The Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, Vermont is famous for its brews, but I really like their menu…read more Simply put, it is comfort food and it is good. Most of the menu items here are not like a gourmet Vermont experience. Instead, they are simply, darn flippin' good! Menu items here are simple and breezy. Get the baked potato with pulled pork, cheddar, bacon, chives and sour cream. If I made the same dish, as easy as it seems, it would definitely not turn out as delicious. With this glorious baked potato, there was a white, shredded cheese. I am not used to this at all because usually you usually get orange cheddar cheese on a potato, but this is Vermont. People new to the region - like me - notice simple touches like white cheddar cheese and it's little things like that that really make a difference in having an authentic New England experience. And now onto the Hebrew National Franks: they are on New England rolls. I didn't know what those were until I ordered them, but this makes a total difference. They are soft and heated and have a shiny, buttery finish. On their winter menu, I have also tried the Space Cake beer fried chicken sandwich. I thought it might be a sweet, fried, hot honey kind of chicken sammie, but I don't think that option is on their menu yet. The fried chicken coating was good. This Space Cake sandwich came with sweet potato waffle fries. Oh my goodness! Definitely get these. Get them as an appetizer. Take them home with you. Whatever. You need them. They're delicious. This was all on their winter menu. On their summer menu, I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich with steakhouse fries. Thoroughly fabulous. We also enjoyed the butternut squash salad with fresh cranberries from their summer menu. The lettuce was so darn fresh. It really makes a difference in the flavors and the whole experience here. Now onto the beers: there are so many draughts to choose from! Aside from a suite of brewed-on-site Harpoon beers, you can also get at least 3 UFO hefeweizen brews and 3 Clown Shoes beers. The UFO wheat beers are a favorite here: I had White (orange and coriander), Maine Blueberry and Strawberry Lemonade Shandy The Clown Shoes beers seem popular here, but were too intense for me. The Vodka Whips - inspired by the beloved Maryland Orange Crush drinks - are good. I thought was ordering a Cardi B Whip Shot, so when I got it, I realized these two drinks are not the same. Vodka Whips vs. Whip Shots: who knew. Camp Wannamango by Harpoon is a not-to-miss. I also liked the Maple Bourbon Barrel-aged Mountain Ale. Not a fan of any of the IPA's anywhere, including here, unless they are doubles. The Harpoon Cider is tasty. The Dunkin' beers are fabulous branding and interesting. Some I like ... while others are - again - just not watered-down enough for me. I hope someone is laughing at what a lightweight I am when it comes to sturdy beers. For the videos in this review, you can search Season 4 episode 6 of Local Taste by Jenny.

We were here at Lunchtime on Saturday. The place was really busy, but we found seats at the bar…read moreand Nancy got our drinks quickly and with a smile. Our sandwiches were delicious and the fries were outstanding.

We came here for a bachelorette dinner. It's a speakeasy vibe which we loved! However they sat us…read morein the front of the restaurant and it was a little dead. We would had rather sat near the bar or by the couch seatings. They would have had some music playing it someone playing music. The service took a little while, considering it wasn't too busy. But the drinks were tasty and the few snacks we had were ok. This place has POTENTIAL! I would def go back!

My sister and I had a delightful time at a hidden gem in Claremont, NH last Saturday. After we…read moregained admittance to the Crowbar Hardware Store, we sat at the bar and ordered some cocktails. I had a delicious Margarita and Jane had a Go With the Flow thanks to Adelaide. We shared yummy Brussel Sprouts while taking in the decor-so much to look at. For dinner we shared a Pork Belly flatbread that was good-pretty standard. We were able to see a secret location in the store and speak to the owner who was happy to give us some fun facts. I would tell you more, but I'm sworn to secrecy. I will return, for sure, when in the area. And, I recommend going to Crowbar without hesitation.

The people at Protectworth Brewing genuinely appeared to know and love what they do. It's obvious…read morethat they put a lot of thoughts and effort into their beers and have pride in it. The way they do flights was fun, as you take one of those glass holders, put numbers corresponding to various types of the beers they have on their menu, then you take it to them and they fill it. The beers themselves are really good and some of the most unique brews I've tasted compared to some of the larger breweries around. There was ample seating and it's a nice place to spend time relaxing with some beer. They are a smaller brewery, but don't let that deter you from dropping by.

We made a spur of the moment decision to stop here as we were driving by, and we are happy that we…read moredid! We had a couple flights and tried a lot of different beers, and they were all good. The bartender was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the beers. We didn't stay to eat, but they have a pizza truck on site that serves New Haven style pizza that looked great.

Really cute "hole in the wall" bar in Springfield Vermont. I'm not a huge drinker, but my friends…read morelove a good beer. You can definitely hang out here if you're looking for low key chill vibes. Service is good! Table shuffleboard available for use. It's a fun game. It was the first time I ever played. I recommend checking this place out!

So much potential. Unfortunately for some brewers, Vermont is awash with premium offerings for…read moreevery taste. With the bar set that high, few thrive. Beer Makers' products are mediocre at best. Seven dollar pints demand better. The setting is stark. Confusing theme of historic industrial and very amatuer, abstract, wall art. No table service. No wine offering for the ladies. Other than tiny bags of chips no food offering. Clientele is light to non existent. On my first visit, witnessed a single mother wet nursing at the bar. Guess that's a Vermont thing? On the upside, the barkeep is gregarious and likable. Noted postings for attractions, which may draw a crowd. Beer Makers is an ideal candidate for Bar Makeover. I hope they up their act. The potential is there.

