DINING OUT ArtsRiot - ArtsRiot is a renovated warehouse housing a restaurant and live music venue. Located in the heart of the South End Arts District, ArtsRiot delivers art in all forms for you to devour. Food, drink, large group reservations, private parties, live music and events of all kinds, all under one roof! Open 7 nights a week 4:30pm-10pm. 400 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont. artsriot.com. Asiana Noodle Shop – Discover why our new lower level Church Street restaurant has received rave reviews from every newspaper in town. Extensive appetizer, salad, soup and house special noodle entree selections or create your own. Also serving sushi. Outstanding service at reasonable prices. Open daily until 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday until 11:00 pm, Sundays from 12:00pm-10:00pm. We are located at 88 Church Street, on the Marketplace in downtown Burlington. 802-862-8828. www.asiananoodleshop.com August First Bakery and Café - The local favorite! Dine in our beautiful bakery cafe, in an historic renovated garage with exposed brick, floor to ceiling windows, and outdoor dining. Savor the best pastries in town, including maple biscuits, scones, and fruit-filled muffins. Enjoy breakfast featuring local ingredients, and bakerymade soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch, all served with our signature artisan breads. Located at 149 South Champlain Street, at Main Street between the Waterfront and Church Street. 802-540-0060. www.augustfirstvt.com. Barkeaters - Enjoy a casual dining experience featuring Vermont cuisine in a comfortable Adirondack setting. Dine on our outside patio during warm weather months. Join us for Sunday Brunch during cold weather months! Open Tues.-Sun. at 11:30, offering lunch, afternoon fare and dinner. 97 Falls Rd. in the heart of Shelburne Village. Reservations recommended. 802-985-2830. barkeatersrestaurant.com. Bleu Northeast Seafood - Bleu Northeast Seafood celebrates the connection of Lake Champlain to the sea by sourcing the finest, freshest quality regional seafood and by working with local and regional farmers, purveyors, and fishermen to source our menu, with daily deliveries from the ports. Enjoy breakfast, dinner and The Bar at Bleu daily with Sunday brunch featuring a renowned Eggs Benedict menu, all while overlooking beautiful Lake Champlain. We are located at 25 Cherry Street in Burlington, Vermont. Reservations or information: 802-864-8600. Visit our website at www.Bleuvt.com. Chef Leu’s House - Serving lunch, dinner & cocktails in our beautiful, new dining room. First in the Reader’s Choice awards and voted Best Chinese Food in Northern Vermont and New England Travel Guide. Enjoy our new Sushi Bar, Chinese Cuisine, Selected Thai and Japanese Specialties and family atmosphere. Chef owned and operated. We use 100% vegetable oil. No MSG. Open Tues.Thurs., 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10:30, Sun 12-9:30. 3761 Shelburne Rd. (Rt. 7), Shelburne. 985-5258. www.chefleus.com
Dobrá Tea - Visit our authentic tearoom and retail store to taste over 100 custom imported varieties of fresh loose-leaf tea, sourced directly from the tea gardens of the East. Our inviting, bohemian atmosphere and knowledgeable staff offer a relaxing adventure for the senses. Middle Eastern, glutenfree, and vegan fare and locally made desserts. Unique Iced teas year-round. Retail loose-leaf teas and tea wares. Free wireless internet. Open daily. Located at 80 Church St., Burlington. 802-951-2424. www.dobrateavt.com.
