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Mad River Valley Map: The Common ManThe Common Man Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine European
Hours Daily 6-9pm in ski season
Address
3209 German Flats Rd
Location Warren
Reservations Reservations recommended in peak season
Phone 802/583-2800
Web site www.commonmanrestaurant.com
Prices Main courses $25-$30
Credit Cards AE, DISC, MC, V
Season closed Sun-Mon rest of the year

Frommer's Review

It sounds like a pedestrian pub, but the Common Man is anything but. Housed in a century-old barn, the interior is soaring and dramatic. Chandeliers, floral carpeting on the walls (weird, but it works), and candles on the tables meld successfully and coax all but the most coldhearted of guests into a relaxed frame of mind. You'll be halfway through the meal before you notice there are no windows. The menu strives to be as ambitious and appealing as the decor, and sometimes succeeds. Starters such as sautéed rabbit livers in mustard sauce, beet goat-cheese salad, and handmade tagliatelle are followed by entrees that might range from grilled duck with molasses-mashed sweet potatoes and cherry glaze to lamb tenderloin, pan-seared scallops, or panko-crusted soft shell crabs.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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