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While the exact origin of mac & cheese is unknown, the earliest recorded recipe dates back to 1769. According to Smithsonian, it likely made its way from France to the United States via Thomas Jefferson, who later served the dish at a state dinner in 1802. It quickly became a staple American comfort food and a college dorm room staple when Kraft began selling their boxed version in 1937. Today, mac & cheese is enjoying a bit of a renaissance, nowhere more so than in Vermont. Thanks to a $2.2 billion dairy industry, Vermont has plenty of local cheese that chefs across the state are using to put their own interesting twists on the classic dish.
The top 10 winners in the category Best Mac & Cheese in Vermont are as follows:
- Our House Bistro - Winooski
- Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen - Barre
- Vermont Country Deli - Brattleboro
- Ye Olde Tavern - Manchester
- The Daily Planet - Burlington
- Big Fatty's BBQ - White River Junction
- Two Brothers Tavern - Middlebury
- J. Morgan's Steakhouse - Montpelier
- Worthy Kitchen - Woodstock
- Prohibition Pig - Waterbury
A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to picked the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. Experts Erica Houskeeper (www.happyvermont.com) and Tara Pereira (Vermont Fresh Network (VFN)) were chosen based on their knowledge and experience of the state food scene.
Congratulations to all these winning restaurants!
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Erica Houskeeper
Erica Houskeeper of Burlington, Vermont, is a... Read More
Erica Houskeeper of Burlington, Vermont, is a freelance writer and communications/PR consultant. In her spare time, she blogs at www.happyvermont.com, which celebrates the people and places of the Green Mountain State. She is the former director of communications for the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.
Erica Houskeeper

Erica Houskeeper of Burlington, Vermont, is a freelance writer and communications/PR consultant. In her spare time, she blogs at www.happyvermont.com, which celebrates the people and places of the Green Mountain State. She is the former director of communications for the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing.
Tara Pereira
When she isn't traveling around the state visiting... Read More
When she isn't traveling around the state visiting Farmers Markets, searching for new restaurants to try or at home baking pies, Tara is the communications director for the Vermont Fresh Network (VFN). Through VFN and the DigInVT.com website, she helps to promote Vermont's thriving food community helping others discover the food and farm experiences that showcase the ingredients grown in the Green Mountain State. She enjoys cocktails on the porch, Blues and gardening. Tara lives in Westford, Vt.
Tara Pereira

When she isn't traveling around the state visiting Farmers Markets, searching for new restaurants to try or at home baking pies, Tara is the communications director for the Vermont Fresh Network (VFN). Through VFN and the DigInVT.com website, she helps to promote Vermont's thriving food community helping others discover the food and farm experiences that showcase the ingredients grown in the Green Mountain State. She enjoys cocktails on the porch, Blues and gardening. Tara lives in Westford, Vt.
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