Went last night for the first time; but it won't be our last! Food, service, food, food were just…read moreamazing. We both had the tray, ribs for her, and brisket for me. The brisket was moist, delicious and bursting with flavor with the perfect char. Washed it down with a beer. A-MA-ING! If i had a negative it would be because of the cozy size of the restaurant, the noise level made it very difficult to talk to our friends seated across the table from is but don't let that stopyou from going; maybe avoid the weekends. We were there on a Saturday evening. Now to plan our return. . .

Burger with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, fries,…read more Ember Salad with brisket Excellent food Service was friendly ! Try all the bbq sauces!

Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Hard Roll…read more This is the real deal. A proper bodega-style bacon, egg, and cheese that nails the New York City memory without trying too hard. The hard roll is legit. The eggs are cooked right--set but not dry. The bacon actually tastes like bacon, not salt strips. The proper amount of ketchup is applied, exactly how it should be. Wrapped in tin foil, as God intended. No notes. I have a strong feeling I'm going to eat a lot of these. More importantly, this sandwich is a genuine upgrade to the Brattleboro food scene. If you've been missing a real bacon, egg, and cheese--this one shows up and does the job right.

Best spot in town - food is absolutely delicious and super comfortable cute spot. Food came out…read moreperfect and quick. Team is wonderful. Can't wait to come back!

We've been here a few times now and I can't say enough about how awesome the staff are. It's a…read morebusy place and they're under pressure and handle it well. Excellent pizza, excellent beers on tap and just a fun chill place to hang with friends or the family. Dog friendly too apparently... We saw a few in there. Love this place!

Had my eye on this place for a while and we decided that a snowy Sunday was the perfect time to…read morehead out this way. This brewery is perched on the side of a mountain with one of the best views of the valley below. For a travel day during the winter travel season it was busy but not overly full. The place is cash only which is posted and they have an atm in the front room for ease. The mountain rustic decor matches the place and area. There was counter service for food and drinks. They had both canned cocktails, wine and locally made beers to sample. The beer selection is great if you like IPA's. We ordered two pizzas and both came out quickly from their in room wood fired oven and were absolutely delicious. Definitely worth a stop if you're traveling near by or during leaf peeping season

Just two nice guys in a humble truck, slinging some gd incredible barbeque…read more I think I'm going to say it. Yes, I'm going to say it. RVQ Smokehouse made me the best wings I've had in years. Maybe even the best wings I've ever had, ever. Crispy outside, tender inside, flavors balanced & delectable, texture & eat-a-bility a 10/10... Wow my mouth is watering just writing about them now. They could teach a master class in wing-ology. I'd go way out of my way to visit this food truck again. Wishing them the best of luck, they deserve all the good things!

The food was absolutely fantastic! Dan was an incredible host he fed my entire family of 22 in just…read more20 minutes! His efficiency, friendliness, and dedication truly blew us away. The food was delicious, and Dan made sure everyone was taken care of with a smile. This food truck is a must visit for great food and amazing service. Highly recommend!

Smokehouse is provides ample positivity for the current food truck trend. Nestled in a market…read moreparking lot the smoky goodness lures you in. The gentleman at the window was nice and helpful. We went with their brisket platter- decent portion with full flavor and perfectly prepared. Cornbread and beans were great. We also did a side of Mac n cheese; it was decent, but lacked flavor. Overall, great place with a local, true bbq vibe and we will definitely return!

