METTOWEE MINT
Dorset ’ s enchanting plant nursery on Route 30 has reopened with a new name and an exciting new conceptual vision ! Mettowee Mint is a well-stocked nursery with a business model that is deeply rooted in the principles of sustainability and community connection . Offering landscape design services and custom flowers courtesy of Anna ’ s Blooms , Mettowee Mint provides their customers with the tools necessary to create healthy , biodiverse landscapes and ornamental gardens . No trip to Mettowee Mint is complete without an energizing visit to their on-site coffee bar . With ample seating throughout the nursery ’ s gardens , you can sit and savor every sip while you bask in the beauty of nature .
4977 VT-30 Dorset , VT 05251 ( 802 ) -325-6468 • mettoweemint . com
NATURE ’ S MARKET – UPGRADED WINE SECTION !
Raise a celebratory glass – Nature ’ s Market has expanded its wine section ! Offering a broad range of regions and varietals , their fluid and eclectic assortment of domestic and international wines is sure to appeal to discriminating bon-vivants of all tastes and preferences . Available at a wide range of price points , their popular six bottle “ halfcase ” packages feature flavorful and delicious pre-selected wines . Each staff-picked assortment is chosen and assembled with taste , quality , and optimum value in mind . The market ’ s locallycelebrated saké selection is stored cold to ensure optimum freshness and taste and includes several types of saké that are not available anywhere else in the state . Local beers , ciders , and Vermontbrewed hard kombucha round out this beloved market ’ s multifaceted collection . Visit Nature ’ s Market to bring home a taste of the good life !
303 Center Hill Rd . Manchester , VT 05255 ( 802 ) -362-0033 • naturesmarketvt . com
TOTAL FITNESS EQUIPMENT
Total Fitness Equipment is Manchester ’ s new one-stop-shop for quality home and commercial fitness technology . Their comprehensive inventory includes a broad array of high-quality fitness equipment from trusted brands such as Precor , Matrix , Vision Fitness , and Landice . Whether you ’ re in the market for an elliptical , indoor cycle , lateral trainer , or any other kind of fitness machine , their efficient delivery , installation , and maintenance services make it easy to bring your home fitness dreams into reality . No matter your level of athletic experience , there ’ s never been a better time to get your home fitness set-up “ up and running .”
4964 Main St . Manchester , VT 05255 ( 802 ) -367-3088 • totalfitnessequipment . com
BONNIE AND CLYDE ’ S CORNER MARKET
At the intersection of Old Mill Road and East Arlington Road , a family-friendly café and market offers delicious eats and locally-made Vermont products in a pleasant and relaxed setting . Built at the former site of the famed Chippenhook Variety Store and King ’ s Variety Store , Bonnie and Clyde ’ s Corner Market came into being as the result of the untiring efforts of its proprietors , Bonnie and Clyde Baker .
By transforming the space into a rustic and inviting oasis through a comprehensive renovation , they have created a warm and inviting space that is quickly becoming a beloved community landmark in Arlington . Outside of Bonnie and Clyde ’ s Corner Market in the warmer months , you will frequently see local residents and visiting vacationers socializing and enjoying scrumptious snacks on their wraparound porch , outfitted with comfortable rocking chairs .
Inside , the open and spacious café features a variety of fun Vermont-made products , from local businesses such as Yolo Popcorn , Wilcox Ice Cream , Castleton Crackers , Battenkill Valley Creamery , Battenkill Crumble , Happy Belly Sauerkraut and Kimchi , Vermont Spätzle , Mount Mansfield Maple Products , Republic of Vermont Honey , Kimball Brook CBD Tea , Green Mountain Smokehouse , Maplebrook Farm Mozzarella , Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company , Grafton Village Cheese Co . and Plymouth Artisan Cheese , among others .
The store is staffed by friendly attendants , many of whom are members of the Baker family . The food menu is well-balanced and varied . It features traditional favorites such as Italian Melt and roast beef sandwiches , as well as international fusion highlights , which include their Vietnamese-inspired Banh Mi sandwich with seared marinated pork and pickled radish , and their Jamaican-inspired Grilled Jerk Chicken sandwich with shredded cabbage and mango chutney . Looking to take it easy and skip the hassle of cooking dinner tonight ? Stop in and pick up one of their delectable to-go meals . Their lasagna , meatloaf , and smoked ribs dinners are flavorful and filling , and their pasta salads and house salads are made with fresh , high-quality ingredients . Meals to go are available in sizes that range from a single serving to six-to-eight servings , so Bonnie and Clyde ’ s Corner Market is equipped to handle all of your home catering needs !
For a morning pick-me-up , drop in and grab a breakfast burrito , breakfast sandwich , or a tasty dessert such as a chocolate chunk cookie or a slice of their gluten free carrot cake . On the way out , make sure to grab a cup of flavorful Vermont-roasted fair-trade-certified coffee from Speeder & Earl ’ s Coffee in Burlington or an energizing iced espresso . Their menu and inventory are continually updating and expanding , so make sure to come back often for fun new surprises and Vermont-made items !
13 Old Mill Road , East Arlington , VT 05252 802-430-7178
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