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Exceptional Fine Dining Experiences Worth Savoring in Vermont.
Discover Vermont’s best fine dining restaurants, from chef-driven menus and creative cuisine to elegant settings and memorable culinary experiences.
Fine Dining
Is one of Vermont’s best restaurants in St. Albans? After dinner at Café Monette, I think there’s a very real argument to be made. Here’s what to order and why this French-inspired restaurant is worth the drive.
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Fine Dining
I’ve had some pretty incredible steakhouse experiences over the years, and two restaurants have set the bar particularly high for me: Hall’s Chophouse in Charleston, South…
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Fine Dining
Starry Night Café in Ferrisburgh has long been one of my favorite restaurants for romantic dinners and family celebrations, including my dad's retirement party. But you don't need a special occasion to enjoy its beautiful dining rooms, seasonal cocktails and one of Vermont's best cheesesteaks.
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Fine Dining
Black Sheep Bistro has been a longtime favorite of Vermont's restaurant scene, and one of my most memorable dates took place here on a snowy evening. From its cozy French bistro atmosphere to the garlic mashed potatoes and French fries served with every entrée, here's why I love this Vergennes restaurant.
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Casual Eats
You don't need to stay overnight at Basin Harbor to enjoy its restaurants. From my favorite lobster roll at The Red Mill to fine dining at Ardelia's, waterfront cocktails, sushi, pizza and creemees, here's what to eat at this historic Lake Champlain resort.
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Fine Dining
A new reason to dine in Woodstock, Oakes & Evelyn brings thoughtful seasonal dishes, standout cocktails and a fresh approach to Vermont dining.
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Fine Dining
Inside a restored Manchester library, The Silver Fork pairs mid-century modern design with international dishes and Puerto Rican-inspired mofongo.
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Hotels
My favorite kind of Vermont getaway? Check into a beautiful room, get dressed for dinner and simply walk downstairs. These seven Vermont hotels have restaurants every bit as worth the trip as the stay.
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Fine Dining
Looking for Italian food in Manchester, Vermont? Mystico pairs handmade pasta with fresh seafood, beautifully plated crudo and an inventive seasonal menu that has changed my mind about Italian dining in Vermont.
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Stowe
Tucked across 38 acres just off Stowe's Mountain Road, Edson Hill combines an intimate 22-room country estate with mountain views, trails, a pool and one of my favorite fine dining experiences in Stowe.
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