Southern Vermont Arts Center offers a new dining experience in curATE café. curATE comes to SVAC in partnership with Church Street Hospitality, known for their acclaimed establishments, Barrows House Inn & Restaurant, The Dorset Inn and Dorset Bakery.

curATE café brings a modern sensibility paired with classic and regional fare. Artfully curated small plates, salads, artisanal sandwiches, gourmet coffee beverages, and a full bar — all in the artful setting of SVAC’s galleries and grounds.

curATE will delight diners enjoying the museum’s art and beautiful grounds. The café will be the perfect spot for a special lunch or afternoon beverage – curate your own experience.

Lunch: Thursday, Friday & Saturday • 12–2 p.m.

Brunch: Sunday • 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dinner: Thursday – Saturday • Seating from 5–7:30 p.m

curATE café, SVAC’s beautifully renovated café, is also available for private functions. Bookings are now being accepted. SVAC and curATE look forward to making your wedding, reception, meeting, or special occasion event a masterpiece.

Please book through Open Table above or call 802-362-9100.

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Welcome to Zoey’s! We are a family owned and operated restaurant, opened in August 1991 in the heart of beautiful Manchester, Vermont. The opening concept was incredibly simple: prepare our food with the finest ingredients available, and we do. We are proud to say we make our own cookies and bread and offer absolutely the most delicious soup and custom made sandwiches anywhere, all here in our open kitchen.

We are also known for our bright and cheerful, eclectic décor featuring roosters, fire hydrants, clocks, and a rotating array of ever-interesting items.

Zoey’s is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Many visitors to town tell us they make sure to return to Zoey’s year after year. We have seating in the restaurant and a small outdoor patio when the weather is nice. Or you can pick up an order to go. We hope to see you soon!

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Mother Myrick’s has been keeping Manchester sweet since 1977. Their famous candies and cakes and fun events bring locals and visitors together! Whether it’s their annual Summer Reading Program, their monthly Buttercrunch giveaway, or their Easter Egg Decorating Contest, a trip to the Mother Myrick’s brings out the kid in all of us.

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Mother Myrick’s has been keeping Manchester sweet since 1977. Their famous candies and cakes and fun events bring locals and visitors together! Whether it’s their annual Summer Reading Program, their monthly Buttercrunch giveaway, or their Easter Egg Decorating Contest, a trip to the Mother Myrick’s brings out the kid in all of us.

The retail store on Main Street store is open every day. Imagine the aroma of just-baked pies, sample the beloved Lemon LuLu Cake, and try a bite of Ron’s signature buttercrunch with its crisp toffee center, dipped in chocolate and rolled in fine almonds and cashews. Made with Vermont’s own Cabot Creamery butter, judged “Best in Class” at the World Championship competition in Wisconsin, the Buttercrunch is worth the trip alone!

The good news is, when you’re not in Manchester,  you can order your favorites online. They ship all of their chocolates, cookies, brownies, and their famous Lemon LuLu cakes. Take a peek! And for special occasion needs, take a look at the FAQs below…

Mother Myrick’s Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program is Back!!

Mother Myrick’s Confectionery announces the dates for its annual Summer Reading Program! It starts on June 18th and the program ends September 11th.
This reading program, in its 32nd year, is designed to motivate kids to read during the summer with rewards for reading various books chosen by each child.

Here at Mother Myrick’s, we provide our “game board” which has directions to guide each child through steps to earn treats as they read. (We encourage younger siblings to also join in by having an adult read to them). The hope is for children who don’t care to read will become reading converts! It’s lots of fun and keeps reading skills sharp until school starts again. Students in grades K through 6 are invited to participate.

Game boards can be picked up at Mother Myrick’s Confectionery – we’re open daily. Or go to www.mothermyricks.com to download a game board. Contact person: Jacki or Sabrina at 802-362- 1560 or jacki@mothermyricks.com for an email copy or to receive one through the mail.

Mother Myrick’s Confectionery has been making artisan chocolates, cakes & confections since 1977 in its retail shop and makes goodies available online
(www.mothermyricks.com ). Dedicated to promoting children’s lifelong love of reading & literacy, Mother Myrick’s encourages all age-eligible students to join in & read this summer!

