Jamie Larson

Jamie Larson

Cup Or Cone? One Scoop Or Two? Our Region's Ice Cream Windows Are Dripping With Choices. — Photo by Mariana Garay for Culture Cream

Food

Cup Or Cone? One Scoop Or Two? Our Region's Ice Cream Windows Are Dripping With Choices.

We are addicted to ice cream and our area has the good stuff. Here's where you can get your fix.

By Jamie Larson

Brewery Roundup: There's More To Experience Than Beer Alone — Photo from Sloop Brewing Company

Food

Brewery Roundup: There's More To Experience Than Beer Alone

You can find a beer or a whole brewery that perfectly suits your taste in the middle of town or down a back road.

By Jamie Larson

It's The Lincoln Memorial's Centennial: Time To Honor Daniel Chester French — Daniel Chester French with the six-foot Lincon model in the studio at Chesterwood, 1922. Photo: Chesterwood Archives

Community

It's The Lincoln Memorial's Centennial: Time To Honor Daniel Chester French

Chesterwood, the sculptor's home, is the site of a summer-long celebration of the monument and French's contributions.

By Jamie Larson

The Rural We: David Guenette — David Guenette in his natural habitat. Photo: Sam Backhaus

Community

The Rural We: David Guenette

Behind the curtain of barman David Guenette's excellent mustache is a a refined palate and a story to tell.

By Jamie Larson

Dare Bottleshop's Wines And Provisions Enhance Those Take-A-Breath Moments — Ben and Mary Daire

Food

Dare Bottleshop's Wines And Provisions Enhance Those Take-A-Breath Moments

Dare Bottleshop & Provisions issues a friendly challenge to drink something new.

By Jamie Larson

The Green Womxn Make Upcycled Cores, Rinds And Peels Remarkably Appealing

Food

The Green Womxn Make Upcycled Cores, Rinds And Peels Remarkably Appealing

This local line of sauces uses the parts of plants normally relegated to the compost pile.

By Jamie Larson

Momma Lo's BBQ Relocates Southern Style Cooking To South County

Food

Momma Lo's BBQ Relocates Southern Style Cooking To South County

Southern-style BBQ in Great Barrington is getting rave reviews by people willing to stand in line for Momma Lo's cooking.

By Jamie Larson

"GardenFit" On PBS: How To Take Care Of Your Body While Taking Care Of Your Garden — Expert gardener Madeline Hooper and fitness trainer Jeff Hughes, Columbia County locals and hosts of "GardenFit" on PBS

Wellness

"GardenFit" On PBS: How To Take Care Of Your Body While Taking Care Of Your Garden

The homegrown series features two Columbia County experts in their fields.

By Jamie Larson

Marcel Breuer's Influence On Litchfield County Unfolds In "Breuer's Bohemia" Screening — The Stillman House. Photos courtesy Breuer's Bohemia

Arts

Marcel Breuer's Influence On Litchfield County Unfolds In "Breuer's Bohemia" Screening

Local filmmaker James Crump shares his film on Breuer's influence and band of bohemians in mid-century Litchfield County.

By Jamie Larson

W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Festival Offers Memorial To His Granddaughter — Dr. Yolande "Du Bois" Williams Irvin with her grandfather W.E.B Du Bois at Arthur Miller's house in the 1950s

Photos provided by BRIDGE

Community

W.E.B. Du Bois Legacy Festival Offers Memorial To His Granddaughter

Great Barrington's 2022 W.E.B Du Bois Festival is a tribute and memorial to the author and activist's granddaughter.

By Jamie Larson

La Mision and Pico De Gallo: Two Restaurants Share A Pair Of Chefs And An Inspired Menu — The chili relleno special at La Mision. All photos courtesy of La Mision and Pico de Gallo

Food

La Mision and Pico De Gallo: Two Restaurants Share A Pair Of Chefs And An Inspired Menu

In Columbia County, two restaurants connect diners to Mexican and Guatemalan culture.

By Jamie Larson

Branchwater Farms Enters The Spirits Market With Home-Grown Gin — Kevin Pike and Robin Touchet

Food

Branchwater Farms Enters The Spirits Market With Home-Grown Gin

Branchwater Farms's first batch of gin is a culmination of long brewing expertise.

By Jamie Larson