Misery Loves Co. — The open kitchen dishes out seriously imaginative food, from Chinese-style pork buns to house-cured meat and fish. In 2013, the fare earned these chef-owners a James Beard Foundation Award nomination.
Other Finalists (Inside Chittenden County)
- Leunig's Bistro & Café
- Penny Cluse Café
- Red Onion
- Zabby & Elf's Stone Soup
Prohibition Pig — This destination restaurant may only serve lunch Friday through Sunday, but it's making a big impact in Waterbury. A soup and sandwich combo was never so indulgent.
Other Finalists (Outside Chittenden County)
- 3 Squares Café
- The Mad Taco
- Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge
- Wilaiwan's Kitchen