Need suggestions for Vermont visit | Vermont

Richard E.NWRain Net, University Place, Washington, USA.Apr 26, 1997

Am planning a 2 week visit in Vermont and I am looking for suggestions of places to eat.  I like all kinds of food from fancy high end to good diners.  As long as the quality is good I'm happy.

I would be especially interested in places that are somehow different.  I live in Seattle which has pretty good food and I visit Portland and Vancouver for other good eating experiences.

From prior visits, my favorite has been Stoned Soup in South Strafford. It's a small place in a very small town with no sign and very good food.

What are your favorites??

Thanks.

Thor I.Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USAApr 29, 1997

Richard E. wrote:

>Am planning a 2 week visit in Vermont and I am looking for suggestions of
>places to eat.  I like all kinds of food from fancy high end to good
>diners.  As long as the quality is good I'm happy.

>I would be especially interested in places that are somehow different.  I
>live in Seattle which has pretty good food and I visit Portland and
>Vancouver for other good eating experiences.

Prince & the Pauper (Woodstock...no street address necessary, the town's not that big).  Typical Euro-American upscale, but excellently done, and a great room.

Bentley's (also in Woodstock).  Straddles the line between fine dining and fairly hip, a good mix of experimental cuisine, fancy pub food, and more elaborate dishes.

Simon Pearce (Quechee, overlooking the waterfall) -- not as good as the first two, but still solid, and a _fantastic_ view.

Barnard Inn (Barnard).  Possibly the best restaurant in Vermont, Swiss/European, fairly pricey.

Hemingway's (Rte. 100 (?) a few miles from Killington).  If the Barnard Inn isn't the best in Vermont, this is.  Again, Euro-American upscale with prix fixe options, great wine list.

Panache (Killington Rd. near Killington).  This will satisfy your need for places that are "somehow different" -- along with a fairly adventurous menu they serve exotic game (giraffe, lion, zebra, camel, etc.)  (No, these are not wild animals...they're farm raised.)  The chef will also respond to diner suggestions/challenges, if you're really feeling bold.

Thor