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Burlington Culinary Bliss

With Chef Varga


Departing: August 11, 2024

Discover Burlington’s culinary scene on this delicious weekend trip from Providence, RI. You’ll sip celebratory cocktails and explore Shelburne Farms, to learn about their mission to cultivate food for a sustainable future. Come with an appetite because this tour is packed with mouthwatering delights!

2 days, from

$1,599

Price is in USD per person.

GROUP SIZE

14 people max

ACTIVITY LEVEL

 
2
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Trip code: 17200
In partnership with Ellie's + Gracie's

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About Your Host

Matthew Varga - Executive Chef
Chef Matthew Varga is from Connecticut, where he would spend his childhood days crabbing, fishing, and soaking in the aromas of his family’s busy kitchen. He began his culinary training by taking food and baking classes in high school and starting his first job in a restaurant at 16. Chef Varga attended Johnson & Wales University, where he received his associate degree in culinary arts in 2003 and his bachelor’s degree in food service management in 2005. Chef Varga began working at Gracie’s in 2007 and was promoted to Executive Chef in 2010. Since then, Gracie’s has won the AAA four-diamond award eight years straight and received three Diner’s Choice awards from OpenTable. Chef Varga has been featured in Art Culinaire as a guest chef for the Democratic Governors Association Taste of America gala.

Trip Details

Transportation: Private vehicle

Accommodation: Hotel Vermont (1 night)

Meals:

  • Breakfasts: 1
  • Lunches: 2
  • Dinners: 2

This culinary adventure produced in partnership with Ellie's + Gracie's

Itinerary

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Day 1: Providence > Quechee, VT > Burlington

Depart Providence this morning aboard our private luxury transportation. Enjoy the scenery as we make our way to Simon Pearce Glass & Pottery Gallery, known for their beautiful pieces inspired by centuries-old Georgian glassmaking techniques. Enjoy the property and shop before a memorable lunch of locally-sourced food while overlooking the Ottauquechee River waterfall in their Private Dining Room. Early this afternoon we’ll arrive at our hotel and get settled before gathering at Hen of the Wood for a celebratory cocktail. After, we’ll head to Shelburne Farms, a nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. Located on breathtaking land with historic buildings we’ll enjoy a farm-to-table four-course meal together. (l, d)

Day 2: Burlington > Providence

After breakfast this morning, we’ll return to Shelburne Farms for a tour of the grounds, including their beautiful flower gardens, as well as partake in a cheese-making course. We’ll meet Shelburne’s cheesemaker and learn how they craft the milk of their Brown Swiss cows into a delicious cheddar cheese. Complete with a tasting this is sure to be a memorable morning! After, lunch at the farm-to-table gastropub, The Farmhouse Tap & Grill awaits. A visit to Vermont isn’t complete without experiencing the Vermont Cheese Trail! We’ll depart Burlington and enjoy visits with tastings at Billings Farm* as we make our way back to Providence. En route we’ll stop for dinner at Revival Kitchen & Bar in Concord, NH. With exquisite farm-to-table plates designed by award-winning chef, Corey Fletcher, Revival is the perfect end to your culinary weekend. (b,l,d)

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