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2011 Daysies Winners

1. Leunig's Bistro

8.3
115 Church St (at College St), Burlington, VT
Bistro · 74 tips and reviews

Trevor C.Trevor Christian: Bistro $15 Dinner also runs Sunday through Thursday from 9-10pm for the night owls. Generous portions and attentive service, the Cavatappi Carbonara is phenomenal!

2. Hen of the Wood

9.1
92 Stowe St (at East St), Waterbury, VT
New American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Ken M.Ken Mincar: Braised rabbit & gnocchi is incredible... Top-5 dishes all time. Banana pudding w/ salted caramel also over the top.

3. American Flatbread

9.1
115 Saint Paul St, Burlington, VT
Pizzeria · 115 tips and reviews

Seven DaysSeven Days: American Flatbread Burlington Hearth has won tons of awards from our readers, from best dinner restaurant to best bathroom. Must be a pretty good place! Read more.

4. Sarducci's

8.9
3 Main St (at Stone Cutter's Way), Montpelier, VT
Italian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Seven DaysSeven Days: Sarducci's has been around so long, you might take it for granted. Don't do that! It's delicious! http://bit.ly/w24c8F Read more.

5. Church & Main Restaurant

156 Church St (at Main St), Burlington, VT
American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

DeepDishDeepDish: Excellent wine list and most are by the glass. Some are even by the ounce.

Salt is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

6. Salt

207 Barre St, Montpelier, VT
New American Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

7. Penny Cluse Café

169 Cherry St (at S Winooski Ave), Burlington, VT
Breakfast Spot · 94 tips and reviews

CandaceCandace: While the meal named after the restaurant is fantastic, bypass it and go for whatever the special french toast is with a side of bucket of spuds. Wash down with a tangerine mimosa. repeat. Read more.

8. Kismet

52 State St (at Elm St), Montpelier, VT
New American Restaurant · Downtown Montpelier · 22 tips and reviews

Penny A.Penny Ashley-Lawrence: Awesome! Don't miss it. Huevos Rancheros rock the house.

9. A Single Pebble

8.5
133 Bank St (btwn St Paul & Pine St), Burlington, VT
Chinese Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

HarjitHarjit: Get the Three Cup Chicken. It's freaking awesome!

Madera's Resaurante Mexicano & Cantina is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

10. Madera's Resaurante Mexicano & Cantina

180 Battery St (at King St), Burlington, VT
Mexican Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

11. Frida's Taqueria & Grill

128 Main St, Stowe, VT
Mexican Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Talia R.Talia Ralph: one word: GUACAMOLE.

Kountry Kart Deli is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

12. Kountry Kart Deli

8.2
155 Main St (at Church St), Burlington, VT
Breakfast Spot · 26 tips and reviews

Seven DaysSeven Days: If you need food at some ungodly hour, this is the place. KKD has won three straight Daysies for best late-night food.

13. Positive Pie

7.5
65-69 Main St (at Mill St), Plainfield, VT
Pizzeria · 9 tips and reviews

CelestiHelCelestiHel: Awesome pizza, and were awesome enough to make me a custom salad

14. Positive Pie

7.9
22 State St (at Main St), Montpelier, VT
Pizzeria · Downtown Montpelier · 32 tips and reviews

Tyler M.Tyler Machado: Fantastic pizza, great beer & wine list, a cool funky vibe, and they occasionally host concerts by Wu-Tang members (really!). If you're a carnivore, get the Carcass.

15. Leonardo's Pizza

7.4
83 Pearl St, Burlington, VT
Pizzeria · 6 tips and reviews

MikeMike: Awesome lunch special: two slices and a drink for $2.99, can't go wrong.

Leonardo's Pizza is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

16. Leonardo's Pizza

7.0
1160 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT
Pizzeria · 4 tips and reviews

17. Cabot Creamery Store

9.2
2657 Waterbury-Stowe Rd, Waterbury, VT
Cheese Store · 53 tips and reviews

B.J. E.B.J. Ellis: Free samples: Cheese, dips, spreads, wine, and maple syrup. Say whaaaaat??

18. Vermont Pub & Brewery

7.2
144 College St (at St. Paul St), Burlington, VT
Brewery · 119 tips and reviews

Seven DaysSeven Days: This brewpub is a perennial Daysie winner. Try the beer mixtures — a Half & Half mixes the Burly Irish Ale and the Irish Stout, the Snakebite blends Woodchuck cider and Dogbite. Mmmmm.

