Serving up Californian-inspired takes on local ingredients and handcrafted cocktails in a chic yet rustic setting, Plate is the kind of Stowe restaurant that is popular with locals and visitors alike; you’ll definitely want to call ahead and make a reservation. The restaurant’s menu samples from the best of Stowe’s local produce and meats, from seared beef tenderloin with pears, white beans, and oyster mushrooms to walnut apple and butternut hash with apple cider-brined roast chicken, matzo ball soup, melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi, cranberry crisps, and salads with hazelnuts, cranberries, and bleu cheese.