i first went to Mulligans when i was underage. Didn't get served, but that didn't deter me from enjoying some outstanding pub fare! i have since gone back with a very good fake id, and over the past year have made a point of returning at least every other week!

i first fell in love with thai food when visiting nyc. Bangkok Thai Gourmet is the finest thai restaurant i've found in my home state of vermont. One warning, the peanut sauce is every bit as hot as it should be!

My first experience at the panther was with my mom and her beau at the time. i was 15 and truly enjoyed the great food. My best experience there, besides sneaking around with a boyfriend on the grounds late one night...wink wink, was my first real romantic date. The ambiance and food were simply sublime, and while i only live two miles away, i fear i shall never eat there often enough!

i grew up in a family where fruit flavored and embellished bagels were considered sacrilidge. While i still feel that way, When Bagel Works opened in Manchester, it was like manna from heaven! No more frozen bagels for brunch! While there are a few bagel places in vermont, these are by far the best, made the original way with all the proper imbellishments.

For excellent italian cuisine in southern vermont, Garlic John's is it! I've only recently been able to sample the wine list which does nothing to detract, but enhances the wonderful food! My personal fav is the veal parmisean. Their ministrone is to die for, even better than mine!