Kate Wise, Prohibition Pig — She may still be in her twenties, but this restaurant lifer has a devoted following that migrated with her from Stowe’s Rusty Nail to the exceptionally well-stocked bar at Prohibition Pig. Her cocktails may be sophisticated, but Wise is happily down to earth.

Other Finalists

  • Buck Frisch (Church Street Tavern)
  • Chris Maloney (Hen of the Wood, Burlington)
  • Ross Meilleur (Red Square)
  • Scott Kerner (Three Penny Taproom, Montpelier)

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