Seven Days, Vermont’s free, independent weekly newspaper, is pleased to announce the dates of the 6th Annual Vermont Restaurant Week, a celebration of the state’s vibrant local-food culture.
For 10 days, from April 24 to May 3, 2015, restaurants throughout Vermont will offer special prix-fixe dinners at three price points — $20, $30 or $40 per person. Lunch and breakfast specials at select locations will also be available. Participating restaurants range from renowned eateries such as Burlington’s Trattoria Delia and the Kitchen Table Bistro in Richmond to local faves Leunig’s Bistro & Café in Burlington and Mad Taco in Montpelier and Waitsfield. So far, a record 119 restaurants have signed on.
Several foodie events also take place during the festival, including:
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The Sweet Start Smackdown, Thursday, April 23, at Higher Ground in South Burlington
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Culinary Pub Quiz: Sunday, April 26, at the Vermont Sports Grill in South Burlington
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The Dish: Wednesday, April 29, at ArtsRiot in Burlington
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Parents’ Night Out: Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, at the YMCA in Burlington
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Clash of the Cocktails: Saturday, May 2, at Red Square in Burlington
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Feeding Frenzy — a statewide Instagram scavenger hunt, April 24 to May 2
Look for more information about events and participating restaurants at vermontrestaurantweek.com. Contact [email protected] for questions about events and [email protected] about restaurant participation.
Vermont Restaurant Week is a benefit for the Vermont Foodbank. Last year, the event raised more than $13,000, which provided 40,000 meals for food-insecure Vermonters. This year, the Vermont Community Foundation will once again match the Vermont Foodbank donation up to $5,000. City Market has also agreed to make the Vermont Foodbank its 50 percent partner in the co-op’s Rally for Change program, which encourages customers to round up their total at the register. Visit vermontrestaurantweek.com to learn how you can contribute to the cause.
This year’s sponsors include Vermont Federal Credit Union, Vermont Creamery, Switchback Brewing Co., Vermont Spirits, Woodchuck Hard Cider, City Market and the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing, with media support from Jumponit and WNCS the Point.
Da Capo Publishing Inc., dba Seven Days, was founded by Pamela Polston and Paula Routly in 1995. In addition to its five free publications, the company also produces two annual events: Vermont Restaurant Week and the Vermont Tech Jam, a job fair and tech expo.
In 2000, the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce selected then-5-year-old Seven Days as Business of the Year. Eight years later, the Burlington Business Association did the same, citing the company's exemplary business practices, contributions to the community, and promotion of a positive image for Burlington, as well as business success. In 2013, Editor & Publisher selected Seven Days for inclusion in its annual feature, “10 Newspapers That Do It Right.” This year, Polston and Routly were inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall of Fame.
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