WATERBURY/ MAD RIVER VALLEY
AMERICAN BARBECUE/ SOUL FOOD Localfolk Smokehouse 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, 496-5623; closed: Mon., Tues.; meals: D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly, live music, TV n Head off the beaten path for hickory-smoked barbecue including fall-off-the-bone ribs, pulled pork sandwiches and local burgers. The 25 beers on tap include several made on-site by Cousins Brewing. Live music most weekends. $$
Prohibition Pig 23 S. Main St., Waterbury, 244-4120; meals: L, D, LN; full bar, gluten-free opts., veggiefriendly n Barbecue and comfort food meet “proper” cocktails and one of New England’s largest craft beer selections. In the adjacent brewery, pair a pint with tacos or ramen. $$
DELI & SANDWICH Apple Core Luncheonette & Brew 3600 Route 100, Waterbury Center, 244-8771; meals: B, L; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, vegan-friendly, pub quiz/trivia n The cider house rules at breakfast with eggs and bacon on homemade cheddar biscuits. At lunch, pair a hard cider with a wrap, salad or sandwich on fresh-baked bread. $
Mutha Stuffers 76 Sugarbush Village Dr., Warren, 583-4477; closed: Wed.; meals: L, D, LN; beer & wine, veggie-friendly n Peak views enhance the Cubano sandwiches and cold brews at Sugarbush Resort’s mountainside New York-style deli. $
Paradise Provisions 2367 Sugarbush Access Rd., Warren, 583-2757; meals: B, L, D; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n Within sight of Sugarbush slopes, early risers stop for breakfast sandwiches and steak-and-egg burritos. The lunchtime Philly cheesesteaks are a house specialty. $
JUICES/SMOOTHIES Sol Juice Bar & Mad Healthy Trail Food 5081 Main St., Village Sq., Waitsfield, 496-5081; closed: Sun.; meals: B, L; gluten-free opts., vegan-friendly n You can add peanut butter, kale or CBD to any of the smoothies at Waitsfield’s veggie-forward juice shop. Not on a liquid diet? Check out the oft-changing array of sandwiches and summer rolls. $$
NEW AMERICAN Allyn’s Lodge 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5836300; seasonal hours; meals: L, D; full bar, reserv. rec., veggiefriendly, live music n Skiers pop into the Gadd Peak lodge for hot chocolate, chili and sandwiches. In the evening, climb aboard the Cabin Cat for transport to and from a candlelit feast. $$$$$
Big Picture Theater and Café 48 Carroll Rd., Waitsfield, 496-8994; meals: B, L, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veganfriendly, dance floor, live music n Fancy dinner and a movie? Dig into huevos rancheros or an avocado BLT in the retro café or inside the cinema. Don’t miss the mini maple doughnuts. $$
Hen of the Wood 92 Stowe St., Waterbury, 244-7300; closed: Sun., Mon.; meals: D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly, live music n Upscale dining takes a rustic turn in a former grist mill. Creative use of local meats, greens and cheeses has earned chef-owner Eric Warnstedt several James Beard Award nominations. $$$$
Hyde Away Inn and Restaurant 1428 Route 17, Waitsfield, 496-2322; meals: D; full bar, gluten-free opts., lodging, outdoor seating, veggiefriendly, TV n Classic comfort foods such as bacon-wrapped meatloaf and cider-braised pork osso bucco get a boost from local ingredients. $$
Michael’s on the Hill 4182 Route 100, Waterbury Center, 244-7476; closed: Tues.; meals: D; full bar, gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., veggie-friendly n Elegant, ever-changing plates such as vegetable gnocchi and poached Maine lobster make the most of New England ingredients and the chef-owner’s European roots. $$$$$
AVERAGE ENTRÉE $ $12 and under $$ $13 to $18 $$$ $19 to $25 $$$$ $26 to $32 $$$$$ $33 and up
MEALS B Breakfast Bru Brunch L Lunch D Dinner LN Late Night
The Pitcher Inn 275 Main St., Warren, 496-6350; closed: Mon., Tues.; meals: D; full bar, gluten-free opts., lodging, outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggiefriendly n In a Civil War-era lodging house, eating options include upscale fare in the formal dining room, small plates in Tracks pub and a private tasting menu in the wine cellar. $$$$
Rumble’s Kitchen 102 Forest Dr., Lincoln Peak Village, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5836800; seasonal hours; meals: B, L, D; full bar, all-you-can-eat, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veganfriendly n Find lobster wontons, pork belly tacos and chickpea burgers at this resort restaurant named for Sugarbush owner Win Smith’s beloved Bernese mountain dog. $$
The Skinny Pancake 102 Forest Dr., Lincoln Peak Village, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5836300; seasonal hours; meals: B, L; full bar, gluten-free opts., veganfriendly n The Sugarbush location of the locavore crêperie offers slopeside “skinny pancakes” in sweet and savory flavors — plus munchies and craft beer for après-ski. $
Walt’s 626 Mt. Ellen Rd., Glen House, Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5836300; seasonal hours; meals: L, D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, vegan-friendly n From a bar inside Mount Ellen’s mid-mountain Glen House lodge, skiers pair local brews with gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches and heart-healthy grain bowls. $$
H Zenbarn (see page 74) 179 Guptil Rd., Waterbury, 244-8134; closed: Mon.; meals: D; full bar, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, vegan-friendly, live music n Building community “from soil to soul,” the red barn offers a globe-trotting menu of grass-fed beef burgers, barbecue and ramen, along with local craft beverages, live music and wellness classes. $$$
SNACK BARS/CARTS Canteen Creemee Company
Vermont Restaurant Week 2019 location
TRADITIONAL Gate House Base Lodge 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 583-6300; meals: B, L; beer & wine, gluten-free opts., veggiefriendly n Lincoln Peak’s cafeteria offers homemade pizzas, soups, sandwiches and salads to fuel your next mountain run. Return at day’s end for beer or wine. $$
Maxi’s Restaurant 47 N. Main St., Waterbury, 244-0910; meals: B, L, D; full bar, veggiefriendly n Seven different eggs Benedicts are served all day. Lunch and dinner options include pastas, open-faced sandwiches, and smokedGouda mac and cheese. Dinner Thursday and Friday. $$
Mount Ellen Cafeteria 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5836300; seasonal hours; meals: L; gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Point your skis or snowboard toward lunch at this mountainside mess hall known for classic soups, salads and sandwiches. $
Valley House Cafeteria 1840 Sugarbush Access Rd., Sugarbush Resort, Warren, 5836300; seasonal hours; meals: L; veggie-friendly n Resort guests tuck into sandwiches, salads, pizzas and chili bowls while enjoying mountain scenery. $
ASIAN CHINESE China Fun 5081 Main St., Waitsfield, 4967889; meals: L, D; gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly n Inside a white-clapboard house, the takeoutonly menu swings from egg rolls to moo shu. Everything’s fast and affordable. $
China Star 76 S. Main St., Waterbury, 2441968; meals: L, D; veggie-friendly n Patrons come in for enduring classics — think wonton soup, shrimp with broccoli and General Tso’s chicken. $
509 Village Sq., Waitsfield, 4966003; meals: L, D; outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n When a snack stand is chef-owned, you can bet that the creemees, fried chicken wraps and griddle burgers are all handcrafted with local ingredients. $$
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