19. The Alchemist Pub and Brewery

23 S Main St (at Stowe St), Waterbury, VT
Brewery · 20 tips and reviews

Seven DaysSeven Days: Tropical Storm Irene knocked this brewpub offline (for now). Help them rebuild by going to their cannery 1.5 miles away and buying a 4-pack of their legendary Heady Topper brew. Read more.

The Farmhouse Tap & Grill is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

20. The Farmhouse Tap & Grill

8.9
160 Bank St, Burlington, VT
Gastropub · 163 tips and reviews

21. Burlington Bay Market & Cafe

8.2
125 Battery St (at College St), Burlington, VT
Sandwich Spot · 43 tips and reviews

Jackson L.Jackson Latka: Surprisingly awesome Misty Knoll turkey burgers.

22. Dairy Creme

7.3
320 State St, Montpelier, VT
Ice Cream Parlor · 8 tips and reviews

HjonmanHjonman: THE creamy stand around the Montpelier area. Right next to river makes it a nice spot.

The Tap Room at Switchback Brewing Company is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

23. The Tap Room at Switchback Brewing Company

9.1
160 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT
Brewery · South End · 23 tips and reviews
Shelburne Vineyard is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

24. Shelburne Vineyard

8.4
6308 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT
Vineyard · 17 tips and reviews

25. Boyden Valley Winery

9.0
70 VT Route 104, Cambridge, VT
Winery · 15 tips and reviews

KathyKathy: The ice wines, the RED ICE! it's amazing. Not too sweet

26. Three Penny Taproom

8.9
108 Main St (at Hazen Pl), Montpelier, VT
Gastropub · Downtown Montpelier · 49 tips and reviews

HjonmanHjonman: A must if you're in Montpelier. Many unique beers on tap

27. Muddy Waters

8.4
184 Main St, Burlington, VT
Café · 59 tips and reviews

Amanda W.Amanda Wormann: Muddy's shake, but that's a given.

28. Capitol Grounds

7.6
27 State St (btwn Main & Elm St), Montpelier, VT
Coffee Shop · Downtown Montpelier · 31 tips and reviews

Bethany B.Bethany Bengtson: $5 cc minimum. The mayan hot chocolate is good and so is the verge chili.

29. Mirabelles

8.2
198 Main St, Burlington, VT
Breakfast Spot · 24 tips and reviews

AlexandraAlexandra: Love the popover with scrambled eggs, too! Lovely pastries & treats. Great hash browns.

30. Red Hen Bakery And Café

8.9
961B US Route 2, Middlesex, VT
Bakery · 28 tips and reviews

K F.K Frooch: Its hard to go wrong here, amazing bread, tasty treats and really good iced coffee (even the decaf).

Thai Phat Oriental Food Market is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

31. Thai Phat Oriental Food Market

100 North St (at N Champlain St), Burlington, VT
Grocery Store · 2 tips and reviews

32. City Market (Onion River Co-op)

8.5
82 S Winooski Ave (at College St), Burlington, VT
Organic Grocery · 76 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Swichkow: Great selection of foods an produce. Make sure to try a sandwich from the deli.

33. Hunger Mountain Coop

8.7
623 Stone Cutters Way, Montpelier, VT
Organic Grocery · 20 tips and reviews

PastoralPastoral: Deborah is the cheese mistress at the co-op. A fantastic selection of Vermont cheeses can be found here. They're always always delicious and Deb is so nice! Read more.

34. Samosaman Cafe

Winooski, VT
African Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Stone Soup is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

35. Stone Soup

8.3
211 College St (btwn S Winooski Ave & Church St), Burlington, VT
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

36. Hong's Chinese Dumplings

7.5
Church St (Cherry St), Burlington, VT
Food Truck · 6 tips and reviews

Matt H.Matt Horowitz: Try the crab and cream cheese dumplings, they are incredible!

37. Cheese Traders

8.1
1186 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT
Gourmet Store · 12 tips and reviews

Ashley H.Ashley Hatcher: Ask an employee what they would recommend, whether it be a table wine or great gift. They've never steered me wrong!

