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patsboston t1_j5zn1kk wrote

Derby Line Village Inn has really really good authentic Austrian cuisine. The chef is from there

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jakefrommyspace OP t1_j5znj27 wrote

Now THAT is tantalizing. Great reason to visit the NEK more too. Thank you!!

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DanceWithGoats t1_j60ac2l wrote

I second the Derby Line Inn. Great Austrian food. But be aware that it might it not be around much longer. I heard that the chef is looking to sell the place and retire. He is courting a new owner, but it's unclear if it will continue its Austrian fare.

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jujubeee t1_j6101o8 wrote

Zomg my family is excited to make a day trip out of this! We love German food and we can go to the Derby Line library.

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who-d-knee t1_j66k6q7 wrote

The Haskell library in Derby Line is unique place. The Derby village inn is just down the road.

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who-d-knee t1_j64h1j8 wrote

And if you are lucky, Chef Fritz will come out and play his accordion for you.

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cwillm t1_j5znim7 wrote

Bier Hall at Trapps in Stowe is pretty darn good. It’s Austrian technically though 🤷🏻‍♂️

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jakefrommyspace OP t1_j5zq59v wrote

Two sides of the same coin there. Thank you!

Edit: I am talking about the food, NOT the people. The foods are similar in nature.

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[deleted] t1_j600ukk wrote

Austrian people get pretty annoyed being asked if they’re German in my experience. For the reasons

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Arasuil t1_j605fqa wrote

Mostly because they know they’re more German than the Germans.

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chacifer t1_j6cr2pz wrote

I was chatting with an older guy with an obvious German accent on the hill yesterday. I asked, in German, if he was German. He cutely said he was Austrian, and I profusely apologized in German. Because reasons.

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kswagger t1_j5zwz1o wrote

Second Von Trapps for sure- all of their food is excellent, big fan of the chicken schnitzel and the sausage plate, their spatzle is solid as are the mashed potatoes with sauerkraut. i always take home some of their homemade mustard too

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TillPsychological351 t1_j61fmp2 wrote

The main restaurant is pretty good too.

For breakfast, they replicate the typical spread you will find at an Austrian Alpine hotel better than anywhere else I've found in the US.

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8valvegrowl t1_j5zqqck wrote

Countryman's Pleasure in Mendon specializes in Bavarian foods (spaetzle, schnitzel, sauerbraten). I think they are closed for a remodel, though.

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jakefrommyspace OP t1_j5zrlyw wrote

Specializing in spaetzle is so rare. I am looking forward to patronizing them.

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advamputee t1_j60faf1 wrote

I have my own spätzlehobel at home. It’s really easy and fun to make yourself, can get kind of messy though.

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Historical-Run-1511 t1_j6146w1 wrote

You should try to make if! It's just flour eggs water and salt and you can but a spaetzle maker for like 20$ on Amazon. Takes no time at all!

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Calligraphee t1_j654tqq wrote

It's also possible to just make it with a colander or grater with big holes! Not quite as convenient, but it saves one from having to buy a specialty kitchen object, which is something I personal find beneficial.

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Historical-Run-1511 t1_j6572id wrote

True true I agree with your position on the one trick kitchen ponies. But, I was too uncoordinated or something for that colander trick and now we eat kinda a lot of spaetzle (had a Hungarian grandmother) so it worked out for us.

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Calligraphee t1_j658fx0 wrote

That makes sense! I usually only make 1-2 portions at a time so it's not been an issue, but if it's something you make regularly or in large quantities then it's worth the drawer space!

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SVTer t1_j5zthnm wrote

New German restaurant called Browan just opened in Arlington last week. I’ve heard good things.

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Euphoric-Still-6066 t1_j5zvgyu wrote

We're looking forward to checking this place out. Their other location in mass looks great!

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Jolly-Engineer-401 t1_j60qp1i wrote

Been to the one in mass (Somerville) can confirm it is delicious, and true to real German food. Their spaetzle is fantastic

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haroldschultzman t1_j6118hj wrote

I live nearby and am definitely going to head there soon. The menu looks fantastic.

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kapntug t1_j61h6tj wrote

Bronwyn on the Battenkill

Edit: Speaking of Arlington there is a spaetzle maker just a few doors down! They sell at local shops. Look in the frozen/fridge section

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vtham t1_j5zzvr6 wrote

I’m so glad someone asked this question. German cuisine is one of the things that I’ve missed since I moved here. Unfortunately, I live in southeast Vermont, and none of the establishments mentioned are in this area.

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truckingon t1_j600vc8 wrote

The Student Prince in Springfield MA might be an option for you.

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amhais t1_j60toau wrote

Don’t forget Munich Haus in Chicopee, a little closer. Owned by the old head chef from The Student Prince. Both places are excellent - my wife prefers Munich Haus, I prefer The Student Prince.

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vtham t1_j60a2gb wrote

Excellent suggestion. Thank you.

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Affectionate_Cod_348 t1_j61doa5 wrote

I'm three years into living in Vermont and gave up on a lot of the foods I enjoyed pretty quickly - with German food being the most painful loss. Von Trapp's is good, but doesn't scratch the itch the places in Florida did - it's more expensive and has a more uptight feeling to it. I'd love some spaetzle, currywurst, and a doner kebab, but I find that I have to go out of state to get those things. I understand that you can get those things fairly reliably in Montreal - but haven't explored that yet.

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Coonga t1_j604rhc wrote

In college, we used to go that one on Church St. I cant remember the name but I believe its closed now.

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BudsKind802 t1_j606q03 wrote

Das Bierhaus? They've been gone a while, but the Turkish Kebab House that took it's place is pretty rad.

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