We visited The Copper Grouse for breakfast and dinner multiple times throughout our stay in…read moreManchester. Our key takeaway - very worth the higher cost for delicious food! For breakfast we enjoyed a bagel with lox, the breakfast sandwich and the eggs Benedict which we would order all again (in fact we did haha). For dinner we had a few wings and salad one evening and a more formal dinner for Valentine's Day. We had the lobster ravioli and the Braised Short Ribs which were absolutely fantastic. What made the experience that much better was our waitress Kate. We requested to have her a second night because of how fun, helpful and accommodating she was to us. On Valentine's Day a few things that could have put a damper on our evening were handled very professionally and we really appreciated it. Kate, if you're reading this, thank you so much for making our time visiting The Copper Grouse such an enjoyable experience!

So me and my pops stopped by here on a Thursday night. They have a huuuuge front porch that we…read moregood pups can hang with our humans. The old man raved about the wine list and menu. He had sea bass. I couldn't get him to leave. He recommended this place so I am sure we will be back when we come back to VT. It 5 paws for us pups. Lots of room and ice cookies

Great cocktails. Very friendly service. Full bar with a wide range of liquors. I had a last word…read morecocktail.

Staying in Woodstock for the weekend and we decided to check out Rutland. My husband wanted to pop…read morein here spontaneously on Halloween 2025, despite knowing how much I rely on yelp reviews before walking into any establishment , and I am glad we checked it out! The cocktails are great and the bartenders are really friendly.

We met friends for dinner at Cleome with very high expectations due to lots of positive chatter…read moreabout it. The bar area and wall garden are extremely cool. It's a fairly small space so definitely make reservations if you're planning on going during busier dinner hours. Service was decent - it was a little confusing and disjointed at times but I chalked that up to some inexperience (the server seemed a bit green) and that it's a fairly new restaurant. We had read somewhere that it was small plates - more like tapas...but then was explained that it's "family style". This is what caused said confusion at the table since "family style" to the four of us meant large, sharable portions. So, we just ordered a bunch of stuff in waves since we didn't really know how much food we were going to need. Some items arrived quickly, others took a very long time. Standout dishes to me were the Brussels sprouts and the apple cobbler dessert (which I just had a little taste of). I found some of the accompanying crackers odd - I think they were Ritz brand or something like that? We did request a few gluten free crackers and were brought a few. The swordfish was on the dry side - that's a tricky protein to get right. The fried chicken was served as cutlets - so some of the items were more difficult to share vs. others. The shrimp salad cups were somewhat unremarkable and a bit too loaded with mayo (in my opinion). The shishito peppers were nice - I think I was the one at the table that enjoyed those the most. We did linger at our table for a long time - a combination of wait times and good conversation with friends. We never felt rushed or pressured to leave (there wasn't a wait or line for tables). All in all, we had a nice time at Cleome and will likely give it another try at some point - now that we know what to expect

Back to Cleome with the family and for dollar oysters which were fantastic. I mean you can't screw…read moreup oysters but they didn't have cocktail sauce. Why? I have no idea. Three entrees: Tried the Lobster Mac and Cheese again and it was MUCH better than previously reported! That was great as was the fried chicken- soooo good. My burger unfortunately didn't arrive until after everyone else at the table was done with their meals. Oh bother.... it tasted meh and it's clear they are using a very low fat ground beef which made the burger more like a tasteless hockey puck. Still, everything else was wonderful and the background music was audible and made the experience even better. The Egg nog cocktail we had at another visit a few days before was delish. Despite my burger, we were please with our experience. I can only hope that they reconsider their low fat ground beef for something a little more tasty and juicy. Recommended.

Came here during a girl's ski trip weekend as we were staying in Bennington. When we walked in,…read morethere was live music playing. Exciting! We chose a booth next to the door as all of the other full booth tables were taken. Busy! I do not advise sitting next to the door in January; it was pretty cold. Our waitress was rather friendly and seemed like she could've been a good addition to girls' night out but we ended up going home after dinner. I ordered a cranberry mule off their winter cocktail list which was served in a cute Ketel One mug. It was also Delicious!! My friend had a cosmo and said it was very good, dry, and "not too sweet not too alcoholy." We split the arancini which was AMAZING and the winter salad off the specials menu, which was also very delicious. For dinner, I had the mussels fra diavolo which was spicier than I imagined it being but still good. I even liked the mussels which isn't typical for me. It was served with a buttery and soft garlic crostini and linguini, but I could've just gotten it with a loaf of bread which I'll admit I was curious to try. We really enjoyed the live music and were a little disappointed when he left for the night and no house music started playing. The silence left a small hole in our experience. Overall? Great night. We liked the restaurant enough that we considered going to their sister restaurant across the street the following night, but ended up just having our leftovers from 421. Also, street parking!

Ordered take out because we had a long day in the car. We ordered through their website which was…read moresuper easy and they texted when the order was ready. We got the pizza margherita; I added prosciutto. The Italian Trio pizza, a large Caesar salad, and arancini. I didn't snag a pic of the arancini because we inhaled them from were so hungry from skipping lunch. The arancini were superb. Inside the restaurant was lovely. Perfect for a date night.

