I’ve heard this question from a lot of people on my journey across this beautiful, wonderful, oddball state. They say to me, “Vermont isn’t known for its Onion rings,”
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Seb’s Snack Bar
Serving the tourists who come, largely seasonally,[2] to South Hero and the Islands, one of the attractions in South Hero includes the Allenholm Farm, a fully functional farm complete with petting zoo and homemade pies.
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Rays’s Seafood Market
The first thing that strikes you as you come to Ray’s is that it’s off the beaten path. Unassuming, with a lighthouse built into the roof, you may think you’re in a coastal New England town, not in a parking lot overlooking the Champlain Valley in the hills of Essex Junction, Vermont. As you step in and look around, the restaurant/store is unassuming.
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Al’s French Fries
The interior of Al’s French Fries looks like a typical diner, minus the counter stand. Clean, well lit, with ample seating inside, with an outside overlooking a play area for kids to enjoy while parents relax and eat their meals in peace. As stated previously, the French fries are the stars at Al’s, and deservedly so.
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Fat Daddy’s
f you visit Vermont at the end of summer, right before Labor Day, there is one event that dominates the Champlain Valley: The Fair, and more specifically, The Champlain Valley Fair and Exposition.
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Right off of route 89, as you make the turn into the town of Waterbury, Vermont, you will find the little restaurant Maxi’s. Maxi’s has a small footprint, but the owners have done a lot with their limited space. You’ll have to wait for a table during rush times of the day, but the friendly staff is prepared. There’s even a small desk and supplies to entertain your restless child as you wait to be served.
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The Lincoln Inn
The Lincoln Inn no longer provides any services as a lodging residence. The floors that served as rooms now house office space. The lower level still operates as a bar, restaurant and coffee shop. The restaurant has table service and a full menu of entrees. The more popular choice for lunch is the coffee shop.
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Archie’s Grill
Travel along Shelburne Road, and you will also find a little place on the road called Archie’s Grill. Step inside, and you will see a typical burger and fries joint. You step up to the counter and the person who takes your order is most likely the person who will be cooking your meal just moments later. There is no table service and seating is limited, so be prepared during the lunchtime rush.
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Ron Graiko
The book is vivid in its description of a Vermont, both real and imagined. Both of those aspects are well …
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