Honey Road — Church Street’s busy eastern Mediterranean bistro has earned multiple James Beard Award nods — for best chef, best pastry chef, best new restaurant and outstanding restaurateurs — since its launch in 2017.
Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)
- Hen of the Wood
- May Day
- Restaurant Poco
- Waterworks Food + Drink
Starry Night Café — Right on Route 7, this fine-dining spot features elegant rooms and a patio surrounded by gardens. Chef Robert Smith III’s Italian-inflected California cuisine, from coal-roasted local vegetables to housemade pastas, matches the stunning setting.
Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)
- Blue Paddle Bistro
- Sarducci’s Restaurant & Bar
- The Tillerman
- wit & grit.
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2025.
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