theres a new season on its way!!

AHH! SPRING! yes, really, it is nearly here!

Where does this joy come from?

is it in the sunshine-

the feeling of bliss when i wake-

the grass revealed?

Is it in the warm breeze-

the site of naked skin-

the extra bit of sunlight as i set my dinner table?

YES!

it is all of this and more!!

It is the pleasure in my heart as I receive local spinach-

newly dug roots

fresh eggs with the bright yellow yolk of happy chicks!

It is the excitement in my whole body when i plan kismet's garden-

5000 feet of simple expectations

where spreadsheets give way to soil, starts & seeds!

& it is within me-

my own yearning for new flavors, colors & nourishment...

After all that we endured last year (which i still struggle putting into words), at kismet, we are quietly celebrating the birth of a new year, and a new season!

I hope you are all well, and will drop in and join us soon!

Also, i hope that you will let us know what is your favorite oldies as well as your new favorites so we can form our new menus with you in mind!!

xxooo

XOXO

looking to celebrate someone special?

treat your valentine (& yourself) to a whole week of pleasure!

kismet will be open & serving swanky sultry specials

FEBRUARY 15 through FEBRUARY 19!

(WE WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14)

side note:

I am excited to report that our valentines week will also be influenced & inspired by flavors of mardi gras! this weekend, im headed down to new orleans for just a minute & i'll bring you back something special! xoxo

2012

I finally feel like the new year has begun to settle in- There's been something different in the air- a sort of relief all around.
Though it is winter, and most everywhere there is snow and ice, our purveyors have managed to continue to bring us small deliveries of their squandered harvest- just this week we have seen root vegetables from allen lapage, dog river farm, and pete's greens, as well as eggs, chickens, kale, potatoes, onions, garlic, sprouts, pork & local beans from around the state! Squash, tomatoes, leeks & fish from maine too!
The farmers seem hopeful lately, and have begun to talk about the new year with a renewed voice of inspiration. It is true that last year was hard for much of vermont, as well as agriculture & and economies around the globe- but in challenge, there is opportunity for education and evolution.
It is important, now more than ever, to support our local sustainable farmers and their endeavors to recover vermont's agricultural land. This is not a simple task, however. It is true that buying local & organic foods, if you have time to source them, can be considerably more expensive than purchasing corporate subsidized foods. I understand and appreciate that more than most- not only do i attempt this on a personal level, but at a business level as well. In the last 6 years, we have seen some of our local vendors grow and expand, while others have gone out of business or have discontinued wholesale sales. Meanwhile, wholesale prices have come to nearly match retail shelf prices!! YIKES!

In the next few weeks you may notice that some of our prices have gone up a bit- bummer, i know- but there are so many things to celebrate too!

check out our facebook page for the weekend passwords that get you awesome deals

and dont forget:
THURSDAY NIGHTS: BURGER NIGHT $10 BURGER!!
FRIDAY NIGHT: $5 PINTS OF BEER, $15 FISH & CHIPS (YES YOU CAN GET TAKE OUT!)
SATURDAY: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $8 BREAKFAST INCLUDING COFFEE!), $5 MIMOSAS ALL DAY, DINNER: $2 OYSTERS,
SUNDAY: $6.50 ORGANIC BLOODY MARY'S!

$10 burgers from 5-6 on new years eve! $5 prosecco all night!



it is midway through december, and though it feels a bit more like october or march, at kismet, we are gearing up for a big celebration! As many of you know, 2011 was a rather difficult year for us & most of vermont- perhaps the most difficult year kismet has seen since we began years ago.
please join us for an evening of celebration! 2011 is over! & a NEW YEAR will unfold before us! please join us in our 1 year anniversary at our new location, and entering our 6th year in business!
we will have dinner service as usual until 9 pm, followed by a brief intermission from 9 till 10- re opening at 10 pm with music, guest celebrity bartender, and a 1 dollar oyster bar & free passed vegetarian apps!

YES! we will be open for new years day brunch!!

re-open AGAIN for business

As many of you know, recent flooding has brought depths of destruction & loss throughout vermont. Roads, bridges, homes, farms and businesses were flooded, severely damaged, and in some cases, washed away completely & there is still much work to be done to repair our communities...

At kismet, we also flooded- AGAIN-. Though we were more prepared than we were for flooding in May, we still lost valuable and essential equipment, inventory, and the ability to operate the business as usual. We are so thankful to the staff and friends of kismet who rallied AGAIN and came to help quickly- unfortunately, however, this event has had deep effects on kismet, the farmers we work with, and the space we need to work in.
In light of these events,
kismet is now open on an abbreviated schedule, until next spring.
In the meantime, we will be redesigning our kitchen and dining room to accommodate our storage needs & replace essential equipment, so that come spring, we'll be strong and ready for a new year.



thank you for your continued support 

xxoo




our fall and winter hours are:

dinner wednesday through saturday 5-9:30
saturday brunch 8-2
sunday brunch 9-2

menus:





HIMITSU SECRET SUSHI IS EVERY WEDNESDAY 9-5

sushi secrets

this week!