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 […]
A short week with the Martin Luther King holiday, friends Shawn Serre and Ashley Sulock pitched-in to host GMP on topics ranging from Governor Patrick’s proposed budget and tax changes, the mysterious life of frogs and salamanders (yes, they are still around in minus-10 degree weather), a half-marathon pitch, a firsthand account of Beyonce’s lip-synching, a […]
A “gateway gourmet food” is how Chef Matt Schweizer describes the unique combination of fresh, high-quality ingredients that make Baba Louie’s a sure favorite. After all, says Schweizer, if anyone has reservations about trying something new – it’s all much more accessible when it involves something that everyone loves – pizza. For Baba Louie’s, which […]
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 […]
A third-generation native of Dalton, Massachusetts, Bill West enjoys fond, flavorful memories of the old Benny’s restaurant on Depot Street, where stone-oven baked pizza made the place a crowd favorite. It’s now been seven years since Bill took over that same space at 16 Depot Street marked by renovations that unveiled a fresh new look […]
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 […]