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.
Celebrated chef David Israelow brings a reverence for food and finely tuned technique to his highly anticipated new restaurant in Chatham, New York. Here’s a sneak preview.
We asked three of our favorite foodies for their go-to restaurants. The result: this highly opinionated guide to the latest and greatest in the Berkshires and beyond.
Event curator Lauren Fritscher of Berkshire Muse shares picnic setups that turn any Berkshires outing into a moment of ease, beauty, and presence—ideal for long, languid summer days.
Kevin West’s new book is an artful and practical guide to growing what you wish and savoring what you grow—rooted in wisdom, soil, and the simple pleasures of a well-tended life. Get a first look here.
With the help of local artisans and a lifetime of design instinct, Annie Selke transformed her Lenox property into a sanctuary made for gathering.
Rafi Bildner creates an homage to southern Italy, the Berkshires, and the joyful chaos of family, all expressed through the art of pizza.
This edition of The B’s List explores the conversation among a selection of culinary professionals in the Berkshires. Read along as they discuss community, life in business, and the inherent agricultural ties in their own practices.
Eileen Fisher brings her brand to Great Barrington. It’s timeless and authentic—a natural match for the Berkshires.
At the Neon Newt, chef/owner Olivia Pattison is living her best locavore life—and has created a welcoming community hub.
A century later, a dining car in Chatham still shines—and so do these four other retro gems.
Pride is a big deal in the Berkshires, in more way than one.
Move over, Art Basel—there’s a new art experience in town, and it’s just up the road.
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