Albert Stern

“Arlo Guthrie: Native Son” Exhibit Celebrates The First Family Of American Folk Music — Courtesy The Guthrie Center

Arts

“Arlo Guthrie: Native Son” Exhibit Celebrates The First Family Of American Folk Music

If you’ve never been, now’s the time to get to the Guthrie Center to view the legendary Guthrie family's memorabilia.

By Albert Stern

“I Make Envy on Your Disco” — A Q&A With Author Eric Schnall

Arts

“I Make Envy on Your Disco” — A Q&A With Author Eric Schnall

The Tony Award-winning theatrical producer and marketing director (and Salisbury homeowner) talks about his first novel.

By Albert Stern

She's Won Big On TV. Now Chef Michele Ragussis Triumphs At Gedney Farm.

Food

She's Won Big On TV. Now Chef Michele Ragussis Triumphs At Gedney Farm.

The renowned chef has taken over Gedney Farm's kitchen and is already attracting crowds to the popular Berkshire destination.

By Albert Stern

Dining At Fern: Contemporary Italian And A “Stylishly Sexy” Setting In Lakeville

Food

Dining At Fern: Contemporary Italian And A “Stylishly Sexy” Setting In Lakeville

Chef Gianni Scappin brings his contemporary Italian cuisine to a Connecticut town: Lakeville.

By Albert Stern

Dining at The Elm: An Exceptional Experience, In More Ways Than One — Razor clams. Photos courtesy of The Elm

Food

Dining at The Elm: An Exceptional Experience, In More Ways Than One

Your experience at The Elm in Great Barrington may not resemble our reviewer’s, but you’ll still enjoy an elegant meal.

By Albert Stern

Cheese Lovers, Rejoice. Bimi’s Canteen & Bar Puts Fondue Service On The Menu. — Christian Harder

Food

Cheese Lovers, Rejoice. Bimi’s Canteen & Bar Puts Fondue Service On The Menu.

Fondue, we missed you. Thank you, Bimi's Canteen, for bringing back its deliciousness and dining intimacy.

By Albert Stern

Troutbeck’s New Chef And Menu Measure Up To The Inn’s Vaunted Standing — Herondale chicken, roasted Hakurei turnips, poached quince, roasted sunchokes, sunchoke puree, local radicchio (bottom left), sunflower brioche, maple aji dulce butter (top center), and honeynut squash, candied pine nut, apple, labneh, zatar (bottom right). Photo: Jim Henkens

Food

Troutbeck’s New Chef And Menu Measure Up To The Inn’s Vaunted Standing

Executive Chef Vincent Gilberti cooks up a deeply satisfying dining experience.

By Albert Stern

Pasture At South Farms: A Food Park For Foodies And Fall Foliage Seekers — Photo courtesy South Farms

Food

Pasture At South Farms: A Food Park For Foodies And Fall Foliage Seekers

In Morris, Connecticut, where cows once roamed, visitors now stroll food trucks serving standout creations.

By Albert Stern

Critic’s Choice: Max, For Earthy, Soul-Satisfying Southern Italian Cooking

Food

Critic’s Choice: Max, For Earthy, Soul-Satisfying Southern Italian Cooking

A reincarnation of the beloved NYC Italian restaurant is serving an abbondanza experience in Lenox.

By Albert Stern

Motor Your Way To Shadow 66 For French Bistro Fare — Photos courtesy Shadow 66

Food

Motor Your Way To Shadow 66 For French Bistro Fare

The bistro evokes the roadside restaurants one might be stumble upon while motoring through the French countryside.

By Albert Stern

House Of Seasoning: A Taste Of West Africa In The Berkshires — Attieke poisson grille — fried fish with fresh vegetables served with cassava couscous. Photos: House of Seasoning

Food

House Of Seasoning: A Taste Of West Africa In The Berkshires

It’s not “soul food,” say the owners. The dishes here are authentically West African, with emphasis on the blend of spices.

By Albert Stern

The New Berkshire Food Co-op: Bigger, Better And More Local Brands

Food

The New Berkshire Food Co-op: Bigger, Better And More Local Brands

Sponsored: The Berkshire Food Co-Op has moved to new quarters, which means more space and new vendors.

By Albert Stern