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Hana Japanese Restaurant
Hibachi steaks and lunchtime bento boxes are big hits here. The sushi bar's Black Dragon roll combines salmon with avocado, eel, kani and spicy mayo.
South Burlington
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Kham's Thai Cuisine
At St. Johnsbury's family-owned Thai restaurant, the seafood is fresh and so are the veggies. Try the red curry with shrimp or the crispy ginger duck.
St. Johnsbury
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Kingdom Crust Co.
Affordable and family-run, this pizzeria strives to use local ingredients. It also dishes nachos, chicken tenders and subs galore, plus a "Kingdom Kids" menu.
St. Johnsbury
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Lost Nation Brewing
House-brewed pilsners, sours and single-hopped IPAs are on tap, along with Gouda-and-gose fondue, pub burgers, and tempeh Reubens. In warm weather, take a growler to the biergarten, located just off the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.
Morrisville
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The Mad Taco (Waitsfield)
Customers go mad for Mexican dishes made with fresh ingredients from the owner's Fayston farm. Have a craft beer with your tacos, and don't skimp on the legendary housemade sauces.
Waitsfield
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The Main Dining Room at the Trapp Family Lodge
Picturesque views and candlelit dining enhance elegant plates of wiener schnitzel and specialties from the Trapp Lodge Farm. Breakfast fare, starting at $8, includes a short stack of oatmeal pancakes.
Stowe
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Melaza Bistro
A Puerto Rican chef channels home with tapas and Caribbean specialties such as rum-guava-glazed pork and fried plantains. The leafy outdoor terrace is a great spot for summer mojitos.
Woodstock
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Mule Bar
Craft beer and comfort food — what's not to like? A well-curated tap list and inventive cocktails pair perfectly with burgers and shoestring fries in the heart of Winooski.
Winooski
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Pingala Café
The vegan eatery serves up “classic comfort foods with a twist,” such as mac n' cheez, veggie fresh rolls with peanut sauce and nachos featuring housemade chili and cashew queso.
Burlington
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Sushi Yoshi (Stowe)
Hibachi service and bento boxes are available alongside uncommon sushi rolls, such as the Fire Dragon: seared black pepper tuna and avocado topped with spicy tuna and a honey-wasabi sauce.
Stowe
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T. Rugg's Tavern
Imagine a downscale “Cheers” with darts, pool and a jukebox, and you've got a visual of this popular neighborhood haunt.
Burlington
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Union Jack's
American sandwiches share menu space with British staples such as fish and chips. Try the Cor Blimey, featuring roast beef, corned beef and pastrami. No dinner on Sunday.
Burlington
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Upper Deck Pub
The Windjammer Restaurant's family-friendly sports bar is notable for its 12 flat-screen TVs and pub-style menu. The locally crafted beers are crowd-pleasers, too.
South Burlington
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Village Wine and Coffee
The European-style shop celebrates small wineries, fair-trade coffees and artisan pastries. Look for Friday wine tastings, occasional live music and local art on the walls.
Shelburne
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The Windjammer Restaurant
Hand-cut aged beef and fresh seafood have attracted diners since 1977. The bar is noted for its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, extensive craft beer list and specialty cocktails.
South Burlington
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Eastern Dragon
St. Albans' downtown pan-Asian spot serves up sushi, Thai curries, udon noodles and the always-in-demand General Tso's.
St. Albans
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A Single Pebble
At one of the best Chinese restaurants in the U.S., as voted by Travel & Leisure, chef-owner Chiuho Duval offers traditional preparation and presentation of classic national dishes such as mock eel. Lunchtime dim sum only on Sunday.
Burlington
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Two Brothers Tavern
Enjoy upscale comfort fare in the charismatic tavern or relaxed dining room. Find craft cocktails and 32 rotating draft beers, plus oysters on the weekend.
Middlebury
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The Cupboard Deli & Bakery
Hungry after skiing? This is the spot for sandwiches, wraps and pizzas. Cool off with a creemee June through September.
Jeffersonville
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Hostel Tevere
A hip hostel bar serves local brews, craft cocktails and live music. The kitchen cooks up juicy patties and more.
