7 Nights Guide to Vermont Restaurants and Bars

Get it to go.: Reviewed by Cat Woodward Sergeant on August 16, 2006; If I had one coffee-shop wish, it would be that Uncommon Grounds and Muddy's would join forces. Uncommon Grounds could supply the delicious brews for which they are known and Muddy's could supply the atmosphere I love without UG's weird, sometimes overpowering raw coffee bean smell and lack of comfy chairs. That said, Uncommon Grounds does have the best coffee in town, all fair trade and roasted on the premises. Likewise, their chai tea is perfectly brewed and lightly sweetened and their fresh lemonade is a wonderful summertime treat.; read more about this restaurant

Great ambience, foul concoctions: Reviewed by Cat Woodward Sergeant on August 16, 2006; If I had one coffee-shop wish, it would be that Uncommon Grounds and Muddy's would join forces. Uncommon Grounds could supply the delicious brews for which they are known and Muddy's could supply the atmosphere I love without UG's weird, sometimes overpowering raw coffee bean smell. The only palatable brew I've found thus far at Muddy's is their apple cider - which happens to come from a gallon jug of the same sort you can buy at any grocery store. That said, I love their decorating and environment, it's like being inside a secret, upscale treehouse, complete with art on the walls. My only decorating complaint is that the stuffed, comfy chairs are always taken.; read more about this restaurant

Mirabelles

The true breakfast of champions: Reviewed by Cat Woodward Sergeant on August 16, 2006; Three fluffy eggs, scrambled with milk; French toast made from a baguette and sprinkled with powdered sugar; lightly toasted, non-greasy hash browns; three strips of bacon; and a side of fruit. Sound good? It is. Giant portions of delicious, high quality French food makes for a heavenly brunch which can feed two or gorge one. I go to Mirabelle's for Saturday brunch whenever the line is not out the front door. With so much demand on Saturdays mornings, why not open for Sunday brunch? (edit: Apparently they caught on, Mirabelle's is now open Sundays as well.); read more about this restaurant

Cheap, Fast, & Delish: Reviewed by Cat Woodward Sergeant on August 16, 2006; As a transplant to VT from a family of Southerners, I crave certain foods that aren't embraced in the North. I had no trouble finding good sweet potato fries in Burlington, but found a distinct lack of cooks who know how to make biscuits & gravy or grits. As poutine is a sad substitute for B&G, I was excited to find a place that serves biscuits & gravy the way my Daddy used to make them! Not only does Henry's have this delectable dish, they also serve breakfast all day, so sleeping late and still eating breakfast foods is once again a possibility. The service is fast, (breakfast generally arrives within 5-10 minutes), cordial, and the prices aren't bad either - a breakfast can be had as cheap as $3. I've become a Saturday morning regular and would go even more often if they made good grits instead of hash browns.; read more about this restaurant

Come thirsty, not hungry: Reviewed by Cat Woodward Sergeant on August 16, 2006; As a regular for margaritas here, I can tell you, you won't find margaritas this big, tasty, & cheap anywhere else in Burlington. Thirsty Thursday is $2.50 margarita night so Coyote's is a great place to pregame for the weekend. That said, their food is average. The chicken enchiladas were good and smothered in cheese, but not especially noteworthy. The cornbread is delicious. Their salsa is a little off - it has a tinny taste like it's started to spoil or has been sitting in an open can too long.; read more about this restaurant

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