Bienvenue au Blue Paddle Bistro!
Créé en 2005
Le Paddle est un petit bistrot spécial niché dans le belles îles du lac Champlain du Vermont. Découvrez une cuisine délicieuse et sans prétention et une escapade unique à South Hero! À seulement 90 minutes de Montréal - nous sommes plus près que vous ne le pensez!
La frontière est maintenant ouverte; à cet été!
- Mandy et la chef Phoebe
On February 4th, our heater/boiler broke ...
which resulted in frozen pipes ... and consequently
resulting in Chef Phoebe's kitchen flooding.
We are temporarily closed due to those
winter woes!
UPDATE:
We will be open on or a little before Thursday, May 4th!
Plus, we will be offering our awesome Mom’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 14th from 9:00am-3:00pm!
😉
Now taking reservations!
The overall project is a big one ~
I’m not going to sugarcoat it. At this time, we do not have an estimated opening date but, rest assured, everyone on our team is working diligently to expedite this major work.
But, as I’ve already said ~ we’ll come back strong and in a great place to welcome everyone back into our special little restaurant. Until our next update, be well and thanks, again, for all your concern and well wishes.
Hugs, and more hugs,
Mandy
New Scent!
Fireplace
🔥 Our new Fireplace scent candle has arrived and it features the three original Paddle Pups, aka The Ws, on the label! This project took over three years until I found the perfect scent to match my GWPs and their love of the outdoors. I took the photo down at Markover Pheasant Preserve in Connecticut.
$20
Will ship. Just call me at 802-372-4814
any day before 5:00pm!
Oh, by the way, pair this candle with our famous Balsam Candle and your home will smell just like an inviting Adirondack cabin!
Hugs,
Mandy
P.S. It’s dedicated to Watson’s awesome bird dog trainer, Joe Carito, of Markover Kennels!
RIP, my dear boy … you are missed.
Phoebe Bright
"Best Chef" in Vermont
The 2022 Daysie "Best of Vermont" Awards were just announced and our own Chef Phoebe just won this coveted category!
Voted by the public-at-large.
Thank you to all our loyal friends who nominated
and voted for The Paddle.
We're both honored and humbled.
In addition to this award, we won "Best Restaurant" (OCC) and "Best Breakfast/Brunch" (OCC), as well.
OCC = Outside Chittenden County
Winners were announced on Wednesday, August 3rd.
Order Take-Out!
Now that our busy summer is over, we'll be able to meet all the demands for "take-out" orders!
Take a look at our menu, then give us a call!
Thanks, and chat soon ...
New Art Show adorning our Paddle walls!
Wildlife Photography
featuring award-winning photographer Sharon Denny!
Countdown to Valentine's Dinner!
CANCELLED - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO WINTER WOES - broken heater, burst pipes and flooding. Repairs are being made now ...
SOLD OUT - Now booking for Saturday, 2/11th
We are also taking reservations for Saturday, 2/11th - Chef Phoebe will be offering her same special menu on that day, too!
February 14, 2023 beginning at 4:45 pm
November's Balsam Candle Winner - Marilyn Pelletier!
We received dozens and dozens of comment cards over the past month. Thank you for your input. Marilyn ~ next time you visit, there will be a candle waiting for you!
Congrats!
Mandy
Our all-time #1 seller, our balsam candles are on sale at The Paddle. It's especially a perfect gift for the holidays season - makes a great stocking stuffer, Secret Santa gift or "thank you" for the dinner invite. Then again, give yourself a present!
Customize your own
eGift Card!
No extra charge.
How many other businesses offer this special service? We actually don't know but we do!
It's easy!
1. Choose your own photo.
2. Write a short title and
3. Write a description.
4. And, submit to me using the blue button below and I will customize your very own gift card that you can electronically send! Please give me 24 hours.
Check out our E Gift Card page here!
Please include your best phone number in case I have a question. I'll let you know when it's uploaded so you can purchase it. Thanks, Mandy
We appreciate
folks sharing
their time with us!
March 14, 2023 will mark our 18th anniversary – our longevity is because of all our
wonderful Paddle friends who have shown us loyalty and kindness over the years.
Because of them - old and new friends alike - we are here going strong in South Hero.
Continued hugs,
Chef Phoebe Bright & Mandy Hotchkiss
Proprietors
Our hours change
with the season - trading Sunday evenings for Wednesdays!
To make a reservation, call us directly at
802-372-4814.
New Hours:
We answer the phone daily at 8:00am,
and return messages very quickly.
Monday - Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
05:00am – 08:00pm
Thursday - Saturday
05:00pm – 08:00pm
Sunday
Closed
All-Time Favorite Snaps Gallery
Well, at least some chosen ones ...
