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11 of the Best Maple Products from Vermont

By Adam Louis | May. 2, 2023

Pure Maple Syrup. Nature’s and Vermont’s flawless addition to the culinary landscape. It’s tough to improve on the sweet perfection of some Grade A VT...

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9 Of Our Favorite Breweries to Visit After a Day of Skiing and Riding

By Adam Louis | Mar. 2, 2023

It’s not a secret that the beer scene in Vermont is positively booming. With more breweries per capita than any other state, folks come to the Green...

Stratton Mountain Resort Base Area Summer View

Summer Itineraries: 48 Hours on Stratton Mountain

By Adam Louis | Feb. 17, 2023

Stratton in the Summer is almost unfairly amazing. The tallest peak in Southern Vermont is stunning shades of bright green and any heat or humidity...

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The Best Beer in the World Lies in the Northeast Kingdom

By Shea Lincourt | Sep. 3, 2022

For the fifth year in a row, and for the sixth time in the past seven years, the Hill Farmstead Brewery of Greensboro Bend, Vermont was named as the B...

UnTapped: Maple Syrup as the New Sports Nutrition

By Shea Lincourt | Sep. 2, 2022

For as long as anyone can remember, maple syrup has been at the heart of Vermont culture-- to the point where Vermonters would bleed maple syrup if th...

Shelburne Vineyards Exterior Vines

From Vine to Wine at Shelburne Vineyard

By Adam Louis | Jun. 29, 2022

Maple Syrup. Farm to table dining. Apple orchards. Craft Beer. All world-class products easily associated and warmly linked to Vermont. But wine and...

Drop-In Brewing Company

By Adam Louis | Apr. 29, 2022

Helmed by brewmaster and industry leader Steve Parkes, and aided wonderfully by an amazing crew, [props to Chris, a brewer at Drop-In, for making us...

5 Must Eat Dishes at Juniper

By Adam Louis | Apr. 29, 2022

As you may know, we are big fans of Hotel Vermont (Four Great Places To Stay In Vermont During Fall Foliage). Their rustic, yet modern rooms give the...

Amber Ridge Maple

Maple Syrup Is Good For You!

By Linda Cassella | Mar. 2, 2020

We all know that Vermont maple syrup tastes good, but did you know that maple syrup is also good for you? Maple Syrup contains a large amount of...

Peter Havens Restaurant in Brattleboro, VT

Peter Havens Restaurant in Brattleboro: A New Favorite

By Linda Warner | Nov. 11, 2019

On a recent Saturday night we wanted a spot for a congratulatory dinner for my daughter who had just landed a wonderful job. A golfing buddy of...

Vermont Farming Traditions and the Locavore Movement

By Linda Warner | Oct. 28, 2019

Vermont has a strong farming tradition that continues today. The majority of Vermont’s farms are family-owned and operated, many of which have...

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Discover Vermont Distilleries

By Linda Warner | Feb. 4, 2019

You may already know about the large number of craft breweries in Vermont and how these products are an extension of the farm-to-table movement...

Vermont Beer Tourism?

By Linda Warner | Sep. 10, 2018

Many visitors come to Vermont for the winter snow sports. And then there is the fall foliage season with tourists arriving in droves. In the last few...

Cheese and Beer. Handcrafted in Vermont.

By Linda Warner | Feb. 19, 2018

Most people think of Vermont as a state with a large number of dairy farms. That’s true. And, as a result, Vermont is also home to the highest...

The Copper Grouse Redux

By Linda Warner | Jan. 2, 2018

When we first visited The Copper Grouse in the Taconic Hotel in Manchester last fall, we vowed to return. And, last Friday night, we fulfilled...

The Maple Kitchen – An Exceptional Vermont Dining Experience

By Linda Warner | Oct. 9, 2017

The Maple Kitchen located at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Mount Ascutney Resort in Brownsville, Vermont, offers up local, farm-to-table dining across...

The Great Northern – A “Great” New Burlington Restaurant

By Linda Warner | Aug. 29, 2017

A new restaurant is making a big impression in Burlington, Vermont. The Great Northern is the inspiration of husband and wife team, Frank Pace and...

The Copper Grouse at Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester

By Sandra Koffman | Mar. 28, 2017

OK, I’ll admit it, I’m a bit of a procrastinator. The Kimpton Taconic Hotel in Manchester Village has been open well over 18 months, and though I had...

Gringo Jack’s Southwestern Bar & Grill – A Manchester, Vermont Favorite

By Linda Warner | Sep. 13, 2016

For over 20 years, Gringo Jack’s Southwestern Bar & Grill has been delighting locals and visitors alike with the bold, authentic flavors of Mexico and...

Raven’s Den Steakhouse and Taproom – Rest and Refuel in Manchester, Vermont

By Linda Warner | Sep. 13, 2016

If fall finds you in southern Vermont and you need a chance to relax and refuel, check out the Raven’s Den Steakhouse and Taproom in Manchester...

Burke Publick House – A Mountain Gastropub

By Linda Warner | Sep. 8, 2016

Publick houses have traditionally offered hospitality, food, and drink to travelers and locals alike. The Burke Publick House is that and more...

The Fire Tower Restaurant and Tavern

By Linda Cassella | Feb. 23, 2016

The Fire Tower Restaurant and Tavern located in the Village of Stratton Mountain Resort is named after the fire tower that sits at the summit of...

Vermont Beer

Vermont Breweries, Brewpubs, and Taverns - Oh My!

By Vermont.com Staff | Mar. 13, 2015

Vermonters love all things local, so it's no surprise that the Green Mountain State has had a thriving craft beer scene for more than twenty years...

Fall Favorites: Stone Soup

Fall Favorites: Stone Soup

By Vermont.com Staff | Oct. 23, 2013

Leaves changing. Weather getting cooler. Everything seems to be in transition this time of year in Vermont. One thing that remains a constant though...

Dobra Tea

Tea Time with Dobra: 5 Questions with Dobra Tea

By Adam Louis | Apr. 8, 2013

Over the weekend, Dobra Tea opened its doors and welcomed their first customers to a new type of tea shop. Occupying what used to be Mad Hatters Deli,...

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