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Hyde Away Inn and Restaurant interior with wood burning fireplace in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
Casual Dining/Local Ingredients/Craft Brews & Cocktails
The Vibe
Part of local ski scene since 1949 — order the Tuna Tartare, their famous Meatloaf, or Chicken Plate

The Mad Taco restaurant bar in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
Tex-Mex/Latin Fusion/Smoked Meats
The Characters
Find Phil or Cellia behind the bar. They serve some of the best hot sauce & smoked pork in New England

Mad River Barn upscale pub dining in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
Upscale Pub Menu/Local Products
The Vibe
Major renovation of a local ski history venue — winter dining, summer weddings

Emily's Bar and Bistro craft cocktails and comfort food in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
Elevated Comfort Food
The Vibe
A local favorite. Modern but cozy. Excellent for a night when you want a real cocktail and a curated plate

Scrag & Roe seafood and global cuisine restaurant in the Mad River Valley Vermont

What It Is
Global cuisine focused on fresh seafood/shared dishes
The Vibe
Inspired by travels in China, the Philippines, Japan, Thailand & Vietnam

American Flatbread wood-fired pizza restaurant in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
Pizzas/Fresh Salads/Desserts
The Vibe
Family-friendly with focus on agricultural sustainability

Pitcher Inn farm-to-table fine dining restaurant in Warren Vermont

What It Is
Upscale Farm-to-Table Dining
The Vibe
Elegantly casual space with 500 bottle wine cellar

Déco Restaurant & Bar pub dining at Hostel Tevere in Warren Vermont

What It Is
Pub-Style Menu at Hostel Tevere
The Vibe
Family-friendly dining and pub-style charm

Lawson's Finest Liquids craft brewery taproom in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
Quality Craft Brewery
The Vibe
Pub-fare and craft beer in the Brewery’s Taproom

Stark's Pub après-ski bar at Mad River Glen base area Vermont

What It Is
Casual Dining & Drinks at Mad River Glen
The Vibe
Where local ski history began in 1949 — stunning mountain views & live free music après ski and Wednesdays in the summer

Mad Bush Falls Vermont-inspired dinner and brunch restaurant

What It Is
Vermont-Inspired Dinner & Brunch Menus
The Vibe
A celebration of Vermont’s outdoor community

Toast & Eggs breakfast and lunch cafe in the Mad River Valley Vermont

What It Is
Home Cooked Breakfast & Lunch
The Vibe
Picturesque views, casual ambiance

China Fun Chinese takeout restaurant in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
The Takeout Go-To
The Character
Look for Roo. He is a Valley fixture, hilarious, and makes the wait for your Lo Mein the best part of your night. Ask him about people that order 5 min before closing… And hang on.

Green Mountain Lounge après-ski bar at Sugarbush Resort Warren Vermont

What It Is
One of the best après-ski bars in the country (SKI Magazine)
The Vibe
Authentic, old-school New England ski lodge, often with live music

Joy Bar & Restaurant Mediterranean craft cocktails in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
Craft Beverages and House-made Mediterranean Inspired Food
The Vibe
Warm, inviting atmosphere

Tracks Tavern fire-lit bar at the Pitcher Inn in Warren Vermont

What It Is
The Pitcher Inn’s Lively, Fire-lit Tavern
The Vibe
Hearty tavern fare, mountain Vermont charm

Three Mountain Cafe community coffee shop in the Mad River Valley Vermont

What It Is
A community centric cafe
The Vibe
Coffee shop, baked goods, breakfast & lunch

Afterthoughts live music venue and bar in Waitsfield Vermont

What It Is
A live music venue, event space & bar
The Vibe
Your spot for nightlife in the Mad River Valley

Cousins Brewing

What It Is
A 3-barrel brewery at the crossroads of Route 100 and 17. Small batch, local, and worth finding.
The Character
John Morris, long-time owner of the legendary Mad Mountain Tavern which begat Localfolks Smokehouse, and now Cousins Brewing.

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