offer brunch while screening Premier League soccer matches. Dishes include a breakfast version of the food truck’s pork belly bánh mì, classic brunch items and sandwiches from the dinner menu. Bayer-Pacht is planning World Cup and Vermont Green watch parties for the summer, too.
Other community events, such as a Holiday Bash with a Foam Brewers tap takeover on Thursday, December 18, will be announced on Instagram @farmandforagevt.
This article appears in The Reading Issue 2025.
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