Bite Club

Cooks on television at Parkway Diner in South Burlington

TV-to-Table at Parkway Diner

by Sally Pollak Posted on March 6, 2020 at 4:05PM

In a corner booth, two men who delivered roofing material by crane for the renovation ate bacon cheeseburgers and fries. They praised the kitchen, pronouncing their lunch “tasty” and “really good.” One of the contractors, Shawn Belville of Jericho, said the TV system is “pretty cool.”

New England Culinary Institute Ends Dinner Service

by Sally Pollak Posted on February 27, 2020 at 3:47PM

The building will accommodate both businesses." This week, NECI on Main ceased dinner service, Milasinovic confirmed.

Customers filling water jugs at City Market, Onion River Co-Op's South End location on Monday

Burlington Food Businesses Take a Hit with Weekend Water Issues

by Jordan Barry Posted on February 17, 2020 at 4:06PM

to best support the community,” Tashiro said. “And in times when clean, potable water is a necessity, we would like nothing more than to provide that service.”

Pulcinella's restaurant at 100 Dorset Street in South Burlington

After 12 Years, Pulcinella's Plans Move to New SoBu Spot

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on February 10, 2020 at 6:16PM

Palmisano launched his Italian restaurant in the summer of 2007. The fourth-generation chef owns Pulcinella’s in partnership with his parents, Sam and Doreen Palmisano.

Dining on a Dime: the Pour House

by Sally Pollak Posted on February 7, 2020 at 2:29PM

On a recent afternoon at the Pour House in South Burlington, the televisions were playing sports highlight reels: Kobe Bryant slam-dunking on one screen, football players slam-slamming on another. I read my menu – grilled chicken salad ($9.95), beef and chicken nachos with the works ($11.95), open-face roast turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetable ($10.45), deep-fried, beer-battered cod, fries and cole slaw ($10.95) – and had a mini-epiphany: The Pour House offerings are a Dining on a Dime highlight reel.

Loaded sweet potatoes with tahini dressing

An Omnivorous Food Writer Tests a Vegan Diet

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on February 6, 2020 at 12:42PM

Up next Yes, there are nights when even I don’t want to cook. Usually, omelets are my go-to, but I’m not interested in fake eggs.

ArtsRiot 'Refocuses,' Chef George Lambertson Returns to Kitchen

by Melissa Pasanen Posted on January 29, 2020 at 7:33PM

The ArtsRiot food truck is for sale for $21,995, posted on Facebook Marketplace with a statement by Lambertson: “After operating the food truck successfully for 4 years we have decided to focus our energy on our brick & mortar operation. So with sadness we are putting our beloved truck on the market.” The truck has been for sale since October, Lambertson said.

New owners of the Daily Planet, from left; Neil Solis, Rachel Solis (with 3-month-old Lyle) and Nicole Elithorpe.

Local Chef Purchases the Daily Planet

by Sally Pollak Posted on January 23, 2020 at 11:23AM

Solis remembers with admiration and fondness his first meal at the Daily Planet: a rabbit dish. He said he enjoyed hanging out at the Planet after his shift at El Cortijo.

Smoked salmon and egg popover at Mirabelles

Mirabelles Is Moving to South Burlington

by Sally Pollak Posted on January 6, 2020 at 6:56PM

Mirabelles is owned and operated by Lane and chef Andrew Silva, hands-on chef-partners who are in the café baking and cooking, as they have been for almost 30 years. Although Mirabelles is staying in business, it is the second longtime café to leave downtown Burlington this winter.

Pizza and salad at Stone's Throw in Fairfax

Stone's Throw Opens With a Free Pizza Party in Richmond

by Sally Pollak Posted on January 4, 2020 at 8:00AM

The Richmond location will be open every day but Monday, with service from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and 8 p.m. on Sunday. Beer and wine is forthcoming at Stone's Throw, but it's unclear if alcohol permitting will be in place for next week's party, according to the owners. The January 7 event will feature music by Will Pearl of the Wormdogs.

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