Since 1982, the Planet has carved out a hip space for food, local art and bar banter. New chef-owner Neil Solis took the reins in early 2020, promising to continue the restaurant's rich history.
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At the Essex Culinary Resort & Spa's "interactive restaurant," chefs converse with guests as they create polished apps and entrées using local meats and produce from the on-site garden.
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Watch confectioners mold chocolate into truffles, bars and other treats in a factory video, then browse the chocolate sculpture exhibit with a sweet snack from the café counter.
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Tom kha, satay, stir-fries and curries take their cues from food carts and family tables across Thailand. Vermonters have voted this the best Thai restaurant in the state for seven years straight.
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The Windjammer Restaurant's family-friendly sports bar is notable for its 12 flat-screen TVs and pub-style menu. The locally crafted beers are crowd-pleasers, too.
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Hand-cut aged beef and fresh seafood have attracted diners since 1977. The bar is noted for its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, extensive craft beer list and specialty cocktails.
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Inside a historic train station, guests feast on comfort fare such as buttermilk-brined smoked chicken, from-scratch soups and burgers. Sunday is brunch only.
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Deli no more: This speakeasy-style bar rebranded in 2021. Head to the intimate space for expertly made vintage cocktails and live jazz.
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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. Sunday brunch.
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During breakfast, this historic storefront griddles every style of egg. Later in the day, options range from pizza to shepherd's pie to sesame-seared tuna. Weekend brunch. No dinner on Sunday.
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Grafton's namesake historic inn welcomes visitors for farm-to-table plates such as butternut squash ravioli in nutmeg-cider cream. The Vermont-chic Pine Room Bar within the tavern supplies local beers and spirits.
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The inn's kitchen offers dishes such as Kansas City-style ribs, Yankee pot roast, tofu poke bowls and spicy "Seanbalaya" stew as part of its winter takeout menu. Order online.
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Three miles south of Mount Snow, this restaurant dishes pub fare and polished entrées such as roast duck with plum-tea sauce. Lunch and raw bar Friday through Sunday.
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Fill up for a run down the mountain with a beef burger or "haute" dog. For après-ski, there are Maker’s Mark milkshakes and local draft beers.
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Check out a hyper-local dinner event or holiday brunch at the historic Enosburg Falls inn. The seasonal prix fixe menu features local foods and includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert.
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If sampling the housemade ales and porters at the tasting bar inspires you to brew your own, check out the homebrew shop. This veteran-run business offers nightly specials, including pizza on Thursday.
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In the pub of a newly renovated hotel, sip a cocktail with a hearty dinner by the fire or enjoy a local brew at the bar while taking in the big game.
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Chef-owner Matt Birong melds international flavors with local ingredients in his "creative-casual" food. Look for eggs Benedict specials on Sunday and bean-to-bar chocolate with organic cacao sourced directly from the Dominican Republic.
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The River Street restaurant serves inexpensive pizzas, burgers and fried seafoods — but the best reasons to stop in are the tamales, empanadas and other authentic Mexican specialties.
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