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 12 pm – 7 pm

A visit to Al Ducci’s on Depot Street recalls neighborhood markets of days gone by. Cases are filled with authentic, made from scratch Italian foods. We’re talking salads, pasta, cured meats and gourmet cheeses, freshly baked semolina, ciabatta, and more! Plus, pantry shelves are stocked with imported olives, oils, vinegar, dried pasta, produce, and other essential ingredients.

Check out our Daily Specials and current Freezer Favorites on our Facebook Page. Sandwich making hours: 10-3 / If Possible, Please Call Ahead to order sandwiches and sliced meats.

Catered Events – From pastas and sauces to quality produce, Al Ducci’s has a wide array of local and imported goods. Please call us and we can review our Catering menu with you.

A celebration of the seasons in Southern Vermont.

The Restaurant at Hill Farm, nestled in the Equinox Valley is a celebration of this time and place in Southern Vermont.  Dinner is served in our beautiful, lofted barn with a wood-fired oven and sweeping views of the Taconic Mountain Range.  Seasonal farm-to-table menus by Chef Austin Poulin are sourced from our own market garden, as well as from our neighboring food community.  Our full bar features seasonal cocktails, Vermont beers on tap and a wine program that is committed to sustainable vineyards.  The Restaurant offers table seating for small and large groups, as well as seating at our bar and our Chef’s Counter. Outdoor seating is also available, in season, on our wrap around deck.

Hill Farm supports our local food and craft producers by offering their goods in our Farmstand, which is in the Restaurant.

Bar Service begins at 4pm Thursdays – Sundays

The Works Café got its start right here in Manchester, Vermont. The year was 1988 and we served delicious, traditional bagels and other healthy foods sourced locally. Today, the Works has eight cafés throughout New England and still operates on its founding principles: Good food for great people and a better planet. Today, The Works Café still reflects the early idealism of its founders. The company continues to run on the principal of the triple bottom line—people, planet, profit.

Throughout these challenging times, The Works Café is dedicated to the health and safety of our hard-working employees and loyal customers. We’ve restructured our operations with service protocols designed to meet mandated guidelines, including the wearing of masks and heavy hand-washing policies.

For a speedy pickup, order ahead! Visit workscafe.com to place an order online. Get access to special offers and earn loyalty rewards with the Works Café app, available now in the App Store or Google Play.

Executive Chef, Ed St. Onge, has run some of Vermont’s busiest destination kitchens; from Stowe’s Topnotch Resort and Spa to the Stratton Mountain Club. In 2014, he teamed with his wife, Fortune 500 sales and marketing consultant, Nancy St. Onge, to create one of Manchester’s hottest new dining experiences. The Raven’s Den is a fast-casual steakhouse where everything is made from scratch and patrons can expect great food, great service, and great atmosphere at a reasonable price.

Menu items cater to a variety of tastes; from a tender and juicy Black Angus steak, to a classic seafood dish, to a plate from the salad bar stocked with seasonal produce, handcrafted dressings, Vermont cheeses, and freshly baked breads. Visitors can enjoy an upscale meal in the dining room, a custom cocktail in front of the stone fireplace, or a grass-fed burger in the tavern.

The “Den” is the area’s only restaurant to offer wines-on-tap, a state of the art delivery system where reds and whites are available by the pour, always as if they’ve just been uncorked! This offering, combined with their regular wine list and inventory of spirits, has earned the restaurant a 2015 Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence.” As a thirty year veteran of the hospitality industry and winner of the Vermont Chef-of-the-Year award from ACF, Chef Ed is proud of this achievement and says that he prices wines affordably because he wants them “to be accessible for patrons to enjoy with their meal.”

Raven’s Den also happens to be a brand new snowmobile destination! Nestled in the southwest corner of Vermont between the Green Mountains to the east and the Taconic Mountains to the west, and located just off trail 7F4 in Corridor 4, at the end of Rootville Road, riders can drive their sled directly to ample parking on the restaurant’s snow-covered lawn.

