Published June 25, 2022 in the Daily Hampshire Gazette
By Lisa Goodrich
Imagine holding the relaxation of a beautiful summer day in the palm of your hand. If you’re lucky enough to live in the Pioneer Valley, you get to taste that moment with a trip to The Brewery at Four [continue reading]
Archive for Restaurant Reviews
Valley Bounty: Four Star Brewery
Jun
27
2022
Valley Bounty: Rise Above Bakery
Jun
15
2022
Published June 11, 2022 in the Daily Hampshire Gazette
By Jacob Nelson
“It was always my dream to own a bakery,” Brian Meunier says. A bakery with a café that evoked warmth and familiarity. Somewhere to enjoy handmade bread and pastries – somehow both simple and indulgent – made with ingredients [continue reading]
By Jacob Nelson
“It was always my dream to own a bakery,” Brian Meunier says. A bakery with a café that evoked warmth and familiarity. Somewhere to enjoy handmade bread and pastries – somehow both simple and indulgent – made with ingredients [continue reading]
New charcuterie biz opens in Amherst
Jun
1
2022
New charcuterie biz opens in Amherst “A store specializing in pickup and delivery of charcuterie boards and boxes, featuring a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and gourmet sweets, opened in the North Square at the Mill District on Monday.
Graze Craze, which prepares healthy lunches, office catering and other special events for customers, will have its first [continue reading]
Graze Craze, which prepares healthy lunches, office catering and other special events for customers, will have its first [continue reading]
Jackalope, new restaurant from High Brow owner, to open in downtown Springfield on May 11 and host Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5
May
3
2022
Jackalope, new restaurant from High Brow owner, to open in downtown Springfield on May 11 and host Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5 “Jackalope will lift its orange curtains, open its doors and roll out a brand new “mythical” dining experience into downtown Springfield on May 11.
The restaurant, located at 254 Worthington [continue reading]
The restaurant, located at 254 Worthington [continue reading]
Local Hero Profile: Wheelhouse Farm
Apr
22
2022
Local Hero Profile by Ellery Pool, TerraCorps Service Member
Wheelhouse Farm connects their guests with seasonal food from the Valley through custom menus that will please foodies and casual diners alike. Starting as a food truck and farm in 2014, Wheelhouse has transformed into a catering and events company with a permanent [continue reading]
Wheelhouse Farm connects their guests with seasonal food from the Valley through custom menus that will please foodies and casual diners alike. Starting as a food truck and farm in 2014, Wheelhouse has transformed into a catering and events company with a permanent [continue reading]
St. Patrick’s Day in Massachusetts: Where you can celebrate with Irish food and entertainment in the state
Mar
17
2022
St. Patrick’s Day in Massachusetts: Where you can celebrate with Irish food and entertainment in the state “Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.
And to make the day even more fun to celebrate, residents in Massachusetts can head to numerous places across the commonwealth that are joining in on the celebration on and [continue reading]
And to make the day even more fun to celebrate, residents in Massachusetts can head to numerous places across the commonwealth that are joining in on the celebration on and [continue reading]
Eat Endless Breakfast At This Rustic Sugar House In Massachusetts
Feb
18
2022
Eat Endless Breakfast At This Rustic Sugar House In Massachusetts “Breakfast is a favorite meal of many. It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, after all. Between pancakes and bacon, waffles and eggs, and other delicious offerings during the first meal of the day, sometimes we just can’t get enough. [continue reading]
Valley Bounty: Something Special Cafe
Feb
17
2022
Published February 19th in the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
By Jacob Nelson
Restaurants feed us. And when they use locally grown food, they feed our community in more ways than one. That’s something special – at least for longtime local chef Laurie Bernier, co-owner with her husband Barry of Something Special Cafe [continue reading]
By Jacob Nelson
Restaurants feed us. And when they use locally grown food, they feed our community in more ways than one. That’s something special – at least for longtime local chef Laurie Bernier, co-owner with her husband Barry of Something Special Cafe [continue reading]
The Ultimate Guide to Northampton Coffee Shops
Feb
15
2022
The Ultimate Guide to Northampton Coffee Shops “For a city of just under 30,000, there are roughly…a lot. Park at the main garage, and you’ll be greeted by a sign proclaiming , “Welcome to Northampton: Where the coffee is strong and so are the women.”” Check out the reviews of all the coffee shops [continue reading]
Quick guide to Brattleboro, Vermont: 10 of the best things to see and do
Feb
11
2022
Quick guide to Brattleboro, Vermont: 10 of the best things to see and do “Close to neighboring New Hampshire and situated along the connecting West and Connecticut rivers in southeastern Vermont, Brattleboro holds its own alongside its New England counterparts. While fall foliage draws in visitors, this town has many other things to do. [continue reading]