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Humble Kitchen Food Truck - Brattleboro
Facebook page states 11am until the food is gone - Monday thru Saturday.
Humble Kitchen Food Truck - Brattleboro
Good food to be had at a new food truck parked in the Harmony Lot in Brattleboro that describes itself as providing Vietnamese street food. The menu is limited but has all the favorites that people who love Vietnamese food will love - Banh Mi, Pho and Bun (although the menu lists the pho as "noodle soup" and bun as "noodle bowl").
Went for lunch on their 3rd day open and the food was very good. I had the chicken pho which came with all the trimmings - chili, lime, basil, cilantro, even mint which was a nice addition. My husband had the banh mi with pork pate and sliced pork. Both lunches were very good - one of the best chicken phos I've had.
We also had a ginger-basil limeades to drink and mango wontons for dessert. The drink was refreshing and not too sweet and the mango wontons had a dusting of five spice power and sugar on top - yum!
There are variations on all the menu items for vegan and vegetarian options (i.e. shiitake mushroom pho that I'm eager to try next) and there are also the usual tofu options for all three main dishes. Their Facebook page showed a photo of steamed ginger-pear puddings that looked amazing, so I'm hoping they have those when I go next...
If you're in the area please check out the food and support this business...a welcome new option for something good to eat!
Mariam's - African food in Windsor VT
It seems this restaurant has been around since some time in 2010 and I was totally oblivious all this time. My husband and I tried the food here on a Thursday night and were so happy we did! Unfortunately, that night they did not have the goat curry which is what we originally made the drive for, however, we were told they just recently found a local source for goat meat and it would be back on the menu very soon.
We started with the appetizer sampler, which features fried plantains, spicy potato balls, meat and vegie samosa and a cucumber mint dipping sauce. All delicious! Since no goat curry, we opted for two different chicken dishes - boneless chicken chunks cooked in a spiced yogurt sauce and a boneless chicken breast with a spinach sauce. Both so different and so tasty.
The restaurant has a full bar, some South African wines and several beer options as well. We were too stuffed for dessert, so skipped that and took home our dinner leftovers.
We plan to head back very soon and hopefully order the goat curry; another couple sitting near us were commenting on how delicious their food was and that the lamb curry was very tender, so we'll have to try that as well on a return trip.
Note: Mariam's is closed Sunday and Wednesday; open for dinner all other days and open for lunch on Friday and Saturday (according to their website).
Mariam's
70 Main St
Windsor, VT
Unpasteurized Apple Cider
Scott Farm in Dummerston VT (access via Exit 3 I91 in VT) produces unpasteurized cider. They have a self-pay farm stand where you can by the cider and varieties of apples, including heirloom and baking varieties. Phone # is 802/254-6868.
Brattleboro VT Farmers Market is OPEN
The bun I was referring to is Bun Bo, a Vietnamese noodle dish with beef and fish sauce. Like pho without the broth....good stuff.
Brattleboro VT Farmers Market is OPEN
I love, love, love the Vietnamese and Mali (African) food at the farmer's market. Linh's serves pho and bun and both are delicious. The Mali-an food is so tasty and addictive, usually a peanut chicken and a beef dish. I'm not a fan of the Thai stand to the right that you mentioned but love the dim sum served near Linh's, they serve a steamed dumpling with local organic greens and that wonderful spicy/vinegary dipping sauce.
suggestions for fun, off-the-beaten-path Berkshires dinner?
I second La Fogata...excellent food and beers from all over South America.
Need Brattleboro recommendation (Vermont)
I really love the food at Thai Bamboo as well - everything that zootsi described and friendly, attentive service.
Waterbury, VT ice cream?
Its Sakura Sushi and I second Morganna's recommendation. They have two locations, I think the other one is in Burlington and is a bigger restaurant. I used to drive to Williston often for work and loved, loved, loved their spicy tuna sashimi appetizer. I miss it!
Bialys in Brattleboro
If I'm remembering correctly...they're made by Benny's Breads. You can find Benny's breads at various locations in the area - like the Putney Co-op.
Luna Azul
Had dinner there a few weeks ago and the food was really tasty. I think that they are basically serving Mexican street food and deconstructing it and/or serving refined versions on lovely plates but its basis (at least for the dishes we ordered) is street food. Fish tacos were yummy, crispy with a cabbage slaw and pickled red onion. Deconstructed pulled pork tacos also very tasty and layed out beautifully on the plate with slices of avocado and pickled red onion and some crumbled cotija. It was just hard for us to pay top dollar for prettified street food, but I recognize that a Main St address is high rent and don't begrudge too much. It just means that we will only eat there very occasionally.
Cocktails were delicious, however, one pet peeve of mine is when Mexican restaurants serve margaritas that are ordered on the rocks on those ridiculous shallow bowl shaped glasses that are clearly better suited to frozen drinks. A margarita ordered on the rocks should be served in a rocks glass in my opinion.
I would skip dessert next time; they aren't really worth the calories or the cost. I've had much better Tres Leches and the chocolate cake made with Mexican chocolate was dry.
Definitely more hits than misses but too pricey for frequent visits...
Miss Bellows Falls Diner - Bellows Falls VT
Anyone been to the diner since the new owners took over recently? I'm curious to give it another try and just wondered if anyone else has done so already.
