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WILLIAM McNeil

 

Favorite Part of Job? Being fortunate enough to have a amazing Management Team and a great staff!  They make having two restaurants be able to work.  

Most Inspiring Mentor: Eric Warnstedt, he been my partner in crime for a long time.  He also payed me to say this!  Eric where's my money?

Tell us something fun about yourself that few people know: I have a strong dislike for Fennel!  Everyone thinks I'm crazy...

Favorite Hobby: I lost those a long time ago...  Is driving to and from work a Hobby?

Favorite Vermont Escape: When I feel like traveling, Hen of the Wood - Waterbury.  When I feel like staying close to home, Hen of the Wood - Burlington.

Favorite Website: 
www.henofthewood.com
/reservations

Vermont Business Person you would like to have lunch with:  Sean Buchanan, cause I have had to many dinner and beers with him and never lunch.  Sean wanna go to Lunch with me?

Career Highlights:Opening/designing up Hen of the Wood-Burlington from the ground up.  Also winning Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wine Restaurants in the US (first by a Vermont restaurant) with special recognition for our 'natural' wine list.

Community Involvement: We donate and give our time to a lot of organizations.  Some of our favorites are Evening Song (Cancer Patient Support Group), March of Dimes, Fork in the Road, NOFA, Vermont Fresh Network & the Intervale.

 

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