Liquid Art

By James Kent A new dining spot has taken root off Route 4 in Rutland. Townline Grill and Bakery, known to locals as a popular food truck, now occupies the space in the former Restoration BBQ location. Owner and primary cook Tracy Rose launched her food truck in 2021, gradually building a loyal following. In…

By James Kent Soup Dog, a cozy seasonal eatery nestled behind Domenic’s Pizzeria near the Killington ski resort, has been warming up the slopes for three winters now, and its kettles are ready to fill bellies with soup for its fourth season. Run by Matt Buck, a former commercial photographer turned soup artisan, Soup Dog…

By James Kent There is exciting news in the culinary world. The Rutland area has two new eating destinations with Latin-inspired flavors that will expand palates and stuff tummies with delicious treats from regions such as Peru, Venezuela, and Argentina.  Pao Pao is a Peruvian restaurant that opened on Dec. 6 at 124 Woodstock Ave.…

By Victoria Gaither On Friday, Nov. 22, at 5 p.m., the Killington Cafe and Wine Bar opened its doors to the community for an invite-only tasting opportunity. Owner/General Manager Joe Cuozzo and partners James Sherman and Howard Levin welcomed guests into the cafe and bar and sought feedback. It was a packed house, with guests…