Change does not come easy in New England. We, as a people, take pride in our traditions, our celebrations and our festivals. Our weather might change at the drop of a hat, but a true New Englander knows what season is upon…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. It’s officially sweater weather in Southern Vermont, the season for warmth, creativity, and handmade charm. If you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift or a new winter hobby, head to The King’s Knit Wit, one of…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. For more than 50 years, Jays Art Shop & Frame Gallery has been a creative cornerstone in the tri-state area, a trusted haven for artists, crafters, and gift seekers alike. When news spread that the longtime…
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Voted Best Art Gallery in the 2025 Brattleboro Reformer’s Reader’s Choice Awards Vermont Artisan Designs is a fine art and contemporary American craft gallery which – for more than 50 years – has celebrated a wide variety of artists and artisans primarily…
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Sponsored by Vermont Begins Here and Better Bennington Corporation By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. There’s a certain magic to holiday shopping in a town that still feels like a community. In Bennington, Vermont, that magic lives in every storefront window, every…
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By Chris Mays and Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine Southern Vermont’s food scene is evolving with a blend of tradition, innovation, and community spirit. From a Brattleboro-based granola company taking on new ownership to a reimagined riverside restaurant and a café revival…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Located in Downtown Bennington, the Bennington Community Market (BCM) is a go-to spot for locals and visitors looking for fresh, high-quality food. This winter, BCM continues to offer the best of Vermont under one roof, now…
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Nestled atop Hogback Mountain in Marlboro sits Vermont Distillers, an award winning, family owned and operated craft distillery that boasts a 100-mile view from its back deck. The business was founded by local entrepreneur, Ed Metcalfe in 2008, and he continues to…
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By Ahmad Yassir, Vermont Country Magazine. Since opening in Downtown Bennington, Steve and Liz of The Angry Egg 2 have been redefining breakfast, lunch, and brunch with creativity, local focus, and community spirit. After a successful run in Connecticut, the family-owned business…
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By Bob Audette, Vermont Country Magazine. BRATTLEBORO — Mini mania is hitting downtown Brattleboro in a big way with more than 60 storefront windows filled with Lilliputian displays of doll houses, steam trains, terrariums, and more. “In addition to being a mushroom…
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By Anne Archer, Vermont Country correspondent. This holiday season, Jariya Wannapat, founder and chef of TAAN Cuisine of Siam is giving thanks to her customers and community by donating the gift of Tom Kha soup to the Bennington Empty Bowls fundraiser. “I…
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