Dazzling Fare Heats up Backwoods Vermont (NYT)

Restaurants in the north-central part of the state are defining themselves by using as many local ingredients as they can, even in winter.

Take a look at this New York Times article, by Mark Bittman, in today's paper. By all accounts, Hen of the Wood is absolutely one of the best restaurants in the area. And, if you're driving to Stowe, it's just a few minutes off the I-89 exit 10 ramps in Waterbury. I'm embarrassed that my wife and I haven't yet been!