El Cortijo Taqueria y Cantina - Farm-to-taco Taqueria serving local tacos, burritos, and Mexican entrees. The bar offers an extensive 100% agave tequila list, margaritas made with fresh squeezed juices, and draft beers from VT, Mexico and beyond. Located at 189 Bank Street in the heart of downtown Burlington in an original art deco streamline moderne style diner. Lunch, Dinner, Take Out, Weekend Brunch. 802-497-1668. CortijoVT.com. The Farmhouse Tap & Grill - A farm to table gastropub serving local burgers, charcuterie, cheeses and innovative specials. The tap room offers highly prized beers from Vermont’s backyard and beyond. Seasonal outdoor Beer Garden and downstairs Parlor bar for your enjoyment. And now serving Saturday & Sunday brunch!! Located at 160 Bank Street, Burlington. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @FHTGburlington for live updates. 802-859-0888. Guild Tavern - Wood fired grill featuring local beef grilled over Vermont hardwoods. Classic steakhouse entrees, wood fired mixed grills, seafood and vegetarian options, and an innovative cocktail program. Local burgers, entrée salads, and sandwiches are available dining out any night of the week. Our private dining room is great for bringing family & friends together. 1633 Williston Rd., So. Burlington, VT. Reserve online at www.guildtavern.com or 802-497-1207. Joyce’s Noodle House - We specialize in Noodles, Dim Sum – Mandarin Style, Cantonese Roasted Meats & Spicy – Szechuan and Hunan Dishes. Noodles for many dishes made on site. Experience Joyce’s version of many classic dishes, try a house specialty, or Design your own dish. We use 100% Vegetable Oil and NO MSG. Full bar. Rice noodles also available. Eat in & take out everyday 11 am-10 pm. Take out orders please call 802-288-9828. Located off Rt. 15, north of the intersection with Rt. 289, next to McDonald’s & Essex Town Center, at 5 Carmichael St., Essex Junction. www.joycesnoodlehouse.com. Penny Cluse Cafe - Looking for a circus in your mouth - or just a delicious meal? This is the place! Breakfast & lunch all day, everyday. 6:45-3:00 weekdays; 8-3 weekends. 169 Cherry Street, just one block off Church Street Marketplace. 802-651-8834. www.pennycluse.com.
Koto Japanese Restaurant - We are Vermont’s premier Japanese restaurant, serving our guests since 1999. Come enjoy our Japanese ambience with a pond full of koi fish and running water. Bustling option for flaming hibachi-grill theatrics, signature sushi rolls & cocktails. We have plenty of free parking and a full bar stocked with fine wines, beers, and a variety of liquor. Voted Best Sushi Bar by the Burlington Free Press. 792 Shelburne Road, Japanese Steakhouse South Burlington, Vermont. 802-660-8976. Hibachi & Sushi Bar www.kotovt.com. Leunigs Bistro & Café - Since 1980, the most popular restaurant in downtown Burlington. Beautiful French Bistro on the corner of Church and College Streets serving local food with a continental flair. Patio dining, value priced extensive wine list, dinner, brunch and lunch served with the Panache of Paris and the Value of Vermont. If you visit Burlington and don’t eat at Leunigs, you haven’t really visited Burlington. 802-863-3759 or www.leunigsbistro.com. Lucky Next Door - Little sister to Penny Cluse. Tacos, pressed sandwiches, salads, sweets and more! Beer, wine, smoothies and espresso. Open everyday: 9am - 5pm. We are located at 163 Cherry Street - right next door to Penny Cluse. luckynextdoor.com.
Myer’s Bagels - Vermont’s Original Montreal Style Bagels. Baked fresh daily. Hand rolled, honey boiled, then baked in a wood fired oven. Stop in for gourmet coffee in the cafe, served daily, or breakfast and lunch. Bagels available in Sesame Sunflower, Plain, Sesame, Poppy, Onion, Garlic, Montreal Spice, Everything, Rosemary Sea Salt, Cinnamon Raisin, Whole Wheat, and Maple. Not to mention our own rotating tap beer, made with local Vermont brews from Magic Hat and Frost Beer Works. Open daily, 7 days, 4am-4pm. Find us at 377 Pine Street in Burlington, Vermont. 802-863-5013. myersbagels.com. Pascolo Ristorante - Serving handmade Italian cuisine, featuring fresh pastas, wood fired pizza, house salumi, and antipasti. An exciting Italian wine menu complements the casual fare, celebrating everything from the subtle and complex wines of Piemonte to the bold beauties of Italy’s Southern regions. Located on the Church Street Marketplace, reserve a table tonight online at pascolovt.com/ reservations or call 802-497-1613.
