Burg Buck Program Ends Nov. 15
Phebe Mott and Elisabeth Garvey of Ma & Penbum, which makes custom leather bags and accessories. The business started 6 years ago by Phebe and has been in the current location beside Blue Cottage for about a year and a half. Photo by Anna Watts.
On Nov. 15, the Burg Buck program ends, so spend your Burg Bucks before that day. About $8,000 in Burg Bucks are ready for town spending. Volunteers handed out 800, $10 Burg Buck coupons to more than 350 Hinesburg families.
The town started the Burg Bucks program with a $10,000 grant from the Restart Vermont Marketing and Stimulus Grant Program. Partners in the grant include the Hinesburg Business and Professional Association, The Hinesburg Record and the University of Vermont. As part of the program, students with the Community News Service are taking photos and writing short vignettes about participating businesses.
Some of those stories and photos are here. The purpose of this program is to help businesses impacted by COVID-19 that are located in downtown cores or village centers and to increase local spending. Burg Bucks can be spent up until Nov. 15 – one per purchase – at any of the following businesses:
Hinesburg Hair Studio LLC
Element Nail Salon
Twice is Nice
Animal Hospital of Hinesburg
Blue Cottage
Hinesburgh Public House
Hart & Mead Inc
Papa Nick’s Restaurant
Good Times Cafe
Aubuchon Hardware
H&M Auto Supply
Paisley Hippo
Lantman’s Market
Top of the World Books, LLC
Trillium Hill Farm
Lyman Storage
Ma & Pembum
Bucky’s Pup
Blue Cottage
Kathy Hill, a local Vermont artisan, works at Blue Cottage, which sells handmade items crafted by 40 different Vermont artisans. Photo by Anna Watts.
Featuring the work of local artisans all across the state, Blue Cottage Home Decor & Gifts is the Hinesburg destination for folks looking to collect, decorate, or gift one-of-a-kind collectibles, handcrafted decor, and upcycled furniture. Located off of Route 116 at 30 Kailey’s Way, the store welcomes shoppers into a world of antiques and trinkets. “I have about 45 Vermont Artists of varying products, which include pottery, jewelers, glass products, cards, candles, knitted products, et cetera,” says owner Ginny Koucher. “Over half of my artists live in or near Hinesburg. I say come to Blue Cottage and have an adult treasure hunt!” Find Blue Cottage online at bluecottage.biz.
Store Hours:
Monday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ma & Pembum
Located at 30 Kaileys Way, Suite 101 in Hinesburg, Ma & Pembum is the destination for authentic leather goods, gifts, and jewelry. Customers select the style and color of the product, and then it is made in-house by owners and longtime friends Phebe Mott and Elisabeth Garvey. “I started it about 6 years ago just horsing around with leftover materials from our class at UVM,” said Mott. “Elizabeth and I, who have been friends for about 15 years, joined forces. She came on board, and then we got this space.”
Store hours are by appointment. The online store and order information can be found on the Ma & Pembum website, maandpembum.com.
Paisley Hippo Sandwich Shop
Located in the Estey Hardware shopping center, the Paisley Hippo Sandwich Shop is the Hinesburg destination for sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and burgers. Open from the hours of 11:00am-6:00pm Tuesdays through Saturdays, the shop offers made-to-order pickup, as well as in-store seating for hungry customers. Sandwiches are offered in two sizes to satisfy even a hippopotamus’ appetite. For menus and ordering information, check out their website at paisleyhippo.com.
Hinesburg Hair Studio LLC
Located at 22 Commerce Street, Unit 10, in Hinesburg, Hinesburg Hair Studio offers hair cutting, coloring, styling, waxing, and more. In addition to providing guests with quality salon treatments, the studio aims to provide an inclusive and comfortable environment. “We strive to be the most comfortable hair salon you’ve ever been to,” the studio website says. “You’ll hear a lot of laughter and salon-wide conversations.” Information about services and booking can be found on their website, hinesburghairstudio.com.
Studio Hours:
Sunday – Closed
Monday – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday – 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Good Times Cafe
Located 20 minutes away from Burlington at 10805 Route 116 in Hinesburg, the Good Times Cafe is the place for enjoying authentic pizza, pasta, and specialty New Orleans-Style Cajun stews, including crawfish etouffé, jambalaya, and gumbo.