The service here was great. The people were really nice and helpful and I have nothing but high…read morepraises. We felt really welcomed and they were quick with serving beer. The beer garden is very nice and has a relaxing atmosphere. The benches and everything looked very well taken care of and they even had some games out! And most of the seating table/chairs had a canopy set up so that we weren't sitting directly under the blistering sun. We tried all the beers, and they were all good. With any food/drinks, it's always a very subject thing, so all I can say is try it for yourself, but they had quite a spread of beers and we really enjoyed our time here.

Polyculture Brewing has been progressively operating as a business for over three years, selling…read moretheir varied products through markets and convenience stores until this year, when they opened up their beer garden. The beer garden is a beautiful, relaxing and welcoming place, surrounded by a vegetable garden and hop vines. Alternative music fills the air at a comfortable level as patrons mill about in socially distanced tables. Some folks stay in the beer garden; some purchase their 4-packs and leave. Their offerings include several IPAs, pilsners, and hard seltzers. I tried their Rustic, New England IPA, a lighter flavored and yet delicious IPA, followed by their Tangerine Speedo, a citrusy, California-type IPA. My husband flavored the Jet Lag, a German-styled Pilsner, heavier than the ones at the Hoffbrauhouse, but nonetheless a most superb tasting selection. Food wise, their offerings are limited to cheese and crackers but their cheese is Vermont's Cabot. A worthy weekend experience

Visited Commonman tonight and sat at the bar for the first time. Was not disappointed! Our…read morebartender, Rachel was attentive and kind. Food was fantastic... we had the Veggie burger and The Rooster (chicken sandwich)....fries were crispy and tasty. The General Manager, Patrick came over to check on our visit, chatted and was very welcoming... overall experience was 5 STARS... we will be back. If you haven't tried this cozy and ambience of perfection- do so!!!!!!

This was mine and my brother's favorite meal while on our ski trip. Our server, although I forget…read morehis name, was EXCELLENT. Upon finding out it was our first time visiting, he explained the menu and the complimentary cheese and cracker bar. We started off with the sticky meatballs and the almost escargot (mushrooms). Both were delicious. My brother had the pork Mac and cheese while I had the pot roast. We both really enjoyed our meals. We took a slice of cake to go because we were way to full to eat it there. Unfortunately, I don't have any of these restaurants near my home but I wish I did!

Great service. The enchiladas de la casa were quite tasty and served very quickly. Always nice to…read morefind another Mexican restaurant on the road!

We were looking for a place in Claremont to have lunch. Stopped at Rancho Viejo for the first time!…read moreWhat a pleasant surprise! Excellent decor, fantastic service, huge portions and the food was absolutely delicious. We will be back for sure!

Meh. Unremarkable…read morefood. Nothing was bad.... just bland. I had nachos which were about the same quality I could make at home after a $10 trip to Shaw's, and a salad that tasted like it was a bagged mix. My date's chicken dish was okay, they said it just lacked any real spice or flavor. The mimosas we got were so over-sweetened they hurt my tongue. With a little work this place could be good, as nothing was bad and the service was excellent. But for now, just not worth spending a night out for.

My brother and I visited for dinner in January while in the area for a ski trip. The whole visit…read morewas awkward and not that great. Upon arrival, the heavy set gentleman who greeted us said to follow him and then proceeded to put menus on a table which did not appear to be designated for us and then walked into the kitchen with us still following. We then stood there confused and another employee wasn't even sure what table was supposed to be ours. I am still to this day not sure what that interaction was. We only had one basic question for our server while ordering an app. There was some sort of appetizer sampler platter on the special menu that we considered getting. It has some sort of fried mozzarella on it and we were trying to determine if that was the same or different than the cheese curds. She had no idea. We ended up getting the cheese curds due to the confusion over the sampler platter. They were the best part of the meal. My brother had the wings. Nothing fancy. I was super excited for the maple pork entree since I scanned the menu earlier in the day. It really had no flavor. The menu said it came with mashed sweet potato. It did not. It came with regular mashed. Their menu had some typos on it as well. The whole experience was annoying considering we expected a way better dinner overall based on the how website and reviews portrayed them. I would not recommend.

Love Rockingham West! Unique venue.... Inviting outdoor space and great beer... Kolsch is spot on.read more

Great community feeling! So close to skiing and great food truck outside. Recommend to anyone…read morelooking for a quick bite and beer.

This is a great event if you like real BBQ…read more A wonderful event with food, wine, beer, cider, and fun! Samples were available from competitors in a number of categories including: Tri-tip, Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Chicken, even some Lamb! Also there was a sauce, baked bean, bacon dessert, and a competition for Tailgaters. Two live bands also provided entertainment during the afternoon. The only downside is that it's way too much meat! Other than BBQ there were Beans and Coleslaw, but we could have used a bit more salad. Also the grounds could have benefit from more tables with shade (most of the provided tables were monopolized during the event) and more trash cans are needed.

What a blast! I got to spend time with a good friend, try good food and drink…read more.. I recommend wearing sunscreen (if you're into that sort of thing...), bringing camp chairs and buying extra food tickets...I wanted to try it all! Fun group of people...looking forward to next year!