What’s Good 2019-20
The Annual Field Guide to Burlington (Meticulously Researched & Compiled by Our Pals at Seven Days)
Frame of Mind: A Guide to Burlington Art Galleries
Soapbox Arts 266 Pine St., Suite 119, Burlington, soapboxarts.com Gallerist and curator Patricia Trafton (pictured) opened Soapbox Arts in the spring of 2019 with one…
Field Guide: Christy Mitchell
Age: 38 Occupation: artist; founder and manager of S.P.A.C.E. Gallery; and executive director of SEABA Lives in: Burlington From its origins as a largely industrial…
Center Stage: Raising the Curtain on Burlington Performing Arts Spaces
Flynn MainStage 153 Main St., Burlington, flynncenter.org Patti LaBelle, Jay Leno, Joe Biden, Ballet Hispánico and Cirque Éloize are just a handful of the names…
Guiding Lite: An Intro to Your Intro to Burlington
Whenever you’re trying something for the first time, it’s good to have a friend who can show you the ropes. That’s true whether you’re learning…
Field Guide: Ali Dieng
Age: 37 Occupation: Burlington city councilor (D/P-Ward 7), family outreach coordinator and Parent University manager for the Burlington School District Lives in: Burlington Ali Dieng…
What’s the Word? An Unserious Glossary of Vermont Lexicon
Vermont is weird. That’s generally a good thing, but when you’re new to town it can sometimes make life confusing. To help you get acclimated,…
Burlington Civic Life, From Politics to Parking Tickets
When you think Burlington politics, you probably think “lefties.” You wouldn’t be far off. The city is, after all, the birthplace of Vermont’s Progressive Party…
Cultured Clubs: Beyond Live Music at Burlington Nightspots
Burlington’s bustling live music scene is the stuff of legend — turn to page 70 for more on that. But our nightlife goes beyond killer tunes. And let’s face it: Sometimes you crave a band-free alternative. Read on to discover another equally entertaining side of the Queen City — one that’ll make you laugh, think,…
See for Yourself 2019: A Stuck in Vermont Playlist
What does Vermont look like from the basket of a hot air balloon? From the passenger seat of a race car at Thunder Road? From…
Field Guide: Brian Nagle
Age: 33 Occupation: DJ, talent booker and festival architect Lives in: Winooski All Brian Nagle wants to do is make you dance. Known to local music fans and club kids as DJ Disco Phantom, the Winooski-based mix master is one of the most popular in the area. He dazzles audiences with his selection and skills,…
Budget Bites: Making Dollars and Sense of Burlington Dining
In any 28-day span, there are cycles: the moon, the ocean tides, the national American political crisis of the month. But for many of us, few cycles are felt more keenly than the one in our wallet: It’s skinny at the beginning of the month (grr, rent check), fat a few weeks later (party time!)…
Rock Out: Live Music Hot Spots in and Around Burlington
Light Club Lamp Shop 12 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, radiobean.com The Light Club Lamp Shop is among the most beautifully appointed spots in Burlington. While…
Candid Cameras 2019: Seven Local Instagrammers to Follow
Vermont is a pretty place — except during mud season — and Vermonters are a creative bunch. The state’s robust Instagram community captures it all….
Let’s Dance: Vermont Music You Should Be Listening To
For a town of its size, Burlington is home to a ridiculous number of musicians, each with their own unique style and energy. Practically any…
A Tasting Tour of Burlington’s Soda Plant
A century ago, the Soda Plant in Burlington’s South End housed exactly what you might expect: a bottling plant for Venetian Ginger Ale. For the…
Field Guide: Caitlin Pascucci
Age: 30 Occupation: Founder and executive director of Sangha Studio Lives in: Burlington Caitlin Pascucci may be way into yoga, but she’s definitely not one of those more-flexible-than-thou types with green juice in her veins. The founder of Sangha Studio believes that when it comes to yoga, the best practice is the one you can…
Perk Up at These Burlington Coffee Shops
Nomad Coffee South End Station 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3, Burlington, nomadcoffeevt.com Andrew Sepic and Nicole Grinstead began their Vermont coffee enterprise as a drive-by…
Hit the Trail: When It Comes to Hiking in Vermont, We Summit Up
The Green Mountains do more than give Vermont its name. Our ranging peaks are as much of a defining characteristic as the ocean is to…
Good Buys 2019: Where to Shop on Church Street
SLATE 89 Church St., Burlington, slatehome.co Stepping into Slate feels like slipping into the pages of an Anthropologie catalog — in a good way. Do…
