Our stops:
Vermont Brewery
Here we both had the Bombay Grab IPA. Like many other on-site brews, the beer was not very carbonated but was so smooth and quite tasty. We also had some of the best sweet potato fries we had ever tasted!
Penny Cluse Cafe
What an amazing brunch! I also had one of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had - the Penny Pickler. We were starving when we got here Saturday morning, so we got an app - banana bread. It was served with a walnut cream cheese and was out of this world. And yes - that's Penny. The restaurant is named for the owners' pooch. :)
Vermont State Craft Center - Frog Hollow
The last time we visited the Hollow, I bought two prints by the same artist. Since then, the artist has passed away. I am so glad I have some of her work. We enjoyed looking around this time, but left empty handed.
Bennington Potters North Incorporated
This three story loft building is full of inspiration. We love checking out the fantastic displays of handmade pottery and beautiful textiles.
Adult Play Pens
There weren't any adult play pens the first year we went. These were a wonderful addition! We loved being able to enjoy a beer outside while we listened to the drum circle and people watched. I also enjoyed the privilege of being able to drink a beer right outside city hall!
We thoroughly enjoyed the family friendly event. We saw lots of eccentric folks, as well as families with small children and even a few four legged friends. We caught a few beads, some chocolates, and even a cool beverage container. I captured one of my favorite photos of all time the first year we went to Hat's Mardi Gras (left). A different group of gals was outside this year and I got a photo of them too.
The Farmhouse
We had some cheese with our beer. Who would have thunk it? Anyway, beer and cheese is a delicious, unexpected combination. We had blue cheese and sharp cheddar. I later had the exact same dinner as I had the first time we visited - polenta cakes with mushrooms and kale. Positively divine. I also had some of the best beer I've ever tasted - Fiddlehead's Dog Eat Dog. I am still dreaming about it.
Magnolia's
We stopped in here for breakfast before hitting the road. We managed to beat the rush and even had some banana bread as an app. Magnolia's serves their banana bread with a cherry cream cheese. It was yum. Our breakfasts were equally delicious.
Just like the first time we visited, we stayed in downtown Burlington and did not use the car all weekend. We loved seeing this great college town on foot. I think this is going to become an annual thing for us.
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