The Smokehouse Barbecue Food Cart & The NOMAD Chefs Food Cart…read more Wilmington, Vermont Around the time that I moved to Vermont , I started hearing about An Incredible Team Of Chefs Called "The Nomad Chefs"Founded By The Great Brandon Ruble. They were Featured Each Week At That Time At The Wilmington Inn For Their "Wicked Wednesday" Events & They Always Got Rave Reviews. Each Week Mr Ruble Would Change Up The Menu With New & Delicious surprises with flavors and tastes from all Around the globe. And each Time I Went, The Food Was perfection. It wasn't long before Brandon Ruble Was The Talk Of The Town and Over the last two years or so, he went on to purchase a food truck for "Nomad Chefs" & Everybody Loves It. And Not long ago, I heard he had a brand new Food Truck & Started A Whole New Brand Called "The Smokehouse". They are currently at the River Valley Market & I'd been dying to go but kept missing it for one reason or the other, but last week I got there at just the right time. I even Got A Chance To Meet Brandon Ruble himself & He Was Just As Sweet As He Is Talented. It's easy to see how hard he works & How Well. A true master at what he does. A seasoned professional. Dan Took my order and he was awesome. Funny, sweet & Very Accommodating. His sweet tea was out of this world & Some of the best I've ever had. I Ordered the Brisket with Sides Of Coleslaw, Baked Beans & Homemade Cornbread. I Was Hesitant to order the brisket as my recent experiences doing so at other establishments didn't turn out so well. It takes a special touch to get brisket just right and not over or under cooked. Usually people miss the mark one way or the other. But The minute I opened my to-go box, I knew this wouldn't be the same. You could literally see how juicy it was & The meat was so tender it was almost falling apart In Your Mouth. To say that it was perfection would be an understatement. And the Flavor? Sooooo delectable. Rich & Full Bodied. Just perfect. Holy smokes was that delicious ( No Pun Intended). This was hands down The best brisket I've Ever had in all my life and I'm no spring chicken. Theres such a huge difference in the taste when its made by someone who is a true artist. Someone who puts thought, and time into all of the dishes that he adds to his menu. Someone like Brandon Ruble. I would highly recommend this food cart 100%. It Is Without A Doubt, The Best & Most Delicious Meal You'll Find & even The Fairest Price. Not Only Will You Love It, You Will Leave Full And Happy & You'll want to come back & So will your whole family. As You Eat Or Wait For Your To-Go Order, You'll Smell The Two Extra Large Smokers Going The Whole Time. The menu has something For Everyone, including Chicken Wings, Burgers, Fries & Even Hush Puppies. The main attraction though is the smoked platter. You choose your meat , IE Brisket, Pork Etc & pick two side dishes. No matter what you pick it'll be delicious. You will be very happy. I guarantee it. I went back a few days later with a friend of mine who's usually the hardest critic and doesn't like to to try new things. He sticks with the places he knows and goes there habitually. But even he went crazy over "The Smokehouse". His quote exactly was "This Is Better Than Any Place In Town". And THAT is the hugest statement of all in a place like vermont where there's delicious food everywhere. I highly recommend "The Smokehouse" Food Cart, In Addition to The "Nomad Chef's" Food Cart & Or Anything Else Brandon Ruble Puts his hands on. This man is absolutely gifted. The meal that I Had At "The Smokehouse" is only one of the many incredible creations that we've all come to know & expect from Mr Ruble When He Puts His name on Something. As far as I can see, there's nothing this man can't do. 5 stars

While staying at the Nutmeg Inn, we decided to peek at the Fireside's menu on our last night. A…read moredelightful selection of tapas at reasonable prices in front of a roaring fire was impossible to resist. Our innkeeper Shelly was charming and gave us the run down on all our menu questions. We started with a lovely bottle of Italian wine that Shelly offered. Our dining experience then proceeded to the bread and dukka, which was a sourdough served with a dipping oil as well as dukka seasoning - a delightful taste combination. Next up was an artisanal cheese board -- with two types of crackers, three local cheeses, pear and apple slices, candied walnuts and the pièce de resistance-- an amazing truffle honey to top it all off with. The story could have ended here and I would been been completely satisfied with our dining exploration, but we were only halfway through. Next up were two tapas dishes served simultaneously, a lemon infused steak, with horseradish sauce (Shelly says they have a secret technique for preparing their steak) and also a fennel au gratin dish. Both were excellent flavor combinations but I have to give the edge to the lemon-infused steak, with the horseradish being the perfect saucy compliment. Before going on to dessert, we decided to try one more tapas dish - the chickpeas with andouille sausage and spinach. This combination was served in a bowl, almost like a soup. The sausage bits gave it just enough spice to keep it as interesting as all the dishes that came before it. In fact, I don't know that chickpeas have ever been this exciting, and I'm a big fan of the Garbonzo. I should also mention that the ambiance at Fireside is wonderful and cozy. A low wood beamed ceiling is complimented by unique artwork and a tasteful and low-level music selection. Be sure to ask Shelly why the Kate artwork is especially significant to her. Lastly for dessert, I chose the Dutch Baby Pancake. Served in a tiny but sizzling skillet with a cherry topping and a scoop of ice cream, no further words are necessary beyond the ingredients. Just be sure to have a glass of water handy because the pancake itself is extremely hot at first. Prior to Fireside, Shelly ran a restaurant in London for six years. Her experience shines through in the amazingly simple, yet awesomely elegant and novel food combinations. If you are looking for quiet, cozy, romantic dining in the Manchester VT area, Fireside is the hidden gem of delight, waiting for you to discover it! When we came on a Saturday night, we nearly had the place to ourselves. But I have a feeling that when word gets out, Fireside will be packed every night that they are open.

