We drove out to the islands this weekend. The Lake Champlain Islands are, in a way, the least Vermonty part of the state in that the terrain is relatively flat. Because the landscape is dominated by lake shore rather than hills and mountains, there's a different feel to the place culturally, too. Businesses cater to boaters and fishermen rather than hikers and skiers. The islands are still pretty, though, and a fine destination for a drive on a beautiful day.
Our primary target was the Kraemer & Kin tasting room in North Hero. K&K has emerged as one of my favorite Vermont breweries - no small triumph. We live in beer heaven. Their Extra Special Bitter is reminiscent of a good Bass Ale draft.
The beer is good. The real treat is the labels:
I adore naturalist drawings and these are gorgeous - fun facts included.
Food was provided by The Hive Cafe food truck. Hive Cafe is based in South Hero. I can't say my burger was particular exciting but it paired well with the wonderful beer.
Food trucks can be a real treat and that burger looks good.
ReplyDeleteI first got to know food trucks as cultural phenomenon while I was in grad school at Rutgers. Overall, New Brunswick is kind of lame as a college town. Lots of high end restaurants for the Johnson & Johnson execs, not so many charming dives for the students. But the food trucks were a big deal.
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