• Oliver Parini
• Hen of the Wood (Burlington)

Hen of the Wood — With locations in a former grist mill and in the elegant Hotel Vermont, Hen of the Wood is beloved for its rustic feel, legendary wine list and creative locavore cuisine.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• The Farmhouse Tap & Grill
• Leunig’s Bistro & Café
• Misery Loves Co.
• The Windjammer Restaurant

• Jeb Wallace-Brodeur
• Prohibition Pig

Prohibition Pig — This restaurant had big shoes to fill when it opened in the onetime home of the Alchemist brewpub. With barbecue, "proper" cocktails and one of the largest craft beer selections in New England, Pro Pig lives up to its sidewalk signage, giving the community an excellent excuse to "Meat Here."

Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)

• Blue Paddle Bistro
• Kismet
• Michael's on the Hill