WHAT IS A CREEMEE?

SOFT SERVE IS TO CREEMEES AS SODA IS TO POP You come to Vermont. You decide to get ice cream. You approach the ice cream stand and on the menu you see this item called a “creemee”. Though the picture looks like soft serve, the name suggests something completely different. So what’s the deal…

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Ice Cream: Old School Icons & New Pioneers

Nothing epitomizes a Vermont summer like a real maple creemee. It’s the perfect combination of the two agricultural practices for which we’re best known; maple sugaring and dairy farming. Local establishments like Palmer Lane Maple have been a destination for creemee lovers since 2012. Pure maple…

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DIVING INTO BURLINGTON'S DIVE BARS

Sitting along the shores of Lake Champlain, our little city is known for its artsy vibe, intoxicating scenery, and abundance of bars that cater to your every taste. But let's be real: the true essence of Burlington’s nightlife lies in its dive bars. The spots where you can find cheap drinks, quirky…

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WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN

Experience the best of Burlington with its vibrant outdoor dining scene. From charming restaurants, delightful bakeries, to cozy pubs, there's a wide array of places to eat in this city. Immerse yourself in the Burlington ambiance as sidewalks and streets transform into inviting seating areas. When…

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BEERLINGTON: Switchback Brewery

Although it is no secret that Burlington, Vermont loves beer, you may be curious to know how this all came about in such a tiny corner of the World. The history of craft beer is rooted deep in the culture and livelihood of Burlington. Breweries like Vermont Pub and Brew, Magic Hat, and even…

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HELLO ICE CREAM

The innovators, hidden gems and old-school icons behind our maple, cows and creemees In late March 2021, 79-year-old Bob Saffi -- more commonly known in Burlington as “Ice Cream Bob” -- stood beside a flatbed train in the Burlington rail yard, pondering his nineteenth summer selling ice cream…

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THREE CHEERS!

Images by Bear Cieri For those of us who enjoy imbibing, the pandemic has prompted us to bartend from our own kitchens. We’ve put mileage on old stemware and cried into our beers from the living room couch. But spring is finally here! And with it an easing of restrictions. Vermont bars were…

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BEERLINGTON

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CRAFT BREWING IN BURLINGTON Brewers and hop lovers from around the world travel to Vermont for our beer — it’s a brewing culture unique enough to be recognized by the state itself. “Vermont beer” is a categorical distinction, a style defined by the Green Mountain State. According…

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