"Chef Eric Warnstedt opened the original Waterbury location of this now-famed restaurant in 2005, putting Vermont on the national culinary map with multiple James Beard Foundation Awards for his groundbreaking farm-to-table menu served within the walls of a restored historic grist mill. Warnstedt and co-owner William McNeil transformed that mill into a warm modern dining room with a patio overlooking the rushing waterfalls of Graves Brook. Fifteen years later, the menu still draws locals and tourists alike, while paying homage to an array of local farms, cheesemakers, and more. The food may be uncomplicated, but experiencing dishes like local fried rabbit with sunchokes, crème fraîche and grilled radicchio is nothing short of extraordinary. The bar is just as much of a reflection of this ethos and quality with a beverage program offers locally-sourced beer, wine, and an impressive list of craft cocktails." - Heather Platt
