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    Celtic jam!

    Comfort food menu with a French touch at very reasonable prices. Welcoming atmosphere that really comes alive when one of Vermont's bands is on the stage.

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    Owen R.

    I like the interior and the music playing (Violent Femmes, etc..). Montpelier and most of what I have seen in Vermont is great. My favourite state; for quality of people and attractiveness. Downside; charged $9 for a drink!? Each...

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    Ok, but not great. Quirky small town bar which was an old gas station . The food is lacking some variety and flavor.

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    Love how they've opened this cramped little space up. Good food menu and drink selection as well.

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    Red Hen Baking - Earl Gray Cake with Vanilla glaze

    Red Hen Baking

    4.3(163 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    Food: I got the breakfast sandwich with bacon and red onions, a maple scone, and maple latte. The…read morebreakfast sandwich was unique but one of the best I've had around. More akin to a breakfast panini, the gooey fluffy egg and cheese, crunchy bacon, and bright onions were perfectly supported by two slices of crunchy, crusty toasted sourdough. Such great flavor! The iced maple latte was a bit on the sweet side but still very much enjoyed it. TBD on the scone, but judging by how busy it was, it is gonna be great! Service: Friendly group passionate about what they do! Ambiance: Small town, comfortable bakery where I assume all the netizens gather.

    I've been a huge fan of Red Hen for years. If I could live on their baguettes alone, I would. I…read morehadn't been to the cafe in several years, but found myself close today so I stopped in for a to-go sandwich. It's always been busy when I've gone, but wait times aren't very long and the staff is pleasant. Needless to say, I got home and inhaled my turkey on a baguette. The only thing I think is a little bit of a bummer is the lack of more "traditional" topping options. I like my sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and onion. The cafe does not offer tomatoes and only has pickled onions. Would be nice to have a little more choice when building your own sandwich. That said, I'm still a big fan and would get food from there again in a heartbeat.

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    Delicious coffee

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    The Green Gobbler- Turkey and Pesto

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    Prohibition Pig - Duck fat fries

    Prohibition Pig

    4.1(1.2k reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Excellent foods Friendly people…read moreExcellent drinks Highly recommended Wait list to be fair to everyone What else?

    We went in for dinner while visiting from out of town and this place was slammed. Luckily we were…read moreable to sit and eat at the bar top. Despite the packed house, servers were friendly and reasonably attentive, and while the food came out slow, that's to be expected. I wouldn't say it was unreasonable at all considering the volume, AND they were churning out a ton of to-go orders. No televisions in here, which I loved, and a great vibe. Tons of people just having a great time. Great non-alcoholic drink menu. About to celebrate three years of sobriety, and I truly appreciate that. The food was good-great, depending. My wife got a salad with pulled pork and I got the brisket. Both were just "fine" and the meats desperately needed sauce. The brisket was pretty dry, which was disappointing. We also split a side of the smoked mushrooms, which we thought were good, and the pasta salad, which was unfortunately quite bland and not very noteworthy at all despite using pasta from the acclaimed Gallus. Now here's the sleeper: the dry rub wings were incredible. Some of the best I've ever had! Don't miss out on these just because they're on the appetizer menú. If I came back I'd just get a double order of these bad boys. Sweet and smoky and cooked to perfection. Absolute 10/10.

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    Prohibition Pig - Brisket sandwich.

    Brisket sandwich.

    Prohibition Pig - Special of the day: cassoulet with smoked pork sausage and duck in a white bean stew

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    Hen of the Wood - Waterbury - Crispy rabbit loin.  This was the highlight.

    Hen of the Wood - Waterbury

    4.4(351 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$$$

    I absolutely love the head of the wood... I've had a lot of meals here but nothing beats the duck…read more Cooked perfectly. We paired it with a side of skate cheeks and roasted carrots. Absolutely delicious!. For dessert I had some Indian pudding. It was the best I've ever had. Just couldn't get enough. High-end dining with a high-end price but you get great food, great drinks and wonderful atmosphere.

    Great service . Our sever has been there for many years and was very helpful and patient while we…read moredecided on our picks Ordered maple sour drink which turned out to be too sour that the bartender replaced it with a fresh one which was less sour . Hen of the wood mushroom toast with bacon had roasted mushroom which was chewy, earthy and had a unique texture and flavor . Fried green tomatoes had an eggy coating and the smell was off putting for us . They took it back and didn't charge us for it . Beet salad with yellow beets was refreshing start to our meal For entree we picked Scallops with a piperade was a fresh take on seafood Ricotta Agnolotti in a cherry tomato confit was comforting and delicious Blistered Shishito peppers was a delightful side Grilled zucchini was even better Dessert was Honey almond cake with peach jam pickled peaches n honey almonds . A one of a kind treat Home made Honey lavender gelato was special Large dining area kitchen was in the middle of the restaurant- inviting bar as you walk in . Jennie the Wood was a one of a kind experience .

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    Hen of the Wood - Waterbury - Steak for two

    Steak for two

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    Sarducci's - Polenta in front w mushroom sauce

    Sarducci's

    4.0(394 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Really enjoyed the dinner! We got there early on a Thursday and got seated in one of the few choice…read moretables with the Winnooski River view. We enjoyed the mussels gauzzetto and calamari fritti. The Mediterranean chicken was well prepared and tasty. The pasta special was spinach feta almond slices in a light tomato sauce and I substituted penne for fettucine - I thoroughly enjoyed this dish. The margherita pizza was good. We suspect you need reservations for prime dining hours on a weekend. The decor feels a little dated but the food is great. We can forgive the $2 for a quarter loaf of bread because it's only a few dollars and the bread was fresh and served with garlic oil, not like overpriced $10-$12 Parker House Rolls, but it's not a good trend to charge for bread. Service was good until we wanted to pay our bill - that took a little bit. We'll happily return.

    What a beautiful town Montpelier is. Walking the streets and doing some window shopping. I ended…read moreup at the end of main Street at sarducci's. There was ample seating at the bar and as a single I sat down and the bartender was nice and cheerful. She helped me through the menu and I ended up with the fruits of the sea.. in an alfredo sauce. The scallops and shrimps were delicious. The noodles were great and the sauce, although a bit thick was very tasty. The only thing I wish I did different was I ordered the lemon cheesecake.. it was very cold so it'd been stored in the fridge as a slice and it didn't seem to be the freshest but it was okay. The atmosphere is wonderful. The location is great. The service is wonderful. I will be back. I'll just order something different. Dessert.

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