Seven Days

Seven Days is an alternative weekly newspaper that comes out every Wednesday in Vermont. It is published by Da Capo Publishing, Inc., and is owned by Pamela Polston and Paula Routly. This newspaper is available for free in several locations, including Burlington, Middlebury, Montpelier, Stowe, the Mad River Valley, Rutland, St. Albans in Vermont, and Plattsburgh in New York.

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Paula Routly: Reporting From Vermont's Food Scene

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Paula Routly

click to enlarge Writing about food has always been a big part of Seven Days. Among the stories in the 28-page inaugural issue, on September 6, 1995, was an elaborate evaluation of local pizzas. Three weeks later, the cover story documented the proliferation of Vermont's gourmet markets.
TV Review: Seasons 1 Through 3 of Hulu Drama 'The Bear'

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Margot Harrison

click to enlarge I have a confession to make about "The Bear." Though the FX on Hulu drama series has been racking up Emmys and Golden Globe Awards since it premiered in 2022, I initially stopped watching after Episode 2 because of the yelling. The show's fast-paced, superlatively crafted depiction of life in the kitchen of a Chicago sandwich joint triggered my stress response, big time. And I haven't even worked in a restaurant.
Musician Margaux Simmons Spaces Out With Astral Underground

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Chris Farnsworth

click to enlarge Surrounded by music gear in a cluttered basement, Margaux Simmons clutched her flute and narrowed her eyes, deep in thought. Something about the piece of music she had just played had intrigued her — and the other two musicians in her midst, John Notaro and Ben Maddox.
Q&A: Setting Sail With Whistling Man Schooner

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Eva Sollberger

Since 1996, Whistling Man Schooner has hosted thousands of tourists and locals on sailboat rides around Lake Champlain. The current owner, Capt. Cory Dalsimer, 27, is a University of Vermont graduate who started as a deckhand and earned a commercial captain's license. Many other crew members have become captains; promoting careers in the maritime industry is part of the company's mission.
Vermont Music News: Grand Point North Returns to Burlington

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Chris Farnsworth

click to enlarge Grace Potter's Grand Point North is coming back! The long-running music festival on Burlington's waterfront will return Friday, September 12, through Sunday, September 14. After headlining performances from Potter on Friday and Saturday, Connecticut-born jam band Goose will take over on Sunday. As in years past, Potter and her team have booked a slew of local support acts.
Summer Programs Provide 1 Million Free Meals to Vermont Kids

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Alison Novak

click to enlarge When Essex Westford schools let out for the summer, the work doesn't stop for child nutrition director Scott Fay and his team. Just days later, they begin converting the kitchen at Essex High School into a de facto packaging facility.
Album Reviews: Six New Records From Vermont Artists

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Chris Farnsworth

click to enlarge Every few months, the queue of Vermont albums awaiting review gets so long that music editor Chris Farnsworth has to do a mega-review week. Below are six new releases from artists around the Green Mountains, spanning genres from prog folk to free jazz to country.
Years After Expansion, City Market Struggles to Make a Profit

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Courtney Lamdin

click to enlarge In 2017, City Market cleaned up an old industrial lot in Burlington's South End and built a state-of-the-art grocery store. The 30,000-square-foot building on Flynn Avenue boasts a spacious café, teaching kitchen and first-of-its-kind refrigeration system — a big upgrade from the co-op's aging downtown store.
Now Playing in Theaters: June 18-24

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Margot Harrison

click to enlarge New in Theaters 28 YEARS LATER: The third installment of the horror series that began in 2002 with 28 Days Later focuses on an island community that has managed to survive the apocalyptic pandemic. Danny Boyle again directs; Jack O'Connell and Aaron Taylor-Johnson star. (115 min, R.
How Do VT Cooks Learn the Trade? Mentorship Is the Recipe

1 week ago | sevendaysvt.com | Jordan Barry

click to enlarge Help us pay for in-depth stories like this one by becoming a Seven Days Super Reader. Nobody ever said the restaurant industry, with its long hours and low pay, is hard to get into. Mastering the skills of a chef and moving up through the ranks in the kitchen — that's a different matter. An even dice or chiffonade and a killer palate can only take a young cook so far without the guidance of a supportive teacher.