Open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., the Good Times Cafe offers indoor seating, curbside pickup, and delivery after 4 p.m. All soups, sandwiches, and stews are made daily in-house using locally sourced meat, dairy, eggs, and vegetables from Vermont and Pennsylvania farmers. Online ordering, menus, contact information, and catering options can be found on the company website, goodtimescafevt.com.
Lantman’s Market
Lantman’s Market is a grocery store owned by Brian Busier, who worked, when he was a teenager, for the Lantman family as a store clerk. Lantman’s was originally established in 1922 as W.E. Lantman and Sons IGA, a general store.
According to the website, lantmans.com, the general store sold groceries, hardware, appliances, and property insurance. Now the store focuses on groceries. Lantman’s is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Because of COVID-19, the store has “senior-citizen-only shopping hours” on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. On those days, the store opens to the public at 10 a.m. The store is also currently offering delivery service for those quarantined or vulnerable. For information about that service, call 802-482-2361 and use the extension 6, or email ben@lantmansmarket.com.
Top of the World Books, LLC
Greg Glade, owner of Top of the World Books, which has sold mountaineering and polar exploration books for the past thirteen years, mostly to customers online. Glade is holding an ice axe signed by Kurt Diemberger, the only living person who has made the first ascents of two mountains over 8,000 meters: Broad Peak and Dhaulagiri. The ice axe is one of many mountaineering items and memorabilia from great explorers or climbers that Glade owns. Photo by Anna Watts.
Top of the World Books, LLC was established in 1989, and is a book shop that carries material about mountaineering, and the North and South poles.
“It started as an outgrowth of my personal interest in those two topics,” said Greg Glade, owner.
The shop is run out of Glade’s home, so there is no physical store front. Orders can be placed online at topworldbooks.com or over the phone at 802-482-7287 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.
There is more information about ordering on the website. Glade travelled above the Arctic Circle in Norway at age 11, and began reading this type of literature in high school. He also climbs himself, and has been to Ecuador, Nepal, Alaska, and the Pacific Northwest. Glade says he has carried books in about 20 different languages, mostly expedition narratives. He has customers over the world, and said that participating in the Burg Bucks program could be “a way to reach out to local folks.”
Glade has also run a mountaineering book club that takes place monthly at the library for the past three years. It hasn’t met lately because of the pandemic, but Glade says he hopes to resume soon.
Trillium Hill Farm
Trillium Hill Farm is owned and operated by James and Sara Donegan, who farm with their young daughter, Ruby. Both Sara and James spent time on farms in their youth. The market garden was first established by James in 2006, but the farmland has been in his family since 1801.
Though they have farmed other food in the past, Trillium Hill now focuses on farming vegetables and grass-fed beef. Their farmstand is open from 8 a.m. to 2p.m. on Mondays, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. They also offer online ordering for contact-free pickup on Saturdays only.
The stand sells their own produce, as well as other local products and Trillium Hill Farm merchandise. The farm also has a few walking trails that the Donegans welcome people to explore. Learn more at trilliumhillfarm.com.
Lyman Storage
Lyman Storage, a storage facility, is owned and operated by John Lyman. Lyman Storage is family-owned, and has been in operation since 1988. The company offers both residential and commercial storage. The facility has over 110 storage units, in varying sizes and prices. More information about the units can be found at lymanstorage.com. They are open Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with office hours after 5 p.m.
Bucky’s Pub
Bucky’s Pub, owned by Ruchel and Tony St. Hilaire, is a restaurant offering a variety of pub fare. Burg Bucks only apply to purchases of food, not alcohol. The pub opened in 2019, and is named after the head of a “Hinesburg buck” that hangs in the restaurant, according to the Facebook page. Because of COVID-19, the pub has limited hours. They are open on Thursday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and on Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bucky’s is also a big game reporting station, even when the pub itself is closed.
Hunters can legally report animals outside of the pub’s hours by calling 802-578-6056. The restaurant menu and more information is available at buckyspub.com, or on the pub’s Facebook page.
Element Nail Salon
Relax with the skilled team at Element Nail Salon, which offers manicures and pedicures of course, but also waxing, facials and massages. The shop is putting the safety of their clients first, with plexiglass barriers and plenty of space to provide for social distancing. Element’s salon is exceeding the state requirements for close contact businesses, Stuart and Michelle Deliduka said.
