• Oliver Parini
• Honey Road

Honey Road — Church Street's busy eastern Mediterranean bistro has earned multiple James Beard Award nominations — for best chef, best pastry chef and best new restaurant — since its launch in 2017.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• Hen of the Wood
• Jericho Café & Tavern
• Restaurant Poco
• Waterworks Food + Drink

• Courtesy
• Blue Paddle Bistro

Blue Paddle Bistro — Near the shores of Keeler Bay, chef Phoebe Bright serves crowd-pleasing plates amid artsy décor — there's a wooden canoe suspended over the bar.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• The Drake Bar and Kitchen
• Kuya's at One Main
• Piecasso Family Pizzeria
• Shore Acres Inn & Restaurant