Montpelier articles

  • In Montpelier, Enna to Serve Gelato; Dairy Creme for Sale

    A Montpelier cone has been passed. Shannon Bates, chef-owner of the globally inspired deli Enna at 14 State Street, will add gelato during new daily afternoon and early evening hours starting on May 6. Bates bought some of the equipment from Chill Vermont Gelato, which operated a few storefronts away at 32 State Street from 2012 until last summer. Both businesses were severely damaged by July's flooding. While Enna reopened on November 6, Chill Vermont Gelato owner Alec Long decided...
  • Q&A: Downtown Montpelier Transforms Into PoemCity Every April

    April is National Poetry Month — and the perfect time to visit Montpelier, as the Capital City transforms into PoemCity. Organized by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library, this year's event features 450 poems displayed in the windows of 50 downtown businesses. The poets range in age from 3 to 94, include 200 students and represent 75 towns. Rounding out the monthlong celebration are 35 community events and poetry readings. In her latest episode of "Stuck in Vermont," Seven Days senior multimedia...