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Lola Mediterranean Woodfire: A Taste of Greece in Manchester, Vermont
Inspired by the Greek islands, Lola Mediterranean Woodfire brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors, shareable plates, and wood-fired cooking to Manchester.
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Inspired by the Greek islands, Lola Mediterranean Woodfire brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors, shareable plates, and wood-fired cooking to Manchester.
4 min read
Casual Eats
Once a regular lunch stop during my early career, the Old Brick Store in Charlotte has been beautifully reimagined under new ownership. With excellent sandwiches, carefully curated provisions, and some of my favorite chocolate chip cookies in Vermont, it's a must-stop along Ferry Road. My order? Tuna focaccia, maple-ade, and a brown-butter chocolate chip cookie.
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Melted Alpine cheese, a great glass of wine, and a cozy Essex wine bar. Here's why raclette at Salt & Bubbles belongs on your winter dining list.
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Romance
A great glass of wine, an artisan charcuterie board, and a welcoming neighborhood setting make Salt & Bubbles a delicious stop in Essex Junction.
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Budget Stays
Stay, dine, and unwind at Madbush Falls in Waitsfield, where a boutique adventure lodge, restaurant, and waterfall saunas come together.
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Casual Eats
Deep in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, Parker Pie combines wildly creative pizzas, an exceptional Vermont craft beer list and a charming general store. Here's why this West Glover institution is worth building into your next NEK road trip.
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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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Casual Eats
There are few things I appreciate more than a really good plate of pasta. Not the kind that’s simply a vehicle for a heavy sauce, but…
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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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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.
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