Hemingway's Restaurant...
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Executive chef and co-owner, Ted Fondulas along with his wife and partner, Linda Santucci Fondulas, opened Hemingway's in 1982. "We wanted to bring comfortable and fine dining to the American countryside," says Ted. "Our version," continues Linda, is an eclectic blend of classic and contemporary. We love living in this exotic countryside and having the luxury of people from all over the world come to our door." "Killington seems an unlikely place for a serious culinary adventure, yet Hemingway's will meet the loftiest expectations. The menu changes frequently to ensure that only the freshest ingredients are used. If it's available, be sure to order the wild mushroom and truffle soup." |
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AAA Four-Diamond Award for 20th year, 2006 Hemingway’s is one of only two restaurants in the entire country to have kept a Four-Diamond designation for over 20 years in a row. In a personal congratulatory letter to the Fondulases, The Honorable James Douglas, Vermont Governor, said, ...Hemingway’s is one of Vermont’s great culinary treasures. I would also like to commend you for your ongoing involvement with the Vermont Fresh Network, and for your strong commitment to using high-quality, locally produced agricultural products. PDF download Governor's letter. People's Media 2007 2006 Santé Restaurant Awards (Have you heard about our Love Potions?) Gayot.com says, "...a dining experience you will cherish." Yankee Travel, 2004 Ski Magazine Travel-Watch Frommers 2003 F&B World Vermont Life Summer 2007 Top 10 Aprés Ski Scenes, Travel MSN IN A WORLD WHERE TIME IS SHORT, WE STILL SPEND THE ENTIRE DAY CREATING AN EVENING ESPECIALLY FOR YOU. OUR MISSION STATEMENT To serve in a gracious and professional manner a delicious and modern cuisine based on multi-cultural classics. A good restaurant is defined as one where all elements -- food, beverage, service and ambiance -- are in harmony. We strive for this balance at a high level, fostering an environment for pride. Since the word restaurant is derived from the word restore our business is to nourish both body and soul. We value our customers and place their satisfaction before ours. We hope to anticipate their needs so they feel enriched by having dined here. For us good service is going the extra mile, beginning before the customer arrives, continuing after his departure. We opened Hemingway's at the beginning of America’s culinary revolution. Heretofore “good” restaurants had menus written in French. We wanted our upscale restaurant to have an American emphasis, hence an American name. Our vision to serve Vermont natural products led us to choose a pheasant as the restaurant’s logo because of it's indigenous Vermont habitat. |
| Though we try, we know we don't do everything 100 percent, 100 percent of the time, but we do try to come close! The best balanced food I have eaten in years, if possibly ever. I need to move to Vermont or please move to London! D. Terleckyj, 3/08 Killington = Earth / Hemingway's = Heaven" T. Civile, 3/08 The vegetarian menu is amazing--light, healthy, and there is no oil, like most. Congratulations!" J. Dorow, 3/08 Absolutely amazing service. Shawn actually came to our hotel to pick us up because our car was stuck. Never before have I experienced customer service like this! A. Webber, 2/08 Please stay exactly where you are until I provide a location in Manhattan for...{you} to make all of us very very rich.” I. Frimet, 1/08 Absolutely wonderful. Everyone we spoke to about your restaurant was right. We will pass the word that you are still wonderful. M. Morgan, Middletown Springs, VT 12/08 Perfect food, perfect presentation, perfect service, perfect music. This must be heaven. Anonymous, 3/07 Despite excellent reviews on the website, this exceeded all expectations! Food was fantastic, service superb and wine wonderful! We'll be back and definitely recommend it to others. Only suggestion would be to update photos on website--doesn’t do it justice. Julia D., New York, NY 12/06 Wonderful! Everyone in the area said this was "the" place to try...we were not disappointed! André B., Novelty, OH Here over 20 years ago and upon returning since their children are in college: This is more than a restaurant! Thanks for the memories. Eversens, Long Valley NJ My fiance and I have been coming to your restaurant the past three years and have always come to find an awe inspiring evening of culinary pleasure. We are both General Managers of hotels in New York City. ...we have dined in some of the best places in New York City, none have come close to beating the consistency, the aromas, the palette pleasing expereince and the service.... Hemingway's is our favorite restaurant, we will continue to visit and ecstatically spread the word. I cannot wait until we visit you next. K. David, New York, NY 1/06 Outstanding quality ingredients & preparation. The service was fabulous. You made my vacation!! Thank you. A bargain @ any price.” G&S Gallo, Phil. PA Everything was delicious as well as healthy....exceptional desert that more than met my requirements for low fat and low sugar. O. Houck, NH We went to your gorgeous restaurant a few years ago and we want to renew this magnificient experience! Micheline & Guy, Quebec, Canada Compares with the best meals I’ve had in the US & Europe. Very professional & personable--thanks for a lovely evening! J. Abston, Woodstock, VT Thank you for taking us out of reality. Dr. Parsons, NJ Interesting work & flavors with a lightness, even of desserts. Getting this effect without extra fat is a great skill. J.E. Root, TX Food was exceptional...friendly, attentive service...elegant yet comfortable ambience...very impressive. Hemingway’s rocks! M. Cyr, CT I have driven by this restaurant on many occasions. I only wish I had stopped sooner! K. Fischer, Nashua NH We have been coming here since your opening in 1982. We are delighted to see that you have not compromised your standards in any way. If anything, your restaurant has gotten better with age! Lawrence Merse “This will be our third visit to Hemingway's. Our first visit was last year, & my lady friend, who generally likes simple things, looked at the menu, thinking it was far too eclectic.... In despair, she asked me to order for her, certain that she would eat a couple of bites to be polite. She was wrong, & Hemingway's is now her favorite restaurant. ” PG, Stamford CT "My husband and I visited Hemingway's...and had a marvelous experience, again! Every single element of the meal was exceptional, from the wonderful breads and rolls to the "duck consommé " to the amazing desserts! We wish that everyone who comes to Vermont could experience Hemingway's...it is worth the trip!" Margie F., Morristown NJ We've been married for one week and couldn't imagine a better place to celebrate. The food, staff, and atmosphere are fantastic!" A&J Carbone, Belcamp MD |
| SOME FRIENDLY LINKS: Noël Riley Fitch, award-winning biographer and historian of expatriate intellectuals in Paris during the early 1900s. Noël is also the biographer of Julia Child and author of Hemingway in Paris, a self guided book of walks for the Parisian traveler and Hemingway aficionado. Check out her new book: Literary Cafés of Paris. Killington Ski Resort The Mountain Times Killington Vermont Chamber of Commerce Killington Lodging Rutland Vermont Chamber of Commerce Woodstock Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vermont Hotels Motels Vermont Chamber of Commerce Virtual Vermonter Travel Site State of Vermont Vermont Tourist Information Hospitality Consultants Web Design Central Linda Clifford Scottish & Irish Merchant Composer, George Tsontakis Aqua Terra Bistro / Chef Tango Vermont The Sports Index Aigam Search Engine The Red Horse Antiques Cornish Colony Museum / Maxfield Parrish Cooler Gallery Organic Consumers.org website for high standards Gourmet HQ Girls Night Out cooking show with Ted can be viewed on the internet. PRESS KIT |
4988 US ROUTE 4 • KILLINGTON, VT • (802) 422-3886
Ted and Linda Fondulas