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Burgerlicious!
421 Craft Bar
Barrows House Restaurant

Burgerlicious!

Previous page: The Copper Grouse burger. Above: The grill at The Copper Grouse

N othing says,“ Summertime!” like a delicious, succulent burger, bursting with umami and adorned with fresh, local ingredients. Inspired by the approaching summer months, my Old Mill Road Media colleagues and I embarked upon a burger quest throughout the Shires of Vermont, eager to sample as many juicy handhelds as we could. We went out for work lunches, quick bites, ladies’ nights, family dinners, date nights, and special occasions. After our comprehensive, delightful sampling of local burger fare, we feel confident you’ ll find just the right burger to satisfy the moment and your cravings!

421 Craft Bar

421 Main St., Bennington( 802) 440-5972 The421craftbar. com
My family and I love meeting up every so often on a random Friday night and getting some grub at this spot in downtown Bennington. Their 421 Smash Burger is a hit with all of us! What makes this one stand out are the grilled onions, housemade pickles, and the mustard sauce. No need for ketchup on this burger! It’ s also topped with cheddar cheese and bacon and served on a brioche bun, which makes any handheld better in my book!
Kim Jones enjoys a drink at Barrows House

Barrows House Restaurant

3156 VT-30, Dorset( 802) 867-4455 innsofdorset. com
Barrows House is a special place to eat or have a drink, especially before catching a show at The Dorset Playhouse, and, of course, if you’ re staying at the Inn as a guest. My colleague, Kim Jones, and I went there for a fun Ladies’ Night out, ready to dig into their signature Woodlawn Farmstead Wagyu beef burger. I was pleased to see another burger on the menu that day, too- the Fondue burger. Mmmm … how decadent! This specialty burger came to me on a Bavarian
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