The Food Bar

The Food Bar Fast Casual Italian Deli and Trattoria serving classic Italian staples hot to order or cold from our Deli case to enjoy later.

Cafe counter seating, outdoor patio tables, full bar.

Hey from beyond the restaurant industry grave, I kept this page active for this one specific purpose. On the 26th of Sep...
09/23/2022

Hey from beyond the restaurant industry grave, I kept this page active for this one specific purpose. On the 26th of September the brand new Indian restaurant, Namaste Garden, will be having their grand opening in the restaurant formerly known as The Food Bar. 34 Park St. in Essex Junction. Show then some love! I’ve gotten to know the family who owns this place and they are fully deserving of your time and taste buds. Hope to see you there!

07/23/2022

Last night was the bittersweet ending to the story of The Foodbar. Thank you so much for the abundance of kind words. They all truly got me through the last 2 weeks and I continue to be grateful to every customer and friend who walked through my doors. Feeding this community was worth the ups and downs and I’ll never forget the memories we made and the lessons we learned. Thank you to my staff for sticking it out through thick, thin, and 100 degree heat. Thank you to my family for their support and love. Thank you to my husband for fixing all the things that broke. Thank you San Marzano tomato’s, fresh garlic, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, Taylor Ham Pork Roll, chopped basil, Caesar dressing, cannoli cream, and every layer of lasagna. Farewell Foodbar, I will surely never forget you.

I’ll leave you all with the best advice I can think of: add more garlic.

- Alex

07/16/2022

It has come to my attention that my system is taking orders while we are currently closed. My apologies to anyone who has ordered you will all be issued refunds immediately and I am doing my best to figure out what is going on.

07/13/2022

Beginning tomorrow Thursday the 14th through our official closing date next Friday the 22nd we will only be serving dinner. 430-830 everyday and closed like normal Sunday. My apologies for the inconvenience but we are understaffed as most of my staff has to find a new job. We hope you understand and we hope we still get to see you one last time.

07/12/2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed tonight Tuesday the 12th. We will be back open again tomorrow.

07/12/2022

The response to my post yesterday was overwhelming. I continue to be so grateful for the love and support. That being said, if anyone is looking for restaurant equipment message me here- I have 2 fryers, a blodgett oven, a 10 burner range, a flat top, lots of prep tables, a walk-in, 3 door freezer, kegerator, a 2 door low boy refrigerator, a 2 door deli prep low boy, and a single door low boy freezer. Oh yeah and a 16 foot hood system with return air. Not to mention small wears. I’m ready to make great deals!

07/11/2022

It is with less humor than normal that I announce we will be closing our doors permanently on Friday, July 22nd. I am so grateful for the love and support we have gotten in the short time we’ve been open. I’m sure I don’t need to explain why, I’m sure you’re all aware of the obstacles we face in the restaurant industry post Covid. It doesn’t matter now, what matters is that I have ultimately been blessed. My customers are the best and my staff is my family. What more can a girl ask for in times like these? Please consider coming in or taking out with us one last time in the coming weeks.

If you have catering scheduled past July 22nd this will have no effect, I have every intention of completing all catering orders. If for some reason you are not comfortable with that, I completely understand so please don’t hesitate to reach out.

If you currently have a gift card you have not used I encourage you to please come on in before we close and use it. I will tack on an additional $10 to your gift card if you do as an apology for the inconvenience. If for some reason you can not make it, I will absolutely refund you in cash for the amount of the gift card.

This has been one hell of a ride and I would not trade my experiences regardless of the unfortunate outcome. I have met and served so many great members of our community and I have found invaluable friendships in my staff. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who has come through my door. I will not soon forget the joy of inviting you into my home and heritage and letting me make you way too much pasta for one meal.

With Gratitude and Love
-Alex

07/04/2022

Hey Pasta Eaters Happy 4th! We will be open today at 430pm in case you’re hungry and your BBQ was yesterday. However I will be closing at 8 so my staff and I can go see the Essex Fireworks.

Look at the color on these beauties! Peaches and Cream on your left and Blue Banana Pina Colada on your right. Come help...
06/24/2022

Look at the color on these beauties! Peaches and Cream on your left and Blue Banana Pina Colada on your right. Come help us put the Bar in Food Bar. You know you want to drink something blue today, it’s Friday. Everyone knows you drink colorful drinks on a deck on Friday’s in June. The drinks and deck in question are located at 34 Park St. in Essex Junction. In case the name didn’t give it away we sell Food too!

Struggling to find a way to use this absolute work of photographic art by GM Tiff. I suppose it can just work as a remin...
06/24/2022

Struggling to find a way to use this absolute work of photographic art by GM Tiff. I suppose it can just work as a reminder to season your food OR better yet let US season your food! Food Bar Friday?

I just wanted to remind everyone how much we love pasta. I’ve vowed to name my first born Pasta Morano. This is some Pen...
06/15/2022

I just wanted to remind everyone how much we love pasta. I’ve vowed to name my first born Pasta Morano. This is some Penne Vodka w/ Grilled Chicken.

Absolute classic Turkey Club- it’s my manager’s favorite. We slap some house garlic Mayo on this beauty and call it a Tu...
06/14/2022

Absolute classic Turkey Club- it’s my manager’s favorite. We slap some house garlic Mayo on this beauty and call it a Tuesday. As it were- today is Tuesday. Perfect weather. Perfect Summer food. Perfect Tuesday for a deck and a Turkey Club. Shout out to Corona Extra in the back.

Address

34 Park Street Unit 11
Essex Junction, VT
05452

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8:30pm

Telephone

+18026625661

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