NYE dinner at Dalem’s Chalet

The first night I ever spent in Brattleboro was at Dalem’s Chalet Motel and Restaurant, which was started in the 50s by Oscar Dalem, pictured here, and his wife who still runs the place on a kind of part time basis. When we invited the Provs, they asked if Norman Bates would be there, and it’s not a bad question to ask.

Mrs. Dalem put an ad in the paper purporting to be open for NYE dinner, and we pounced. Ambiance included hand hewn beams and a modest beer stein collection. Food and service were better than expected. The wine cellar had cheap bubbly and a good Austrian white. A grand time was had by all. We’ll be there for Oktoberfest.