<p>I believe it was NECI and it was in the pedestrian area of downtown with all that beautiful brickwork on the walkways. Our concierge recommended it and it was terrific!!! The culinary students worked in the kitchen which was open to the restaurant and you could see the meal prepared.</p>
<p>ejr, I think that is true but is no longer there. You are talking of Church Street in Burlington. But that similar experience with the NECI students can be had in Montpelier or Essex, VT. I believe they closed up shop in downtown Burlington (not sure how long ago you were there). If you go to NECI’s site, they only list their restaurants at Inn at Essex and in downtown Montpelier. I have eaten at all their restaurants in downtown Montpelier and the culinary students work every aspect of the restaurants.</p>
<p>I second Sweetwaters also… great salads…with steak… delicious and fairly priced… the pedestrian walking street is wonderful in the summer evenings… sooo many places to eat.</p>
<p>Sweetwaters Kobe beef burgers - the best.</p>