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AMERICAN BARBECUE/ SOUL FOOD Billtown BBQ 154 Depot St., Williamstown, 4336700; closed: Mon., Tues.; meals: L, D; beer & wine n Meats — some raised on chef-owner Mike Flies’ farm — are dry-rubbed and smoked in-house with sauces ranging in heat from zero to extreme. Pair ’em with potato salad, baked beans or corn bread. $
DELI & SANDWICH Maria’s Bagels 162 N. Main St., Barre, 622-8100; meals: B, Bru, L, D; vegan-friendly n Early risers can beat the breakfast crowd — this bagel café opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays. Get boiled rounds by the dozen, or top a single with bacon and eggs, Vermont cream cheese, or deli meats and veggies. $
Morse Block Deli & Taps 260 N. Main St., Barre, 476-2131; meals: B, L; beer & wine, glutenfree opts., vegan-friendly n The chef-owner’s Granite City sandwich layers maple-bourbon-brined turkey, cranberry mayo, lettuce and tomato on cranberry-walnut bread. Growlers of local beer are available to take home. $
O’Maddi’s Delaraunt 40 Depot Sq., Suite 1, Northfield, 485-4700; closed: Wed.; meals: B, Bru, L, D; beer & wine, delivery, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly, TV n Deli by day, restaurant by night, Northfield’s family-run “delaraunt” produces pastries, breakfast sandwiches, salads and subs, followed by dinners of Guinness beef stew or pulled pork mac and cheese. $
Pinky’s on State 14 State St., Montpelier, 223-1300; closed: Sat., Sun.; meals: L; delivery, gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n Admire the Pink Panther-inspired logo, then head inside this funky gift shop to choose from 18 different sandwiches or the daily wrap, panini and soup specials. $
Plainfield Hardware Deli 4723 Route 2, East Montpelier, 454-1000; meals: B, L; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Come for the hardware; stay for coffee or lunch. The food counter whips up breakfast sammies, burritos and fresh deli sandwiches, served hot or cold. $
Shady’s Deli 438 N. Main St., Northfield, 4858400; meals: B, L, D; delivery, outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n Northfield’s gas-station deli features house-smoked meats and fromscratch dressings. Before hitting the road, grab a Mad Cow brisket sandwich or a pizza to go. $
Simply Delicious 14 N. Main St., Suite 1006, Barre, 479-1498; closed: Sat., Sun.; meals: L; full bar, gluten-free opts., veggiefriendly n By day, find chicken Caesar wraps and club sandwiches; by night, a lively wine bar featuring handselected varietals and meat-andcheese plates. $
Simply Subs 70 N. Main St., Barre, 479-2423; meals: L, D; delivery, vegan-friendly n Don’t let the name fool you: The window-service sub stop also sells pizzas, carrot cake and cheese fries with gravy. $
DINER Common Café 12 Depot Sq., Northfield, 485-4011; meals: B, L; veggie-friendly n Diners love the down-home feel and all the classics: eggs, burgers, biscuits and gravy. Weekend specials include a crabmeat omelette. $
Sarah’s Country Diner 3087 Main St., Cabot, 563-2422; closed: Sun.; meals: B, Bru, L; veggie-friendly n In the back of Harry’s Hardware Store, all-day diner breakfasts feature croissant French toast and blueberry pancakes. The home cookin’ also includes soups, sandwiches, cakes and cookies. $
JUICES/SMOOTHIES Juicebox 282 Berlin Mall Rd., Berlin Mall, Berlin; meals: B, L; gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n Next to Planet Fitness, an in-house raw-food nutritionist designs fresh, fortifying superfood concoctions. Fuel up with a matcha latte, rainbow zoodles or the Energizer Honey: a blend of banana, honey, cacao and peanut butter. $
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NEW AMERICAN Down Home Kitchen 100 Main St., Montpelier, 225-6665; meals: B, Bru, L, D; full bar, glutenfree opts., outdoor seating, veggiefriendly n Southern hospitality meets hearty meals of biscuits and gravy, fried chicken with waffles, and shrimp and grits. Sunday brunch. A walk-up window slings pastries, maple creemees and cocktails on the Langdon Street “porch” in summer. $$
H Kismet (see page 64) 52 State St., Montpelier, 223-8646; closed: Mon., Tues.; meals: Bru, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., vegan-friendly n Farm-fresh ingredients, innovative cocktails and artisan wines bring big flavors to a globe-trotting menu at Montpelier’s organic restaurant. $$$
Kizy 207 Barre St., Montpelier, 225-6489; closed: Sat., Sun., Mon.; meals: B, L; gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, vegan-friendly n Kismet’s sister café keeps customers healthy and happy with fresh-pressed juices, turmericbee-pollen lattes, grain bowls and bone broth. $$
NECI on Main 118 Main St., Montpelier, 223-3188; closed: Sun., Mon., Tues.; meals: Bru, L, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., vegan-friendly, TV n The New England Culinary Institute’s teaching restaurant showcases student projects. Tuck into housemade charcuterie and butter-basted Statler chicken with polenta. $$$
The Skinny Pancake 89 Main St., Montpelier, 262-2253; meals: B, Bru, L, D; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, vegan-friendly, live music n The capital city crêperie loads its sweet and savory “skinny pancakes,” poutines, and panini with Vermont ingredients. Sunny outside? Dine on the spacious deck. Sunday brunch. $
SNACK BARS/CARTS Dairy Creme 320 State St., Montpelier, 223-5802; seasonal hours; meals: L, D; glutenfree opts., outdoor seating, veggiefriendly n Creemee specials change weekly at one of Vermont’s summer landmarks. The brownie sundae is big enough to feed a family, and shakes come in a dozen flavors. Open April through October. $
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SOUTHWESTERN/ TEX-MEX Bagitos Bagel and Burrito Café 28 Main St., Montpelier, 229-9212; meals: B, L, D; beer & wine, glutenfree opts., outdoor seating, veganfriendly, live music n It’s easy to see how this place got its name: Bagels and burritos hit the spot throughout the day. No dinner on Sunday and Monday. Live music five nights a week. $
Two Loco Guys 136 N. Main St., Barre, 622-0469; closed: Sun.; meals: L, D; gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n Burritos and rice bowls go beyond basic Tex-Mex with loco flavors ranging from pad Thai to tikka masala to Jamaican jerk. $
STEAKHOUSE/ SEAFOOD J. Morgan’s Steakhouse 100 State St., Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Montpelier, 223-5222; meals: B, Bru, L, D; full bar, all-you-can-eat, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly, TV n Inside the Capitol Plaza Hotel, legislators and locals indulge in New York strip steaks and New England seafood as model trains chug around the dining room. Sunday brunch buffet. $$$
Steak House Restaurant 1239 Route 302, Barre, 479-9181; meals: Bru, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly, TV n The same family has served steak and seafood here since 1972. Catch Marko the Magician on Friday night. The Sunday brunch buffet is a central Vermont favorite. $$
TRADITIONAL Buddy’s Famous 15 Barre St., Montpelier, 225-6400; meals: L, D; gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n The capital city’s old-school malt shop and burger joint crafts patties with grass-fed beef, salmon or veggies. All pair perfectly with fries, shakes and smoothies. $
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