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    From burgers to baskets and shrimp to scallops, there’s no better way to end nine holes than beside the conquered golf course.
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    • 12 Country Club Rd., Bellows Falls, VT (map)
    • phone802-463-9807
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    At A&W's last carhop-assisted hangout in New England, locals line up for root beer floats, cheeseburgers and hand-cut French fries. Open May through October.
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    Since 1974, the public house and banquet hall has supplied a lively atmosphere for dining on flatbreads, hefty Reubens, prime rib, fish and pasta. Sunday breakfast.
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    • 6212 Route 105, Enosburg Falls, VT (map)
    • phone802-933-2223
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    At her quaint village dinette, Carolyn Codogni dishes French toast, omelettes and apple pie pancakes. Weekday lunchtime brings burgers, soups and hearty sandwiches.
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    Head to the historic Marble Works district to feast on wood-fired flatbreads made with local, organic ingredients. Pair yours with a tiki drink, microbrew or natural wine.
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    "All-homemade everything" is the family-run diner's tagline. Hot turkey dinners and the Woodsman burger are big hits. No dinner Sunday through Wednesday.
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    • 321 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury, VT (map)
    • phone802-748-3613
    Customers queue up for big beef, turkey and veggie burgers — plus fries and jumbo hot dogs — all with a fresh and local focus. For dessert, head to the adjacent scoop shop.
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    • 4066 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT (map)
    • phone802-985-4912
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    The Hilton Garden Inn's lobby restaurant serves American dishes with Vermont flair, such as a smoky cheddar macaroni and cheese and an autumn salad with warm apple-cranberry vinaigrette.
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    Au jus, the French term for meat juices, is in abundance in comfort food offerings such as brisket, pulled pork and the Steak Bomb sandwich — not so much in the portobello burger or penne Alfredo.
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    Laptops and tablets are off-limits at this community-focused café — all the better to strike up a conversation over a fresh chocolate croissant, beet salad or the Vermonter sandwich.
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    • 149 S. Champlain St., Burlington, VT (map)
    • phone802-540-0060
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    Stone fireplaces and Mettowee Valley views amp up this restaurant's historic dairy barn vibe. Head upstairs to the hay loft dining room for locally sourced filet mignon with mushrooms or Madeira.
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    Inside a historic general store, diners stock up on local products and sit down at the 1950s ice cream counter for made-to-order breakfasts and deli-style lunches.
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    Feast your eyes on the golf green — then belly up to a burger or the famed lobster roll in the comfortable clubhouse. Patio dining is a big summertime draw. Thursday is trivia night.
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    Kick back at a sandy, beach-front tiki bar serving pizzas, burgers, local brews and island-inspired cocktails. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting.
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    • North Beach Park, 62 Institute Rd., Burlington, VT (map)
    • phone802-234-3080
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    No, it's not named for Bernie Sanders. Chef-owners John and Bernie Boucher serve blueberry pancakes at breakfast and seafoods, burgers and hand-cut Angus steaks at dinner.
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    • 72 Main St., Montgomery Center, VT (map)
    • phone802-326-4682
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    The farm-to-table fare at this cozy historic inn includes a pub steak from nearby Breezy Acres Farm. The chef says the maple-chipotle chicken sandwich "rocks this world."
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    • 2057 N. Main St., Montgomery, VT (map)
    • phone802-326-3269
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    • 91 Main St., Montgomery Center, VT (map)
    • phone802-326-2453
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    Relax just off the Stowe Recreation Path with a "kick-ass" burger — patty varieties range from traditional beef to housemade salmon. Up and at 'em early? Stop by for the newly added breakfast service.
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    The chrome-plated 1950s-style diner serves all the essentials, including six types of pancakes. For something different, try the Farmer Green Jeans Skillet: two eggs (any style) over spinach, mushrooms and tomatoes.
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    Near Lake Champlain's historic Chimney Point, locals fill up on farm-fresh egg breakfasts, hot sandwiches and country-style dinners. Ice cream window in summer.
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    The longtime summer truck has gone brick-and-mortar, with a new location open as of January 2021. Snack cart classics such as burgers, dogs, fried clam strips, and hand-cut fries are still on the menu.
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    Smash burgers, fried chicken and loaded hot dogs are made with local ingredients at this modern take on the classic midcentury burger stand. Enjoy cocktail-influenced soft-serve flavors, natural wine and craft beer in the extensive, flower-filled outdoor space, or head inside to play the free jukebox. Opening summer 2021.
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    You can get pancakes, an omelette or a burger at this neighborly spot reminiscent of Grandma's kitchen. Go early — it opens at 5 a.m. but closes by 1 p.m.
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    The capital city's old-school burger and malt shop crafts patties with grass-fed beef. Pair one with hand-cut fries and a Birthday Cake Shake.
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