I've had the pleasure of taking literally tens of thousands of photos over the past 17 years. From time to time, I will delve into my archives and post some of my faves. Please let me know if you wish to have a photo taken when you visit - I always have some sort of a camera!
Hugs, Mandy
Frequently Asked Questions
I've got a question for Mandy!
Are you dog-friendly?
We love dogs at The Paddle! Dogs are welcomed with open arms to dine with you at one of our outdoor tables during the warmer months. You bring the leash. We have the water bowls and treats!
What do you specialize in?
Well, we're what you may call a "New American Restaurant." That being said, Chefs Phoebe & Brandy make a little of everything. What you can count on is consistent delicious, unpretentious food!
Do you cook with gluten-free pasta?
Sorry. No, we don't at this point. Stay tuned.
Do you have a bar or may we bring our own wine?
Yes, we have a full bar; therefore, Vermont state law dictates you can not bring your own alcohol of any kind.
What's your dress code?
Be comfortable & dress the way that makes you happy. Of course, the standard "shoes and shirt" requirement is in effect.
Do you have entertainment?
Yes. During the winter, we offer music on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. During the summer, live music every Wednesday & Sunday. We call this our "Haymeadow Music" because it's located in our Back Forty where you can view some of the best sunsets in the Islands!
How often do you serve a Sunday brunch?
We try and offer a monthly brunch during the off-season.
Can my kids play with one of the Paddle Pups?
You bet! WyNott usually hangs out on the front porch during the summer with her frisbee ready to play. During the colder months, you'll find her in our office waiting for some fun.
UPDATE: WyNott passed away on November 2, 2022 after a 14 day battle with ITP, a rare blood disorder. I am currently looking for a puppy that will be a great fit for our restaurant mascot. Stay tuned.
Recognition by others!
We're proud, and humbled, by all the press and media we've received over the years. Here's a sampling ...
WCVB, NBC
Award-winning anchorman, Anthony Edwards, from Boston highlighted us!
CLICK HERE for the story!Great piece about two
of our "neighbors, as well ...
(July 26, 2021)
Gayot
2022 Best Restaurants with the Best Food in Vermont Area
CLICK HERE ...
Fox 44 TV
44's Finest
Voted "Take Out Superstar" (co-winner)
CLICK HERE for story!
Voted "Best Brunch"
CLICK HERE for story!
Voted "Best Eggs Benedict"
CLICK HERE for story!
Vermont Lottery
The Paddle Pups were featured on a Vermont lottery scratch ticket for over a year: "It's a Dogs Life."
Lufthansa Magazin
Talk about sky high!
Worth a Dam
CLICK HERE for the story! It's funny, too.
Phoebe, Tamara and I tried to save our local beavers on the causeway.
The New York Times
Wonderful, unexpected mention ...
Yankee Magazine
Multiple stories; made us blush. Still does ...
7 Nights
Chosen for the annual Dining Guide cover story.
Burlington Free Press
Multiple stories over the years; great coverage for all our good deeds and just being The Paddle
CLICK HERE for one story ...
WPTZ
Multiple stories
CLICK HERE for one story!
Seven Daysie Awards
"Daysie Awards" (won or runner-up) ...
Best Restaurant, Best Chef, Best Eggs Benedict, Best Breakfast/Brunch, Best Steak, Best Restaurant Service,
WCAX
Karl Lagerfeld in Vermont. The Paddle catered the photo shoot. We would would go on to cater a second shoot for him a year later at Shelburne Farms.
CLICK HERE ...
Vermont Magazine
Awesome read about us ...
Trip Advisor
Multiple years ...
NECN
Remembering Hurricane Katrina
community fundraiser
CLICK HERE for story ...
Only in Your State
15 Restaurants In Vermont That Belong On Your Dining Bucket List
CLICK HERE ...
Money Inc
The 20 Best Restaurants in All of Vermont
CLICK HERE ...
UVM Medical Center
$100,000 Pledge
Vermont Woman
Magazine
Local chefs serve up exceptional cuisine. CLICK HERE.
A lovely video ...
Music: "I Love My Dog"
Cat Stevens
This 2012 lovely video montage was a gift from a customer of our restaurant, the Blue Paddle Bistro. It really captures the essence of our little bistro and the warmth and enthusiasm of all the folks who visit us. Of course, the underlying theme is the love Chef Phoebe and I share for my German Wirehaired Pointers, Wyeth and Watson. I hope you enjoy.
- Mandy
Click on the button below for a short YouTube review of The Paddle; please submit your YouTube Review of us and you'll receive a $25 Gift Card!
Love many,
trust a few,
but always paddle your own canoe.
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