As 2016 winds down and we get ready for good things to come in the new year, we thought we’d take a moment and make a compilation of some of the restaurants we featured throughout the year. Since good things last a long time, these places will be around for years to come. So, while you’re making your 2017 bucket list, add trying these fantastic restaurants to your list. These are 10 places you’re going to want to try!

  1. Sugar & Spice - 43 US- 4 and Meadowlake Drive, Mendon

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Facebook/Sugar and Spice Breakfast just got sweeter at Sugar and Spice in the small town of Mendon. Their homemade syrup takes the (pan)cake!

  1. Whetstone - 36 Bridge Street, Brattleboro

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Facebook/Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery This is a great place for food, however what really makes this special is that it’s built on the New Hampshire/Vermont border. Have a beer while standing in 2 states at once!

  1. Vermont Pie & Pasta Company - 4278 US Route 5, Newport

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Facebook/Vermont Pie And Pasta Company The NEK is filled with wondrous sights, and the food is simply wonderful. Be sure to check out Vermont Pie & Pasta Company in 2017!

  1. Worthy Burger - 56 Rainbow Street, South Royalton

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Facebook/The Worthy Burger South Royalton may be small, but it’s big on taste! Check out the burgers at this neighborhood favorite.

  1. The Cliff House - 7416 Mountain Road, Stowe

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Courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort Located on top of the mountain at the highest peak in Vermont is The Cliff House. Your experience here will be nothing short of spectacular!

  1. Waterworks - 20 Winooski Falls Way, Winooski

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Facebook/Waterworks Food + Drink Located in a former textile mill, Waterworks has fresh and delicious food with unbeatable service.

  1. Goodies Snack Bar - 6035 VT Route 17 W, Vergennes

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Facebook/Goodies Snack Bar I scream, you scream, we all scream for giant creemees at Goodies Snack Bar!

  1. Simon Pearce - 1760 Main Street, Quechee

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Yelp/Siu L. Unique and romantic, dining at Simon Pearce is positively unforgettable.

  1. Juniper - 41 Cherry Street,Burlington

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Facebook/Hotel Vermont For a true farm to table dining experience, head over to Hotel Vermont and grab a table at Junipers.

  1. Hen of the Wood - 92 Stowe Street, Waterbury

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Facebook/Hen of the Wood-Waterbury Hen of the Wood in Waterbury has been named one of the best restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveler. See why locals and visitors flock here for a fantastic meal.

Which ones do you want to try in 2017?

Facebook/Sugar and Spice

Breakfast just got sweeter at Sugar and Spice in the small town of Mendon. Their homemade syrup takes the (pan)cake!

Facebook/Whetstone Station Restaurant and Brewery

This is a great place for food, however what really makes this special is that it’s built on the New Hampshire/Vermont border. Have a beer while standing in 2 states at once!

Tripadvisor/bon_temps_rouler_guy:“est”

Facebook/Vermont Pie And Pasta Company

The NEK is filled with wondrous sights, and the food is simply wonderful. Be sure to check out Vermont Pie & Pasta Company in 2017!

Tripadvisor/snailkite

Facebook/The Worthy Burger

South Royalton may be small, but it’s big on taste! Check out the burgers at this neighborhood favorite.

Courtesy of the Stowe Mountain Resort

Located on top of the mountain at the highest peak in Vermont is The Cliff House. Your experience here will be nothing short of spectacular!

Facebook/Waterworks Food + Drink

Located in a former textile mill, Waterworks has fresh and delicious food with unbeatable service.

Yelp/Mcccliv l.

Facebook/Goodies Snack Bar

I scream, you scream, we all scream for giant creemees at Goodies Snack Bar!

Yelp/Management

Yelp/Siu L.

Unique and romantic, dining at Simon Pearce is positively unforgettable.

Facebook/Hotel Vermont

For a true farm to table dining experience, head over to Hotel Vermont and grab a table at Junipers.

Flickr/Mary C.

Facebook/Hen of the Wood-Waterbury

Hen of the Wood in Waterbury has been named one of the best restaurants in the world by Conde Nast Traveler. See why locals and visitors flock here for a fantastic meal.

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