Pauline’s Café - Chef Owned, Casual Dining, Café/Bar, Dining Rooms, Patio and Private Event Rooms. Famous Crab Cakes, Creative Cuisine, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten-free menu items. Open Saturday & Sunday for Brunch from 10:30–2:00, with 2-for-1 Mimosas! Open for Lunch from 11:30–2:00, Monday-Friday. Open for Dinner 4:30-9:00 on Friday/Saturday, and 5:00-9:00 Sunday through Thursday. 1834 Shelburne Road, South Burlington, VT. 802-862-1081. www.PaulinesCafé.com
Ray’s Seafood Market Restaurant - A mouth-watering seafood restaurant and year-round Creemee stand from the area’s premier seafood market. Freshly prepared seafood to eat-in or take-out, including Homemade Seafood & Clam Chowders, baskets from the sea, party platters & complete broiled or baked dinners. Land lovers specials too. Family owned and operated. Restaurant & Market: 7 Pinecrest Dr., Essex Jct. 879-3611.
Open seasonally May through October. Available for private parties. Burlington’s most dogfriendly restaurant.
Spirit of Ethan Allen - The Spirit of Ethan Allen is Burlington’s premiere floating restaurant. The ship has an amazing culinary team and a beautiful on board galley to send meals out piping out. The Spirit specializes in Contemporary American Cuisine and are delighted to offer an array of different menus designed for every palette. Share a meal over Vermont’s greatest treasure - Lake Champlain! Departs from 1 College Street, Burlington, Vermont. 802-862-8300. soea.com.
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Skinny Pancake - A Vermont creperie serving up locally sourced sweet & savory crepe creations, soups, salads, paninis, full bar (with local beer and spirits), live music, huge outdoor waterfront patio, full espresso bar, vegan & gluten-free options, WiFi. Located on Burlington’s waterfront, in Montpelier, at the Burlington Int’l. Airport and now in Hanover, NH. Open breakfastdinner. We cater, too: info@haveyourcakecatering.com. Burlington: 802-540-0188. 60 Lake Street, Montpelier: 802-262-CAKE. 89 Main Street, Hanover: 603-277-9115, 3 Lebanon Street, www.skinnypancake.com. Splash At The Boathouse! - Serving marvelous food, drinks and sunsets on the Burlington waterfront. Splash offers a laid back outdoor dining experience serving up burgers, lobster rolls, fish tacos, salads and much more. Enjoy a glass of wine or a local brew. Sip a frozen daiquiri or one of our signature cocktails while you watch the sunset from our dock. Open May-October. Located on the waterfront at the bottom of College Street. Visit us at www.splashattheboathouse.com. 802-658-2244.
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Sweetwaters - Sweetwaters is an American Bistro located in a renovated bank building dating back to 1880. Our unique interior and pet friendly patios are just a few of the reasons why Sweetwaters has been a cornerstone of the Church St Marketplace, literally, for over 38 years. With an extensive menu including gluten free options, over 30 local draft beers and friendly staff, this bistro is a must visit. Serving lunch, dinner and late night 7 days a week. Come see why we are repeatedly recognized for the Trip Advisor Award of Excellence. Located at 120 Church St, 802-864-9800 Sweetwatersvt.com. The Vermont Pub and Brewery - Vermont’s original brewpub, and hailed as one of the best 25 breweries in the U.S. Awarded Yankee Magazine’s Editor’s Choice multiple times. Fifteen fresh ales and lagers from our cellar brewery. Serving lunch, dinner and late night fare in our elegant, comfortable pub, at populist prices. Dine al fresco, weather permitting. Located on the corner of College and St. Paul, downtown Burlington. www.vermontbrewery.com 802-865-0500.
