Category: Restaurant
Dining out with kids
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Restaurant |
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By Kathy Moore Enjoying a lunch or dinner away from home should be a treat for the whole family, but sometimes it can be a disaster. Planning ahead makes all the difference. Here are some easy tips to follow on how to dine out with your children. Prepare to dine at restaurants with kids First,… Read More
The history of tipping
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Restaurant |
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The word “tip” started to be commonly used for a gratuity around the 1700’s in England, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, though Cornell University professor Michael Lind found evidence of a craftsman asking a customer for trinkgeld or “drink money” in German, for an apprentice dating back to 1509, so the practice emerged before… Read More
How much should diners tip?
| January 9, 2013 | Filled under Restaurant |
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At Restaurants Wait staff: 15-20% of the total bill before taxes (Note: some restaurants now suggest tipping after taxes because servers themselves tip out on the after tax amount). Wine served with dinner: The safe recommendation is to tip 15-20% of the total bill, including alcohol, even for expensive bottles of wine. However, some restaurants… Read More
The crafted winter cocktail
| December 19, 2012 | Filled under Restaurant |
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By Julia Donnini In a state plush with artisanal spirits, the use of local ingredients now extends beyond food on the plate. One tilt of the glass reveals local appertifs and handcrafted infusions. Green Mountain farms, breweries, and distilleries use careful, collective hands to ensure quality and spunk down to the very last sip. Even… Read More
Buono Appetito – a fine dining family restaurant
| December 5, 2012 | Filled under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Restaurant |
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By Robin Reid The words “Buono Appetito” are spoken daily by millions of Italians as they sit down mealtime. It is a common salutation in a land where food is notoriously fresh and appetizing. Here in Vermont, we may not be accustomed to wishing our dining partners an enjoyable meal before digging in but if… Read More
Hitting The Spot
| November 7, 2012 | Filled under Lifestyle, Restaurant |
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by Lettie Stratton Surfboards, palm trees, and tropical fish aren’t usually the first things that come to mind when you picture land-locked Vermont, but upon entering The Spot restaurant, I found myself transported into what could easily be a post-surf, beachside food stop. It’s the kind of place you could walk into with your shoes… Read More
‘Tis the season…to eat and drink!
| October 24, 2012 | Filled under Lifestyle, Restaurant |
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Our favorite local restaurants are serving up special drinks and desserts for the autumn and approaching winter season. Warm up with a hot toddy, indulge your sweet tooth with a pumpkin cannoli, or top things off with homemade bread pudding—the options are endless! Support local restaurants this season. The community and your taste buds will… Read More
Barkeaters: an Adirondack oasis
| October 10, 2012 | Filled under Lifestyle, Restaurant |
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By Lettie Stratton When I awoke Sunday morning to find only a few packets of Quaker instant oatmeal in my cupboards, I was more than a little disappointed. After arriving at Barkeaters the same evening, however, I was thankful that my empty cupboards left me hungry enough to devour three appetizers and two entrees that… Read More
Dutch Mill: not your average diner
| September 26, 2012 | Filled under Lifestyle, Restaurant |
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by Lettie Stratton You can’t look at The Dutch Mill Family Restaurant without being at least a little curious about the history of the place. It’s certainly not your average building. I had the chance to sit down with owner/chef Jamie Bissonette and his son, Michael, to chat about the restaurant and how it came… Read More
Junior’s Downtown delights
| September 12, 2012 | Filled under Restaurant |
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story and photos By Lettie Stratton You learn something new every day. Last Wednesday, for example, I learned that Junior’s Downtown is more than just a pizza joint. Yes, Junior’s not only offers delicious Long Island-inspired pizza—just what you need to satisfy your late-night hunger pangs—but they also have a wide array of pasta dishes,… Read More
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