Food + Drink
Red Hen Baking’s New Café Fills a Niche in Montpelier
Owners Randy George and Eliza Cain never intended to open a second location of their popular Middlesex café. Capital City residents are glad they did.
Rookie’s Sparkling Vermont Maple Lemonade Is a Can-Do Move
Jenny and Dave Rooke have sold root beer on draft for 21 years. Now, with a summery, Vermonty concoction in cans, the Burlington soda biz is on a new adventure.
First Bite: Gondolas Serves Summer Treats at Two Morristown Spots
At their year-round takeout spot downtown and snack bar a few miles away, Haley Haman and Louis Ferris III are smashing burgers and making new memories.
Summer Snack Shack Recs From Vermont Restaurant Pros
Food folks from St. Johnsbury to Manchester Center divulge where they head when the weather warms for corn dogs, clam rolls and fried alligator nuggets.
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Pizzeria Ida Announces Move to Manhattan
After months of hinting at it, owners Dan Pizzutillo and Erika Strand said on Instagram that they’re moving their divisive Burlington pizza joint to NYC.
Westford Provisions Expands with Porch Bar and Beer Garden
As the store hits its first birthday, co-owner Kimberly Harris seeks to encourage neighborly connections with drinks and light fare served seasonally outdoors.
wit & grit. in Randolph to Shutter Permanently on June 28
After nearly five years in business and almost a year of commuting from Portland, Maine, Hannah Arias will reluctantly close the restaurant for family reasons.
Rocky Hill Farm Raises Meat Rabbits in Westford
When Kirsten Tyler and Elias Rosenblatt first brought pastured rabbit to the farmers market, shoppers were leery. But the “cuteness factor” did not deter chefs.
New VT Creemee Passport Promotes Travel by Cone
The project, created by New Haven’s Adam Rice, sends Vermonters to creemee stands around the state for sweet swirls. Its goal? Celebrate small biz and give back.
The Bidwell Will Open in Waterbury This Summer
A trio of local owners will run this all-day café and wine bar in the former Stowe Street Café — also a permanent spot for the Udder Guys ice cream.
Farmers & Foragers to Take Over the Café HOT. Spot in Burlington
The Café HOT. will close at the end of May, but its Main Street space will soon be home to another local fave as Farmers & Foragers heads downtown.
Poorhouse Pies’ New Cambridge Café Is Deliciously Cozy
The bakery and caterer outgrew its Underhill shop, so owner Suzanne Tomlinson added a second spot with on-site dining, a more-than-pie menu and a huge kitchen.
Migrant Justice and Vermont Way Foods Launch Organic Cheese
The advocacy org for immigrant dairy workers has partnered with nonprofits to create the first food product under the Milk With Dignity program.
La Casa del Sabor Serves Ecuadorian Menu in Former Pauline’s Café in South Burlington
The family-run eatery also serves dishes from Peru and Colombia. Homestyle plates include cheese-stuffed potato pancakes and beef rib stew with fried plantains.
Caja Taqueria Chef Bryan Palilonis Launches Hardwick BBQ
The new spot is smoking next door to its sister taco business, replacing Palilonis’ previous bar/ax-throwing venue with a menu of brisket and pulled pork.
Offbeat Creemee to Close Plant-Based Ice Cream Biz
Aisha and Danny Bassett started at a poolside stand in Winooski in 2021 and moved into Essex’s Uncommon Coffee last year. They’ll close at the end of May.
El Cortijo Taqueria to Close, Become Burl’s Downtown Kitchenette
After a 15-year run, the Farmhouse Group will return the taqueria at 189 Bank Street in Burlington “to its diner location roots,” owner Jed Davis said.
Knoll Farm Offers Sheep, Blueberries, Concerts and Refuge
Peter Forbes and Helen Whybrow foster healthy soil, pastures and animals on their Fayston farm. Justice activists — along with the locals — reap the benefits.
Picnic Time: Four New Spots Around Vermont for Sandwiches and Provisions
Eating outside this summer? From roast chicken to really good cookies, Bondville Bodega, the Elmore Store, the Green Cat and the Main Stop can fill your basket.
Barbarian to Serve American Classics With a Twist in Stowe
Michelle and Matthew Merrifield will bring dual chef degrees and fun to the former Skinny Pancake location when they open their breakfast and dinner restaurant.
Big Heart Social to Open Café, Bar and Coworking Space in Vergennes
The “community hangout spot” will serve coffee, drinks and breakfast sandwiches on housemade biscuits, Shiloh Lawrence said, with coworking space coming soon.
North Country Donuts to Add Waterbury Shop with Drive-Through
Jessica Palmer-Gwaltney and Dan Gwaltney will expand from Morrisville to add a second spot in a former Dunkin’ Donuts, with a drive-through and creemees.
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