🍽️ Vermont Dining Recap: From "Meh" to Magnificent

📍 Lunch in Stowe: Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant ✅ The Good: Cheap & filling (think: college-town Chinese food). ❌ The Bad: • Beef slices (not strips) with questionable freshness. • Pineapple fried rice = canned fruit + basic fried rice. Verdict: Emergency carbs only. 🚑 🌕 Dinner in Burlington: Hen of the Wood 📍 55 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 🌟 Why It’s a Must-Visit ✅ Farm-to-Table Magic: Ingredients sourced from 45-mile radius (super fresh!). ✅ Cozy Vibes: Rustic-chic with a lively bar—no stuffy fine-dining airs. 🍴 What We Ordered 🧀 Cheese Board • Local artisan cheeses + peach jam + charred sourdough. • Star Pick: A sweet-aged cheddar (name forgotten, but taste remembered!). 🍅 Fried Green Tomatoes • Crispy batter + tart tomato slices = appetizer MVP. 🥩 Mains • Steak: Perfect medium-rare, herb crusted. • Pork Tenderloin: Juicy with apple-cider glaze. 🍮 Dessert • Only "okay" (skip if full—save room for more cheese!). 💡 Pro Tips ⏰ Reservations: Book ahead (bar seats are first-come). 🚗 Parking: Street spots nearby (free after 6 PM). "Where else can you eat Vermont farms on a plate? 10/10." 🌾✨ #VermontEats #FarmToTable #BurlingtonVT