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A Brief History of Tozier's

Rood's Ice Cream Stand was established in 1938 by George Rood and his family. In the 1940's they added cabins and a dining room to capture the increasing tourist trade. Two orphaned black bear cubs were the main attraction and were used to attract visitors to the business.

In 1946 the property was purchased by Rip and Gwen Tozier. They expanded the dining room and added a window service. Rip and Gwen began a food service that remains a tradition today. Items still featured include Fresh Ipswich Seafood, Tozier's Lobster Salad Rolls, and New England clam chowder.

The Carroll and Helen Burns family of Boston purchased the business in 1969, and operated the restaurant and window-service until their daughter Kerry and husband Keith took over in 1984. They ran the business for 20 years, embracing the time honored traditions the Tozier's established.


In March of 2005, Tozier's Restaurant was bought by the Campbell family. They bring excitement and enthusiasm to the business, vowing to continue the Tozier philosophy with fresh food, friendly staff, and innovative ideas. This is quite a venture for the Campbells, but with creative minds and hard work, Tozier's restaurant remains a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike in the White River Valley.

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Tozier's Restaurant, Inc.
2678 River St.
Bethel, VT 05032
Phone: (802) 234-9400

About Us

Bill Campbell

Sharon Campbell of Tozier'sBefore the Campbells bought Tozier’s in 2005, Bill was in the building business where he did remodeling and new home construction for 32 years. He moved to Bethel at the age of eleven after living all over the world, traveling from army post to army post. When Bill was 15, he worked as a dishwasher for the original owners of Tozier’s! Buying the restaurant has been a complete life change. He enjoys visiting with guests, cooking, planning, the constant education, and cleaning the creemie machine, and Bill is certified by the Northeast Big Buck Club to score white-tail deer. Hobbies include hunting, photography, Eskimo doll collecting, and woodworking.

Sharon Campbell

Sharon Campbell of Tozier'sSharon’s family owned a seasonal seafood restaurant in Provincetown, on Cape Cod called the Lobster Pot. After they closed the restaurant, the family wintered in Vermont. Most of our recipes evolved from her family’s business. Sharon enjoyed being a homemaker and mother, but when the kids got older, she started a house-cleaning service. Sharon worked at this until 2005 when the Campbells purchased Tozier’s. She is responsible for all the home-cooking; rolls, pies, and turkey dinners, to name a few. Sharon is our bookkeeper and keeps us out of bankruptcy.

Crystal Campbell

CrystalCrystal is with us part-time now as opportunity knocked for her at Randolph National Bank. She is involved with their day-to-day operations, but she's here on weekends and some evenings to give Sharon and Bill a break. Crystal graduated from Trinity College in Burlington with a four-year business degree. She provides insight and management skills to the restaurant. She worked for Wilson's Diner for eight years throughout high school and college and is no stranger to customer service.





Michelle Campbell

Michelle Michelle currently works full-time for the Quechee Inn as their event planner and coordinator. She worked for the Collins family at Tozier's for eight years through high school and college. She graduated from Paul Smith's College in upstate New York with a two-year hospitality degree and a four-year business degree. She is with us part-time and brings exceptional creativity and cooking skills.



Holly

Holly at Toziers Holly has been here for 22 years. She was part of the package when the Campbells bought Tozier's. She grew up here and recently graduated from Vermont Technical College's LPN program. She is continuing her four-year degree at Community College of Vermont. She is that imaginative member of our team who is always concocting something new (and occasionally interesting) to share with our guests. She brings humor and entertainment to our business and light-heartedness when we are busy and stressed out. Holly helps to keep us grounded.



Tanya LaFrance

Auntie Tanya Tanya (Auntie) is Sharon's sister. She also grew up in the family seafood business on Cape Cod. She is our right arm. She maintains our level of service that we are proud of. Tanya has worked for various private and public businesses and agencies, working in human resources for 30 years. She is the face of Tozier's on weekends.



Tozier's wouldn’t be what it is without our kids (Crystal and Michelle), Auntie, and Holly. They make your experience here what it is, and what you have come to expect. With them we hope to continue to keep you satisfied and returning for years to come.