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Beyond Vermont
Jack & Fin's in Littleton, New Hampshire, makes some of my favorite cupcakes in New England, with moist cake, perfectly balanced frosting and an ever-changing lineup of creative seasonal flavors. Here's why it's worth adding to your next Littleton or White Mountains trip.
5 min read
Drinks
Vermont's cocktail scene is mixing local spirits, maple, honey, herbs and seasonal ingredients into seriously creative drinks, while mocktails are finally getting the same attention. These are some of my favorite places around the state for cocktails and zero-proof drinks worth seeking out.
9 min read
Casual Eats
There’s a roadside banana stand in Vermont’s Champlain Islands where you can grab a frozen chocolate-covered banana on the honor system seven days a week. Meet Christie’s Gone Bananas, a quirky summer stop that’s been a local favorite since 2019.
3 min read
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General Stores
Cheddar, apples, bacon and maple syrup make The Vermonter at the Warren Store one of my favorite sandwiches in the Mad River Valley.
8 min read
Bakeries
Light, airy, custardy and crisp around the edges, French crullers deserve their own Vermont road trip. These are three of my favorite places to find them.
7 min read
Casual Eats
Idletyme Brewing in Stowe serves my favorite fried pickle spears in Vermont, best paired with a local beer and a seat outside.
7 min read
Bakeries
Willoughby's is a dog-themed donut shop in Manchester's Depot district with roots in the longtime Mrs. Murphy's tradition. Here's what to order, including the maple cream donut that belongs on your Vermont donut list.
4 min read
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.
4 min read
Food & Drink
Manchester might be one of Vermont's most underrated foodie towns. From handmade pasta and Burmese dishes to wood-fired pizza, creative cocktails and one of my favorite fried chicken sandwiches, here's where I'm eating in Manchester right now.
7 min read
Creemees
Maple, black raspberry or even dill pickle? Creemee season is one of the best parts of summer in Vermont. From working maple sugarhouses to stands serving wildly creative flavors, these are some of my favorite places to get a Vermont creemee.
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