Green Mountain Ramen

06/23/2026

Captain's Log
Date: 6/23/2026
Earth Time: 7:77 AM

Last Friday, Brattleboro hosted a special screening of with Amy Goodman .

The film follows Amy Goodman's personal journey alongside some of the most significant stories and movements of the last three decades, highlighting the vital role independent journalism plays in revealing truths that might otherwise go unheard.

The evening included a conversation with Amy Goodman, her brother David Goodman (host of VT Digger's The Vermont Conversation), Carl Deal (co-director of the film), Ariel Goodman (award-winning journalist and Amy's niece), and of course, Zazu the Good Pup.

Listening to Amy reflect on more than 30 years of independent journalism, one phrase stayed with me:

"Go to where the silence is, and say something."

I felt deeply moved by those words.

For me, Green Mountain Ramen has become our way of speaking into a silence that exists around food.

As a nurse, I've watched nutrition become increasingly disconnected from healthcare.

As a community member, I've watched good food become harder to afford.

As a business owner, I've watched inflation change people's buying habits, eating habits, and even how often they gather together in public.

We don't believe the answer is waiting for someone else to solve it.

Real change often begins at the community level.

Our Pay-It-Forward / Pay-What-You-Can model is our way of saying something.

It's people helping people.

Ramen lover helping other ramen lovers.

It's recognizing that when times get harder, communities can either pull apart or pull together.

We're choosing to pull together.

If someone can pay full price, wonderful.

If someone wants to pay a little extra to help their neighbor, wonderful.

If someone needs a little help this week, that's okay too.

Because a resilient community is one that finds ways to care for its own.

Food is medicine.

Community is medicine.

And sometimes, saying something starts with serving a bowl of ramen.

Special Thank you to everyone at Latches Theater and Brattleboro Community TV for making this amazing event happen!

Ken Universe, RN
Captain, Chef
Green Mountain Ramen Space Pirates

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from Green Mountain Ramen 🍜❤️

Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures who have helped shape our lives through their guidance, sacrifice, hard work, and love.

Whether you're spending the day with family, remembering someone special, or simply taking a moment to appreciate the people who helped you become who you are, we hope you find time to enjoy good food and meaningful connection.

At Green Mountain Ramen, we believe that some of life's most important conversations happen around the table. Thank you to all the dads and father figures who have shared their wisdom, stories, and support with the next generation.

Here's to family, community, and the simple joy of sharing a meal together.

And stay tuned! We have some exciting updates, events, and new developments brewing here at Green Mountain Ramen. We can't wait to share what's next with our amazing community.

From our family to yours, Happy Father's Day!

❤️ Ken, Jane, & the Green Mountain Ramen Crew

06/12/2026

The crew made port at Marigold Brattleboro, a legendary outpost known throughout the Downtown Brattleboro system for its glorious vegetarian provisions. After many cycles spent tending the ramen engines, we gathered around the table to enjoy a feast worthy of seasoned spacefarers.

The atmosphere aboard this establishment is second to none. One of the coolest dining halls in the entire Brattleboro quadrant. The acoustics are exceptional, carrying conversation and laughter across the room like a gentle cosmic breeze.

Moments like these remind this captain why I love this town. Good food. Good people. Good vibes. A place where travelers, dreamers, artists, and space pirates alike can gather around a shared table.

To the crew, to the community, and to the little corner of the universe we call home, cheers.

Ken Universe, Captain
Green Mountain Ramen Space Pirates 🏴‍☠️

06/12/2026

Using this rare lull between crafting bowls of ramen and charting a course through the cosmos, the Captain has docked at one of the finest treasures these lands have to offer, Brisket Mac & Cheese from Top of the Hill Grill.

Even a ramen pirate must occasionally step away from the galley to study the culinary wonders of distant ports. Today’s mission: replenish the crew, savor the bounty, and gather inspiration for future adventures.

Until the next bowl is served, may your stomach be full and your horizons wide.

Ken Universe, Captain
Green Mountain Ramen Space Pirates 🏴‍☠️

06/08/2026

Captain’s Log: June 8, 2026
Earth Time: 7:77 AM

Shutting down our operation at Heart Rose was a difficult decision, but it was a necessary one.

For the first time in a while, we’ve had a chance to visit family, rest, and reflect.
In this quiet space, we’re turning our attention inward and asking an important question: What do we truly want to bring forth into the world?

At Green Mountain Ramen, we believed that food is medicine.
Ingredients matter. Farmers matter. The energy and intention behind a meal matter.

As we look toward the next chapter, we're exploring how we can continue making nourishing food accessible to those seeking it, while building a system that is sustainable, resilient, and aligned with our values.

To everyone who has supported us, shared a bowl with us, volunteered, donated, attended karaoke, listened to live music, or simply believed in what we're trying to build.

Thank you.

Your support has carried us farther than you know.

This is not the end of a chapter so much as the beginning of a new one.

We have some exciting updates on the horizon, and we look forward to sharing them with you soon.

Until then, we'll keep listening, learning, and preparing for what comes next.

