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Radio Bean
Burlington's "common living room" has helped launch nationally acclaimed music acts. Nightly entertainment spans every genre; coffee drinks and cocktails keep audiences coming back for more.
Burlington
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Fire & Ice Restaurant
Adults dig the steakhouse's historic décor and huge salad bar. Kids love the room with books and movies. And where else can you pour yourself a glass of local chocolate milk on draft? Lunch Friday through Sunday.
Middlebury
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China Moon Buffet
Adults can fill up at the lunch buffet for just $7.95. For à la carte ordering, try the Tung Ting shrimp with mixed vegetables in an egg-white sauce.
Barre
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Elixir
Inside a converted 1930s freight house, you can sup on delights such as cocoa-dusted filet mignon or mussels in red coconut curry. Creative cocktails fulfill the restaurant's name.
White River Junction
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The Freighthouse
Organic farmers serve homegrown burgers, soups and salads inside an 1868 freight house. After lunch, get a scoop at Carmen's Ice Cream.
Lyndonville
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Red Hen Baking Co.
Nibble a flaky croissant while watching bakers work, or sit down with soup and a sandwich. Breads and pastries are made with grains sourced from within 150 miles of the bakery.
Middlesex
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Sneakers Bistro
For nearly 40 years, folks have frequented the Onion City's retro café for Cobb salads, tuna melts and Kahlua French toast. Weekend brunch with eggs Benedict and a bloody Mary is legendary.
Winooski
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The Spot
Hang 10 at a surf-inspired space, where the menu features huevos rancheros for breakfast and fish tacos at lunch. Dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
Burlington
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Jimmz Pizza
Owner James Roy serves New York-style pies with pesto, tomato, barbecue and olive oil bases. Think outside the crust with a sandwich, pasta, soup or salad.
Waterbury Center
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Sarducci's Restaurant and Bar
Montpelier's Italian mainstay since 1994 is known for its salmon cucina, eggplant Parmesan and pizzas fired in a wood-burning oven. Check out the gluten-free menu. No lunch on Sunday.
Montpelier
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Pho Hong
Guests sit by floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy steaming noodle soups and Thai offerings. Try the bo luc lac: stir-fried sirloin and vegetables simmered in a red wine sauce.
Burlington
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Positive Pie II
Diners step into the hip trattoria for hand-tossed pizzas, Italian entrées, local beers and creative martinis. Live music on the weekend.
Montpelier
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Asian Bistro (Winooski)
Artful sushi presentations and prawns with honeyed walnuts are on order by the Winooski traffic circle.
Winooski
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Mimmo's Pizzeria & Restaurant (St. Albans)
The family-run restaurant attracts diners of all ages with its popular New York-style pizzas, pastas and more — available for eat in, takeout and delivery.
St. Albans
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A&W Drive-In
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.
Middlebury
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Asian Bistro (Williston)
Artful sushi presentations and prawns with honeyed walnuts are on order at this restaurant near Majestic 10 cinema.
Williston
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The Big Picture Community Hub for the Arts
Fancy dinner and a movie? Dig into salmon sliders or tofu satay in the retro café or inside the cinema. During the day, don't miss the mini maple doughnuts. Sunday brunch.
Waitsfield
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Bagels Plus
Layer Boar's Head deli meats onto a wrap or a bagel of your choice — flavors include maple-wheat, jalapeño-cheddar and bacon-cheese.
Williston
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Pascolo Ristorante
Part of the Farmhouse Group, this recently relocated spot crafts fresh pastas and housemade salumi along with grilled seafood and meats. Sit at the marble bar with a glass of wine and a snack with a view of the historic space.
Burlington
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Snaps Restaurant
On Bristol's quaint main drag, breakfast is served until 2 p.m. — try the tater tot eggs Benedict. Later in the day, order a burger on a brioche bun.
Bristol
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Athens Diner
From a hillside perch overlooking Route 2, a classic diner has been serving skillet breakfasts and Greek diner specialties to Vermonters for nearly 100 years.
