My Fantasy of Being a Berkshires Farm-to-Table Gardener
August 27, 2026
Let’s just say that growing my own food was harder than I thought
Let’s just say that growing my own food was harder than I thought
The ‘DIY and iterative’ restaurant Paige’s Place turns out food that’s better than good
Oh how I still yearn for the Holy Grail of milkshakes
For your dining pleasure, a tasting menu of new restaurants, pop-ups, food trucks, and more—impeccably curated by one of our favorite food writers
A solo walk in the woods can be invigorating, but rambling with a pack can provide an even greater rush
A burgeoning birdwatcher offers a crash course for the Berkshires’ bird-curious
In the Berkshires, keeping chickens is practically a rite of passage. I never thought I’d join in—or have these hens matter so much to me.
Pickleball gets under your skin in the best possible way. Inside the Berkshires’ fastest-growing, good-for-you obsession.
This local designer is dreaming up snazzy alternatives to the mass-produced fast furniture that you always end up regretting
At The Ranch Hudson Valley, rigorous hikes, plant-forward meals, and otherworldly service add up to something more powerful than pampering
A fashionable francophile’s new spot is the latest in a boom of elevated vintage offerings
A mysterious 1958 photo from Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield has resurfaced—and The B is asking the Berkshires community to help identify the boys behind this nostalgic local moment.
A Pittsfield mother-daughter duo stirs up motion and self-confidence
Dope Ass Pickleball Shoes, but it could be. Thanks to a laser focus on performance and classic design, home-grown DAPS is well on its way to becoming the lifestyle shoe for the pickleball crowd.
An insider’s guide to the Berkshires’ most exciting cultural events of the season.
For school-age sweethearts Molly Coleman and Jack Vickery, their June 28, 2025, wedding was a full-circle moment.
Hancock Shaker Village’s outgoing director, Carrie Holland, isn’t leaving quietly
They came as kids, fell in love with the Berkshires, and realized they’d found the place they were always looking for
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.
Restaurateur Molly Lyon-Joseph brings new life to a beloved Lenox landmark in a space that feels like home
Locally designed and sustainably crafted Hikas are lighting up the trails
Illness closed one practice and opened another. Once a pediatric dentist, the author now makes her debut as a novelist.
Turning a favorite hike into a daily routine, our writer discovers how repetition sharpens attention and deepens connection with nature—and herself
Blame it on the A-list appeal or a genuine desire for unlimited Finnish sauna sessions, members-only programs are taking off in these parts
Come browse with us on a marathon book crawl across the Berkshires
From decluttering to getting fit to
pursuing happiness, here are seven
ways to organize your life and
experience a true spring awakening
Take a breath, cool down, and join us for a roundtable with local health professionals discussing everything from “well-briety” to “bathhouse deserts”
Did you attend sleepaway camp in the Berkshires? Submit your camp memories—Color War victories, first kisses, and lifelong friendships—to The B.
Berkshire native Ali Louis Bourzgui’s voice can electrify Broadway or soothe in folk harmony. His new album with Resident Lightweight reveals a softer, more personal side.
Style and romance took the lead at the October 12, 2025, wedding of Claudia Laslie and Adam Mucci.
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