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As you browse the farm stand and farmers markets in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom you may likely find yourself in the company of one of the talented chefs of an area restaurant. Throughout the region many restaurants collaborate with area farmers to infuse fresh, locally harvested agricultural offerings, including local produce, grass fed beef, free range chicken and artisan cheeses into their menus. This “farm to table” culinary practice insures a market for the local farmer which will help sustain the farm for future generations. Farm to table practices also allow restaurants the ability to incorporate fresh local foods into their menus creating a one-of-a-kind local dining experience that travelers can only find in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.
If you are seeking a simple and traditional taste of the Kingdom, and want to enjoy a little local color, we invite you to try one of the country diners, village cafes or family restaurants or you could partake of some real home cooking by attending a church supper, hunters’ breakfast or local bake sale. A quick stop at a country store or village market can also offer you an assortment of specialty items that are just right for a quick snack, picnic plans or a meal on the go.
And while all of these classic country options may be expected in the Kingdom some folks are delighted to find four-star gourmet and fine dining restaurants offering superb food and service tucked away in comfortably restored country landmark buildings or situated in the heart of our historic downtowns. Here, trained chefs from all over the world prepare their best dishes in establishments where the hospitality is considered every bit as important as the food.
View Dining by Town:
Burke Craftsbury Derby East Burke Greensboro Island Pond Jay Lowell Lower Waterford Lyndonville Montgomery Center Newport St. Johnsbury West Burke West Glover Westmore
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Burke |
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River Garden Cafe |
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River Garden Cafe
PO Box 12
427 VT Route 114
East Burke, VT 05832
tel: 802-626-3514
web: http://www.rivergardencafe.com
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The River Garden is fun and upbeat: The food is fantastic, the service is friendly, attentive and professional, and the ambiance is irresistible. The owners are always there, and it seems like they know most diners on a first name basis - sometimes it seems like all of the guests know each other as well. If you like excellent food in great surroundings with music like Dave Brubeck or Ella in the background, then The River Garden Café is for you.
The café's ambiance is one of casual elegance, the quintessential Vermont experience, where diners may be right off the bike or ski trail or on their way to the theater. Our backyard garden paths lead to a footbridge over the river, a great place for a relaxing after-dinner stroll.
The cuisine is New Culinary Age, showcasing the freshest ingredients presented imaginatively in generous proportions by talented chef Travis Chapman. The eclectic menu and our chalkboard of daily specials are sure to entice any palate. We feature local produce in season, and grow our own herbs. We also offer "lighter side" and children's menus.
Join us for Dinner, Lunch or Sunday Brunch!
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Craftsbury |
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Pete's Greens |
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Pete's Greens
266 South Craftsbury Road
Craftsbury, VT 05826
tel: 802-586-2882
email: amy@petesgreens.com
web: http://www.petesgreens.com
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Pete’s Greens is a four-season organic vegetable farm located in Craftsbury, Vermont owned by Peter Johnson. We grow a vast array of specialty vegetables with an emphasis on baby greens, heirloom tomatoes, and root crops. On our farm, soil fertility is top priority. We cover crop extensively and apply prodigious quantities of compost in order to grow top quality vegetables. We use greenhouses, heated with recycled vegetable oil when necessary, root cellars and other season extension techniques to provide the greatest diversity of vegetables for as much of the year as possible.
We believe strongly in local food production and consumption. Local food is more nutritious, tastes better, and eating it connects us to our place and to the time of year.
In addition to providing an abundance of greens and other produce during the regular growing season, we are focused on offering vegetables throughout the winter, when other local produce is sparse. Our root cellars will keep select farm varieties fresh and flavorful long past the time that new growth in our greenhouses is ready to be harvested in the early spring.
We sell to stores and restaurants throughout Vermont and in Boston and New York City. Recently, we have focused on local sales direct to customers. We attend the summer and winter Montpelier Farmer's Markets and operate a seasonal farmstand. We also have a growing emphasis on our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) called Good Eats, which is the best way for our customers to have direct access to all of our produce.
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Derby |
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Cow Palace |
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Cow Palace
Main Street
Derby, Vermont 05829
tel: 802-766-4724
email: missyatcp@yahoo.com
web: http://www.derbycowpalace.com
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A unique Vermont dining experience in the heart of the Northeast Kingdom. Enjoy the ambience and warmth of our dining room or relax in our lounge and take in a ball game. Everyone is welcome at the Derby Cow Palace. We're open for lunch and dinner, daily. Our restaurant menu offers a huge selection including our famous Elk delicacies.
