VFN Members in the News!

 We love to see VFN members in the news. Check out what folks are up to!

The James Beard nominations are in! Congratulations to Chef Christian Kruse of Black Flannel Brewing & Distilling Company for his nomination for Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT).

VFN Board member Cara Chigazola Tobin and business partner Allison Gibson of Honey Road announce an exciting new venture! Seven Days shares the good news in Honey Road to Open Brunch spot, Grey Jay, in Burlington. 

VFN Board member Ryan Chaffin joins 14th Star Brewing Co. as General Manager! 14th Star is a veteran-built craft brewery with a mission to brew world-class beer while enriching the community. Join us in celebrating Ryan's on-going dedication to VFN in both his former role at Farrell Distributing and in this new position at the brewery. Looking forward to the VFN Chef/Farmer/Food Producer Meetup at the 14th Star Brewing Taproom! 

Burlington's finest August First Bakery and Cafe has new ownership. Read about Frank Pace and Marnie Long's vision for the future in the Seven Days article, Founders Sell August First Bakery & Cafe. 

Celebrate a milestone anniversary for a downtown Burlington institution in the Seven Days article, City Market, Onion River Co-op Celebrates 20 Years Downtown.

Tag along with WCAX as they visit VFN member Joe's Kitchen at Screamin' Ridge Farm. 

Learn about Lady Brew Month in the Burlington Free Press piece, Montpelier beer have to highlight women who are integral in the New England brewery scene. 

Snow Farm Vineyard tells WCAX-TV why winter's frosty temps are perfect for making one special type of wine in VT. Vineyard Uses cold temps to get sweet results. 

Vermont Brewers are teaming up with Chefs to up their culinary game. Read about it the Burlington Free press article, Outside chefs set up shop at Vermont breweries - serving way more than Pretzels.