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dining Is “farm to table” an overused term? Not where we are! Delight your taste buds with farm-fresh eggs and award-winning cheeses . Savor breakfasts, lunches, dinner, and snacks in between all from right outside our back door and infused with influences from around the world . AL DUCCI'S ITALIAN PANTRY A gourmet eatery and specialty food store. Eat in or take out. Choose from a selection of fine Italian wines, fresh mozzarella, imported cheeses and meats, creative salads, soups, fabulous sandwiches, and prepared meals. Catering and more. Cappuccino, espresso, and lattes available. 133 Elm St., Manchester. 802-362-4449 or alduccis.com ARLINGTON'S WEST MOUNTAIN INN Working directly with local, organic farms and food producers, Chef Jeff Scott prepares delicious New England fare with only the best seasonal ingredients. Made with local farm-fresh produce, free-range meats and poultry, seasonal game, Vermont artisan cheeses, and home-baked breads and desserts. Served daily from 6–8:30pm in our romantic wood-paneled dining room. Reservations required. Rte. 313 and River Rd., Arlington. 802-375-6516 or westmountaininn.com BARROWS HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT Contemporary gastro pub fare featuring small plates for sharing, craft beers on draught, specialty Vermont cocktails, and an award-winning wine list. Dine casually in the backlit marble taproom, the dining room, or on the outdoor terrace. Sip drinks outside playing lawn games and finish the night by the fire pit. Ideal for pre-theatre dining. Reservations recommended. 3156 Rte. 30, Dorset. 802-867-4455 or barrowshouse.com CAFÉ SORA Owned and operated by Japanese natives, Katsuko Lord and Chie Addington, Café Sora incorporates traditional Japanese cuisine created with local ingredients to bring Southern Vermont a truly original and unique dining experience. Japanese beer and sake included on the menu add to Café Sora's authentic offerings. Sora is located inside the Southern Vermont Arts Center. 930 SVAC Dr., Manchester. 802-367-1028 or svac.org CHANTECLEER RESTAURANT Classical French Provincial cuisine served in an old dairy barn charmingly remodeled with a huge fieldstone fireplace and intimate dining nooks. Dinner 5:30pm–closing. Closed M and T. Major credit cards accepted. Rte. 7A, Manchester. 802-362-1616 or chantecleerrestaurant.com CHAUNCEY'S FAMILY DINING Home cooking in a country-casual Norman Rockwell setting. Just a hop north of Arlington, a skip south of Manchester, and a jump east of New York State. Serving breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Th-Sat. Cozy fireside tables, counter, or table service. Private room by reservation for parties of 8-16. Beer and wine available. 5403 Rte. 7A, Arlington. 802-375-1222 or chaunceysfamilydining.com CHRISTOS' PIZZA & PASTA “Best pizza restaurant we’ve been to in YEARS...” Pizza, calzones, panini, pasta dinners, subs, wraps, and delicious salads. Beer and wine available. WiFi. Visa/MC. Serving M–Th 11am–10pm, F–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11:30am–10pm. Delivery available. 4931 Main St., Manchester. 802-362-2408 or christospizzaandpasta.com manchester life magazine 2018 109