The Berkshires are made up of a chain of towns along the western side of Massachusetts. In the 19th century, it was the summer getaway for polite society with most of their mansions surrounding the Lenox area. Many of the mansions are gone, either burnt to the ground or have become hotels, but the genteel feeling of the area remains and it’s still a cultural center for music, dance and theater.
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Here are five options for chocolate indulgence in the Berkshires, from hot chocolate to chocolate bread to chocolate truffles to beer made with chocolate.
The folks in the Berkshires are proud of a lot of things, but did you know that tiny hot dogs is one of them? Here are the best hot dog joints in Western Massachusetts for classic dogs, upscale dogs, and mini-dogs.
Explore the north end of the Berkshires with this guide from chef Sandy Smith of Gramercy Bistro, located on the MASS MoCA campus in North Adams.
Where to eat, drink, and souvenir shop while you're leaf peeping in the Hudson Valley, the Catskills, and the Berkshires.
Whether it’s for a cold custard treat, a juicy burger, or a lobster roll, pull over to the side of the road for these six authentic American food stands that chefs love.
Chefs, bartenders, and wine pros lead you to their favorite picnic spots in the Berkshires and help you with ideas for locally-made provisions.
"Pittsfield is our urban side. It is our dark side. It's where we were and where we are going."
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Watch the F.E.D. video + slide show of the Outstanding in the Field traveling culinary circus land in the Berkshires with chef Brian Alberg.
Chef / Butcher Jeremy Stanton drops by the Monterey General Store for coffee and bad news.