I mean, there's not a whole lot unique to check out in Burlington, and since it's right downtown…read moreand it takes only 5 minutes to look at, snap a pic with, and leave, there's no harm in stopping by. It seems that at some point it was moved here to the parking lot of a business from a shorter concrete slab in the woods. It's not really the tallest filing cabinet. It's a stack of regular-height filing cabinets attached to one another into a column, so it's less impressive or creative. Structurally, it is a vertical stack of separate cabinets turned into a sculpture, not a purpose-built giant cabinet with 38 drawers. It's covered by vandals' stickers and markings. It hasn't been treated and since they aren't meant to be outdoors, rust and weather damage has taken severe effect. Each drawer represents a year of bureaucratic delays related to a proposed highway project in Burlington called the Southern Connector, first proposed in 1965. Some of the drawers contain catalogued fragments of a shredded red Volkswagen Beetle. Of course, you can't see it though.

Like the biggest ball of twine,this is one of those things that you cant miss while in Vermont…read more It is a tower of welder together filing cabinet and totally visit worthy.

Simply awesome. Every year, the festival seems to pull in some very surprising names. Whats better…read morethan wandering around Church St from one show to another? Wandering around the waterfront while enjoying the sunset & great jazz! The Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington is annually rated one of the best Jazz Festivals in North America. Quote from the Boston Globe: "Burlington Discover Jazz Festival is a cross between New Orleans (a jazz/funk programming mix) and Montreal (events involving the whole town)...What other Festival has concerts in city hall?"

This is by far the best of Burlington's festivals. It's a shame it tends to happen while the…read moreweather is still a touch cold and rainy but the jazz makes up for it. It's a huge bonus when the weather cooperates. If only they'd wait a week or two to have it.

Lovely fresh pasta with fresh ingredients. We were surprised by how large the kids' cheese pizza…read morewas. For $12, you basically get a full 15-inch pizza. The pizza crust was lighter than expecyed, a little bit more like focaccia than the pizza dough I'm used to in New York City. Still good, but not my favorite. The pastas we had were all wonderful. We had the seafood and mussels, the bolognese, and the pappardelle fungi. The pasta was clearly freshly made and had a nice spring to it. We started with the calamari appetizer, which was nice and light with a delicious lemon aioli sauce. It felt like the dish had more batter than actual calamari, which I did not prefer. I would have wanted more squid. Great service, lovely restaurant.

Very disappointing experience. Our group was refused patio seating even though the patio was about…read more90% empty, with only two tables occupied, and it was only 4:50 p.m. on a Friday. Before everyone arrived, I went in to ask if we could be accommodated. The first hostess said yes, as long as we split into two separate tables. Five minutes later when everyone arrived, another hostess refused to seat us, saying they couldn't accommodate relatively large groups on weekends. We explained that we were happy to split into two or three separate tables, with no more than 3-4 people at each table, and that no tables needed to be rearranged. The answer was still no. The biggest issue wasn't the policy--it was the way it was handled. The hostess rolled her eyes and treated us with a surprising lack of professionalism and respect. If this was truly the restaurant's policy, it should have been communicated consistently from the start and by all staff to all the other customers too. Our group has been dining together at restaurants around the area almost every day over the past few weeks, and we've never been treated this way anywhere else. We left and took our business elsewhere.

Went to the vineyard on a whim and it did not disappoint. Starting with the wines, they could be…read morehit or miss. It really depends on your palette, and you have to understand that the grapes local to the area will not be your typical grapes. My family got flights, both sweet and dry. We really liked the 2023 Louise and 2022 Marquette. In fact, the Marquette was the best of the bunch from my point of view. The ciders were both really sweet, but the Eden Angeljus was pretty good and reminiscent of Mead. The Riesling was also a favorite. We got a cheeseboard for two, and that was freaking delicious. It came with a maple cranberry preserve that was out of this world. But the cheese, and even the crackers, were exceptionally good, too. Beyond that, the service was exemplary. Ruby in particular was a joy to talk to and quite good at her job. Finally, the live music they had playing was surprisingly good. I did not expect that kind of quality on a random Saturday in May. I highly recommend going to this winery.

Look, the first thing a winery has to do is serve good wine. Shelburne just didn't meet…read moreexpectations. The white is ok, the red is kind of ok, the rose was awful and the Orange wine tasted like brackish water to me. Service was spotty, sometimes great, sometimes pretty bad. The setting is very nice, and they also have Fiddlehead beer so if the wine doesn't suit you, enjoy a beer in a beautiful setting!

The owner is a great guy, extremely respectful!. Great…read moreservice, best pizza in town! Would highly recommend to anybody!

