Monday Meals at Chipman Inn (Because on Mondays You Just Want Someone Else to Cook)

So many restaurants around here are closed on Mondays. And maybe it’s just me, but that always seems to be the day I most want a break from cooking. I find myself craving something warm and satisfying that I didn’t make myself. But my go-to places take their own well-deserved breaks on Mondays—looking at you, Fire & Ice, with your cozy booths and bottomless free chocolate milk. And you too, American Flatbread, where the salads pair perfectly with the flatbread and the vibe is just right.

Let's take a moment to appreciate Jessica's Restaurant at Swift House Inn, where the delectable meals are nothing short of magical. We're fortunate to have them so close to Chipman Inn, especially since one of their talented breakfast cooks lives just beyond the maple hill behind our own inn. His passion for cooking ignited when he was just 14 years old in Turkey working in restaurants, and since moving to the United States, his eagerness to spend time in the kitchen has only grown.

So when I floated the idea of serving food here at Chipman Inn on Mondays—just Mondays, for now—he was all in. And that’s how Monday Meals began.

We’re now offering lunch and dinner every Monday from noon to 8pm right here in Ripton.

On the menu: İçli Pide and Lahmacun—two warm, flavorful dishes that we like to describe as Turkish pizza-burritos. They’re hearty, a little unexpected, and surprisingly comforting. I’m not exactly the most adventurous eater, and I’d happily have one of these any night of the week.

Our cook’s already chatting about adding more dishes soon, so the menu might grow a bit each week. We’re starting simple—but stay tuned.

You’ll also find baklava, ayran (a traditional yogurt drink—salty and refreshing), and mango nectar for those who want something new, or just something sweet.

Whether you’re popping in for a midday meal or gathering with friends for an easy Monday dinner, we’d love to see you.

Dine in or take out. No reservations needed, but a quick heads-up helps—especially after 7pm. Text: 802-345-4448 | Email: info@chipmaninn.com

We’re calling it Case of the Mondays Meals and Catering for now… and we’ll see where it goes from here.

– Elizabeth