Tag: restaurants

A smiling man folds his arms and looks out into the distance. He is standing on a green lawn. Red and yellow trees are in the distance.

Why Is Jessica’s Executive Chef Rob Fenn So Dang Shy?

Good news! Jessica’s at Swift House Inn has opened its doors after its annual cleanup. The restaurant crew were delighted to get a week off with fine, warm weather for chilling on the deck, catching up on yard work, and generally recharging to approach the busy holiday season.  Speaking of… Read More

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Jessica’s Wins the Wine Spectator’s Award

Jessica’s wins the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence for our wine program! Many of you will have learned that as of July 1st, Jessica’s has been honored with the Best of Award of Excellence for our wine program by Wine Spectator Magazine. While our wine program has… Read More

Wood-fire Pizza oven - Person's hand holding tray with pizza with onions, olives, basil and sausage.

Blog Post: Notte

There are many advantages to staying at the Swift House Inn, but one of the best ones is that there are so many delicious places to eat in Middlebury, VT. Even if our on-site restaurant, Jessica’s, is closed, or you’re looking for something a little different, there are a… Read More

Yellow sign portraying a fireball, brown lettering Fire & Ice Restaurant

Vermont Landmark Fire and Ice Restaurant

Fire and Ice has been landmark restaurant in the Middlebury, VT area since 1974. With such a unique name, it is no surprise there is story behind it. The name in fact actually comes from the work of local poet, Robert Frost. “Fire” is behind the passion for cooking… Read More