Still fabulous after all this time! Food is excellent as always. We shared a bunch of the small…read moreplates and all were delish. Especially the whipped ricotta. Wine list is lovely and our server was delightful. I was worried as I hadn't seen any of the "familiar" faces I remember working there but the faces we saw were great! Cute place, outdoor or indoor seating. Highly recommend!

This was a real disappointment. We have lived in Woodstock for a long time and this was our first…read morevisit to Sante. The cost was very high and the food was a poor value. We had squash pakora which was tasty but overly salty to the point we left half of it. We had a vermont cheese plate with sourdough and honey. There were 4 toast points, not balanced with the amount of cheese, and a less than inspired selection of two Vermont cheddars, 6 wedges, and a small round of goat cheese. Vermont has more of interest to offer than this. We then had a New York strip with frites and while it was nicely cooked it too was quite salty and not a good value. To top this off they do not have a mocktail menu and for a tapas place (sort of) they should have non alcoholic drinks of interest. They did on request make virgin mojitos which were quite nice. Up your game and lose the salt! The ambiance was really just ok for us, nothing special.

You're in the very suburban town of Lebanon, New Hampshire. You've got everything that you need at…read moreyour fingertips but maybe you're looking to enjoy wine or sip a cocktail at a place with more of an urban edge. Drive 5 minutes over the state line to Putnam's in White River Junction, Vermont for that sommelier-staffed experience. Love the ambience and rigorous focus on elevated, quality ingredients, at Putnam's. They have a corkboard-covered 3-ring binder menu which is aptly named a Field Guide. Trust me, this name is earned by the Tasting Notes alone. The field guide is like a thesis for advanced Upper Valley sippers, Vermont or not. If you forgot your book or paper, just saddle up to the Putnam's Field Guide. You'll find an elaborate offering of editorial descriptions of beverages from wine to martinis (6 kinds) to beer and whiskey (one from Japan). Btw, it's rare to find a wine bar that doubles as a gorgeous coffeehouse serving pastries, espresso-based drinks, teas and breakfast sandwiches on weekends. I'm looking forward to enjoying them sometime if I'm back. The offering at Putnam's Vineyard rotates seasonally, so I will describe what was there on my visits. Visit their website for updated menu surprises. As for the evening and weekends Fall menu, they call their offering Picnic Food. It's a modest title for an extensive offering of appetizers and a few sandwiches. Think fancied-up olives, pretzels, Brazilian cheese puffs, a craft beer mix, 2 melty sammies with Vermont cheeses (1 with turkey, the other veggies), beet and chevre arancini, dips and a vast selection of desserts. Vermont cheeses, apricots, Marcona almonds, dried apricots and crostini are looking divine on the cheese board. Oh, and there's also Superbon Madrid potato chips with Osetra caviar and a mini spirit of Gaston Chiquet champagne. Just saying. There is also a weekend brunch menu with bagels and egg sandwiches. As for the wine, I recommend a flight at Putmam's. In the fall season, these flight offerings were named: the Bella Blanca Wine Flight, the Falling Leaves Mixed Wine Flight, Fireside Reds Red Wine Flight, The Forgotten Bunches Mixed Wine Flight and the almighty and an unforgettable Sparkler Flight. In this flight, I slowly savoured 3 wine sparklers at $25 total. (And no, I cannot spell savour without a "u.") These wine flights are a true value. And here are the wines in the sparkler flight: 1.) Cava 2021 by Avinyó 2.) Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Brut Rosé NV by Albert Bichot 3.) Lambrusco by Villa Castellazo ROTA The Cava is everything. All three were delightful and I showed up needing warm fuzzies on an evening where there was live music so the total experience was extra lovely. There is also a whiskey flight! The coffee and craft beverages selection for the fall/winter menu includes a nitro cold brew, a brown butter latte with Maldon sea salt and biscotti and a FROLA New Orleans style cold brew slushie with maple syrup and coconut cream. To any craft and coffee beverage you can add Vermont Ice Cream Coffee Liqueur or Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon. Yes, please. If you are making a trip of it, catch the local bbq joint across the way from Putnam's at lunch and then visit the wine bar for drinks. Layer up, because I've been nippy there twice, and then linger over one delightful beverage after the next. Oh, and there is a charming wine shop at Putnam's with handmade gifts to peruse, as well.

Simply the coolest hot spot in this little nook of Vermont. Arriving on a Sunday night, the outside…read moreof this fabulous old depot building looks like it's abandoned. But oh the speakeasy that lies within! Follow it around to the "secret" entrance and you are welcomed in with an impressive industrial chic meets garden / exotic jungle atmosphere. Little nooks of seating areas with their own unique feel. Cannot overstate the oozing charm of this large space that manages to create cozy corners. Friendly service, generous cheese board, a gift shop selection of sassy souvenirs. There is only goodness to be found here in the vine/yard. One of best hidden gems we have ever discovered.

Absolutely LOVED this place. It is inside their glass blowing store, so before we got our table we…read morewere able to see beautiful glass pieces. Once inside, all looked perfect but the outside seating has the waterfall view and it's just beautiful. Service was amazing, fast friendly and professional. They bought us a bread plate with maple butter, and our drinks. The menu has a lot of delicious options so it was hard to decide but finally we had to have the Cheese Soup, which I have to recommend, regardless of the weather. This was excellent. And as my entree I went with the Fish and Chips. That fish tasted so fresh, the batter was not overwhelming the fish, and the tartar sauce was on point, It was a nice portion, that I was able to share with my Fiancée. He had the quiche that also tasted very fresh and the side salad it came with was divine. The food was so impressive we wished we had left room for dessert. But hopefully we get the chance to try some another time. Definitely a must visit.

