Night & Day at The Crooked Ram
Executive Chef and part of the team that has helped the Crooked Ram grow into what it is today , which now has a full , open kitchen to prepare a larger variety of menu items , while also connecting the chefs with the patrons . “ That was close to almost five years ago now ,” reminisces Chef Tiara . “ There was nothing but two toaster ovens , a counter , and a fridge .”
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Another essential component that has driven their identity is working with local purveyors like Mighty Food Farm in Shaftsbury to keep their menu fresh , representative of the season , and truly Vermont . “ Certified organic produce is just down the road and very easy to get . You don ’ t have to ship it across the country for us . To be able to feature that — I think that is when we ’ re firing on all cylinders ,” says Peter , proudly . Seasonal ingredients abound and inform the menu monthly , weekly , and sometimes daily . This offers menu surprises for repeat patrons and keeps the experience exciting from visit to visit .
Though the menu changes seasonally , diners can rest assured that the more popular offerings have remained , in some form , on the menu . “ Now that we ’ re in a good rhythm , we ’ ve found this sweet spot where we have our staples , then we will tweak them a little by the season , but we won ’ t shake things up so that people feel shocked ,” says Chef Tiara . “ We ’ re never stagnant .”
While carnivores and pescatarians will find a plethora of animal-based protein dishes on the menu , the Crooked Ram ’ s vegetarian fare is particularly notable . They go above and beyond the usual options tossed at vegetarians ( and the omnivores who love it all ). There is not a veggie burger in sight . Instead , Chef Tiara pays homage to the vegetables and herbs reflecting the current season , presenting such dishes as blistered snap peas and radishes with brown butter and tarragon vinegar or chickpea panisse with fava beans , red onion , pepita cream , and romesco . When
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