While dining at the Cow Palace, please take a moment to enjoy one of America's most beautiful and regal animals, the Elk, who make the adjoining land in the back their home.
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Derby |
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Lake Salem Inn |
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Lake Salem Inn
1273 VT. Route 105
Derby, VT 05829
tel: 802-766-5560
email: maureen@lakesaleminn.com
web: http://www.lakesaleminn.com
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Enjoy fabulous dining with a view of Lake Salem. The full menu is on the website, but entrees include local, farm raised venizon, chipolte chicken, salmon served with a sweet cajun marinade, pasta marinara, portabella stuffed mushrooms and daily specials. All meals are prepared fresh and made to order with the finest ingredients. All breads are homemade by Mo. Romantic and fine dining experience. Groups. Private parties. B.Y.O.B. Reservations required.
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Derby |
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Roaster's Cafe & Deli |
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Roaster's Cafe & Deli
4267 Route 5
Derby, VT 05855
tel: 802-334-6556
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A wonderful place for breakfast or lunch in Newport offering coffee, baked goods, sandwiches and more. Try a French toast sandwich or homemade pancakes with Vermont Maple Syrup for breakfast. Lunch specials include homemade soup, fresh salads, marbled reuben, gourmet grilled cheese, or made to order sandwiches. Sit down and enjoy a cappuccino or mocha latte in a friendly, casual atmosphere. WiFi access.
Open Monday - Saturday, 6 am - 2 pm.
Catering for small parties also available.
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East Burke |
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East Burke Market |
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East Burke Market
461 VT Route 114
East Burke, VT 05832
tel: 802-626-5010
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Now Offering:
Quality Meats & Fresh Produce
Thick, Juicy Steaks & Ground Beef (Fresh Cut on Site)
Locally Grown Vegetables
Fresh Sandwiches, Burgers, MeKenzie Hot Dogs
"Extensive Wine Selection"
Propane - Camping & Picnic Supplies
Hollyberry's Famous Bakery Products (Fresh Daily)
Ultimate Selection of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Movies - ATM - TMA'S - VAST Maps
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East Burke |
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The Tamarack Grill |
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The Tamarack Grill
P.O. Box 389
Sherburne Base Lodge
East Burke, VT 05832
tel: 802.626.7390
web: http://www.skiburke.com/tamarackgrill/
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The Tamarack Grill serves dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5-10pm. Chef Grimes has prepared a menu which is sure to delight you. Enjoy nightly entree specials & the best place to watch the sunset in the Northeast Kingdom!
The pub side of the Tamarack is open Wednesday-Sunday from 4pm-close. With 3 big screen TVs, including our 61" plasma screen TV, this is the place to watch three of your favorite sporting events all at once. With nightly drink specials and the largest selection of draft beers in the area, the pub is the place, to sit back, relax, and enjoy sporting events!
For reservations please call 802.626.7390.
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Greensboro |
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The Highland Lodge Restaurant |
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The Highland Lodge Restaurant
Caspian Lake Road
RR #1, Box 1290
Greensboro, VT 05841
tel: (802) 533-2647
fax: (802) 533-7494
email: info@highlandlodge.com
web: http://www.highlandlodge.com
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Featuring locally grown vegetables and meats, New England country soups and homemade breads. Enjoy fresh rainbow trout, Vermont lamb with fresh mint from our herb garden. Meal after meal, day after day, you can't eat any better anywhere! Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Island Pond |
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Clay's Place |
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Clay's Place
Cross St.
Island Pond, VT 05846
tel: 802-723-6135
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Casual Dining in a family friendly atmosphere.
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Jay |
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Alice's Table |
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Alice's Table
Jay Peak Resort
Tram Haus Lodge
Route 242
Jay, VT 05859
tel: 802-327-2323
web: http://www.jaypeakresort.com
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Alice's Table is named after Alice Lewis who worked at Jay Peak during the Walter Foeger years (1956-1968). She was the front office manager and a tireless worker handling everything from accounting and marketing to budgeting, parking and payroll. She embodied the Jay Peak character in everything she did and even ran a de facto boarding house for Jay Peak workers just across the road from the mountain. On many nights, she’d make dinner and invite those staying with her to join together. In that spirit, we’ve named this restaurant Alice’s Table, and keep one table open, each night, so that folks can gather around, have dinner and share stories. Alice was always a behind the scenes talent and didn’t ever want the light on her. We’re happy to have the opportunity to share her story and welcome you to her Table.
The restaurant is open daily from 7:30am to 10:00am, lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm and dinner from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Reservations are strongly suggested for dinner.
