True Texas Smokehouse food trailer originated as Jeff’s Smoke Shack in a driveway along Route 5 in Wilder, VT. Jeff Dunning had set up smokers, a few fold-out tables, and a canopy tent overhead in front of the house he rented. Jeff had been working at Fogg’s Hardware in Norwich when the pandemic hit, but with 27 years of experience in restaurants, he missed cooking for a living. And as a single father, he needed to provide for his two kids. So he took a smoking course online and began putting his experience towards doing what he enjoyed — making Texas style barbecue. Whether it was the sight or smell that stopped them, people began pulling over to see if the smoked meat was for sale. It was. That is, until the town of Hartford called to tell him that he had to shut down Jeff’s Smoke Shack operations because the property was not zoned for commercial use. READ MORE at Junction Magazine…
Since opening in November, Funkalicious Market and Deli in White River Junction has proven to be a welcome addition to the Upper Valley food scene, packing powerful flavors into unique sandwiches, deli meats, and daily specials. Now, Head Chef Kevin Halligan and Sous Chef Dee Sonthikoumanne are taking on fine dining right next door when they open The Chef & Butcher on Friday, July 9th. “I haven’t cooked dinner in awhile,” Kevin laughs as he prepares test dishes for the new restaurant. “I almost forgot the silverware.” READ MORE at Junction Magazine…
Isaac Lorton 