• Oliver Parini
• Honey Road

Honey Road — Church Street’s busy and buzzy Middle Eastern bistro invites dining with friends to share masterful mezze. For dessert, don’t miss the chocolate-drenched tahini ice cream bar.

Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)

• BKK in the Alley
• Hen of the Wood
• Restaurant Poco
• Waterworks Food + Drink

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• 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
• Oakes & Evelyn
• Pearl Street Pizza
• Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge