Posts under ‘Burlington, VT’

Since I’ll be at home this Christmas season in Vermont (freezing my butt off!), I thought it appropriate to wish you all Happy Holidays with this photo blog of a typical Christmas in Burlington, Vermont.  These were all taken on and around Church Street last year.
May your holidays be filled with laughter and love and [...]

Last Sunday, I had brunch with a friend at Cafe Bistro Sauce in Shelburne, Vermont.  It had been many years since I’d eaten here (two owners/restaurant names ago, in fact).  I’d heard good things about the current version and so was glad to have the opportunity to check it out.  It was a beautiful fall [...]

My friend Heidi and I went out for brunch last weekend in Shelburne and when she heard I had never been to Shelburne Farms, she insisted we go.  I’m so glad we did.  I loved it!  It was a cold autumn day, the leaves were a spectrum of colors, the staff were baking bread in [...]

Those of us who live in Vermont have known for years that this is a great state to live and vacation for those who love outdoor adventure. But now, the rest of the world will know, too. National Geographic just put out its list of the Best 100 Adventure Towns and Burlington (as well [...]

At One Lawson Lane in Burlington, Vermont–a small alley tucked behind Pacific Rim and a parking lot on the corner of St. Paul and College Streets–you will find one of Burlington’s better breakfast spots, Magnolia Bistro.  Though it might be a little hard for tourists and Burlington newcomers to find, it is worth the effort.  [...]

I have been thinking about posting an apology to anyone who visited my site last year and believed me when I told them that the best time to visit Burlington, Vermont is in the summer time–and then visited  this summer and found themselves constantly drenched, wading through several inches of rainwater in the streets and [...]

The Scuffer restaurant on Church Street in Burlington, Vermont used to be known as the Rusty Scuffer.  Two years ago, it underwent a change in management, and dropped the “Rusty” from its name.  That’s not the only change.  I hadn’t eaten at the Scuffer in many years, because my previous experiences there left me quite [...]

I am heartbroken upon reading today’s Burlington Free Press article stating that this weekend’s 24th Green Mountain Chew Chew Festival will be the last. The Chew Chew has long been my favorite Burlington Festival. Tons of great food in a beautiful setting on the Burlington waterfront in the summertime–what’s not to love? [...]

What a great week it has been on the musical news front in Burlington, Vermont!  The Discover Jazz Festival has updated its website with its schedule for this summer’s Festival, including musical talents such as Branford Marsalis, Diana Krall, nostalgic home-town favorites Belizbeha (welcome home, Shauna!) and many, many more.  The Festival runs from June [...]

Remember how I’ve said that summer is the best time to travel to Burlington, Vermont (solo or otherwise)?  Well, mark your calendars for July, because you will want to be here for this.  The Burlington International Waterfront Festival has released its schedule, which includes some fantastic headliners.  The Festival itself is being held to commemorate [...]