CHAMPLAIN ISLANDS/ NORTHWEST « TRADITIONAL
Chester’s Bakery 150 North Rd., Fairfield, 827-3974; closed: Sun.; meals: B, Bru, L, D; cash/check only, veggie-friendly n Country-style cooking means that everything is homemade, from the famous breakfast sandwiches to baked beans and lasagna. Friday is pizza night. $
The Crossing 14 Province St., Richford, 848-3393; meals: L, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., lodging, reserv. rec., veggiefriendly, TV n A mile from the Canadian border, this restaurant, pub and banquet hall serves up frog legs, lobster tails and fine views of Jay Peak. $$
Dairy Center Restaurant and Champion Sports Tavern 2445 Sampsonville Rd., Enosburg Falls, 933-2030; meals: B, L, D, LN; full bar, all-you-can-eat, gluten-free opts., lodging, veggiefriendly, dance floor, live music, TV n You can do it all at the Dairy Center: Eat, go bowling, play indoor golf and stay the night. Hit up the buffet or order wings, burgers and more à la carte. $
Enosburg Falls Country Club Restaurant 53 Elm St., Enosburg Falls, 9332296; seasonal hours; meals: L, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly n Views of the picturesque golf green dominate indoors and out. Lunchtime panini feature houseroasted meats and fresh bread. Open May through September. $
Park Side Grill 264 Main St., Enosburg Falls, 933-5522; meals: L, D; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Country-style cuisine just 10 minutes from Lake Carmi State Park includes chicken and biscuits, Swedish meatballs, and hot turkey dinners. $
ASIAN CHINESE China Wok Buffet 139 N. Main St., St. Albans, 5272278; meals: L, D; all-you-can-eat, gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Known for its all-you-can-eat lunches and dinners, this cafeteria-style restaurant has a modest menu of Chinese American classics. Kids eat for cheap. $
Mandarin Garden 162 Main St., Enosburg Falls, 9338888; meals: L, D; gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n The family-owned Chinese restaurant’s specialties include Hunan pork, crispy shrimp and orange-flavored beef. $
PAN-ASIAN Eastern Dragon 16 S. Main St., St. Albans, 527-9800; meals: L, D; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n St. Albans’ downtown pan-Asian spot serves up sushi, Thai curries, udon noodles and the always-in-demand General Tso’s. $
THAI Thai House Restaurant 333 Swanton Rd., Highgate Common Shopping Center, St. Albans, 524-0999; closed: Sun.; meals: L, D; BYOB, gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., vegan-friendly n The popular shopping-center restaurant cooks all of the Bangkok favorites, from tom kha and pad Thai to drunken noodles and coconut curries. $$
BAKERIES & CAFÉS Evelyne’s on Center 15 Center St., St. Albans, 782-1852; closed: Sun.; meals: L, D; gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Chef-owner Evelyn Martin whips up cream puffs, maple-latte cakes and single-serving cheesecakes. Lunchtime brings soups, sandwiches and in-demand baguettes. $
South End Café 4445 Main St., Hall’s Orchard, Isle La Motte, 928-3091; seasonal hours; meals: B, L; gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n In the middle of Hall’s Orchard, visitors can take a break from picking apples to enjoy homemade baked goods, salads, and sandwiches both hot and cold. Open May through October. $
BARS, PUBS & CLUBS BARS/LOUNGES
AVERAGE ENTRÉE $ $12 and under $$ $13 to $18 $$$ $19 to $25 $$$$ $26 to $32 $$$$$ $33 and up
MEALS B Breakfast Bru Brunch L Lunch D Dinner LN Late Night
BREWPUBS 14th Star Brewing Co. 133 N. Main St., Suite 7, St. Albans, 528-5988; closed: Mon.; meals: L, D; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly, live music n Inside a former bowling alley, hopheads gather for the veteran-owned brewery’s ales, stouts and aromatic IPAs. Soak it all up with a burger and pretzel sticks from the on-site Grazers restaurant. $
Mill River Brewing BBQ & Smokehouse 10 Beauregard Dr., St. Albans, 5824182; closed: Mon., Tues.; meals: L, D; full bar, veggie-friendly n Beer and barbecue — what could be better? Catch the buzz by pairing a pilsner with a brisket platter and maple corn bread at this familyowned brewpub. $$
GASTROPUBS Big Jay Tavern 3709 Mountain Rd., Montgomery Center, 326-6688; closed: Wed.; meals: L, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly, live music n Need to refuel after a long day of skiing? Start with polenta soup or bacon-onion dip, then move on to glazed pork ribs or a fried half chicken. Live music on the weekend. $$
Twiggs — An American Gastropub 24 N. Main St., St. Albans, 524-1405; meals: L, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly, live music n Pub food goes gourmet as this Britishstyle public house takes an elevated approach to burgers, flatbreads and martinis. Look for the nightly drink deal. $$
Vermont Restaurant Week 2019 location
The Abbey Pub & Restaurant 6212 Route 105, Enosburg Falls, 933-2223; meals: Bru, L, D; full bar, outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggiefriendly, live music, TV n Since 1974, the public house and banquet hall has supplied a lively atmosphere for approachable fare including flatbreads, fish and chips, and hefty Reubens. Sunday breakfast. $
The Belfry 14 Amidon Rd., Montgomery Center, 326-4400; meals: D; full bar, all-you-can-eat, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n Folks turn up at the former one-room schoolhouse for lessons in fromscratch pub fare and Friday night fish fries. $$
Nelly’s Pub & Grill 51 Federal St., St. Albans, 528-5673; closed: Sun., Mon.; meals: D; full bar, veggie-friendly, pub quiz/trivia n The vibe is lively and the beers are cold at Federal Street’s friendly bar. Tuesdays are for trivia and $1 tacos. $$
Snow Shoe Lodge & Pub 13 Main St., Montgomery Center, 326-4456; closed: Mon.; meals: L, D; full bar, lodging, outdoor seating, veggie-friendly, live music, TV n After a day on the slopes, Jay Peak skiers and riders cozy up by the fireplace for Cajun wings, French onion soup and every kind of burger imaginable. Live music on the weekend. $
TASTING ROOMS Elm Brook Farm Craft Distillery
PUBS
250 Elm Brook Rd., East Fairfield, 782-5999; call for hours n Sugar maples supply the raw materials for the farm’s handcrafted “forest-toflask” spirits. Want to sample? Call ahead to book a tasting.
84 Main Sports Grill
Hall Home Place
84 N. Main St., St. Albans, 528-5215; meals: L, D, LN; full bar, veggiefriendly, live music, pub quiz/trivia, TV n Menus with “pregame,” “halftime” and “sidelines” themes pair well with the big game. Build a custom burger or sample Caribbean-fusion fare with suds from nearby 14th Star Brewing Co. Trivia on Thursday. $
Shooters Saloon 30 Kingman St., St. Albans, 527-3777; full bar, cash/check only, dance floor, karaoke, live music, TV n Between the jukebox and live Friday night entertainment, Shooters is the place to dance in St. Albans. Check out the game on one of three big-screen TVs.
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4445 Main St., Hall’s Orchard, Isle La Motte, 928-3091; seasonal hours; meals: B, L; gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n The Hall family has tended the onsite orchard since the 1700s. Sample estate-grown ice ciders in their tasting room, or head to the seasonal South End Café for baked goods and sandwiches. $
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