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Miss Bellows Falls Diner
90 Rockingham St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
"Fat Franks," Bellows Falls, VT - Go there NOW!
I guess I never updated with more recent visits but...love, love this place. I still only get the dogs but their chili is just the way I like it - no beans and very good. I recommend going for the Fat Frank dog because you get a more substantial bun than with the Skinny Frank and it holds up better with lots of toppings.
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Fat Franks
92 Rockingham St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101
I need a little help from my springfield area friends
Skip Pho Saigon and head across the street to Vinh Chau, much better! I usually get the pho with beef and meatballs.
Luna Azul
Apparently they're open, however, when I walked down Flat St the other day and looked at their bldg there was no sign up. Here's the web site: http://www.lunaazulvt.com/index.html
The menu looks good and I'm keen to check it out...
Brattleboro nice vibe
Three Stones is excellent. 39 Main is no more and I think that Alici's Bistro is no more as well (there were signage and parking issues with the town). I also concur that Thai Bamboo is delicious. Metropolis has great drinks but has been dead the 2x that I've been. For great pizza try Frankie's on Eliot. Panda North, north of the roundabout, has very good Chinese.
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39 Main
39 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Vendetta Sushi in Keene, NH- Packing lots of fresh & local ingredients into some creative rolls
Where in Keene is the restaurant located? I've never heard of it before, is it new?
Exceptional or just plain good for lunch in Bennington Area?
The fish and chips place is good (although the chips tend to be soggy, which I like but most people don't). The fish and shrimp is crispy and delicious.
But I prefer a place around the corner from there called Izabella's. Its a little sandwiches and salads cafe, but with a creative twist that is delicious.
Izabella's Eatery
351 W. Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
802-447-4949
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Izabella's Eatery
351 Main St, Bennington, VT 05201
Vermont Restaurant Week
I didn't realize or wasn't paying attention to note that 7 Days is the sponsor. They're based out of Burlington so it makes sense.
Vermont Restaurant Week
I think its an absolute shame that there is nothing in Southern VT. Its primarily centered around the Burlington and Montpelier areas with only a few exceptions. I'm starting to build some resentment about the lack of inclusion for where I live and eat in "VT" activities and events.
Ice Cream in New Hampshire?
Slick's Homemade on Rte 302 between Woodsville and Bath NH. Really, really good homemade ice cream. I think their stand usually opens on Mother's Day but when there's nice whether they've opened earlier. They're also listed in the NH Made directory online.
I'm a fan of their banana splits...
Overview of Springfield / Holyoke / Lower Pioneer Valley
I have been to both and prefer Vinh Chau. Several years ago the Pho Saigon menu wasn't as large as Vinh Chau but now they have comparable menus. The initial reason why I prefered Vinh Chau was the diverse menu but the continuing reason why I prefer Vinh Chau is the service and that I get what I order. I like all the bits in the pho (tendon, liver, etc.) and Pho Saigon will never give me the pho or bun that I order and their excuse (on more than one occasion) has been "oh we didn't think you would like it." I like a restaurant to give me what I order and not Americanize it.
Keene, NH vs. Brattleboro, VT: How would food scene factor in to moving decision?
No longer in existence.
Keene, NH vs. Brattleboro, VT: How would food scene factor in to moving decision?
Mocha Joe's in Brattleboro roasts their own and has incredible coffee. Their coffee is also featured in various Brattleboro and Putney restaurants and co-ops and sold retail.
About the thread becoming a VT vs NH debate, that seems natural to me. You're talking about 2 different lifestyles and people are passionate about that kind of thing.
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Mocha Joe's
82 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Keene, NH vs. Brattleboro, VT: How would food scene factor in to moving decision?
Brattleboro has an Asian market, an amazing co-op, a butcher and two fish markets (although one is decidedly better than the other). There are also two grocery store chains - Hannafords (preferred) and Price Chopper. Restaurant-wise there are Thai, Korean, Mexican and several classic breakfast/lunch places. There is also Italian and Indian but their food is ho hum. Many of the eateries use local, organic food from farms nearby. There used to be a Jamaican-style vegan restaurant that was amazing but they seem to be MIA these days. There is an art house theater and a regular theater. Tons of art featured in all the shops and a monthly gallery walk to feature that art.
There is a year-round farmer's market and the downtown is definitely attractive with tons of shops and beautiful old buildings. The kind of shops that are owned by locals and have been there for years. I almost never shop in Keene. Maybe once a year I'll head to Target. But everything I need I can get in VT and support my neighbor's businesses.
Keene is the home of big box stores galore - Home Depot, WalMart, etc. And Keene is a tax free state (sales and state). If big box shopping and not paying taxes is important to you than you should definitely move there.
I have lived in NH and VT and prefer VT for all the reasons stated in this thread.
Cheese and Brew in VT
I have to second the Vermont Sheperd stop if you're coming this way. The cheese is amazing.
Wedding Caterer Suggestions - Arlington/Cambridge
I forgot to report back that the happy couple decided on the amazing food at Francesca's in Arlington. They have loved the food there for quite awhile and took me there for lunch recently and I have to say its the best Italian food I've had in awhile. Really amazing and inexpensive place just to pop in for lunch also.
Mexican/Mayan in brattleboro
Heads up to all and to the CH team, this thread got dumped in the Southern NE group and anything to do with Brattleboro s/b in the Norther NE group. It is in VT after all...
