
My Fantasy of Being a Berkshires Farm-to-Table Gardener
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.

Sascha Malas and Aaron McIntyre met on a Birthright trip to Israel in 2019, when she was living in Chicago and he was based in New York City. But they have a soft spot for the Berkshires and upstate New York.

A joyful, art-forward celebration at MASS MoCA, where a Somerville couple brought their love of creativity, food, and hosting to the heart of the Berkshires.

Brenna Nimkoff and Tommy Kealy struck gold, weather-wise, on their wedding day, July 19, 2025.

When Molly Hess and Max Prum got married on October 19, 2024, they snuck off before the reception to go bowling at Greylock Bowl (now King Pins).

Back in his jewel box of a building in Great Barrington, Tim McClelland handcrafts exquisite rings, bracelets, and more—the old-fashioned way.

A collective love story, told by and for the Berkshires.

From garden ceremonies to grand weekends, The B’s Grand Wedding Album is a living collection of Berkshire love stories—past and present. We invite you to share yours and help us celebrate the many ways love has been honored here.

A Lenox wedding rooted in family tradition, Allie and Dan’s Berkshires celebration blends Gilded Age elegance, local heritage, and timeless romance.

With a vision that helped define modern wedding photography, John Dolan brought emotion and authenticity to the genre—and finds home and harmony right here in the Berkshire community.

Bridal stylist Caroline Thorpe Goldberg of Little White Looks helps brides, moms, and ’maids find their style—so they can skip the search and enjoy the fun.

One newbie embraces the sport—“dead bugs” and all—and winter magic in the Berkshires.

Belvedere brings chic style and seamless function to the Berkshires’ event offerings.
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