Colchester
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Beansie's Bus
Since 1944, the yellow school bus has been a reliable sign of spring, serving up Michigans, cheeseburgers, creemees and hand-cut fries. Open April through September.
Burlington
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Bistro at Ten Acres
Duck inside an 1820s farmhouse for fresh oysters, braised pork or the ever-popular pan-seared lobster. Friendly service turns first-timers into regulars.
Stowe
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Black Cap Coffee & Bakery (Stowe)
Locals love this coffee stop for its extensive array of drinks, from a maple latte with real Vermont syrup to beer, cider and wine. Swing by, too, for a fresh croissant, muffin or panini. Weekend beer tastings.
Stowe
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Citizen Cider
Burlington's hometown cidery invites visitors to "get excidered.” The modern pub fare includes poutines and handmade veggie burgers, and each item is accompanied by a suggested cider pairing. Sunday brunch.
Burlington
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City Market, Onion River Co-op (Burlington South End)
The South End location of Burlington's grocery cooperative offers a robust selection of marinated meats and spit-roasted birds in addition to groceries and prepared foods.
Burlington
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The Guilty Plate Diner
The breakfast and lunch menu offers something for everyone including an Irish eggs Benedict served with house-made corned beef hash and a house-ground brisket burger. All are well worth any subsequent guilt. Reopening under new ownership the weekend of July 23, 2022.
Colchester
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Honey Road
Church Street's busy Middle Eastern bistro has multiple James Beard Award nominations to its name. The masterful mezze include baba ghanoush, grilled octopus and sweet harissa chicken wings.
Burlington
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KC's Bagel Café
New York-style bagels are boiled and baked daily, then sliced and slathered with one of 13 flavored cream cheeses. For lunch, there are deli-style wraps, soups and salads.
Waterbury
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La Casa Loco Bar & Grill
Opening April 2020: For fresh south-of-the-border fare, Vermonters can now head north — to St. Albans. Sit down for a burrito, bowl, taco or quesadilla.
St. Albans
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McGillicuddy's on the Green
TV sports entertain diners as they nosh on burgers or corned beef and cabbage. Draft beers and top-shelf whiskeys keep 'em happy no matter who's winning the game. Sunday brunch.
Colchester
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North Woods Café
At the intersection of routes 5 and 25, a gas-station dinette dishes pancakes by day and country-fried steak and meatloaf by night.
Bradford
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On Tap Bar & Grill
Pair beer-battered pickles or truffle fries with one of 23 beers on tap at the buzzing Five Corners bar. Live music on the weekend; trivia on Tuesday.
Essex Junction
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The Red Mill Restaurant
In a renovated 1940s sawmill, relax with a pint and a burger — choose from local beef, turkey, pork and lamb. Kids get their own extensive menu and playground. Open May through mid-October.
Vergennes
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Vespa's Pizza, Pasta & Deli
Regulars swear by the specialty pies, including one with maple goat cheese, caramelized onions, spinach and house-smoked bacon. Also on the menu: stromboli, subs and chicken Parm.
Essex Junction
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Wilaiwan's Kitchen
Born out of a beloved Thai street cart, the chef-owned kitchen offers an ever-changing lunch menu. Dishes might include Chiang Mai noodles in yellow curry or crispy pork salad.
Montpelier
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Zachary's Pizza (Milton)
Locally owned and operated, the pizzeria puts out specialty pies with toppings inspired by Philly cheesesteaks and Mexican tacos.
Milton
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Rí Rá Irish Pub & Whiskey Room
Here you'll find a friendly pub experience featuring an Irish-inspired menu, craft brews and single-malt Scotches. Live music and brunch on the weekend.
Burlington
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Mr. Mikes Pizza
For more than 30 years, night owls have flocked to the corner pie shop for big slices of thin-crust Buffalo chicken, Hawaiian and veggie. Arcade games and pool occupy the back room.
Burlington
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McGillicuddy's Irish Ale House
TV sports entertain diners as they nosh on burgers or corned beef and cabbage. Draft beers and top-shelf whiskeys keep 'em happy no matter who's winning the game.
Williston
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