7 Nights Guide to Vermont Restaurants and Bars

Mediocre Food and SCARED staff!: Reviewed by Joan on May 7, 2010; I think the previous post hits the nail on the head! My husband have been here twice now and get the same feeling the previous poster did. The old school strict management seems to really hold this place back! I don't get the sense that other the chef in the kitchen , apart from the owner, are allowed much freedom for culinary expression. Things coming out of the kitchen are mediocre at best. Not only that but the atmosphere in the staff is not relaxed-probably because one of the owners strolls around seems to make them even more nervous. Friends of ours who got married 2 years ago chose Mary's and had a similar experience with their management. They described them as being slightly hot headed, controlling, and at times rude to the wedding guests!Seems to confirm what other folks are already feeling about this place. With so many great places cropping up in Bristol-my opinion is GO to Bobcat Cafe! It's an exceptional meal fun relaxed atmosphere with creative chefs!; read more about this restaurant

Vegetarians are people too!: Reviewed by Joan on April 13, 2010; Ok, I am writing this comment because I know numerous people who have broached this issue with August first but still it hasn't seemed to make an impact. So, I would like to mention again-Please pay attention to your community vegetarians. We would prefer a creative sandwich and options that involved more than cheese tomato and hummus! In fact a group of us were just having a conversation about this at a dinner party and all were in agreement-good atmosphere but, c'mon now-it's Burlington a daily vegetarian panini option wouldn't hurt you. Also, last 2 times my husband were there our order was very messed up (how many people do you know that like lettuce grilled on a panini?)It was also CHAOTIC in there and the owner shooed us along to get to the next person in line. Please keep up with popularity by still providing friendly service and please listen to the demands of your veggie locals.I work on pine street so my colleagues and I decided- We'll give this place one more shot and then we're going else where. Perhaps August First could use some healthy competition in the area to step up the game a bit.; read more about this restaurant

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