Super Sunday: 11:30am Have fun watching the game on 4 HDTV’s with some crispy Potato Skins with melted cheese, real bacon bits, scallions and sour cream, plus a well cocktail or Beer for $12

Mad Monday: 4pm-9pm Enjoy half-a-dozen crispy Chicken Wings for just $3.50 and $5 Long Trail beer. Choose from Buffalo, Teriyaki or Maple BBQ Sauce

Three Amigo Thursdays: 4pm-9pm 1. Start with a Margarita with fresh limes. 2. Add a hand battered fish taco with “zippy white sauce.” 3. Add a pile of cheesy Nachos made to order. You can’t go wrong with the 3 amigos for just $12.

Make your reservation on Resy or visit https://www.bronwynonbattenkill.com/ to learn more!

Our Soul-Satisfying Manchester, VT Restaurant

Living off the land is a matter of course in Vermont. Witness our own Copper Grouse tavern, presenting Kimpton Taconic Hotel guests and local friends with a diverse blend of updated yet unpretentious classics in the regional American culinary tradition. Our chef sources ingredients from local farms to create a menu of familiar yet inimitable fare. Beverages at Copper Grouse incorporate mostly American wines, craft-brewed beers and many local spirits, including one of our favorites: whiskey. Our cocktails are anchored in classics, and are often influenced by American history or literature. Service is as warm and thoughtful as the ambience, so you’ll always feel you’re right where you belong.

Every Sunday and Monday we are offering an Indian Take-out Menu!
Please go to Coppergrouse.com/event to see the menu.
Available from 4pm-close. Take out only.
Please call 802.362.0176

Come in and enjoy our in-house baked goods featuring seasonal scones, muffins, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and top it off with your favorite Mocha Joe’s coffee or seasonal beverage!  We cater to those who are looking for a relaxed, leisurely breakfast or lunch with plenty of indoor seating, a covered front porch and when in season, covered bistro tables for dining al fresco.  For those who are in a hurry, our grab and go cooler is filled with freshly prepared salads and sandwiches. Need something for dinner, don’t forget to ask about our family dinners ready for you to take home, like a Manchester‘s original chicken pot pie.

We also offer catering for your special event or party. Leave the cooking to Charlie’s for your birthday party, Sunday sports get together, and more – think platters of wings, sandwiches, cakes, and cookies. YUMMM!

Located in the heart of Manchester, there is no better place to grab a bite to eat.  We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Updated – 09/23/23

NOW OPEN – a Southern Kitchen in the Green Mountains featuring Southern Home Cooking, House Smoked Barbecue, Artisan Cocktails, Craft Brews and Fine American Wines.  A completely renovated space with cozy indoor dining, el fresco dining with firepit, and a gourmet market.

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07/12/2022 – Dining with David & Myrna Article – CLICK HERE

Gringo Jacks Southwestern Bar and Grill has been bringing a wide and delicious variety of authentic Mexican, Tex-Mex, and Southwestern foods to Manchester for over 20 years, and we hope it’ll be at least 20 more! The restaurant has a great, comfortable atmosphere, and the large seasonal patio is great for sipping a drink and watching Manchester roll by. Go for the basics of house-made guac, original recipe chips, and killer margaritas, or dive in all the way with fajitas, enchiladas, and more!

Open for indoor and outdoor seating! Call (802) 362-0836 for takeout or reservations. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend nights.

A European cafe in the heart of southern Vermont. Serving creative homemade fare for breakfast and lunch. Priding ourselves in using fresh local products.

We have missed all of you wonderful guests! We will be back for outdoor seating ONLY beginning tomorrow night @3PM! We are busy getting our amazing terrace & service protocols ready to meet mandated guidelines & will post this weekend’s hours & more information later this evening. PLEASE bear with us as we navigate the regulations & hustle to adapt, info. can change in minutes & we are doing our best to be able to serve our community again in the safest way possible. Much love Manchester & SoVer!

A cozy GastroPub with Vermont vibes in a rustic, industrial atmosphere – all underground in the heart of Manchester Center. Known for its great food and drinks, as well as frequent live music and events, Union Underground is a great place to relax and grab a bite. Savor fresh cuisine with ingredients provided by local farms, and a variety of drafts on tap from breweries around the area. A unique experience not to miss!

Welcome to Union South, Bennington’s newest restaurant/bar located in the historic Putnam Block building! With a locally sourced menu, craft cocktail list & entertainment venue we look forward to seeing you!

