If you’re looking for Vermont urban, stay in Burlington/eat there and Winooski.

For smaller-town Vermont, one option is Middlebury. If you don’t mind/would enjoy a little driving as part of the touristing, 10-25 min of driving would get you to some nice dinners in N. Ferrisburgh (Starry Night), Bristol (Tillerman or Bobcat), Vergennes (Black Sheep), Brandon (if Cafe Provence is still amazing). And there are a couple good lunch and dinner options in Midd itself.