Après Only

5 Après-Ski Experiences to Seek Out This Winter

"Stepping inside feels like time travel back to the glory days of the 1980s at this playfully retro “Vermont Watering Hole” in Stowe’s Field Guide Lodge, complete with a colorful rumpus room vibe and vintage ski gear accented by pops of burnt orange. The family-friendly menu leans into comfort and nostalgia with charcuterie boards piled with Vermont cheeses, grilled cheese sandwiches made with Vermont cheddar on sourdough, Swedish meatballs, chili cheese dogs, deviled eggs, warm pretzels, and SpaghettiOs served either topped with a hot dog or with a side of Ritz crackers, plus DIY tabletop s’mores that practically invite a post-snack nap by the fireplace. Drinks showcase local flavor with Stowe Cider, beers from von Trapp Brewing, Vermont Hockey Mom Hard Seltzer, and house cocktails built around local bourbon and Bar Hill Gin." - Laura Beausire