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LOOKOUT TAVERN 2910 Killington Rd., Killington, 422-5665, lookoutvt.com
“Lookout!” might not be the most reassuring thing to hear as you’re hurtling down a mountain on a bike. But if you’re at the Killington Bike Park, chances are it’s not a warning — it’s a post-ride dinner suggestion. Situated near the top of Killington Road, Lookout Tavern is a go-to gathering spot for the local mountain biking crowd. The view from the restaurant’s rooftop deck looks out on the resort, so you can relive your ride as you dive into a beer and a Black & Blue burger or Beast buttermilk chicken sandwich. Phil and Joy Black have owned Lookout Tavern since 2000. Phil said they’ve seen summer traffic boom in recent years, thanks in large part to the draw of the bike park. They’re actively involved in the scene, too, organizing group rides from the tavern on Tuesday nights. In the area… “It started with 12 of us, and now it’s grown to 30 to 35 sometimes. It’s really • BASE CAMP OUTFITTERS anything but organized, but it’s fun,” Phil basecampvt.com explained. Post-pedal, the group returns • KILLINGTON BIKE PARK killington.com to the restaurant to refuel. Lookout’s extensive menu — available for lunch and dinner on-site or to-go — features classic comfort food and creative sandwiches with a Tex-Mex twinge. Handcrafted burgers billed as “the biggest & best” are topped with melted Cabot cheddar, jalapeño peppers and guacamole for the Left Coast burger, or sautéed onions, mushrooms and soy-ginger mayonnaise for the veggie-friendly Garden burger. The drinks menu is full of local brews and cocktails such as Killingtonarea staple the Goombay Smash — made with a blend of rums, fruit juices, crème of coconut “and 20 years of love.” The Blacks recently bought Base Camp Outfitters, a Nordic and telemark ski shop down the road. Together with longtime Killington Bike Shop manager Ben Colona, they’re in the process of adding a year-round full-service bike shop with rentals, service and sales. Base Camp sits at the trailhead of the local town trail system, Phil said, and “having a full-service bike shop there, for us, was a no-brainer.” COURTESY OF PHIL BLACK
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