Where to go to be in the know...about travel
Soon, the sap will run in the sugarbushes across Vermont. Right now, skiers are running to Sugarbush Mountain in Warren, Vermont for some of the best spring skiing anywhere. Most slopes face north so the base holds on longer. At the same time, the pubs and eateries are serving delicious food and drink on sun-soaked patios. Sugarbush has slopes for all skills, as well as apres-ski activities to please the whole family.
Three Tomatoes Trattoria on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont serves authentic Italian dishes in a grotto atmosphere, complete with wood-fired brick ovens. The ambiance is perfect: old terra cotta brick arches frame the open hearths and the counter sits atop neatly stacked logs – fuel for the fires. Full bar also boasts over 30 wines available by the glass. Buon Gusto!
Place a WWII French café, reeking in atmosphere, on Church Street. Add an inspired menu from local farm products, all cooked to perfection, friendly waitstaff, and faint fitting music in the background. You have just recreated Leunig’s in Burlington, Vermont.
World Nutella Day, February 5, 2011 is a valid excuse to visit The Skinny Pancake on the waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. This crêperie gained popularity as one of the favorite snack carts on nearby Church Street Marketplace. The rest is a natural progression to becoming a bright star in the local café scene.
A guided tour of the Rock of Ages granite quarry outside of Barre, VT.