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VERMONT BEVERAGES: BEER, WINE, CIDER, AND SPIRITS Boyden Valley Winery & Spirits - Experience Vermont’s award-winning Winery, Cidery, and Distillery. Crafting a variety of wines, ciders, and spirits including Vermont Ice using sustainable agriculture and socially responsible practices. Tastings, free tours, gourmet cheese and chocolate boards, Maple Crème liqueur milkshake cocktails. Just seven miles from Smuggler’s Notch at 64 Vermont Route 104, Cambridge, VT 05444. 802-644-8151. www.boydenvalley.com.
City Brew Tours - The perfect way to explore craft beer in Vermont. Book either our Classic or Pub Crawl Brew Tour for the opportunity to explore the brewing process, learn the intricacies of beer and food pairing, and discover the history of VT’s celebrated craft beer scene. On every tour, our beer guides will aim to entertain, educate, and inebriate you and your friends at four different stops, and then recap your experiences over a meal with your new drinking buddies. | Complimentary pickup in Burlington & South Burlington | Tours offered 11am & 5pm daily | Take $5 off with coupon code MAP5 | citybrewtours.com/burlington | 802-760-6091. Magic Hat Brewery & Artifactory - Visit our Brewery & Artifactory for tours, 15 beers on draft, brewpub menu, and the most unusual shopping experience. Open SundayWednesday 11-7, Thursday-Saturday 11-9. Brewing at 5 Bartlett Bay Road, just off Route 7 in South Burlington. Call or visit us online for tour times and extended hours. 802.658-BREW. www.magichat.net.
Old Route Two Spirits - Free tours & tastings of a New England rum distillery that makes all our spirits from scratch the hard way, under one roof. On your tour, we will share step by step how we transform Louisiana turbinado sugar & blackstrap molasses into complex, satisfying gin & rum, with a little help from carefully selected, locally grown botanicals and hardwoods rarely used in barrels. 69 Pitman Rd. Barre, VT. oldroutetwo.com Open 10-4 weekdays and by appointment on weekends. 802-424-4864. Shelburne Vineyard - Discover the world of fine Vermont wine in historic Shelburne. Visit our Tasting Room to sip our awardwinning wines, tour our Winery and stroll among the Vines. While you’re here, learn about our adventure growing cold-hardy grapes in Vermont’s northern climate. Nov-Apr (11am-5pm); May-Oct (11am-6pm). Tasting includes souvenir wineglass. Located at 6308 Shelburne Road (Rt 7), Shelburne, Vermont. 802-985-8222. www.shelburnevineyard.com. The Drinking and Dining Guide is produced by PP&D Brochure Distribution, 377 Pine Street, Burlington, Vermont 05401. www.ppdbrochure.com. 802-8624366. Publisher & Sales: Bill Orleans. Design & Production: Anne Linton/MacWorks. © 2019 PP&D Distribution. No part of this publication may be reproduced in part or in full without written permission. Publication date: May 2019.
Snow Farm Vineyard - The first commercial vineyard registered in Vermont in 1997. The wines are unique French Hybrids that grow well in the Champlain Islands and they are estate wines, from grapes grown on the property. The farm is owned and operated by the Lane Family and it is a diversified farm consisting of the vineyard, tasting room, Crescent Bay Bed and Breakfast, maple sugaring and hiking trails. 