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Breweries
Manchester finally has the large craft brewery it's been missing. Lost Marble Brewing pairs an extensive beer lineup, including a Maple Creemee Stout, with a full food menu, spacious taproom and outdoor gathering space, all while nodding to the town's marble history.
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Breweries
Proper pours, lagers and lower-ABV beers, hard-to-find bottles and excellent snacks make Howl Bier one of my favorite places for a Sunday afternoon drink in Winooski.
6 min read
Destinations
There aren’t many Vermont restaurants where you can settle into an oversized leather chair beside an open fire, order a great Vermont craft beer and take…
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Food & Drink
The Lake House Pub & Grille has been a longtime favorite on Lake Bomoseen. Here's why I love its waterfront deck and relaxed summer dining experience.
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Inns & Bed-and-Breakfasts
The Mad River Valley has long been one of my favorite Vermont destinations. From smoked meats at The Mad Taco and creemees at Canteen to skiing at Sugarbush, swimming at Warren Falls and exploring Warren Village, here's my guide to spending a weekend in Waitsfield and Warren.
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Breweries
Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro Bend has become a destination for craft beer enthusiasts from around the world. From my first visit in 2015 to memorable birthday releases, here's my guide to enjoying the taproom, sampling vintage bottles and bringing home cans, bottles and growlers.
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Casual Eats
The original Mad Taco in Waitsfield has been one of my favorite casual restaurants in the Mad River Valley for years. The dining room is a little dingy, the music is loud and the smoked meats are fantastic. Here's what to order, including my favorite sweet potato burrito, carnitas tostada and pork belly Big Daddy Fatty.
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