Kismet

Kismet was founded in February 2006 by Crystal Maderia & business partner Alanna Dorf, after a fateful walk through Montpelier. We walked, fantasizing and brainstorming about what kind of business we could create to fill the soon to be vacant take-out restaurant space at 207 barre street. Both single mother’s in our late twenties, with 2 children each, and having each devoted segments of our lives to travel, agriculture, nutrition, homeopathy, and permiculture, we quickly developed a business plan that could nurture our children and community while paying homage to our agricultural & holistic roots. We decided to offer a simple and organic menu of local foods- all to be prepared and served while the children were in school! Thus the kismet brunch menu was born! Over the years, Kismet Cafe, as well as Kismet Catering has enjoyed great success. In 2009, Crystal became the sole proprietor and in 2010, Kismet moved into our current State Street address, expanded our menus to include dinners, wine and cocktails & also hosts in house events.  In 2011,  severe flooding nearly closed our doors permanently.  Thanks to the unbelievable support of our community, kismet re-opened and in 2012, expanded again and celebrated the abundant harvest of our first kitchen garden!  May this year be one of health, joy & prosperity for your community, wherever you may be.