“Eat” listings
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PENNY CLUSE CAFÉ
Burlington's favorite morning spot draws long weekend lines for its "zydeco breakfast" (eggs with black beans, andouille sausage and corn muffins), "tofu scram" and gingerbread pancakes. Get there as early as you can. $ (03/2009)
169 Cherry St
802-651-8834
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THE SKINNY PANCAKE
Serving crêpes made with fresh, local ingredients such as Shadow Cross Farm eggs, Cabot cheese and Vermont Smoke & Cure ham, The Skinny Pancake also hosts musicians and offers fondue Thursday through Saturday. $$ (02/2009)
60 Lake St, Ste 1A
802-540-0188
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A SINGLE PEBBLE
Celebrate the Chinese New Year (Jan. 26) with a trip to this acclaimed Szechuan-style eatery, which offers delicious and inventive dishes like mock eel in ginger sauce and dry fried green beans. $$$ (01/2009)
133-35 Bank St
802-865-5200
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L'AMANTE
Contemporary Italian fare impresses at this stylish, award-winning eatery. Top bites include the squash-blossom fritters, housemade gnocchi and grilled strip steak with Tuscan white beans. $$$ (12/2008)
126 College St
802-863-5200
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LEUNIG'S
You'll think you've been whisked off to a Parisian bistro at Leunig's, which is oh-socozy in the winter. Pair your steak frites with live jazz three days a week. $$ (11/2008)
115 Church St
802-863-3759
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AMERICAN FLATBREAD
This local favorite is known for its organic fare (like soy-ginger Vermont beef and balsamic-marinated beets), as well as its wide selection of microbrews and funky atmosphere. Arrive early for a table. $$ (10/2008)
115 St. Paul St
802-861-2999
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THREE TOMATOES
September's weather makes this rustic Italian eatery-which has both an outdoor patio and a cozy dining room-an ideal spot. Go for the pepperoni arrabiata pizza made with local ingredients. $$ (09/2008)
83 Church St
802-660-9533
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BURLINGTON BAY MARKET & CAFÉ
With a large outdoor deck in the heart of the city's waterfront area, this casual eatery is a great spot to grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. Top picks include the lobster BLT and the marinated portobello mushroom with pesto mayo. $ (08/2008)
125 Battery St
802-864-0110 -
TASTE OF BURLINGTON
Just steps from Waterfront Park, this eatery boasts a patio and stylish, cozy dining rooms. Menu items include crab cakes, Vermont-grass-fed lamb and cocktails with fresh-squeezed juice. $$$ (07/2008)
112 Lake St
802-658-4844
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SPLASH AT THE BOATHOUSE
A floating dock anchors this outdoor eatery serving dishes like fish tacos and coconutmango crab cakes. It's a superb spot to watch the sun set over Lake Champlain. $$ (06/2008)
0 College St
802-658-2244 -
SMOKEJACKS
A member of the Vermont Fresh Network, Smokejacks serves healthy cuisine made with local ingredients. Regulars love the Vermontraised Angus burger and the extensive selection of local cheeses. $$$ (05/2008)
156 Church St
802-658-1119
www.smokejacks.com