Warren
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The Inn at Weathersfield
Ingredients from the garden and farm partners dictate the fanciful offerings on à la carte and tasting menus, both of which change weekly. Cooking courses available.
Perkinsville
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JP's Restaurant and Deli
Breakfast is served all day, every day — and has been since 1999. Wake up with an egg scramble, or stop by for lunch: The hot open-faced sandwiches have a loyal following.
Essex Junction
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Monkey House
Winooski's neighborhood nightclub boasts the widest bar stools around — not to mention craft beers and eclectic live music by established and emerging artists from Vermont and afar.
Winooski
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Otter Creek Bakery
This bakery has been luring in customers with delicious aromas since 1986. New owners have kept the staple soups, salads and baked goods on the menu and added gluten-free and vegan options.
Middlebury
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Pho Capital
The Vietnamese specialties served in this historic, brick-walled building include pho, cashew-nut stir-fries and rice noodles with grilled barbecue pork. Enjoy yours with an avocado boba tea.
Montpelier
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The Village Tavern
The Smugglers Notch Inn's watering hole is a destination for high-quality pub fare — and live music every Thursday.
Jeffersonville
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The Yellow Deli
Members of the Twelve Tribes Communities serve up yerba mate and coffee drinks in a funky, homespun space. Tuck into a hearty sandwich on homemade bread. Open "24/5," from noon on Sunday through Friday afternoon.
Rutland
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Antidote
Chef-owner Ian Huizenga grew up on a Monkton farm and sources super-local ingredients for the team to craft into creative comfort food to pair with sister biz Hired Hand Brewing Co. beers.
Vergennes
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Dutch Mill Diner
The Bissonette family has close to 30 years of experience serving hearty breakfasts and home-style grilled burgers from this historic windmill location. Breakfast available until 2 p.m.
Shelburne
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Grand Buffet (Essex)
Variety is the spice of life, and this Chinese buffet delivers with snow crabs, noodles, barbecue ribs and pizza. Kids pay 70 cents per year of age.
Essex Junction
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Handy's Lunch
Since 1945, three generations of Handys have dished out diner fare and friendly chatter from their station at the flat-top griddle. The 3.5-pound Chuck Norris sandwich has been featured on "Man v. Food."
Burlington
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Juniper Bar & Restaurant
Head inside Hotel Vermont for artfully plated food made with fresh, local ingredients — or enjoy a cocktail on the outdoor terrace. Daily brunch; late-night menu Friday and Saturday.
Burlington
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Little Harry's
Promising to be "an oasis for the passionate appetite,” the casual downtown mainstay crafts mussels in green-basil curry and roasted half duck.
Rutland
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Sunset Grille & Tap Room
"Northern-style Southern barbecue with a side of sports" — that's the family-owned resto's MO. Chow down on the award-winning cuisine while catching the game.
Stowe
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3 Squares Café
Chef-owner Matt Birong melds international flavors with local ingredients in his "creative-casual" food. Look for eggs Benedict specials on Sunday and bean-to-bar chocolate with organic cacao sourced directly from the Dominican Republic.
Vergennes
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Pizzeria Verità
Co-owner John Rao spent years perfecting these thin-crust, Neapolitan-style pizzas, which come topped with San Marzano tomatoes and housemade mozzarella. The lively bar offers modern and classic cocktails, Vermont craft beer, and Italian wines.
Burlington
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Pulcinella's
New location as of April 2020: 1710 Shelburne Rd., South Burlington. The chef's family recipes include old-world-style gnocchi, braciole and meatballs simmered in marinara. No lunch on Monday.
South Burlington
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August First
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.
Burlington
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Simon Pearce Restaurant
After watching glassblowers work in the open studio downstairs, head to a chic dining room overlooking a covered bridge to sup on silken cheddar soup or horseradish-crusted cod. The atrium bar serves casual drinks and snacks.
Quechee
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Speeder & Earl's Coffee
As many as 700 caffeine-dependent patrons pass through this coffee shop daily. The beans are roasted in-house, and the breakfast pastries come from Barrio Bakery.
Burlington
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