Shopping in Counterculture Vermont (PHOTOS)

Farm to table is the rule here at Mountain Creamery, not just a quaint phrase to lure hungry travelers. Most of the ingredients, including poultry, beef, pork, and produce, are grown and raised on the owners’ ranch, Hinterland Farms.

The atmosphere is distinctly greasy-spoon, with waitstaff who seem to be part of the décor. It’s the kind of place where people come in to chat about the weather or the local high school sports teams and the soundtrack is provided by a portable radio circa 1975.

The food, however, is fresh, expertly prepared, and features signature items such as the “mile-high apple pie," hand-carved turkey breast, and homemade potato salad. It’s not called Mountain Creamery for nothing; they produce fresh and delicious homemade ice cream at a secondary shop downstairs, and it’s worthy of the name. Beware, the restaurant is cash only.

33 Central Street, Woodstock (802)- 457-1715

Writer &Photographer: Rob Liguori