Wake Up With These Burlington Breakfast Spots
Mirabelles Café & Bakery 198 Main St., Burlington, mirabellescafe.com Open since 1990, Burlington’s first gourmet bakery crafts a dizzying array of crave-worthy sweets. Key lime…
Hot Stuff: Summer Fun in and Around Burlington
Center Chains Disc Golf Course 116 Maple St., Waterbury Center Disc golf courses are popping up all over Vermont, but the links at Center Chains…
Sense and Sensimilla: Cannabis Is Legal in Vermont … With Some Restrictions
On July 1, 2018, Vermont legalized recreational cannabis and thus embarked on its Great Weed Legalization Experiment. So far, the reviews have been mixed. Some…
Field Guide: Steve Hadeka
Age: 40 Occupation: Drummer, woodworker and owner of Pleasant Ranch Lives in: Burlington Steve Hadeka is a rock star — in the local music scene…
Stay Cool at These Vermont Winter Destinations
Sugarbush Resort 102 Forest Dr., Warren, sugarbush.com Great grooming makes Sugarbush’s varied terrain a cut above. Catch some amazing views on Snowball, Jester, Troll Road…
Gather Round: A Guide to Community Centers in Burlington
Fletcher Free Library 235 College St., Burlington, fletcherfree.org Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library has been lending out books since 1873 — but its current collection goes…
Our Picks for Burlington Lunch Restaurants
Bluebird Barbecue 317 Riverside Ave., Burlington, bluebirdbbq.com The wood-fired smokers run 24-7 outside Burlington’s only dedicated barbecue joint. For years, the place was open only…
Adult Recess: Seven Offbeat Vermont Activities
Get Air Trampoline Park 25 Omega Dr., Williston, getairvermont.com Everybody had that one friend with a trampoline when they were a kid, right? Well, Get…
Take This Quiz to Find the Events You Don’t Want to Miss in Burlington
New in town and looking to live it up like a local? Take our quiz, and we’ll lead you to some of the area’s biggest…
World Eaters: Global Cuisine in Burlington
Maya’s Kitchen & Bar 1130 North Ave., Burlington, mayaskitchenvt.com At first glance, the menu at this New North End Himalayan joint may look familiar enough:…
Shape Up at These Burlington Gyms and Yoga Studios
Evolution Physical Therapy + Yoga 20 Kilburn St., Suite 120, Burlington, evolutionvt.com How many cities do you know that have a yoga room at the…
Field Guide: Ren Weiner
Age: 33 Occupation: Baker, food activist and owner of Miss Weinerz lives in: Burlington Ren Weiner didn’t start life as a crunchy eater. Growing up in Westchester County, N.Y., the self-described “Skippy and Wonder Bread girl” discovered veganism as a teen, in part to help relieve symptoms of Lyme disease, which she contracted at age…
Dinners (and a Movie): Where to Go in Burlington on Date Night
Sunset Drive-In 155 Porters Point Rd., Colchester, sunsetdrivein.com So, the main attractions at this summertime spot are the movies projected onto four screens, rain or…
Field Guide: Erin McCormick
Age: 33 Occupation: Founder and blogger of Travel Like a Local: Vermont; chief operating officer of Hergenrother Realty Group at Keller Williams; and part-time Vermont real estate agent Lives in: Colchester Erin McCormick isn’t very good at keeping secrets. At least, not the kind that deserve sharing. In her blog, Travel Like a Local: Vermont,…
Good Buys 2019: Where to Shop off Church Street
Pure Pop 115 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, purepoprecords.com Is your alter ego John Cusack’s character in High Fidelity? If yes, you’ll want to spend some…
What’s in Store: Burlington Shopkeepers on Where They Browse and Buy
Shopping in Burlington isn’t just retail therapy. Talk to Anya Huneke, owner of Main Street consignment store Dirt Chic, and she’ll point out that your purchase power is “an important part of keeping the community alive.” How so? “Aside from the financial benefits of shopping locally” — that is, keeping your dollars close to home — “stores…
Curious Destinations That Keep Vermont Weird
Vermont is famous for its pastoral scenery, friendly people and rustic Yankee charm. In other words, it’s quaint AF. But the Green Mountain State has…
Good Look: Seven Artists to Watch in 2019
The Queen City is a hub of creativity in Vermont. Indeed, it’s hard not to encounter work by local artists, whether you’re roaming the South…
Cheers to These Top Burlington Bars
Mandarin 22 Main St., Winooski, mandarinvt.com At night, globe lights bathe this corner eatery in warm violet, making the place glimmer with a clubby lounge…
Road Trips for Your Vermont Bucket List
Museum of Everyday Life 3482 Dry Pond Rd., Glover, museumofeverydaylife.org We know, we know: Museums are borrrrring. And what could be more mundane than one…
