The Local Life

She Can Kick It

Frontwoman of indie group Habibi, fixture of the DJ booth, solo recording artist, and die-hard soccer fanatic, the unstoppable Rahill Jamalifard is doing summer right

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The B’s List: The OG Table

These five Berkshire restaurateurs have stood the test of time. You’ve probably been to one (or more) of their places, and you’ll likely be going back again. Here, they tell us why.

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THE B’s LIST – Party Pros

In an engaging roundtable discussion at The Mount, local experts talk wedding trends and gala planning, revealing the secrets to staging stylish, seamless celebrations in the heart of the Berkshires.

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MADE IN THE BERKSHIRES

If you’re looking for some very special gifts—or just want to celebrate the creativity of your neighbors—these local makers likely have the perfect things. The only hard part will be giving them away.

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Mikaela Shiffrin, in Motion

As she trains for the upcoming Olympic season, the world’s best skier is adding new dimensions to her story. She has just launched a podcast, is engaged to fellow racer Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, and has family roots growing even deeper in the Berkshires. She recently told The B about all three.

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THE B’s GIFT SHOP GIFT GUIDE

The shops at our local cultural organizations are full of great finds. We scouted them all and, from MASS MoCA to the Norman Rockwell Museum, we’ve got your gift list covered.

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Raise the Bar

Stock and style a cart with local finds—from spirits to shakers—and you’ll always be ready for a Berkshires-worthy gathering.

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Warm and Welcoming

For MacKimmie Co. in Lenox, Doris and Vytas Barsauskas travel the world to curate a selection of heirloom-quality textiles and goods that bring beauty and craftsmanship home.

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Home Grown Holidays

In the Berkshires, picking out your Christmas tree isn’t an errand—it’s an adventure, with fresh air, family, hot cocoa, and that satisfying moment when you find the tree.

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Calm, Cool, & Connected

Prospect, the new “landscape hotel” in Egremont, brings serene style and ecological purpose to the Berkshires—with community gathering spaces and lake views worth lingering over.

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Love & Legacy: Hannah and Drew

Hannah and Drew celebrated their September 2025 wedding at The Mount in Lenox, blending timeless Berkshires charm with a meaningful modern Paebaek ceremony during their Firefly Gastropub rehearsal dinner. Surrounded by family, history, and gorgeous gardens, their day unfolded as “absolutely blissful.”

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