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In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Ken Aiken of Touringroads recommend Crop Bistroin Stowe, Vermont where Chef Tom Bivins serves up dishes like the Carolina MOP Chicken Sandwich and Vermont Rarebit. We discuss moto-foodies, Vermont cheese and the importance of a beer glass' shape.

• Read more about Crop Bistro on Touringroads
• Visit the Crop Bistro website
• Crop Bistro is located at 1859 Mt. Road in Stowe, Vermont
• Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream was founded in Vermont
• Cabot Creamery's cheeses are internationally recognized
• Vermont Coffee Company is a fair trade coffee roaster in Middlebury
• Smugglers' Notch has unbelievable views
• The Vermont Fresh Network has been instrumental in developing relationships between farmers and chefs
• So has Sean Buchanan of the Black River Produce
• Check out Crowley Cheese
• The Trapp Family (of The Sound of Music fame) owns a lodge in Vermont
• Hen of the Wood is a great place to eat in Waterbury
• Chef Michael Kloeti moved from New York City to open Michael's on the Hill
• Stop by the Cold Hollow Cider Mill
• Grab a beer at The Alchemist
• The the ice cream at I.C. Scoops
• The Blue Moon Cafe is a hidden gem
• Try the Green Goddess Cafe for breakfast or lunch
• Get real Mexican food at Frida's Taqueria and Grill
• The Vermont Ale House stocks dozens of unusual beers
• Chef Anontio DeVito of Trattoria La Festa serves authentic Italian cuisine

Ken recommends:

• Beer-battered fried pickles
• Cheddar Larger Soup
• Carolina MOP Chicken Sandwich
• Vermont Rarebit

Food for Thought:

• Q: What national recreational sports organization was founded in Stowe?
• A: The National Ski Patrol.

Out of the Frying Pan Picks:

• Restaurant with the Best View: The Cliff House
• Favorite Place to go with Kids: Pie in the Sky
• Favorite Vegetarian Restaurant: The Green Goddess Cafe
• Favorite Cheese: Cabot Creamery's Cheddar Cheese