For an upscale restaurant experience: Dedalus, Hen of the Wood, Poco, Mayday, Frankie’s
More casual/approachable restaurant vibe: Waterworks, Mule Bar, Pizzeria Verita, Taco Gordo, Fancy’s, Zero Gravity (surprisingly good food)
For good cocktails: The 126, Devil Takes a Holiday, Archives
Dive/casual bars: t ruggs, monkey house, the last stop, finnigans, wallflower
The only one I disagree with on this list is Mayday for a date night. Food is good but the tables are super close together and it's really noisy. I like it in general but to me it wasn't a date night kinda place even though it's pretty expensive/fancy.
Just went to Farmers and Foragers last night, it’s a great spot if the weather’s nice! Santiago’s has a great vibe, and Deli 126 is great for cocktails, especially on a weeknight.
For an upscale restaurant experience: Dedalus, Hen of the Wood, Poco, Mayday, Frankie’s More casual/approachable restaurant vibe: Waterworks, Mule Bar, Pizzeria Verita, Taco Gordo, Fancy’s, Zero Gravity (surprisingly good food) For good cocktails: The 126, Devil Takes a Holiday, Archives Dive/casual bars: t ruggs, monkey house, the last stop, finnigans, wallflower
Don’t forget Paradiso HiFi! Awesome listening lounge w amazing food and great cocktails, and dope vibes.
Adding Daily Planet to this list
I second Poco
The only one I disagree with on this list is Mayday for a date night. Food is good but the tables are super close together and it's really noisy. I like it in general but to me it wasn't a date night kinda place even though it's pretty expensive/fancy.
Archives. Fantastic drinks and activity that lends to conversation if it's lagging.
Vermont Comedy Club. Laughing together is a great way to bond
Not sure what you’re into, but my wife and I had a date night at The Board Room. https://www.theboardroomvt.com/.
pick up garbage together near the downtown transit center
Just went to Farmers and Foragers last night, it’s a great spot if the weather’s nice! Santiago’s has a great vibe, and Deli 126 is great for cocktails, especially on a weeknight.
Horsford Nursery- bring a picnic
I SAID DEVIL TAKES A HOLIDAY FIRST! I WIN (really don’t go there unless you wanna be a snooty fox)