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Dining on the Marketplace
Cart Vendors
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The Skinny Pancake
Corner of Lake and College Streets
Owner: Benjy Adler
Web site: www.skinnypancake.com
Phone: (802) 540-0188
The Skinny Pancake started as a cart on Church Street and was the first cart certified as a partner member of Vermont Fresh Network. Now the Skinny Pancake is a restaurant as well, located on the Waterfront.
A-Maize-ing Kettle Korn
Across from Burlington Town Center
Owner: Paul Buschner
Paul makes his kettle korn fresh, right on the street! If you're looking for a sweet but slightly salty snack, this is the cart for you. High quality ingredients and a friendly personality make this a cart not to be missed.
Amir's Kebob Cart
City Hall Block, Across from Red Square
Owner: Amir Jusufagic
Amir's cart serves up some of the best donor kebabs in Burlington as well food from his native country, Bosnia. Additional offerings include gyros, panini sandwiches and assortment of beverages. Amir keeps his cart open until early morning on Friday and Saturday for late-night bar goers.
Nikos Souvlaki
Across from Leunig's Bistro, Third Block
Owner: Nicholas Papaseraphim
Email: nikossouvlaki@gmail.com
Niko's Souvlaki is a family run business that serves up homemade Greek food and pastries. The Nikos Souvlaki cart is located at the corner of Church Street Marketplace and College Street near Leunig's Bistro.
Rookie's Root Beer
Third Block
Owner: Jennifer Rooke
Phone: (802) 861-6777
Web site: www.rookiesrootbeer.com
Rookie's Root Beer cart serves root beer made in the Rooke's New North End home. If you miss their cart on the street you can sample their root beer at a variety of downtown restaurants such as American Flatbread. Stop by for a cold glass on a hot day or to grab a root beer float for dessert! Rookie's also sells kegs of root beer, a perfect treat for your next bbq or birthday party. Kegs of Rookie's are $50 and contain about 55 servings. Check them out at the Burlington Farmer's Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hong's Chinese Dumplings
Corner of Church & Cherry, Top Block, outside of Borders
Owner: Hong Yasner
Hong's Chinese Dumplings' food cart started in 2000 on Church Street. Hong rolls out delicious hand made dumplings right in front of your eyes from scratch - even the sauces are homemade! She also serves shrimp egg rolls, veggie egg rolls, veggie fried rice, sesame noodles, etc. You can find her cart on most sunny days in the summer from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (courtesy of Lisa Hong)
*Hong's Chinese Dumplings is in the process of making some improvements and will be off the street until further notice*
Bookie's
Corner of Church & Bank, across from Three Tomatoes Trattoria
Owner: Dave Stoll
Phone: (802) 355-5130
From breakfast sandwiches to hot dogs, Italian sausage, Philly cheese steaks and French fries, you will find some of the best food on the Marketplace, freshly made and at some of the lowest prices. Declared by many as the "Best Burgers in Burlington." Be sure to try the special "Book-ie Sauce" on a cheeseburger, hot dog or even an egg and cheese sandwich! (Courtesy of Dave Stoll) Call in orders are welcome. Hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Rasta Wraps
Second Block, outside of Starbuck's and Burlington Town Center
Owner: Cormac Walsh (partnered with Kevin Shea)
Rasta Wraps is a newcomer to the street and already gaining recognition for having tasty, fresh wraps. Owner Cormac Walsh is working to be the second cart on Church Street to become a Vermont Fresh Network partner member. Rasta Wraps uses only fresh ingredients to deliver tried and true favorites and new, unique flavor combinations. The cart is on the street during the week and can be seen from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Stop by on your lunch break or on your way home from the bar scene.
Kevin's Wicked Mountain Hot Dogs
City Hall Block
Owner: Kevin Shea
Web site: www.kevinswickedmountaindogs.com
Kevin's Wicked Mountain Dogs serves Hebrew National hot dogs, Italian sausage, polish kielbasa, chips and a variety of sodas. He is available to cater events and can be found at festivals and events around the state including the Green Mountain Chew Chew festival. For pricing information, photos, schedule, locations or to book your next event, visit the Web site above.
King Street Youth Center's Kids Lemonade
Third Block, Outside Stephen and Burns Salon
Owner: Gabriella Tufo Strouse
Web site: http://www.kingstreetyouth.org
Kid's Lemonade is run through the Job Club program at King Street Youth Center. "Youth who participate in Job Club training, are allowed to practice their skills by working and managing Kid's Lemonade." Stop by Kid's Lemonade on a sweltering July day for freshly made lemonade, limeade and orangeade. *See the King Street Youth Center web site for more information*