190 West Shore Road, South Hero, VT. 802-372-9463. www.snowfarm.com. Switchback Brewing Company - Home of Switchback Ale, Vermont’s #1 poured beer for over 12 years and counting. This 100% employee-owned brewery has been brewing unfiltered and naturally carbonated beers in Burlington, VT since 2002. Visit our dog-friendly Tap Room in the South End of Burlington for flights, pints, snacks, swag, and live music every Friday! Tours available on Saturdays by reservation. Switchbackvt.com | @SwitchbackBeer 802-651-4114 Woodchuck Hard Cider - As America’s original hard cider, we have always done things our own way, forging a tradition of quality and craftsmanship with every cider batch we craft. At Woodchuck®, our Cider Makers meticulously oversee the details of every cider before any bottle or keg leaves our Cidery. It’s this special attention and passion for cider that ensures we always deliver a premium hard cider that is true to our roots. Enjoy the brand that started the American cider revolution. Self-guided tours, tastings, Woodchuck gear and ciders on tap. 1321 Exchange St., Middlebury. 802-3853656. www.woodchuck.com. The Vermont Pub and Brewery - Vermont’s original brewpub, and hailed as one of the best 25 breweries in the U.S. Awarded Yankee Magazine’s Editor’s Choice multiple times. Fifteen fresh ales and lagers from our cellar brewery. Serving lunch, dinner and late night fare in our elegant, comfortable pub, at populist prices. Dine al fresco, weather permitting. Located on the corner of College and St. Paul, downtown Burlington. www.vermontbrewery.com 802-865-0500. NORTHE
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OUR FAVORITE BREWERIES City Brew Tours 802-760-6091, www.citybrewtours.com Magic Hat 802-658-2739, www.magichat.net 5 Bartlett Bay Rd., South Burlington Switchback Brewery 802-651-4114, www.switchbackvt.com 160 Flynn Ave., Burlington Vermont Pub & Brewery 802-865-0500, www.vermontbrewery.com 144 College St., Burlington OTHER OPTIONS IN GREATER BURLINGTON
• American Flatbread, 802-861-2999, 115 St. Paul St., Burlington • Burlington Beer Co., 802-863-2337, 25 Omega Dr., Williston • Farnham Ale & Lager, 802-497-1588, 82 Ethan Allen Dr., South Burlington • Fiddlehead Brewing Co., 802-399-2994, 6305 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne • Foam Brewers, 802-399-2511, 112 Lake St., Burlington • Four Quarters Brewing, 802-391-9120, 150 W Canal St., Winooski • Frost Beer Works, 949-945-4065, 171 Commerce St., Hinesburg • Goodwater Brewery, 802-999-7396, 740 Marshall Ave., Williston • Groennfell Meadery, 802-497-2345, 856 Hercules Dr., Colchester • Halyard Brewing Co., 802-497-1858, 80 Ethan Allen Dr., South Burlington
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• Alchemist, 802-882-8165, 100 Cottage Club Rd., Stowe • Bobcat Café & Brewery, 802-453-3311, 5 Main St., Bristol • 14th Star Brewing Co., 802-528-5988, 133 N. Main St., St. Albans • Drop-In Brewing Co., 802-989-7414, 610 Rt 7, Middlebury • Idletyme Brewing Co., 802-253-4765, 1859 Mountain Rd., Stowe • Kingdom Brewing, 802-334-7096, 353 Coburn Rd., Newport • Lawson’s Finest Liquids, 802-496-4677, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield • Lost Nation Brewing, 802-851-8041, 87 Creamery Rd., Morrisville • Otter Creek Brewing Co., 802-388-0727, 793 Exchange St., Middlebury • Prohibition Pig, 802-244-4120, 23 S. Main St., Waterbury • Rock Art Brewery, 802-888-9400, 632 Laporte Rd., Morrisville • Ten Bends Beer, 802-521-7139, 590 E. Main St, Hyde Park • von Trapp Brewery, 802-253-5750, 1333 Luce Hill Rd., Stowe
OUR FAVORITE WINERIES Boyden Winery 802-644-8151, www.boydenvalley.com 64 VT-104, Cambridge Shelburne Vineyard 802-985-8222, www.shelburnevineyard.com 6308 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Snow Farm Vineyard 802-372-9463, www.snowfarm.com 190 West Shore Rd., South Hero OTHER WINERIES
• Simple Roots Brewery, 802-399-2658, 1127 North Ave., Burlington
• Charlotte Village Winery, 802-425-4599, 3968 Greenbush Rd., Charlotte • Fresh Tracks Farm Vineyard & Winery, 802-223-1151, 4373 VT Rt 12, Berlin • Lincoln Peak Winery, 802-388-7368, 142 River Rd., New Haven
• Zero Gravity Brewery, 802-497-0054, 716 Pine St., Burlington Dining Out Shopping
