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Al's French Frys — Like everything else about this place, the "frys" here are done the old-fashioned way: cut by hand and cooked twice to be hot, fresh and flavorful for your order.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
• Leunig's Bistro & Café
• Misery Loves Co.
• The Skinny Pancake

• Courtesy of Prohibition Pig
• Fries at Prohibition Pig

Prohibition Pig — Two words: duck fat. When he left Stowe's Rusty Nail for this Waterbury spot, chef Michael Werneke brought his seriously indulgent fries. We think they're just ducky.

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• The Reservoir Restaurant & Tap Room
• Three Penny Taproom