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Lowell |
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Hidden Country Restaurant |
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Hidden Country Restaurant
Route 100
Lowell, VT 05847
tel: 802-744-6149
web: http://www.hiddencountryrestaurant.com
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"Home of the Prime Rib that ends all arguments"
Looking for a quiet, friendly place to sit down an enjoy a home cooked meal. Then look no further.....Hidden Country Restaurant is here. Travel down route 100 in Lowell, VT and take a turn down our road. As you travel down our road you will forget all of your woes and take a relaxing breath as you enter our home away from home.
Hidden Country Restaurant offers all that one could ask for. Great food, wonderful people, lots to do, and if you like us that much you can even spend the night. Lodging options include the Little Church, Ye Olde Schoolhouse, and the General Store. Nearby you'll find nature trails, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling and more. From dining, to golf, and a warm place to stay, we are sure that you will enjoy your visit with us.
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Lower Waterford |
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The Rabbit Hill Inn |
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The Rabbit Hill Inn
48 Lower Waterford Road
Lower Waterford, Vermont 05848
tel: 1-802-748-5168 or 1-800-76-BUNNY (1-800-762-8669)
fax: 1-802-748-8342
email: Info@RabbitHillInn.com
web: http://www.rabbithillinn.com/dining.html
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We proudly offer a fine dining experience as grand and memorable as the Vermont landscape itself. Enjoy award-winning, inspired and imaginative cuisine in a romantic yet comfortable setting. Relax by candlelight as we pamper your spirit and your palette.
Chef Matthew Secich proudly offers exciting and innovative Classic & New American Cuisine. Frequently changing menus are designed to embrace the season and bounty of the local Vermont harvest.
* Open nightly from 6pm / Reservations required
* Visit our current menu on our website
* Dress: business casual. Jacket & tie not required
"Creative and absolutely delicious...impressive...with emphasis on local freshness."
"This dining experience is affordable and luxurious...and well worth the journey."
"It wins the Platinum Plate rating!" NECN's hit food show, TV Diners with Billy Costa
"Lovely romantic dining"... The Boston Globe
AAA Four Diamond Rated
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Lyndonville |
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Garden Cafe and Stepping Stone Spa |
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Garden Cafe and Stepping Stone Spa
1545 Darling Hill Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
tel: 802-626-3104
email: info@steppingstonespa.com
web: http://www.steppingstonespa.com
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Our casual indoor and outdoor patio dining offers an innovative and nutritious experience. The Garden Cafe strives to offer you truly healthful meals that are delicious and satisfying. By using natural and organic foods and preparing them in traditional and proper ways, we are offering you only what is genuinely nutritious. Organic Wines are available.
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Lyndonville |
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Juniper's at the Wildflower Inn |
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Juniper's at the Wildflower Inn
2059 Darling Hill Road
Lyndonville, VT 05851
tel: 800-627-8310
fax: 802-626-3039
email: info@wildflowerinn.com
web: http://www.junipersrestaurant.com
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You'll find great family fare, spectacular views, steaks, seafood, and more at Juniper's at the Wildflower Inn, home of the best burgers and largest selection of Vermont Brewed Beers in the Kingdom.
Examples from our menu include:
Crab Cakes, Buffalo Tenders, T-Bone Steak, Grilled Meatloaf, Chicken & Broccoli Fettuccini, Mushroom Swiss Burger, Chocolate Decadence Cake, and Apple Pie a la mode. Entrees $7.99 and up. Children's menu available.
Open to the public.
June-October: Open Monday-Saturday, 5:30-9:00 pm.
Winter and Spring: Closed Sundays and Wednesdays, 5:30-9:00 pm.
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Lyndonville |
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The Valley View Restaurant |
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The Valley View Restaurant
774 Main St.
Lyndonvillle, VT 05851
tel: 802-626-8685
email: thevalleyview@myfairpiont.net
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The Valley View Family Restaurant & Tavern offers a great variety of steaks, pizzas, subs, seafood, prime rib, burgers, french fries, onion rings, salads, appetizers and desserts at this family-operated restaurant. Located right in the heart of Lyndonville, at the junction of Rtes. 5 and 114, the restaurant offers ample parking. Featuring a full bar, outdoor seating, function room for 50 people and seating within the solarium.
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Lyndonville |
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Trout River Brewing Company |
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Trout River Brewing Company
58 Broad Street
Lyndonville, VT
tel: 802-626-9396
web: http://www.troutriverbrewing.com
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Trout River produces fresh, all natural, premium ales and lagers year round. We use pure Vermont water along with the finest imported and domestic hops and malt. Four styles are brewed and bottled for distribution throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. In our pub you will find those four styles as well as six or more seasonal brews including Boneyard Barleywine, Nitro Stout, Appreciator Doppelbock, Beligan-Style White, Dubbel and Trippel ales, and many others. Brewmaster Dan is always creating something delightful for you!