From its inception, Dorset Bakery has been admired for its classic American baked goods, Provincial-style decor and warm, inviting atmosphere. Our bakery features hand-made crusty breads, morning pastries, unique sandwiches, healthy salads, tasty soups, decadent sweets and more… all of our goodies are made from scratch using fresh, local ingredients. It’s the ideal stop for lunch with the ladies, a quick chat with friends over a cappuccino, a breakfast business meeting or picking up cupcakes for the kids.

THIS JUST IN! Our burgers made Big 7 Travel’s 7 Best Burgers in Vermont List! Come in and try one and check out this link for a mouthwatering photo:

A little about our history……The original Double Hex was established in the early 70s, by “Big” John and Lucy who were well known for their great burgers and welcoming hospitality. The name Double Hex refers to the two adjoining hexagonal structures that compose our home.

Chef owned and operated, Zoey’s Double Hex, was established in the spring of 2000, and has carried on Big John’s and Lucy’s tradition of warm hospitality and great food. We offer everything from over a dozen varieties of burgers, to roasted salmon, maple glazed chicken, mac and cheese, steak and much more.

With delicious food at great prices, we were so busy we had to expand in 2006. We have plenty of seating both indoors and during the warmer weather, outdoors as well, on our screened in deck where you can enjoy the fresh air, but the bugs can’t enjoy you. We also have an abundance of parking and a beautiful garden you will love.

The friendly service, delicious food and great value that were the hallmarks of the original Double Hex are still first and foremost at Zoey’s Double Hex. Come in tonight and see for yourself!

Offering classic sushi and rolls prepared by local favorite Chef Ralph Liu. Located in the Green Mountain Village Shops, just down the street from the junction of Route 30 and Main Street in the heart of Manchester’s downtown.  Enjoy dinner in the cozy restaurant or take-out.

Now serving sake, beer and wine.

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NOW OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING: Tues – Fri from 4pm – 8:30pm

TAKE OUT: Tues – Fri from 4pm – 9pm

4971 Main St., Manchester.
802-366-1888 • sushiboatvt.com

Last Updated: 07/12/2023

Johnny Seesaw’s Restaurant is open to the public and is serving dinner Tuesday – Saturday. Check our website for latest hours and menu as menu changes seasonally and hours are subject to change.

Fresh fare rooted in tradition. Johnny Seesaw’s serves up simple inventive food with deep connections to the surrounding area and the inn’s heritage. Incorporating local ingredients with a fresh twist, our menu celebrates Vermont and elevates comfort food.

With the main dining room in the footprint of the 1924 roadhouse, every effort has been made to recreate the wonder, look and feel of the original Johnny Seesaw’s. Inside, you will see the original log beams in the ceiling, the same bandstand (aka the “Seducerie”) mural that was painted in the WWII era, the legendary circular fire pit with the original black hood and copper cutouts, and the old fieldstone fireplace with authentic wood relief carvings.

Barrows House and its cluster of eight buildings are centered on six acres of lovely gardens, expansive lawns and venerable trees. Lodging options include luxury suites with whirlpool baths and fireplaces, cottages with multiple guest rooms, free-standing homes with living rooms and outdoor seating areas ideal for extended family & friends. In the summer, enjoy our pool and tennis courts. In the winter, warm up by the outdoor fire pit. Whatever the season…there’s always a reason to stay at Barrows House.

Situated amid the hustle and bustle of a high-end, eclectic antique and home goods showroom, this Turkish-Mediterranean restaurant is “a local secret worth knowing about.” Depot 62 offers a totally organic menu for lunch, dinner, and dessert, along with an excellent, appropriate selection of wines by the glass. Grab a single table, or a seat at the copper-clad communal table in the middle of the shop. In summer weather, dine streetside under generous patio umbrellas.

Now completely refurbished, The Dorset Inn is renowned locally and nationally for its gracious, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional cooking. Careful attention to the finer details in restoring the Inn are in evidence throughout the historic building: period furnishings and new carpeting and wallpaper amidst well-preserved architectural details in the Inn’s common rooms including wide pine board floors in the living rooms, the restored tavern and the pronounced character of the candlelit dining room. Now and for the past century, Dorset has attracted writers, artists, sports enthusiasts and vacationers to its high meadows, hardwood forests, golf courses and clear, trout-laden streams.