“Even though the business climate is more challenging than a year ago, we’re confident that our extra efforts and policies and procedures allow us to be able to provide nail services safely,” said Stuart and Michelle Deliduka. “We all have to work together. Businesses, customers and communities.”
The shop stays at or below the new fire capacity rating, and new policies and procedures eliminate customers’ need to touch things like nail polish. Customers are encouraged to call to make an appointment, and seniors and clients with underlying health conditions can call and request private appointments.
Hours & Contact:
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
802-482-7334
elementnailsalonvt@gmail.com
elementnailsalonvt.com
Twice is Nice
For those in the market for gently-used Women’s clothing, accessories, and household goods — and want to give back to the community — Twice is Nice is your spot. All the proceeds from sales go toward the Hinesburg Community Resource Center programs like the community food shelf, child care programs and rides for seniors. Visit them online at hinesburgresource.org/twice-is-nice.
Hours:
Tuesday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Animal Hospital of Hinesburg
Moriah (right) and Stephanie (left) with two of the staff dogs at the Animal Hospital of Hinesburg. Photo by Anna Watts.
The Animal Hospital of Hinesburg has been around for over 20 years serving the community of Hinesburg by taking care of animals. The business has four owners who are also passionate veterinarians; Patrick Leavey, Rich Armstrong, Kurt Kenney, and Karen DeMoy. They
are open monday, wednesday, and thursday from 8am to 7pm. On tuesdays and fridays, they are open from 8am to 5pm. On Saturdays, they are open 8am to noon. The Animal Hospital of Hinesburg is dedicated to taking care of your animals and providing the best service
you’d want your pets! Visit their website at hinesburgbristolvet.com.
Hinesburg Public House
Will Patten, owner of the Hinesburgh Public House, sits inside the restaurant, which has adjusted to outdoor seating, socially distant tables, and no more bar seating to maintain safety precautions for coronavirus. Photo by Olivia Nye with Anna Watts.
Hinesburgh Public House is a community-supporting restaurant, serving classically inspired, responsibly sourced new American cuisine. The business is organized as a Vermont Benefit Corporation pays all its staff a living wage.
The Public House takes safety extremely seriously. The restaurant sanitizes the air with an ozone generator and a five-stage filtration system. Each table is at least six feet apart, and everything is sanitized regularly. Staff wear masks, as do guests when not seated, and staff have completed a VOSHA online training in Covid-19 mitigation methods. The resturaunt follows all the strict regulations from the Vermont Department of Health.
Hours:
Our kitchen is open for outdoor dining and curb side every day from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and until 9:00 pm on Friday and Saturday
Reservations are required for outdoor dining.
Address and Contact:
Hinesburgh Public House
10516 Suite 6A
Rt. 116
Hinesburg, Vermont 05461
(802) 482-5500
Hart & Mead Inc.
From their Facebook page: Hart & Mead Inc. was founded in 1941 by Hugh Hart and L.O. Johnny Mead. Now owned and operated by John and Doug Mead, they have built a business based on hard work and honesty to their customers. With a combined 80+ years of industry experience, Vermont’s top automotive service center is still located in the heart of Hinesburg. Make sure to follow Hart & Mead Inc. @hartandmeadvt on Facebook and instagram!
Hours & Contact:
Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m
Saturday: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Closed Sunday
(802) 482-2421
hartmeadinc@gmavt.net
facebook.com/hartandmead
Papa Nick’s Restaurant
From their website: Papa Nick’s is a family owned and operated restaurant since 1990 serving comfort food at its best. Homemade Cinnamon Swirl French Toast, Fresh Roasted Hot Turkey Sandwich, Broiled Salmon, New York Strip Steak and multiple Pizza creations. We have a full bar with an extensive beer and wine list. Papa Nick’s is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Papa Nicks is open for take-out as well as picnic style outdoor dining. Order online or call. Let them know if the order is take-out or picnic dining. Orders can be picked up at the front door or they will bring your order out at one of the picnic tables.
Address and Contact:
10997 Route 116
Hinesburg, VT 05461
802-482-6050
papanicksvt.com
You can find this story published in the Hinesburg Record.
