NorthEaSt kiNgDomkiNgDom NorthEaSt AmericAn Contemporary Alice’s Table 4850 route 242, Jay, 327-2323 n meals: B, L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly, wi-fi, live music, tv n Skiers sup on farm-to-table cuisine before and after hitting the slopes. The grass-fed beef tenderloin comes with Jasper Hill blue cheese, bacon smashed potatoes and truffle butter. $$$$
Bailiwicks on Mill 98 mill St., St. Johnsbury, 424-1215 n meals: Bru, L, D; full bar n glutenfree opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggie-friendly, wi-fi, live music n The menu here features creative, filling takes on salads, pasta and steaks, plus a full martini menu and riverside seating. Lunch Thursday to Saturday; brunch Sunday. $$$
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Bistro (see p. 28) 1261 Scott hwy., groton, 584-4124 n closed: Sun., mon., tues.; meal: D; beer & wine n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veggiefriendly, wi-fi, live music n Awardwinning chef Zachary Reid focuses on unique preparations of seafood and steak. The herbs and veggies come from local farms and the restaurant’s own greenhouse. $$$ Café Sweet Basil 32 Depot St., Lyndonville, 626-9713 n closed: Sun., mon., tues.; meals: L, D; full bar n cash/check only, veggiefriendly n The menu here is mostly Southwestern, but specials span the globe. No lunch on Saturday. $
Claire’s Restaurant & Bar 41 main St., hardwick, 472-7053 n closed: Wed.; meals: Bru, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., vegan-friendly, wi-fi, all-ages music shows, tv n “Local ingredients, open to the world,” defines Claire’s, where the community bought in — literally — with startup donations. Brunch served Sunday. Open daily in summer. $$
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The Foundry Pub & Grille
Tastings Food and Spirits
830 Jay Peak rd., Jay, 327-2500 n meals: B, L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., seasonal, veggie-friendly, wi-fi, live music, tv n Locally sourced ingredients are prepared in the ceramic tile centerpiece oven. There’s a view of Jay Peak, but the Pump House water park is even closer. $$$
66 main St., North troy, 988-4063 n closed: mon., tues.; meal: D; full bar n delivery, gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., veganfriendly, wi-fi, dance floor, tv n Chefowner Jeff Weiss’ modern American comfort food changes nightly to focus on regional in-season ingredients. Certified Angus beef, lamb and duck are menu staples. $$$
Gil’s Bar & Grill at the WilloughVale Inn
Diners
793 route 5a, Westmore, 525-4123 n closed: tues.; meal: D; full bar n reserv. rec., veggie-friendly, wi-fi, tv n The dining room is small, but the dramatic views of Lake Willoughby are big: Robert Frost wrote his poem “A Servant to Servants” after staying here. $$$
Le Belvédère 100 main St., Newport, 487-9147 n closed: mon., tues.; meal: D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., vegan-friendly, wi-fi n This upscale eatery has stunning views of Lake Memphremagog. NECI-trained chef Jason Marcoux puts a creative spin on tapas as well as seafood, local meats and even sushi. $$$
Rabbit Hill Inn 48 Lower Waterford rd., Lower Waterford, 748-5168 n closed: Wed.; meal: D; full bar n gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., vegan-friendly, wi-fi, darts n This is candlelit dining in an elegant, upscale inn. The menu changes with the seasons. After dinner, visit the Snooty Fox pub for a drink. $$$$$
River Garden Café 427 route 114, East Burke, 626-3514 n closed: mon., tues.; meals: Bru, L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., reserv. rec., vegan-friendly n After deepfried ravioli in tomatillo cream sauce and homemade dessert, how about a stroll through the gardens? On Sunday, brunch replaces lunch. $$