I'm so sad to have to write a negative review of Simon Pearce (although there are plenty of them…read moreout there). It was our first time there, celebrating our son's 21st birthday. Not sure what happened between the kitchen and our server, but 2 of 3 main courses came out cool. One was my crab-stuffed sole and the other was our son's $85 filet mignon. We had to let the server know. She brought over the manager who said they would "reheat" our dishes. I questioned him, um, "reheat" not remake? He said he could redo them but the steak will take 25 minutes (son's father had already dug into his duck by this point). Manager said if we try reheating it and it's not to our liking he'd take the steak (no mention of the sole) off the bill. We said fine, let's try reheating so as to resume eating asap. Of course the steak was no longer medium-rare and my fish was pretty awful. The most annoying thing is that he/manager NEVER acknowledged my meal being cold and removing it from the bill. Only my son's steak. Why? I don't know. In general, I think the food here is overpriced and very underwhelming. Now I know and I don't need to go back.Food did not have the flavors outlined in the descriptions. Our Waitress was very good though (not her fault the food was not to par for the price). The bread and whipped butter was excellent

I have been going to Babes for the past three years. It's a dive bar in an old train station in…read moreBethel, Vermont. The food is solid. I had a chili dog and a Chicago dog today, and they were good. But that's not really why I keep coming back. What makes this place special is Owen and his husband. They run it with real care. They know the people who come in. They know their families, their stories, where they've been. When I walked in today, Owen said "Hey, it's been a long time. Welcome back." This is the kind of place that holds a community together. People show up regularly because they belong there. They see the same faces. Someone knows them. We need more places like this. Places where people aren't alone. If you're in the area, support it. Thank Owen and his husband for showing up and keeping the doors open.

Good service. Friendly local bar with a twist. ...............................................read more

Been wanting to try this for a while but finally snagged a reservation. It's tucked behind the…read moregreat wine and cheese store. And it has great wine to be sure. But don't sleep on the cocktails (the Boss drink hit the spot). And the dishes! The watermelon gazpacho was outrageously good. So was the tuna tartare. The gnocchi were huge melted in your mouth and came with summer fresh corn and tomatoes. So good. And the trout was delicious as well. A great spot for an elevated dinner in town. Get your reservations early!

Stemwinders was phenomenal. Our server (the bartender) was so nice and very helpful. The setting is…read morerelaxed with a great bar area and seating upstairs. The tap list and cocktail menu is solid and the food was absolutely incredible. Would definitely recommend.

Outstanding friendly service, delicious wood fired pizza and fresh local green in saladsread more

A really cool spot to grab a drink and have a few appetizers. The outside potato is a real vibe, we…read moresaddled up at the bar and ordered a few drinks. The drinks were good. For appetizers we had the olives and the cheese plate. The plate had three different types of cheeses along with some bread, crackers, almonds, beets and some honey. The board was great and complemented the olives. The service was great and the environment was even better.

This place is great! First time trying it last night on a whim and it did not disappoint. Make a…read morereservation. We didn't have one, but the hostess wanted us in and offered up the bar seating, which was totally worth at as we got a front row seat to the amazing bartender. Not sure what is going on with their clientele, but this guy made dozens of different drinks. It took awhile before he repeated a drink order. He was an expert! This joint is rocking a great vibe. Now let's talk food. They make their own pasta. Get the pasta limon, it's out of this world. This staff takes such great care of you. Can't wait to go back!

I went here to get away from all the seafood fare of New England, hoping for some good 'ol Italian…read more Well, I did get Italian - kind of. It's very new agey and different for the sake of being different. But, the pasta was delicious and high quality! The place has a major attitude problem, though. The aesthetics are off-putting and attract a crowd of the worst types of people. Had to listen to nothing but whiny spite and anger my entire meal from multiple groups of guests. The waiter was the worst aspect, though. I didn't even know he worked there when he approached me. He was dressed down more than a lot of homeless people I've seen. He also shared that same attitude of the guests and made my business feel like an inconvenience the entire time, having the nerve to expect a tip for bringing my food out to me, which I would have just done myself to avoid him. I can recommend carryout, if you absolutely have to have some pasta in this area, but not eating in, and don't get anything that seems weird on the menu. Location: 3* Convenience: 1* Service: 1* Product/quality: 4* Aesthetics: 1*

As a Stowe local we frequently go to Cork! I love how the menu changes and all the gluten free…read moreoptions are just divine. it's nice to have a cute spot in town where I know I can get a fresh unique meal and have good wine. it's a win win for me!

Gluten free heaven!…read more Ate at cork last night and every single appetizer and both desserts were gluten free and it was amazing!!! Gluten free lumpia and gluten free beignets?! Mind blowing!

Had a great meal. Our waiter Marcel was fabulous. Would go back for the great service we received.read more

Finally, a good steak in Rutland! I had the ribeye and it was absolutely fantastic. The outdoor…read moreseating is such a treat in this beautiful weather -- just fair warning, the flies seem to love it as much as I did. But if you can get past that, this is a really nice place to be. Great drinks, great food, great atmosphere, great service. Highly recommend!

Excellent rustic Vermonty cocktail bar. Nice assortment of expertly crafted cocktails. The outdoor…read morefire pits make sitting outdoors in the winter tolerable. Superb service. Walk down the alley to find this place.

Fantastic craft cocktails - presentation and taste! A bit pricey and modest size drinks, but…read moredelicious ... so worth it. Tasty olives and marcona almonds. Inside looked inviting. We sat outside and, candidly, I thought the table and chairs took away from the experience and need an upgrade which would dramatically improve the outdoor vibe (and complement the well-presented drinks and snacks ...). The pink glassware for water was a thoughtful design choice - nicely done!