Meal Plan Where to find off-campus eats By Alice Levitt You’re in downtown Burlington and you’re hungry. Do you: A) hightail it back to campus where you can sup on a free cafeteria buffet, or B) seek out something new? It’s choose-your-ownadventure time. How to decide? As long as you’ve got a few bucks, you don’t have to rely on cafeteria grub day in and day out. Burlington is full of edible options, whatever the thickness of your wallet. We studied the official college food pyramid and came up with recommendations for your daily dose of burgers, pizza and milkshakes, among other important food groups. Whether you’re pilfering quarters from your laundry-money stash or Mom and Dad are paying, here are some tips for where to chow down in B-town.
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Pizzeria Verità: Rucola e Prosciutto Pie
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166 North St., Burlington, 658-4790
What’s $4.99, greasy and big enough for two? No, this isn’t a “yo mama” joke. We’re talking about the Scibek Sizzler, a mighty burger topped with Montréal steak seasoning, two kinds of cheese, bacon, special sauce and a salad’s worth of veggies. Pick up groceries for later, too. After all, this is a convenience store.
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The Farmhouse Tap & Grill $
160 Bank St., Burlington, 859-0888
The classic beef burger here is far from staid; the grass-fed patty is dressed with Landaff Creamery cheese, housemade bacon and house-pickled onions. The other patties on the menu are farm-fresh, too — from Winding Brook Farm pork topped with an egg and fennel slaw, to heirloom-bean-and-barley with Laughing Lotus Farm kimchee. The yumminess ranges from $13 to $15, but trust us — with a side of fries and homemade condiments, you won’t regret your investment.
Junior’s Downtown
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176 Main St., Burlington, 862-1234
For a true New Yorkstyle slice, head to this Main Street eatery, an offshoot of the more upscale Junior’s Italian in Colchester. Two extra-large slices should be plenty for all but the most stressful nights of cramming for finals. Even combos such as the Hawaiian with bacon, ham and pineapple or Greek with spinach, feta, tomatoes and black olives will run you little more than three bucks.
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156 St. Paul St., Burlington, 489-5644
Don’t expect a pepperoni pie on puffy dough here. This Neapolitan pizzeria specializes in thin, chewy crusts topped with highend ingredients. The San Marzano tomatoes hail from Italy, but the mozzarella is made in-house. Individual pies will run you between $8 and $15, but the glow of the delicious Rucola e Prosciutto, with its fresh arugula and salty prosciutto di Parma, will linger on your taste buds — and in your memory.