Worth a trip: from ANYWHERE cant say enough about Jake's…read morecooking! Lobster rolls - amazing Peri Peri pita - fabulous If you dont stop here you've missed a rare gem.

The outer appearance of this purveyor of fine vegan dining is deceiving. Its street façade looks…read morelike a rundown old shack whose exterior signage seems provisional, as though it were hastily erected on opening day with intentions of later improving it, but "later" never happened. Even the interior, because so dimly lit, looks ramshackle. But you can't judge this book by its unassuming cover. Exquisite vegan cuisine awaits you inside. My fiancée and I temporarily suspended our WFPB high nutritional standards when she indulged in mock meat and I in sautéed food. No regrets. I savored my small plate of Curried Cider Brussels Sprouts and big plate of Peanut Tofu Noodles. She relished her big plate of Swedish Meatballs (TVP pea protein), which came with a side of the luscious Brussels Sprouts, and she proclaimed her dessert, Chocolate Mousse, to be among the best she ever tasted. All was served on elegant dishware. If we visit Brattleboro again, we will plan our visit around Vegan A.F.'s limited schedule. Reservations are required because of its limited hours and limited seating. We dined on a weekday evening, yet it had a full house. As it had rained earlier, the outdoor patio was not open for dining, so everyone was confined indoors. Not a problem. Its intimate atmosphere (in other words, its cramped interior) promoted casual but meaningful conversations among other fellow diners, as often happens in small vegan cafés. Kudos to Judy, our energetic server, who singlehandedly held down the fort both skillfully and gracefully. In case you're wondering, as I was, what does the A.F. in their name stand for, its website states obscurely way on the bottom "And Flex," yet there is nothing apologetic or flexitarian about Vegan A.F. Probably more consequential, a cognoscente of NYC informs me its underlying meaning is a far more colorful, indeed here not publishable.

I used to be a vegan for 12 years. Yes, I told everyone . Seriously though, one of the issues with…read morebeing vegan and a foodie is that preparing haute cuisine dishes that are vegan is painstakingly time consuming. Try making seitan at home from gluten "flour" to see what I mean. This place though nails it. This is basically a high end restaurant that happens to be vegan. Full bar, wine selection, the works. In my opinion this is the best restaurant in Brattleboro. Menu items that stand out in no particular order: - Arancini cakes. These were heavenly. They are nicely crisped up at the bottom giving them a bit of a smoky flavor - Seitan salad: fully loaded salad with nice mix of flavors. Can be a bit on the spicy side for some people. - Swedish meatballs: my kids loved these. Come with perfectly crispy Brussels sprouts and herbed rice. 10/10 - Chicken riggies: this was also perfect for kids. The sauce for the rigatoni is very well put together. Basically this place is all hits on my list. Will be sure to stop here next time we are on a ski trip.