Tamarack Grill 223 Sherburne Lodge rd., East Burke, 626-7390 n closed: mon., tues., Wed.; meals: L, D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, reserv. rec., seasonal, veggie-friendly, wi-fi, tv n Stunning views wow patrons at this casual restaurant at the base of Burke Mountain. The Vermont beer selection is huge. Weekend lunch during ski season. $$
Anthony’s Diner 321 railroad St., St. Johnsbury, 748-3613 n meals: B, L, D; beer & wine n gluten-free opts., veganfriendly n Freshness is the name of the game at this diner, where the produce is local and organic. The potato chips are made in-house, and so are the pies. Call ahead for hours. $
Miss Lyndonville Diner 686 Broad St., Lyndonville, 626-9890 n meals: B, L, D n veggiefriendly n Located in a Sterling car that has been a restaurant since 1951, this neighborly diner is famous for its extensive menu and speedy service. $
P&H Truck Stop route 302 & interstate 91 (exit 17), Wells river, 429-2141 n meals: B, L, D n Visitors to this roadside eatery have included the Food Network and a German TV crew. Every day, the bakery makes maple-cream pies and six varieties of bread. $
snaCk bars/Carts Cajun’s Snack Bar 1594 route 100, Lowell, 744-2002 n meals: L, D n outdoor seating, seasonal n The specialties at this snack bar range from fresh seafood, sirloin and house-ground burgers to alligator and crawfish. Open April to September. $
Mountain View Snack Bar 144 vermont ave., hardwick, 472-3053 n meals: L, D n outdoor seating, seasonal n This decades-old snack bar has a dizzying menu, from popcorn shrimp and frickles to gyros, burgers and pastrami sandwiches. Finish it off with a maple creemee.
Paddie’s Snack Bar 193 E. main St., North troy, 988-2599 n meals: L, D n outdoor seating, seasonal, veggie-friendly n This snack bar is known for its fresh, made-toorder seafood. Nearly everything is made from scratch, including soups and the signature veggie sandwich. $
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soup ’n’ sanDwiCh Connie’s Kitchen 4 S. main St., hardwick, 472-6607 n closed: Sun.; meals: B, L n veggiefriendly, wi-fi n This small café serves pies, cakes, cookies and doughnuts, along with homemade soups and sandwiches on house-baked bread. $
steakhouses/ seafooD The Creamery Restaurant 44 hill St., Danville, 684-3616 n closed: Sun., mon.; meal: D; full bar n gluten-free opts., outdoor seating, veggie-friendly n The chalkboard menu changes nightly, and there’s always a selection of fresh fish. Regulars are wild for the handmade pasta and the king-crab cakes. $$$
The Derby Cow Palace 3111 route 5, Derby, 766-4724 n meals: L, D; full bar n outdoor seating, veggie-friendly, wi-fi n Huntinglodge styling — including taxidermy and an archway made of antlers — is part of the draw. So is the aged beef. Elk is raised on an adjoining farm. No lunch Monday. $$
traDitional The Brown Cow 350 E. main St., Newport, 334-7887 n meals: B, L n You can get pancakes, omelettes and burgers at this casual spot in the heart of downtown. $
Butters Restaurant 3075 main St., cabot, 563-2422 n closed: mon., tues.; meals: B, L, D; beer & wine n gluten-free opts., veggie-friendly, wi-fi, live music n At this friendly, family-run eatery, grab a burger or hearty plate of lasagna. $
Danville Restaurant & Inn 86 route 2, Danville, 684-3484 n closed: Sun., mon.; meals: B, L, D; full bar n all you can eat, reserv. rec. n More than 400 teapots decorate the dining room at this Victorian inn. The owner bakes his own bread and desserts. Buffet dinners served Friday and Saturday by reservation only. $$
Dining at Quimby Country 1127 Forest Lake rd., averill, 822-5533 n meals: B, D; ByoB n outdoor seating, reserv. rec., seasonal, veggie-friendly, wi-fi n This historic fishing lodge offers upscale dining in July and August, or by request for large groups. $$$
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