Hen of the Wood — Rustic charm, locavore cuisine and a legendary wine list distinguish this award-winning restaurant with locations in a former grist mill and in the elegant Hotel Vermont.
Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)
- Honey Road
- Jericho Café & Tavern
- Leunig’s Bistro & Café
- Misery Loves Co.
Blue Paddle Bistro — Artsy décor at this longtime locals’ favorite includes a wooden canoe suspended over the bar. Chef Phoebe Bright’s food is inventive — think coffee-crusted pork tenderloin and crab ravioli.
Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)
- Kismet
- Trail Break Taps + Tacos
- Zenbarn
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2018.



