Vermont devoted to sustainable, local, "slow", fresh and healthy. When it comes to the food we harvest, purchase, and prepare in our homes, promote in food industries, and choose when dining out. Several times named the healthiest state in the U.S., we believe in the agricultural industry Vermont was built upon, and in maintaining our lifestyles to promote it, from farm-to-table. We've got more to offer than just a fresh diet - we've got amateur and professional foodies experimenting with bountiful harvests, and chefs galore hell-bent on featuring in their cuisine the best of the best of local food products.
It's no wonder that both The Art of Eating, Eating Well Magazine and Edible Green Mountains have their headquarters in Vermont. There is so much to inspire writers and editors out the back door and around the block. From Sunday brunch to late night eats, check out some of Vermont's best places to eat:
Burlington & Immediate Surroundings
- Trattoria Delia (Burlington)
- Papa Frank's (Winooski)
- A Single Pebble (Burlington)
- Eastern Dragon (St. Albans)
- Zen Gardens (South Burlington)
- New World Tortilla (Burlington)
- Sherpa Kitchen (Burlington)
- Pizzeria Verita (Burlington)
- Hen of the Wood (Burlington)
- Al's French Fries (South Burlington)
- The Spot (Burlington)
- Sneakers (Winooski)
- Mirabelle's (Burlington)
- New Moon (Burlington)
- Ben & Jerry's (Burlington)
- Chef's Corner (Williston)
Just Outside of Burlington
- Folino's Wood Fired Pizza (Shelburne)
- Cafe Shelburne (Shelburne)
- Inn Restaurant (Shelburne Inn)
- Starry Night Cafe (Ferrisburgh)
- Black Sheep Bistro (Vergennes)
- Cafe Provence (Brandon)
- The Kitchen Table Bistro (Richmond)
- The Essex (Essex Resort & Spa)
- Michael's on the Hill (Waterbury)
- Prohibition Pig (Waterbury)
- The Pitcher Inn (Waren)
- Blue Paddle Bistro (South Hero)
- North Hero House (North Hero)
Events and festivals
Vermont promotes local harvest and food products. Discover the many events and festivals that take place year-round in Vermont:
- Vermont's Brewer's Festival
- Burlington Wine & Food Festival
- Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
- Taste of Vermont at Stratton Mountain
- Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival
- Vermont Restaurant Week
- South End Truck Stop
- Magic Hat's Wall to Canvas & Heavyfest events
- Summer music series at Snow Farm Vineyard & Lincoln's Peak
- Boyden Valley's Harvest & Maple Sugar Festivals
- Sugarbush Resort BrewGrass Festival
Breweries
There are many local breweries to test in Vermont. Beer lovers, far and wide, come to Vermont to try delicious craft beers - from IPAs and ales to stouts and sours. Here are a few staples in the area:
- Switchback Brewing Company (Burlington)
- Magic Hat (South Burlington)
- Otter Creek Brewing (Middlebury)
- Alchemist (Waterbury) - Beer Advocate awarded Heady Topper a 100/100, and in 2013, was the #1 ranking of the top 250 beer in the world
- Trapp Lager Brewery (Stowe)
- Bobcat Cafe & Brewery (Bristol)
- Vermont Pub & Brewery (Burlington)
- Fiddlehead Brewing Company (Shelburne)
Hard Ciders
Hard Ciders are also making headlines and we are sure to see this market continue to grow! Check out:
- Citizen Cider (Burlington)
- Woodchuck Hard Cider (Middlebury)
- Stowe Cider (Stowe)
Vineyards
Looking to venture into New England wines? Visit one of our many vineyards:
- Boyden Valley Winery (Cambridge)
- Lincoln Peak Vineyard (New Haven)
- Shelburne Vineyard (Shelburne)
- Fresh Tracks Vineyard & Winery (Berlin)
- Snow Farm Vineyard (South Hero)
Vermont.com is your resource for a comprehensive overview.
Distilleries
- Caledonia Spirits (Northeast Kingdom)
- Vermont Spirits (Quechee)
- Smuggler's Notch Distillery (Jefferson)
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