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• Queen City Brewery, 802-540-0280, 703 Pine St., Burlington
• Stone Corral Brewery, 802-434-5787, 83 Huntington Rd., Richmond
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2019 CALENDAR OUR FAVORITE CIDERY Woodchuck Hard Cider 802-385-3656, www.woodchuck.com 1321 Exchange St., Middlebury OTHER CIDERIES
• Champlain Orchards Cidery, 802-897-2777, 3597 Rt. 4 West, Shoreham • Citizen Cider, 316 Pine St., Burlington • Stowe Cider, 802-253-2065, 17 Town Farm Ln., Stowe
OUR FAVORITE DISTILLERY Old Route Two Spirits 802-424-4864, www.oldroutetwo.com 69 Pitman Rd., Barre OTHER DISTILLERIES
• Appalachian Gap Distillery, 802-989-7362, 88 Mainelli Rd., Middlebury • Green Mountain Distillers, 802 - 253 -0064, 171 Whiskey Run, Morrisville • Mad River Distillers, Burlington, 802- 489-5501, 137 St Paul St., Burlington • Mad River Distillers Waitsfield, 802-496-6973, 89 Mad River Green, Waitsfield • Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Burlington , 802- 861-2071, 28 Church St., Burlington • Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Jeffersonville, 802- 309-3077, 5087 VT-15, Jeffersonville • Stonecutter Spirits, 802-388-3000, 1197 Exchange St., Middlebury • Wild Hart Distillery, 802-489-5067, 26 Sage Ct., Shelburne
VERMONT TOURISM Vermont State Parks: (888) 409-7579, www.vtstateparks.com Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce: (802) 863-3489, www.vermont.org Vermont State Chamber of Commerce: (802) 223-3443, www.visitvt.com Local Motion Trail Finder: (802) 652-2453, www.trailfinder.info Vermont Tourism and Marketing: (800) 837-6668, www.vermontvacation.com
DATE
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LOCATION
5/23
Tash Sultana / Pierce Brothers
Shelburne Museum
5/26
Vermont City Marathon
Burlington Waterfront Park
5/31-6/9
Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
Burlington
6/16
Lake Champlain International Father’s Day Derby
Lake Champlain
6/18
The Avett Brothers
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex
6/22
Burlington Wine & Food Festival
Burlington Waterfront Park
6/23
BTV Block Party
Church Street Marketplace
6/26–29
Vermont Quilt Festival
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex
7/3
July 4th Fireworks Display
Burlington Waterfront Park
7/5 - 7
Circus Smirkus
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex
7/19-20
Vermont Brewers Festival
Burlington Waterfront Park
7/21
Lord Huron & Bully
Burlington Waterfront Park
7/24-27
Lake Champlain Maritime Festival
Burlington Waterfront Park
7/25
Lake Street Drive & Wood Brothers
Burlington Waterfront Park
7/26-27
Twiddle’s Tumble Down Festival
Burlington Waterfront Park
7/27-28
Champlain Valley Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex
7/28
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead
Burlington Waterfront Park
8/2-4
Festival of Fools
Burlington
8/1-4
Wolfsgart 10 Car Show
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex
8/4
Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
Burlington Waterfront Park
8/4
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Shelburne Museum
8/7-9
Sidewalk Sale
Church Street Marketplace
8/11
Yoga on Church Street
Church Street Marketplace
8/23-9/1
Champlain Valley Fair
Champlain Valley Expo, Essex
9/2
Criterium Bike Race
Burlington
9/6-8
South End Art Hop
South End Burlington
9/8
Pride Parade & Festival
Burlington
9/14-15
Grace Potter’s Grand Point North
Burlington Waterfront Park
9/17
Dr. Dog & Shakey Graves / Liz Cooper and the Stampede
Shelburne Museum
9/20-21
Oktoberfest Vermont
Burlington
11/29
Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Church Street Marketplace
11/29-30
Women’s Festival of Crafts
Burlington
12/1
Santa 5K
Burlington
12/31
Highlight Burlington
Burlington