At 7 Bakery Lane in Middlebury, two very different restaurants occupy the same space. One starts the day with baked goods and caffeinated beverages; the other operates in the evening serving Italian fare and sophisticated cocktails. These coupled eateries are owned and run by the couple of Caroline and Matt Corrente.
This 'his and hers' restaurant combo consists of The Haymaker Bun Company and The Arcadian. Caroline handles the bakery and cafe in the morning while Matt takes the reigns for dinner later in the day. Seven Days food writer, Sally Pollak, made two visits to enjoy the fresh, sticky cinnamon buns in the a.m. and the tastes of Italy's three regions (how the menu is broken down) by night.
This episode is certain to awaken your tastebuds as Pollak describes not only the food, but the cocktails infused with localy foraged botanicals. Read more about both of her dining experiences at the edge of Otter Creek in her piece, "Middlebury Couple Opens Double-Duty Restaurant."