Food is Medicine.
Community is Medicine.
See you soon, crew. 🍜🏴‍☠️

Ken Universe, RN
Captain, Chef
Green Mountain Ramen Space Pirates

06/05/2026

🚀🏴‍☠️ SPACE PIRATE SIDE QUEST ACTIVATED! 🏴‍☠️🚀

First Friday & Gallery Walk Sector: Brattleboro Prime

A transmission has been intercepted from the distant realm known as Fries of Providence ... .. Located in harmony parking lot today between 5 pm to 8 pm..

🥔 MISSION: POTATO TREASURE RECOVERY

Travel to Fries of Providence and retrieve ONE of the three legendary hand-cut potato treasures:

🧄 Garlic Parmesan Relic
🥒 Dill Pickle Artifact
🔥 Slap Ya' Mama Potato of Fury

Once secured, transport your treasure safely across the downtown sector and deliver it to:

🍜 Green Mountain Ramen Command Station
Located in Arch Street LoFi Lounge

🕔 Bounty deliveries must be completed between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM Galactic Standard Time.

🎁 BOUNTY REWARD

Successfully complete the mission and receive:

⚡ One Ramen Bowl of Your Choice ⚡

⚠️ SPACE PIRATE REGULATIONS

☄️ One bounty per treasure recovered
☄️ Only three missions available
☄️ First successful adventurers claim the rewards
☄️ Respect all merchants, travelers, and fellow crew members

📡 ACCEPT THE QUEST

Comment "QUEST!" or "AYE CAPTAIN!" before embarking on your journey.

Set your coordinates for Fries of Providence and prepare for potato retrieval.

The galaxy is vast. The fries are limited. The ramen awaits.

Ken Universe, RN
Captain, Green Mountain Ramen Space Pirates

🚀🥔🍜🏴‍☠️✨

06/05/2026

🎯 SIDE QUEST: Brattleboro First Friday & Gallery Walk Edition ACTIVATED! 🎯

Attention Space Pirates, Cosmic Wanderers, and Ramen Mercenaries...

A transmission has been received from the outer reaches of the Harmony System.

🌌 MISSION: 802 Soul Kitchen TREASURE RECOVERY

Travel to the legendary 802 Soul Kitchen Outpost located in the Harmony Parking Sector.

Your objective is to recover ONE of the three sacred treasures:

🍗 The Golden Fried Chicken
🍔 The Max Burger of Power
🧀 The Legendary Mac & Cheese Artifact

Once acquired, transport your treasure through the streets of Brattleboro and deliver it safely to:

🍜 Green Mountain Ramen Command Station
Located in Arch Street LoFi Lounge

🕔 Bounty deliveries must be completed between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM Galactic Standard Time.

🎁 BOUNTY REWARD

Successfully complete the mission and claim:

⚡ One Ramen Bowl of Your Choice ⚡

⚠️ GALACTIC REGULATIONS

☄️ One bounty per treasure recovered
☄️ Only three missions available
☄️ First successful Space Pirates receive the rewards
☄️ Maintain honor among merchants, travelers, and fellow crew members

📡 ACCEPT THE MISSION

Comment "AYE CAPTAIN!" or "QUEST!"

Then engage your warp drive and set course for the Harmony Sector.

The fate of these treasures hangs in the balance.

May your noodles be plentiful, your broth be rich, and your cargo hold always return full.

Ken Universe

🚀🍜🏴‍☠️✨

06/04/2026

🍜 This Friday we'll be at the Brattleboro First Friday & Gallery Walk in the Arch Street LoFi Lounge from 5–8 PM!

We're honored to be serving our handmade ramen as a Pay-It-Forward, Pay-What-You-Can community meal alongside live art, music, and good company. Whether you're a longtime ramen lover or just curious to see what we're all about, come grab a bowl, explore the incredible murals, and spend an evening connecting with your neighbors.

At Green Mountain Ramen, we believe food is medicine and community is healing. We are proud to Serve all Organic We can't wait to share a bowl with you.

Brattleboro First Friday & Gallery Walk space highlight!
💫 Arch Street LoFI Lounge

Arch street, a small throughway across from the Latchis Theater, is virtually an outdoor gallery space featuring astonishing graffiti installations from regional artists. Last October, Juniper Creative Arts, in partnership with BMAC, Stone Arch Properties, and DBA, brought these artists together for SuckaPunch, a weekend of camaraderie and creativity, and together they transformed Arch street. Now, every First Friday Arch Street becomes the LoFi Lounge- it’s a vibey space to hang, stroll and take in the installations, grab a bite. This month at LoFI Lounge:

💜 Juniper Creative Arts will be onsite live painting and hosting kids’ art activities.
🍜 Green Mountain Ramen offers pay-what-you-can Ramen. Handmade noodles, sumptuous broth, food that nourishes.
💎 DJ Prismatic serving selections your nervous system will love and that sets the tone perfectly
💫 A variety of seating for you take a load off and r-e-l-a-x

We’ll see you at LoFi Lounge this Friday, June 5th 5-8p. And in October? SuckaPunch returns! Mark your calendars now, October 2-4, this is going to be BIG.