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A 7 Nights comment last week had us worried — apparently Phuong’s Kitchen [1] on North Avenue had gone dark. But fans of egg rolls, Vietnamese stews and burgers can breathe easy. According to owner Phuong Lam’s sister, Saphe, Lam “just had a baby on Friday.” After a brief maternity leave, the Vietnamese takeout will be back in business. — A.L.

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Beginning this week, The Skinny Pancake [2] in Montpelier will switch from “semi-service” to full service on Friday and Saturday nights; on those evenings, the eatery will serve cheese fondue in addition to crêpes. “[Sit-down dining] is what people want on a Friday or Saturday night,” owner Benjy Adler explains. “We can kind of flip the switch.”

Burlingtonians have access to fondue one more night per week — Thursday. But, at least for now, Montpelier residents have one perk Queen City residents don’t: The cheesy mixture served in the Capital City includes hard cider from Farnum Hill [3] in place of kirsch. “Assuming it goes over well, we’ll make that change [in Burlington, too],” says Adler. “Any time we can figure out a way to go more local, we do it.” — S.P.

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Speaking of going local ... on November 14, Applecheek Farm [4] in Hyde Park continues its series of on-farm dinners. The lengthy menu includes homemade sausages, lots of apple dishes and music from an Irish sextet — one of whom played on the soundtrack of the movie Titanic. Call the farm (888-4482) to reserve a spot. — S.P.