My second visit to Mystico Cucina Italiana, and somehow it was just as impressive -- if not better…read more-- than the first. Consistency like this is rare, and it says everything about the standards they keep. I started with the Pomegranate Granita Oysters, and wow. Bright, refreshing, unbelievably fresh, and balanced perfectly. They were the kind of oysters you slow down for because you don't want the bite to end. I ordered the duck ragu again because I couldn't stop thinking about it from my last visit -- and once again, absolute perfection. Rich, comforting, layered with flavor, and yes... I cleaned the plate spotless. Not a drop left behind. From the hospitality to the execution of every dish, everything about this restaurant screams class, quality, and a superb dining experience. The team makes you feel welcome, the food exceeds expectations, and you leave already planning your next reservation. Manchester is lucky to have a place like this.

I went here to get away from all the seafood fare of New England, hoping for some good 'ol Italian…read more Well, I did get Italian - kind of. It's very new agey and different for the sake of being different. But, the pasta was delicious and high quality! The place has a major attitude problem, though. The aesthetics are off-putting and attract a crowd of the worst types of people. Had to listen to nothing but whiny spite and anger my entire meal from multiple groups of guests. The waiter was the worst aspect, though. I didn't even know he worked there when he approached me. He was dressed down more than a lot of homeless people I've seen. He also shared that same attitude of the guests and made my business feel like an inconvenience the entire time, having the nerve to expect a tip for bringing my food out to me, which I would have just done myself to avoid him. I can recommend carryout, if you absolutely have to have some pasta in this area, but not eating in, and don't get anything that seems weird on the menu. Location: 3* Convenience: 1* Service: 1* Product/quality: 4* Aesthetics: 1*

This is our second visit and it was just as good as our first visit, the cocktails are on point and…read morethe food is fresh and delicious! Can't wait for our next visit.

Miller's Toll has a speakeasy ambiance with an extensive Prohibition cocktail menu, each cocktail…read moreof which is followed by modern twist versions. I have never spent so much time reviewing a cocktail menu. I was seated right away on a Thursday evening. The service model is a bit different. The owner is your host and waiter. The women behind the bar deliver the drinks and another gentleman in the kitchen delivers the food. It was fine except I only got a small bottle of water. Unsure why bottled versus tap but i would have been fine with either. I had to flag the owner down to get another tiny bottle of water. I was already on a second cocktail and had the flatbread, so it felt like I shouldn't have had to ask. The Flatbread is sweet with the caramelized apples and crispy with bacon, absolutely delicious. I would for sure return.

Fun place with live music Super supportive local crowd & sweet bar tenders who were equally…read moreenthusiastic & seemed into the fun & revelry the crowd was giving off. A really fun little spot! But those cocktails-wow! Some stuff I wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole, but hey! Something for everyone and the names made us laugh out loud! Highly recommend the Gimme S'more! Yum-o!

Even though it was a quiet Wednesday night, this basement bar still had a really great, welcoming…read moreatmosphere, and its convenient spot right on Caroline Street makes it a place I would definitely visit again.

Good people, good food, good cocktails, great collection of things - will be coming back many more…read moretimes!

Oh my goodness! I can't believe I forgot to write a review for this spot on my last ski trip! This…read morelittle gem is located at the base of Mount Snow and a short drive from Stowe. It is absolutely hilarious for people watching and there are tons of cool locals to talk to. The drink prices are reasonable but when I visited, they were only accepted cash. It's not fancy, but totally fun.

Wife and I popped in for a lighter night of cocktails and small bites on a recent Thursday. Drinks…read morewere fantastic as you would expect, and the pickle plate, the cheese board and the hot dog were very good and the cannoli dessert was fantastic.

If you've been following my reviews this season, you probably noticed that I've been hanging out a…read morelot in winter spots! That's b/c I love skiing!! And this year was THE YEAR to hit up Vermont for skiing b/c they got more snow than they've gotten in almost a decade--so the skiing was the best east coast skiing I've experienced ever! And, if you're in Vermont skiing, you must drop by Main Mountain Bar & Motel. We weren't staying there as motel guests, but we heard that Main Mount was the place for fancy cocktails... and whoever told us this information was spot on!! Every cocktail we tried at Main was unique and super tasty. My favorite was the Good 'Ol Boy cocktail, but I also recommend the New England Sour--it's like a Whiskey Sour but with Mulled Wine and Cocoa on top. As for atmosphere and service, both are great! The interior decor is more like a cozy (but slightly modern) mountain house library (an atmosphere you might expect in a hip Brooklyn bar), and it's very inviting! And the bartender and servers are amazing and really friendly. As for food, we didn't try any on the first visit, but we ended up going back to Main Mountain on our last night of the trip b/c we found out that, on Sundays, they host a burger night! Ummm... yes!!!! So, we went back, I had another Good Ol' Boy, and we downed some yummy Smash Burgers and French Onion Mac & Cheese! Oh, and PLEASE order a side of their pickles! They are life-changing! Bottom line = check out this bar if you are in Ludlow, Vermont for skiing at Okemo or just visiting for some other reason. You are sure to love it like we did.

Had an amazing grilled cheese sandwich here. Great atmosphere and staff! I would definitely…read morerecommend this place to anyone interested in a good meal!

What an absolutely lovely space! I had a last-minute lunch here today with friends that are…read morevisiting from out of town (and I happen to be off from work!) The service is extremely friendly/efficient and the dining area is immaculate. Food is excellent! I had the special tabouli salad and it was perfect. Everyone else at the table really enjoyed their meals and the desserts were fantastic as well. I might be in a slight diabetic coma after eating way too much of the amazing chocolate layer cake.... Juniper is open for dinner as well. Evening entrées look very inviting and I look forward to returning soon.