Consignment mavens in search of sustainable sartorial splendor should pay a visit to Buy Again Alley . This fashionably conscious nonprofit thrift boutique provides affordable and stylish clothing to the Middlebury community . In addition to the consignment services they offer , they accept donated clothing . By creating “ first job ” employment opportunities for Middlebury ’ s college and high school students , they affect positive change in the local community while providing a valuable service for community residents .
For a tempting taste of Middlebury ’ s locally-brewed and distilled beer , cider , or spirits , indulge your inner bon-vivant with a visit to Woodchuck Cider or Otter Creek Brewing on Exchange Street , Appalachian Gap Distillery on Mainelli Road , or Drop-In Brewing Company on U . S . Route 7 South . These local operations
are a part of a of a larger Middlebury Tasting Trail , which also includes Windfall Orchard in Cornwall , and Lincoln Peak Vineyard in New Haven . ( Be sure to drink responsibly and have a designated driver on your tour .)
7PM What better way to reward yourself for a day well spent than with a divine dinner from Middlebury ’ s preeminent gourmet establishments ? With menu selections that are compatible with a wide range of dietary considerations , the varied menu at Two Brothers Tavern on Main Street is perfect for diners of all tastes and preferences . Served on a potato bun with optional plant-based American-style cheese , the Beyond Burger is filling , hearty , and 100 % vegan-friendly . Additional menu highlights include their namesake Two Brothers Burger , featuring a New England beef patty served on a toasty pretzel bun , and their Butternut Squash Quesadillas with Cabot Cheddar , chopped walnuts , and Chile-infused honey .
For fine-casual dining in a historic and enchanting setting , book a reservation at
Jessica ’ s Restaurant at the Swift House Inn on Stewart Lane . Located in the home of 19th century historian and Vermont State Legislator Samuel Swift , Jessica ’ s seasonally-shifting menu incorporates fresh ingredients in their artfully prepared delicacies .
Their ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and crispy leeks pairs nicely with a full bodied 2016 Rombauer Napa Cabernet , and their Mushroom Wellington is perfectly complimented by a Catena 2017 Mendoza Malbec , or a Bethel Heights 2013 Oregon Chardonnay . For a flavorful finale , try their Lemon Tart with fresh berries and whipped cream for dessert .
SUNDAY
8AM Wake up and smell the coffee with a rousing excursion to Haymaker Bun Company . This critically acclaimed bakery has garnered praise from culinary critics across the Green Mountain State for its delicious breakfast treats . Head Pastry Chef Caroline Corrente ’ s signature line of brioche bun breakfast desserts are made using local ingredients , spirits , and flour
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