Honey Road — Church Street’s busy eastern Mediterranean bistro has earned multiple James Beard Award nominations — for best chef, best pastry chef and best new restaurant — since its launch in 2017.
Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)
- Hen of the Wood
- Jericho Café & Tavern
- Restaurant Poco
- Waterworks Food + Drink
Blue Paddle Bistro — Near the shores of Keeler Bay, chef Phoebe Bright serves crowd-pleasing plates amid artsy décor — there’s a wooden canoe suspended over the bar.
Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)
- The Drake Bar and Kitchen
- Kuya’s at One Main
- Piecasso Family Pizzeria
- Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2023.



