Though officially known as the South End Arts District, the corridors along Pine Street and Flynn Avenue could just as easily be rebranded as the South End Food and Drink District. The neighborhood is known for its collection of breweries and beverage businesses (leading some to call it "Pint Street"), but it's also home to coffeehouses, bagel joints, the Burlington Farmers Market, a grocery co-op, vegan food and ice cream.
Last year, the National Center for Arts Research listed Burlington among the top 10 "arts-vibrant medium communities" in America — notable for making the arts "integral" to the city's development, urban design and livability. It's true that Burlington brims with innovative and artsy types, and the most concentrated cluster of creativity is in its South End.