Fresh, delicious, and satisfying! The staff is so friendly and kind. Highly recommend this…read morerestaurant.

This is what happens when an artist has too much time on their hands and a plethora of fire…read morehydrants. They weld them together into a big jack. You've played jacks, right? Local artist Chris Sharp created the sculpture as a tribute to the firefighters involved in 9/11 and as an examination of society's increased awareness of safety infrastructure. It is across the street from the fire department. Worth a quick stop and since it's on the main road between Shelburne and Burlington, it's already on your way. [Review 18505 overall - 104 in Vermont - 2027 of 2022.]

Epic pizzas, excellent salad, solid desserts. Really wonderful dinner all around. Staff was…read moreexceedingly accommodating, vibe was relaxed yet loud enough to allow a privacy bubble, and I'll definitely plan a return visit when in town. We had the Margherita, Capricciosa, Caesar salad, and the Nutella pizza and flourless cake for dessert. Kids devoured their Margherita slices and we really enjoyed the acidic, salty, roasted, crusty, chewy, fluffy, perfectly balanced notes of the artichoke, olive, tomato, and cheese Capriciossa. I know Caesar is a boring choice but sometimes the stomach wants what it wants, and this one was worth noting; I especially enjoyed the little nub of chewy pizza dough bread with it. I got it anchovy-less, because I don't love crunching on the little dudes, personally. Accessible entrance for wheels is around the back via a ramp in the alley--there's a doorbell for entry. They provided crayons and a coloring sheet for kids which always wins me over instantly, and were highly aware and educated around food allergies and their menu. 5/5 and an easy recommendation all around.

As a self-proclaimed pizza connoisseur, I recently found myself temporarily exiled to Burlington…read morefor work. It didn't take long to identify the state's core competencies: Producing world-class cheese Perfecting brick oven pizza Aggressively curating a very specific political vibe Curiously, only two of those things are edible, and unfortunately, you can't get pizza without being reminded of the third. Also worth noting: I'm not convinced any other style of pizza exists in Vermont. If it's not artisanal, wood-fired, and served on a reclaimed barn board, it apparently doesn't make the cut. So naturally, my brain locked in and I ate pizza two nights in a row like a creature of habit. Night 1: Pizzeria Verità Parking was...aspirationally convenient. After navigating downtown Burlington, which feels like a live-action sociology thesis, I made it inside. Let's address the elephant in the room: the price. With tip, I dropped nearly $30 for what amounted to a personal-sized pepperoni pizza that politely declined to fill me up. I assume part of the cost goes toward sourcing ethically massaged tomatoes or ensuring the mozzarella had a fulfilling upbringing. Now, to be fair, the pizza was excellent. Truly. Great crust, quality ingredients, clearly crafted by someone who cares deeply about their art. But the value? That's where things get a little...Vermont. Delicious? Absolutely. Filling? Not quite. Financially efficient? Only if you measure wealth in vibes. I went in skeptical, left impressed, and still had to consider a second dinner.

Sat at the bar on a Friday evening. Great bartenders and service and super cozy spot!…read more $1 oysters were a plus, started a dinner and everything was lovely. Will definitely return next time to Burlington.

This place is awesome! Food is fantastic. Our order was perfectly cooked and not overwhelmed by…read morepasta. Most Italian restaurants choke you with pasta and short you on the rest. Not Gold. Here you get delicious food with just the right amount of pasta. We will be back.

This was a fun event, with great wine, food and cool new people to meet. Excellent location at East…read moreShore Vineyard on Church St. The space got a little tight as more people showed up, but the more, the better when it comes to events like this. I'm thrilled that we have a Yelp community in Vermont. I can't wait for the next event.

Had a fun time at Quarterstaff with the Yelp Gang. The food…read moreand beer were great. The games were the main attraction. Quarterstaff is a very unusual shop. Selling games locally with a game room attached for die hard D&Ders and other players of all sorts. Was introduced to a werewolf villager game and it was a lot of fun. Great vibe. Mariko did an amazing job organizing and hosting. Loved the quarter theme!!

What a fun time! Two things I already knew I liked -- tasty food and board games -- combined with…read morebeer so good that I actually liked it. (I've said often, after years of trying beer, that surely I'd never find one I'd enjoy drinking. I'm delighted to have been proved wrong!) Since the event, I've gone to Four Quarters Brewery to try a couple of other beers (including Chrysalis, which I really enjoyed) and The Hindquarter at the ArtsRiot food truck Friday. I'm glad this event let me know that these places existed, and I'll definitely go check them out again!