VermontVacation.com 9 The Reluctant Panther Restaurant showcases the best of Vermont in an intimate setting. With a focus on sustainability, the culinary team works with local farmers, cheesemakers, and producers to create innovative menus that change with the seasons. Complimenting the culinary offerings is the Wine Spectator award-winning wine list, specialty craft cocktails, and local Vermont beers. INSIDER TIP: In the warmer months, dine on the outdoor covered terrace to take in view over the gardens and Mount Equinox. FOUR COLUMNS INN Newfane Four Columns Inn is southern Vermont’s ultimate culinary getaway. You will feel welcome as soon as you walk through the door. Each of the fifteen rooms has been renovated and decorated to offer a unique style. Established by a French chef and his wife in 1969 as an oasis for sustainability and luxurious healthy living, the tradition of culinary excellence is continued with three distinct dining experiences. The original restaurant was the first true farm-to-table in the United States and the Inn has been a topnotch culinary destination ever since. The new onsite restaurant prides itself on sourcing Vermont foods and ingredients from local farms and artisans. If you seek out the finest culinary experiences while traveling, you will enjoy this meticulously prepared farm-to-table fare. Every wine aficionado will find something to satisfy their tastebuds on the six-page wine list. Want a more casual experience? The Tavern at Four Columns Inn offers a casual gathering area with elevated comfort food and an extensive Vermont beer list. Signature offerings include chicken pot pie and beef and beer stew. For breakfast, Inn guests are treated to a complimentary continental breakfast which includes croissants, muffins, toasts, yogurt, quiches, cereals, gluten-free vegan granola made in Vermont, and delicious jams. Your day is bound to be remarkable when you start with these fresh treats. INSIDER TIP: Andrea’s Table is open to the public for dining Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. CAI’S DIM SUM CATERING Discover Vermont restaurants statewide at plan.vermontvacation.com PHOTO COURTESY OF: FRANCESCA JOURDAN (L AND R)
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