It’s real easy to tell when someone truly loves to bake. And after winning the most recent Best of the Berkshires award for “best dessert shop” and “best sandwich shop,” Sarah has made her mark with a great reputation and now a great following. While she serves the favorite staples, which includes far more than […]
There is perhaps no business who personifies the Berkshires through and through with a solid helping of homegrown flavors, a dash of symbiotic relations with a nationally-renowned downtown playhouse, and a perfect pinch of in-house art that makes the cake rise just right. Yes, it’s Mary’s Carrot Cake that has seemed to enjoy a fervent following since […]
PITTSFIELD – The sixth annual Taste of the Berkshires to benefit the Junior League of the Berkshires will take place Thursday, November 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza ballroom, 1 West Street. Nearly two-dozen restaurants, bakeries and breweries will be showcasing their specialties in what has become a true November […]
Talk about coming out of the gate full steam ahead. Since the Adams Ale House opened its doors in June, to say that it’s been going well would be a major understatement. Racking up accolades, priceless word-of-mouth and a reputation for customer service and responsiveness, owner Nate Girard exudes the energy of a spot that […]
It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Berkshires. That’s something its longtime leader is working to change. For decades the Berkshire Community College culinary program has helped produce some of the finest food-service professionals in the region, and those who have gone to successful careers nationally and internationally. Participating in the Taste of the Berkshires […]
When Christine and Bill Heaton first met working together at a regional brewery outside Philadelphia years ago, how could they have imagined the journey that would follow? With a strong partnership and a leap of faith, the couple chose to come to the Berkshires and follow their passion. The Brew Works brought their work to […]
Ever since that exciting day so many still remember vividly when Spice opened its doors in downtown Pittsfield, signaling a turning of the corner for the city’s center, there have been great expectations for this restaurant – that is quite simply – more than just a restaurant. It was a cornerstone of the revitalization. A […]
A genuine, and comprehensive Taste of the Berkshires couldn’t possibly be complete without the renowned eggplant and pasta dish from Mazzeo’s Ristorante, adding the authentic Italian flair to the diverse array being offered Thursday evening at the Masonic Hall in downtown Pittsfield. For Mazzeo’s, always a good community partner, contributing to the Taste event (to […]
So, what’s in name? Well, the title of the new, spirited eatery replacing the old Brix Wine Bar alludes to the curious case of railroad worker Phineas Gage whose unlikely survival from a large iron rod rocketing through his skull, was followed by peculiar changes in the man’s behavior. Hypotheses abound as to why the […]
When it opened its doors in the Greystone Building five years ago, owner Jim Benson was betting that there was a market of people in Pittsfield that wanted something a little more eclectic. Early on it drew a younger crowd that was the first to discover the energetic mix of quality live music, comedy, and […]