You can purchase our bottled beer, kegs and growlers (2-quart glass jugs filled fresh) directly from our retail shop. You will also find embossed pint glasses, printed tee shirts, and embroidered sweatshirts and ball caps.
Set aside some time to sit and enjoy some of our fine brew along with our gourmet, hand-tossed, sourdough pizzas on Friday and Saturday evenings. They are truly outstanding! We use certified organic flour as well as many organic and local ingredients for our pizza toppings. Our sourdough is a 12-year old culture that Dan started from scratch when we first opened our brewery back in 1996. We do hope you find the time to stop by for a visit!
Directions: Take Exit 23 off I-91. Head North on Route 5. We are about one mile on the left. Our retail shop and pub is open Fridays & Saturdays from 4 – 9 p.m. Hours vary during the months of April and November so please call ahead.
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Lyndonville |
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Lyndon Freighthouse |
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Lyndon Freighthouse
1000 Broad Street (Route 5)
Lyndonville, VT 05851
tel: 802-626-1174
web: http://www.thelyndonfreighthouse.com
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Enjoy real country cooking, Starbuck's coffee and over 50 flavors of ice cream in this turn of the century, converted railroad station. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the featured model railroad. Also, browse the gift shop with over 100 local crafters represented.
Now a Northeast Kingdom Wifi Hotspot.
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Montgomery Center |
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Paddington's Restaurant |
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Paddington's Restaurant
195 Vermont Route Rte 242
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(Mountain Road, just minutes from Jay Peak)
tel: 802-326-3232
fax: 802-326-3232
email: stay@theenglishroseinn.com
web: http://www.englishroseinnvermont.com
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Paddington's Fine Dining restaurant offers World-Class Cuisine exquisitely prepared by the area's only Award Winning Chefs. Experience our Unique blend of American and European Cuisine. We take great pride in using only the freshest and highest quality products available. Located at the English Rose Inn. Reservations Please.
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Newport |
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Lago Trattoria |
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Lago Trattoria
95 Main Street
Newport, VT 05855
tel: 802-334-8222
fax: 802-334-8222
web: http://www.lagotrattoria.com
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Lago Trattoria translates literally from the Italian as 'lake restaurant,' an apt description, as Lago Trattoria is located in Newport, on the shores of international Lake Memphremagog. At first bite, the simple yet tasteful Mediterranean and Italian fare lets diners realize they have transcended the status quo. Opposite the well-stocked bar is an open kitchen in the center of the restaurant--watching Frank at work is all part of the experience.
Frank is committed to using as much Vermont-produced organic food as possible. His dishes (many derive from old family recipes) are true Mediterranean and Italian creations--lighter, fresh-tasting fare offering more flavor variety than the traditional, heavy pasta-and-sauce dishes. The service is second to none and found every night of the week.
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Newport |
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Newport Country Club |
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Newport Country Club
Griff's Restaurant
590 Mount Vernon St.
Newport, VT 05855
tel: 802-334-2391
email: info@newportscountryclub.com
web: http://www.newportscountryclub.com
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Located in northeastern Vermont, Newport Country Club offers its guests friendly fairways, well-kept greens and outstanding meals, with reasonable and convenient accommodations. This 18-hole par 72 golf course is home to members from both sides of the US/Canadian border. The junior golf program for our beginning golfers is famous and the views up Lake Memphremagog into Canada are worth taking a golfing pause. Check out our membership prices and fees. You will be surprised at how affordable they are.
Enjoy lunch or dinner with a view at Griff's. On the menu - steaks, seafood, great sandwiches and wraps, fresh salads, homemade soups, Texas red chili, and more.
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Newport |
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Newport Natural Foods |
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Newport Natural Foods
194 Main St.
Newport, VT 05855
tel: 802-334-2626
fax: 802-334-5655
email: info@newportnatural.com
web: http://www.newportnatural.com
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Newport Natural Foods has been supplying local, organic, and natural foods to the local community for 30 years. The recently opened Montgomery's Cafe offers our shoppers a unique and enjoyable dining experience with many of the same ingredients found in the store.
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Woof on the Wharf |
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Woof on the Wharf
on the Wharf at Newport City Marina
(just off downtown Main St.)
Newport, VT 05855
tel: 802-334-3894
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Home of Woof Chowder - 2009 Winner of Chowdafest in Newport! Excellent food with a great view of Lake Memphremagog. Great hot dogs, spicy sausages with gourmet toppings. Desserts, too and friendly service. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Best dogs in town!