Sugarsnap is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

38. Sugarsnap

7.0
30 Community Dr (at Technology Park), South Burlington, VT
Café · 5 tips and reviews
Higher Ground is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

39. Higher Ground

8.7
1214 Williston Rd, South Burlington, VT
Music Venue · 22 tips and reviews

40. Nectar's

7.2
188 Main St, Burlington, VT
Rock Club · 35 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Harrison: Close your eyes and imagine it was 1983 and you were seeing Phish here

41. Club Metronome

7.1
188 Main St, Burlington, VT
Night Club · 14 tips and reviews

Kelly D.Kelly Diamond: Dress in light clothing, because you're about to dance up a STORM. Read more.

BCA Center is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

42. BCA Center

7.7
135 Church St, Burlington, VT
Art Gallery · 5 tips and reviews
Frog Hollow is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

43. Frog Hollow

7.2
85 Church St, Burlington, VT
Art Gallery · 4 tips and reviews

44. Artisans Hand Craft Gallery

89 Main St (at State St), Montpelier, VT
Art Gallery · Downtown Montpelier · 1 tip

Elissa C.Elissa Campbell: Definitely visit during their annual winter sale. Artists bring in their seconds, experiments, & discontinued pieces and offer them at discount prices.

45. Merrill's Roxy Cinema

6.8
222 College St (at S Winooski Ave), Burlington, VT
Indie Movie Theater · 15 tips and reviews

Joshua P.Joshua Pothen: Lots of cool indies and film festivals here.

46. Shelburne Museum

8.1
6000 Shelburne Rd (at Bostwick Rd), Shelburne, VT
History Museum · 20 tips and reviews

Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel: Often called the “Smithsonian of the North,” this 45-acre collection of historic buildings houses some 100,000 pieces of Americana, including an authentic, full-scale steamship. (From Aerial America) Read more.

47. The Savoy Theater

8.1
26 Main St (at Barre St), Montpelier, VT
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Montpelier · 6 tips and reviews

Anahi C.Anahi Costa: as the New York Times said 10 years ago: "the best art theater between Boston and Montreal", source: 7 Days VT

Flynn Center for the Performing Arts is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

48. Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

8.9
153 Main St (btwn Church St & St Paul St), Burlington, VT
Performing Arts Venue · 17 tips and reviews

49. Oakledge Park & Beach

8.4
2 Flynn Ave, Burlington, VT
Park · South End · 23 tips and reviews

Andrew J.Andrew James: This is the best place to chill out in the summer time, it's right on the lake and there is tons of grassy area's, play ground, bike path.

Kwiniaska Golf Club is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

50. Kwiniaska Golf Club

5531 Spear St., Shelburne, VT
Golf Course · 1 tip

51. Stowe Mountain Resort

8.7
5781 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT
Ski Resort and Area · 64 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike Huber: Ski Mansfield early to get the best runs, then over to Spruce Peak to catch some rays in the afternoon!

52. Matterhorn Bar

8.1
4969 Mountain Rd (at Notchbrook Rd), Stowe, VT
Bar · 40 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Smith: Hand-tossed pie, pool and vids, deck patio, live music and the painted table tops are great, too. Thumbs up.

53. Trapp Family Lodge

8.4
700 Trapp Hill Rd, Stowe, VT
Hotel · 31 tips and reviews

Gahlord D.Gahlord Dewald: Ski up to the cabin before 3pm. Bring cash so you can buy a sandwich.

54. Sweet Lady Jane

40 Church St, Burlington, VT
Women's Store · 2 tips and reviews

Sunny N.Sunny N.: Love this shop. Always find something adorable and usually on sale!

Salaam is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

55. Salaam

40 State St, Montpelier, VT
Boutique · Downtown Montpelier · 1 tip
Ecco is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

56. Ecco

7.2
81 Church St (at Bank St), Burlington, VT
Clothing Store · 6 tips and reviews

57. The Men's Store

30 State St, Montpelier, VT
Men's Store · Downtown Montpelier · No tips or reviews
Stella Mae is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

58. Stella Mae

96 Church St, Burlington, VT
Fashion Accessories Store · 1 tip

59. The Shoe Horn

8 Langdon St, Montpelier, VT
Shoe Store · Downtown Montpelier · 3 tips and reviews

Jane S.Jane Souza Hulstrunk: Why would you go anywhere else? Great selection of shoes and boots, excellent selection od Ibex, and Eileen Fisher..and the Shoe Horn ladies the best!!!

