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dining TAVERN THE PUBLYK HOUSE The decks are open! Enjoy terrific summer and fall sunset views. Dine casually in the tavern featuring 10 taps and an array of burgers with acoustic music or relax in one of the cozy dining rooms. As always, dinners include our bountiful salad bar and honey wheat bread with maple butter. Ideal for hosting private parties in the new Orchard Room. 782 Harwood Hill Rd., Bennington. 802-442-7500 or thepublykhouse.com Lively Tavern | Local Food | Groovy Music PerfectWife.com With over 20 years of catering private events, downstairs and outdoor garden spaces are now available for your next event. 802-362-2817 2594 Depot St, Route 11 & 30, Manchester, VT 05255 114 manchester life | manchesterlifemagazine.com RED FOX INN Towering fieldstone fireplaces and mountain views set the mood for classic Vermont dining in a restored barn. Upscale American cuisine in the main room or hearty fare in a traditional Irish pub. Voted best apple pie in Vermont by Yankee Magazine. 103 Winhall Hollow Rd., Winhall. 802-297-2488 or redfoxinn.com THE RELUCTANT PANTHER INN AND RESTAURANT The Reluctant Panther Inn and Restaurant features contemporary American cooking in a relaxed yet elegantly upscale atmosphere. With an emphasis on locally sourced products, the chefs create a sophisticated dining experience that is unsurpassed in northern New England. A multiple-year Wine Spectator award-winning wine list complements the tasteful menu. 39 West Rd., Manchester. 802-362-2568 or reluctantpanther.com