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
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
If it wasn’t for her, our family would’ve never put down stakes here and our daughter would’ve never experienced the strongest sense of community she had ever felt
Festivals, gallery openings, and everything else happening in the Berkshires
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.
An ice cream obsessive has the scoop on the best ice creams of the Berkshires
Ian Purkayastha shares his knowledge of the world around us—the amazing things it has to offer if only you pay attention and know what to look for
Inside the theatrical, waste-free world of the Heirloom Fire chef
For Berkshire firefighters, the kitchen—where venison tacos and chicken parm are on the menu—is where the crew becomes a family
There’s an art to making it look easy—meet the servers who never spill, forget, or stop caring
Inspired by a mother who mastered the art of hunting down hidden treasures, the author has cultivated her own antiquing habit.
Want to know something quirky? There are at least 10 different speed limits between Craryville and Great Barrington. And it’s only 11 miles between them.
A hyper-local shopping list to make the season even brighter
Celebrating the Fourth at Chapin takes you back to where democracy began
Local artist residencies are making their programs accessible to moms and dads—and their crafty kids.
For Alfredo Paredes, every room is a narrative. His new Hudson studio is his most personal chapter yet.
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.
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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