Old Gold is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

60. Old Gold

180 Main St, Burlington, VT
Boutique · 1 tip
Isabean is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

61. Isabean

206 College St (at Center St), Burlington, VT
Children's Clothing Store · 1 tip
Zutano is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

62. Zutano

79 Main St, Montpelier, VT
Children's Clothing Store · Downtown Montpelier · 1 tip

63. Eyes Of The World

168 Battery St, Burlington, VT
Eyecare Store · 2 tips and reviews

Jonathan W.Jonathan Wilson: they have a great selection of vintage and designer frames you wont find in chain stores.

64. Perrywinkle's Fine Jewelry

8.4
227 Main St (at S Union St), Burlington, VT
Jewelry Store · 6 tips and reviews

Megan D.Megan Davin: Go to the back window and check out the Jewelers making beautiful pieces!

Mirror Mirror is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

65. Mirror Mirror

7.2
3 Main St #102, Burlington, VT
Cosmetics Store · 7 tips and reviews
Splash Naturals is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

66. Splash Naturals

68 Main St, Montpelier, VT
Cosmetics Store · Downtown Montpelier · 2 tips and reviews
Gulliver's Doggie Daycare is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

67. Gulliver's Doggie Daycare

59 Industrial Ave, Williston, VT
Pet Service · 1 tip

68. Pet Food Warehouse

8.5
2500 Williston Rd (Shelburne Road), South Burlington, VT
Pet Supplies Store · 12 tips and reviews

HeatherHeather: By far the best selection of quality pet food in the state. The staff is very friendly and always willing to give advice! Read more.

69. Pet Food Warehouse

8.0
2455 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT
Pet Supplies Store · 2 tips and reviews

Miss MagpieMiss Magpie: Ask about the frequent dog food buyer program. Buy 12 get 1 free.

Advance Music Center is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

70. Advance Music Center

75 Maple St (S Champlain Street), Burlington, VT
Music Store · South End · 2 tips and reviews

71. GuitarSam

71 Main St, Montpelier, VT
Music Store · Downtown Montpelier · No tips or reviews

72. Pure Pop Records

7.6
115 S Winooski Ave (at College St), Burlington, VT
Record Store · 8 tips and reviews

Tyler M.Tyler Machado: Great selection of NEW vinyl across all kinds of genres. Staffers know their shit and are much friendlier than the old record store stereotype would have you believe.

Buch Spieler Music is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

73. Buch Spieler Music

7.2
27 Langdon St, Montpelier, VT
Record Store · Downtown Montpelier · 2 tips and reviews

74. Crow Bookshop

8.2
14 Church St (at Pearl St), Burlington, VT
Bookstore · 11 tips and reviews

Stevie C.Stevie Church: Who doesn't love old books? You can always find something you didn't know you needed.

75. Bear Pond Books

8.2
77 Main St (at State St), Montpelier, VT
Bookstore · Downtown Montpelier · 11 tips and reviews

Gregg B.Gregg Banse: Staff picks are good but ask a staff member for help. They're book lovers afterall.

76. Homeport

6.7
52 Church St (btwn Cherry & Bank), Burlington, VT
Furniture and Home Store · 9 tips and reviews

Gahlord D.Gahlord Dewald: Some years ago this was a Pier One. When P1 HQ wanted to close it, the franchise owners bought it and renamed it--keeping it open.

Capital Kitchen is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

77. Capital Kitchen

18 State St (btwn Main and Elm), Montpelier, VT
Furniture and Home Store · Downtown Montpelier · No tips or reviews
Woodbury Mountain Toys is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

78. Woodbury Mountain Toys

24 State St (btwn Main and Elm), Montpelier, VT
Toy Store · Downtown Montpelier · 1 tip
Burlington Furniture Company is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

79. Burlington Furniture Company

747 Pine St (btw Marble & Howard), Burlington, VT
Furniture and Home Store · South End · 3 tips and reviews
Anjou & the Little Pear is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

80. Anjou & the Little Pear

53 Main St (btw S Champlain St & Battery St), Burlington, VT
Furniture and Home Store · 2 tips and reviews
Conant Metal and Light is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

81. Conant Metal and Light

270 Pine St, Burlington, VT
Furniture and Home Store · South End · No tips or reviews

82. Barre Electric & Lighting Supply Inc

856 US Route 302 Ste 2, Barre, VT
Uncategorized · No tips or reviews

83. Photo Garden

10 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT
Electronics Store · 2 tips and reviews

HarjitHarjit: Good place in Burlington to have your photography needs taken care of. Local folks, helpful, and friendly.