For me, a place with really good soup generally is really good across the board. Valley View Saloon…read morehas amazing soup, and the rest of the food is quite good. I had the daily special Chicken Enchiladas soup, and it was fantastic. It was kind of like a chicken corn chowder, deep chicken broth flavor, and lots of tasty corn. The tortilla strips give it a nice texture. I had the Cobb salad. It was huge, and really high quality ingredients. The chicken breast was clearly fresh, and the avocado and tomato's were at the perfect ripeness. My son had the chicken parm, and it was also great. Their homemade marinara was delicious, and the chicken parm was really good. I liked the breading as it was nice and crunchy. Also, the service is impressive. Every member of the waitstaff is personable and friendly, and they are highly efficient. The food comes out at the right time, and the time between courses is right.

This was a gem find as it was one of the few spots open during the snow storm this weekend. Located…read moreright down the road from Mt Snow and the MOOver shuttle actually comes right here if you are staying on property. There is a large menu with a variety of options. We started with the homemade meatballs, mozzarella sticks, and buffalo wings. The buffalo wings were crisp and well flavored. The mozz sticks were crisp and had the perfect cheese pull as you ate each one. The meatballs were also huge and delicious as they are made from scratch in house. All of our entrees were also huge portions and delicious. I would say the only complaint was the burger lacked basic seasonings a little salt and fixed no problem. Service was very friendly and efficient here.

This is a different kind of 5-star review…read more Nomad Chefs is a food trailer - kinda like an Airstream - on the side of the road outside of a market. Most of their menu is Bao Buns, Steamed Buns, Rice Bowls, Ramen, or Banh Mi. We were going on a local hike nearby and popped here for lunch. The bao buns are good (we got the spicy chicken avocado bun), but the banh mi was absolutely delicious. The bread they use feels bakery fresh, and adds to the overall taste of the made-to-order bahn mi, made with all the usual banh mi vegetable toppings and sauces. Couple of things to keep in mind: - seating is outdoors on picnic tables. so if the weather isn't great, it's probably better for a quick pick up than dining "in" - there are no public bathrooms inside the market or otherwise. there is only one singular portapotty nearby in the parking lot. Since we knew this coming in more or less, considering that it's a food truck, I'm leaving a 5-star review for the unique flavors and freshness of the food varieties, as well as the value and service provided.

Everything about this experience was exceptional.! The Bao are amazing and the dumplings were on…read morepar with Boston or NY. The guys running the place were friendly and treated everyone like a regular. Outdoor seating was fun and rounded out the vibe!

I ordered the half sandwich & bowl of chowder for lunch and hummed my way through the clam chowder,…read moreit was so good! The sandwich was thick & fresh. My companion & I shared a piece of carrot cake that was also to-die-for. Ambiance was cozy & the waitstaff was friendly & efficient . I highly recommend this place.

If you told me I'd find some of the best seafood of my life in landlocked Southern Vermont, I…read moreprobably wouldn't have believed you--but Anchor Seafood House & Grille is the real deal. This place has been a Wilmington staple since 1997, and you can tell they've spent the last nearly 30 years perfecting the craft. The atmosphere is incredible. While the original 1850s building was lost to a fire in 2010, the current space is a beautiful, faithful replica that feels historic and cozy. It's the perfect spot for a post-ski dinner or a summer night out. Here's the breakdown of what you need to order: The Chowder: This is proper New England clam chowder. It's thick, rich, and loaded with clams--not just a bowl of potatoes and heavy cream. It's the ultimate comfort food. Steamers: You have to start with the steamers. They are clean, sweet, and served the traditional way with a side of broth and drawn butter. It's a messy, delicious classic that they do perfectly here. Whole Belly Clams: These are the gold standard. They're lightly breaded, perfectly fried, and have that sweet, briny pop you usually only find at a roadside shack on the Maine coast. If you're a fan of "the bellies," don't skip these. The Lobster: I went for the steamed lobster, and it was impeccable. Succulent chunks of fresh meat and just the right amount of butter. It tasted like it was caught that morning. It's rare to find a spot that balances a "fancy night out" feel with such unpretentious, high-quality food. Whether you're a local or just passing through for the foliage, make sure you stop here.