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St. Johnsbury |
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Boxcar & Caboose Bookshop Cafe |
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Boxcar & Caboose Bookshop Cafe
394 Railroad St.
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
tel: 802-748-3551
fax: 802-473-7436
web: http://www.boxcarandcaboose.com
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Opened by Scott & Joelle Beck in 2005, this locally owned, award winning bookshop for all ages is open seven days a week. Browse our extensive collection of all subjects and enjoy a first-class espresso and coffee bar while using our wi-fi. Our kids' area provides countless hours of enjoyment for the young at heart.
The Boxcar & Caboose is one of only four shops in the world to receive the Espresso Book Machine. This machine is able to print trade quality paperbacks within minutes from a network that has millions of titles. As this network grows rapidly in the next few years, every book in the world will literally be at our fingertips in about the same time it takes to get a cup of coffee.
Open seven days a week! Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 9am-5pm.
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St. Johnsbury |
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Elements Food and Spirit |
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Elements Food and Spirit
98 Mill Street
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
tel: (802) 748-8400
email: mail@elementsfood.com
web: http://www.elementsfood.com
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The best local foods, prepared simply and thoughtfully. Wines carefully chosen from the word’s best wine producing regions. A relaxed place for sharing good food, good conversation and good times. These are the elements that make a great restaurant.
Fun not fussy. Since when did good food mean fancy food? We believe in bold, simple flavors that start with great raw ingredients. While you wait, express yourself in crayon on our kraft-paper tabletops.
This old mill. Built in 1853 as a water-powered mill... exposed brick, original millworks, copper walls and lighting, ceramic tile and glass block.
The riverside deck. Absolutely the best place to be in St. Johnsbury on a hot summer night.
We’re kid friendly. Families are welcome here: We have a complete menu for younger diners.
We’re adult friendly, too. The full bar seats 30. Famous for our martinis, our changing selection of draft beer, and as a favorite spot to gather in St. J. Full dinner menu available in the bar, plus a light menu from 4-5.
New in 2010 - Friday Night Live - Live music every Friday starting at 9 pm.
Now a Northeast Kingdom Wifi Hotspot.
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St. Johnsbury Country Club |
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St. Johnsbury Country Club
Route 5
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
tel: 802-748-9894
email: Gilliesc@aol.com
web: http://www.thestjcc.com
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A magnificent 18-hole championship golf course with a reputation of flawless greens, lush fairways, scenic views from elevated tees, challenging holes and a large practice area. Enjoy our full service restaurant and lounge, open for lunch and dinner. Driving range, practice area and all facilities are open to the public and available for functions. Fully stocked pro shop with all major brands. Golf lessons available using computer analyst system with PGA Professional Colin Gillies. We accomodate any size group with group rates available. Call the Pro Shop for details.
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West Burke |
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Kerrigan's Market & Deli |
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Kerrigan's Market & Deli
4080 US Route 5
West Burke, VT 05871
tel: 802-467-8800
email: kerrigans@wildblue.net
web: http://www.kerrigansmarket.com
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Kerrigan's is centrally located so easy to reach from most parts of the Kingdom. It's a full service deli featuring signature sandwiches, grinders and wraps such as "The Willoughby" and pizza creations like the big Kahuna. Don't forget to stock up on the homemade cinnamon rolls. Call ahead and pick up on your way or drop in for some neighborly conversation. So what's in the 'Mt. Pisgah'? You'll have to stop by to find out but we can assure you it will be just as amazing as the mountain itself.
Now a Northeast Kingdom Wifi Hotspot.
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West Glover |
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The Parker Pie Company |
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The Parker Pie Company
161 County Road
Glover VT 05875
tel: 802-525-3366
email: info@parkerpie.com
web: http://www.parkerpie.com
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This tiny eatery at the back of the general store is known for its pizza such as Buffalo Chicken and Margherita pizzas, but the dessert pie offerings are top of the line.
Check their website for daily specials as well as live music performances.
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Westmore |
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WilloughVale Inn |
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WilloughVale Inn
793 VT Route 5A
Westmore, VT 05860
tel: 802-525-4123 or 800-594-9102
fax: 802-525-4514
email: info@willoughvale.com
web: http://www.willoughvale.com
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Dining at the WilloughVale is relaxed and casual. Guests, travelers and local residents gather in the Tap Room Bar and Dining Room for spirited conversation, Chef's specialties and sweeping views of the lake and mountains. Reservations recommended. Open Wednesday through Sunday evenings.
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