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AmericAn BarBecue/ Soul Food Big Fatty’s BBQ 55 main St., Burlington, 864-5513 n meals: L, D; beer & wine n glutenfree opts., outdoor seating n Check out this barbecue joint’s slow-smoked Texas brisket and pulled pork. All sauces and rubs are homemade. Closed Monday in winter. $
Bluebird Barbecue 317 Riverside ave., Burlington, 448-3070 n closed: Sun., mon.; meal: D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, wi-fi, games n The down-home regional barbecue here includes smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs and traditional sides, plus 10 beers on tap. $$
contemporary 60 Battery 60 Battery St., Burlington, 658-6500 n meals: B, L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., seasonal, vegan-friendly, wi-fi, tv n Eclectic items on the menu at this Hilton Hotel restaurant feature fresh, local ingredients. The bar serves up local craft brews, too. $$$
Bluebird Tavern 86 St. Paul St., Burlington, 540-1786 n closed: mon.; meals: Bru., L, D, LN; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, table service , wi-fi, tv n Expect classic dishes with a contemporary twist featuring local, seasonal ingredients. Twelve regional beers on tap. No dinner Sunday. $$$
Church & Main 154B church St., Burlington, 540-3040 n closed: Sun., mon.; meals: L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., vegan-friendly, wi-fi, tv n The chef puts an eclectic spin on local ingredients with dishes such as duck breast with baby turnips, apple jam preserve, swiss chard and seared brussels sprouts. No dinner Sunday. $$$
The Daily Planet 15 center St., Burlington, 862-9647 n meals: D, LN; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly n The fare at this high-energy bar and restaurant ranges from cheeseburgers to pan-seared skate but is always seasonal. Twelve beers on tap. $$
Juniper
41 cherry St., Burlington, 651-0080 n meals: B, L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veganfriendly, wi-fi n At this cocktail lounge and restaurant inside the Hotel Vermont, both the food and drinks are inspired by fresh local products. Opens summer 2013. $$$
Logan’s of Vermont 30 main St., Burlington, 489-5935 n closed: Sun.; meals: B, L, D n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, vegan-friendly n Upscale dinner options range from Black Angus sirloin to pan-seared chicken with fennel cream. European-style panini, soup and pastries are available for breakfast and lunch. $
Pistou
Bruegger’s Bagels
85 Pearl St., Burlington, 862-3220 n closed: mon.; meals: B, L n glutenfree opts., veggie-friendly n At breakfast, choose from six kinds of eggs Benedict or an omelette with apples and cheddar. Hearty sandwiches reign at lunch — such as the Philly with shaved rib-eye steak. $
93 church St., Burlington, 860-1995 n meals: B, L, D n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly, wi-fi n This downtown eatery offers New York-style bagels, hearty soups, sandwiches and panini. There are desserts and breakfast items, too. College cards accepted. $
Snack BarS/cartS
Burlington Bay Market & Café
Beansies Battery Park, Burlington, No phone n meals: L, D n cash/check only, outdoor seating, seasonal n This yellow school bus has been serving up Michigans since 1944, as well as cheeseburgers, creemees and handcut fries. Open April to September. $
Boo-Kies
Sweetwaters
The Juice Bar
dinerS Handy’s Lunch 74 maple St., Burlington, 864-5963 n meals: B, L n gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Family-owned since 1945, this neighborhood diner serves hearty breakfasts, as well as “McHandy” sandwiches and Texas hot dogs. $
Henry’s Diner 155 Bank St., Burlington, 862-9010 n meals: B, L, D n This historic Queen City diner still serves breakfast all day and offers home-cooked dishes in a cozy, retro atmosphere. Try the Greek specialties. $
vermont Restaurant Week 2013 Location
Pearl Street Diner
61 main St., Burlington, 540-1783 n closed: Sun., mon.; meals: D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly, wi-fi n Inside this corner bistro, James Beard-nominated chef Max Mackinnon creates imaginative dishes to go with an eclectic, ever-changing wine list. $$$
120 church St., Burlington, 864-9800 n meals: L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly, wi-fi, tv n This eclectic bistro has been a Church Street Marketplace cornerstone, literally, for more than three decades. Try the savory Kobe-beef burger, bistro steak or bacon-wrapped scallops. $$
mEaLS B Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner Bru Brunch LN Late Night
corner of Bank and church Sts., Burlington, 355-5130 n closed: Sat., Sun.; meals: B, L n cash/check only, seasonal, veggie-friendly n From April 1 to New Year’s Eve, burgers and dogs slathered in Boo-Kies’ homemade meat sauce hit the spot. Grilled cheese and veggie burgers satisfy the meat-free crowd. $
49 church St., Burlington town center, Burlington, 777-7199 n meals: B, L, D n gluten-free opts., veganfriendly n Inside the Burlington Town Center, this juice bar offers an array of fresh veggie and fruit juices, as well as hot drinks laced with ground raw coffee. $
SoYo Frozen Yogurt 696 Pine St., Burlington, 540-0851 n n gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly, wi-fi n The small-batch frozen yogurt here is made from farm-fresh, local ingredients. $
Soup ’n’ Sandwich Bagel Café & Deli 1127 North ave., #29, Burlington, 660-9693 n meals: B, L n outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n The New North End’s local bagel bakery is also a great place to hang out. $
Ben & Bill’s: A New York Deli 595 Shelburne Rd., Burlington, 657-3673 n meals: L, D n At this deli inside a supermarket, look for all of the Jewish deli classics, from noodle kugel to pastrami-stuffed knishes and Dr. Brown’s soda. The seeded rye bread and potato chips are made in-house. $
125 Battery St., Burlington, 864-0110 n meals: B, L, D n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly, wi-fi n This waterfront deli and market offers gourmet salads, fresh seafood, homemade soups and sandwiches. There’s a seasonal creemee stand, too. Views of Lake Champlain are year-round. $
Chef’s Corner 208 Flynn ave., Burlington, 660-7111 n closed: Sat., Sun.; meals: B, L n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, salad bar, vegan-friendly n Every morning, this rustic-chic café serves coffee, pastries and breakfast fare; for lunch, it offers panini, quiches and salads from the back of the South End’s Flynn Dog gallery space. $
Cobblestone Deli and Café 152 Battery St., Burlington, 865-3354 n meals: B, L; beer & wine n delivery, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, salad bar, vegan-friendly, wi-fi n This specialty sandwich shop has the only salad bar on the waterfront. Drop in for a sandwich and soup, pierogi, or sample the baked goods. $
Four Corners of the Earth 310 Pine St., Burlington, 657-3869 n closed: Sun.; meals: L, D; beer & wine n cash/check only, gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n The unique sandwiches here include Jamaican avocado, Cuban pork, Lebanese lamb and Iraqi turkey. Daily specials and four beers on tap. $
Kampus Kitchen 273 colchester ave., Burlington, 863-9105 n meals: B, Bru, L n delivery n This deli, located between Winooski and UVM, serves inexpensive subs, hoagies and hot specials such as chicken Cordon Bleu and shepherd’s pie. $
Kountry Kart Deli 155 main St., Burlington, 864-4408 n meals: B, L, D, LN n veggie-friendly n In the mood for Philly cheesesteak at breakfast or bedtime? This Queen City deli serves its full menu — including soups, salads and breakfast sandwiches — from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. $
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