84. Small Dog Electronics

6.7
100 Dorset St (at Williston Rd), Burlington, VT
Electronics Store · South End · 14 tips and reviews

HarjitHarjit: Mention Foursquare and get a free coffee mug!

Small Dog Electronics is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

85. Small Dog Electronics

1673 Main St, Waitsfield, VT
Electronics Store · No tips or reviews
Waterfront Video is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

86. Waterfront Video

370 Shelburne Rd (Flynn Ave), Burlington, VT
Arts and Entertainment · South End · 1 tip
Downstairs Video is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

87. Downstairs Video

7 E State St, Montpelier, VT
Video Store · Downtown Montpelier · No tips or reviews
Union Street Media is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

88. Union Street Media

444 S Union St, Burlington, VT
Tech Startup · South End · 4 tips and reviews
Fiori Bridal is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

89. Fiori Bridal

Essex Junction, VT
Bridal Store · No tips or reviews

90. Kathy and Company Flowers, LLC

221 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT
Flower Store · No tips or reviews

91. Shelburne Farms

9.2
1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne, VT
Farm · 19 tips and reviews

Anna P.Anna Palmer: Walk...wagon...wheel on over Olmstead landscape design plus lake and architecture make this one of a kind Read more.

The Inn at the Round Barn Farm is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

92. The Inn at the Round Barn Farm

7.8
1661 E Warren Rd, Waitsfield, VT
Bed and Breakfast · 4 tips and reviews
Onion River Sports is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

93. Onion River Sports

20 Langdon St (btwn Main and Elm), Montpelier, VT
Sporting Goods Retail · Downtown Montpelier · 1 tip

94. Outdoor Gear Exchange

8.7
37 Church St (at Cherry St), Burlington, VT
Sporting Goods Retail · 19 tips and reviews

Caity P.Caity Patey: Awesome staff who know their shit. Ask for help and you'll get the best service you've ever had.

95. Old Spokes Home

8.3
322 N Winooski Ave (Archibald Street), Burlington, VT
Bicycle Store · 6 tips and reviews

Nessy A.Nessy A!: The best people! They truly understand the bond between bike and lady. Or bike and dude, I guess, too.

The Automaster is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

96. The Automaster

7.1
3328 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT
Automotive Repair Shop · 9 tips and reviews
Gardener's Supply is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

97. Gardener's Supply

7.5
128 Intervale Rd, Burlington, VT
Garden Center · 2 tips and reviews
Gardener's Supply Company is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

98. Gardener's Supply Company

8.2
472 Marshall Ave, Williston, VT
Garden Center · 10 tips and reviews
Full Tank is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

99. Full Tank

7.1
150 Church St (at Main St), Burlington, VT
Smoke Shop · 3 tips and reviews
Good Stuff is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

100. Good Stuff

6.0
21 Church St, Burlington, VT
Miscellaneous Store · 6 tips and reviews
Indigo is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

101. Indigo

8.4
189 Battery St (btwn King & Maple), Burlington, VT
Hair Salon · 18 tips and reviews
Yankee Tattoo is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

102. Yankee Tattoo

198 Pearl St (at N Winooski Ave), Burlington, VT
Tattoo Parlor · 2 tips and reviews

103. Evolution Yoga

7.3
20 Kilburn St (at St Paul St), Burlington, VT
Yoga Studio · South End · 4 tips and reviews

Petra S.Petra Smejkal Winslow: Offering over 60 classes each week! OM!

The EDGE is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

104. The EDGE

8.0
115 Wellness Dr, Williston, VT
Gym · 4 tips and reviews

105. The EDGE Physical Therapy

4 Morse Drive, Town of Essex, VT
Physical Therapy Clinic · No tips or reviews
Mini Spa VT is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

106. Mini Spa VT

166 Battery St, Burlington, VT
Nail Salon · 3 tips and reviews
Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa is one of 2011 Daysies Winners.

107. Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

8.1
1746 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT
Resort · 15 tips and reviews