"Our History" In 1950 Samuel Palmisano bought land on the Barre-Montpelier Road and built a restaurant called "Sam's Hot
Shoppe." Specializing in home-made pizzas and grinders, it was managed by Mr. Palmisano's eldest son, Anthony.
In 1959 Anthony moved to southeast Vermont to open and operate restaurants in White River and Lebanon, N.H. Meanwhile,
"Sam's Hot Shoppe" was leased by the late Joseph Perreault. Taking advantage of the current "15 cent hamburger" craze, Mr.
Perreault changed "Sam's" into a fast-food restaurant.
In 1968 Anthony and his wife Jean returned to this area and purchased the property which had become "The Haven". Renovations
began, using ideas Jean and Anthony brought from their extensive travels around the country.
Thus, in 1972 the lovely restaurant you are now dining in evolved. It opened featuring char-broiled steaks, fresh seafood
and the areas first salad bar. Its unique design and rustic atmosphere brought elegance to the central Vermont area.
After Tony's death in 1974 the business was managed by his son, Thomas and a daughter, Toni, carrying on the tradition
of fine dining, surpurb service and innovative decor.
Today, after three decades, this latest generation of Palmisanos proudly welcomes you to
