Paul Trombly

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About Chef Paul Trombly

Chef Paul Trombly is the chef-owner of Fancy's in Burlington, Vermont. He gained recognition for his culinary approach, evolving from a food truck background to becoming a James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northeast in 2026.

★Awards & Recognition

★James Beard Award Semifinalist: Best Che… (2026-01-21)★James Beard Award Finalist: Best Chef: N… (2026-03-31)

Chef Timeline

2026

Named James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best Chef: Northeast

Fancy's

Recognized for his work at Fancy's in Burlington, VT.

2026

Named James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northeast

Fancy's

Advanced to the finals in the prestigious regional category.

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Chef Paul Trombly is the chef-owner of Fancy's in Burlington, Vermont. He gained recognition for his culinary approach, evolving from a food truck background to becoming a James Beard Award Finalist for Best Chef: Northeast in 2026.

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Vermont Chef Paul Trombly Makes Finals of 2026 James Beard Awards
James Beard Award Semifinalists 2026
How a Burlington chef went from a food truck to a James Beard finalist

Restaurants by chef

Fancy's

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Trombly's journey into the culinary spotlight includes an origin from operating a food truck before establishing his brick-and-mortar restaurant, Fancy's.

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