Rural Intelligence (Page 387)

Food

Firefly Gastropub: A New Vision, And Better Than Ever

By Shawn Hartley Hancock Photos by Jocelyn Vassos, courtesy of Firefly Gastropub. The old Firefly restaurant in the walkable center of Lenox signed up for a makeover and re-opened in May as Firefly Gastropub with new décor, a new menu, better-trained staff, and food and drink offerings good enough to

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Food

Recipe: Baked Pears With Honey Whipped Cream

One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on

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Parties

PS21 Gala Celebrates New Building, Year-Round Programming

Jamie Larson reports from Hudson. It’s an exciting off season for PS21 in Chatham, New York. After 11 summers of performances under a tent, PS21 will offer year-round programing in its brand new theater. The indoor-outdoor structure designed by architect Evan Stoller was a big milestone to celebrate at

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Food

Cafe Culture Picks Up Steam In Salisbury

By Lisa Green When we wrote our 10 Things To Love About Salisbury story two-and-a-half years ago, two of our favorite things were Sweet William’s Bakery and Salisbury Breads. Alas, Salisbury Breads has been folded into Hathaway Young and moved to Millerton, New York. But happily, Sweet William'

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Parties

Now Playing: Images Cinema Turns 100 Years Old

Amy Krzanik reports from Williamstown. On November 30, 1916, Walden Theatre on Spring Street in Williamstown screened its very first film, a William S. Hart western called The Patriot. One hundred years later, the oldest movie theater in New England, now known as Images Cinema, is still going strong. To

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Food And Drink Were Flowing At Guido's Housewarming

Lisa Green reports from Pittsfield. If ever there was a day to make a Guido’s Fresh Marketplace run, it was Saturday, Nov. 12, when everyone’s favorite marketplace held a housewarming party to celebrate its newly expanded store. But it was almost impossible not to stay awhile, explore the

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Made In The Berkshires Honors One Of Our Own

Rachel Louchen reports from Pittsfield. For the sixth year of the Made in the Berkshires festival – a three-day showcase of theater, music, dance, visual arts, filmmaking and the written word – the opening night was preceded by a gala honoring one of the Berkshires' most notable talents and a fervent

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Real Estate

Reimagined Ranch

Chatham is home to a low-maintenance ranch built in 1978. It has been graciously expanded and features a granite and stainless steel kitchen, dining room, living room, office, and den with fireplace. There is a master suite and two additional main floor bedrooms which are ensuite. For guests, there is

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Real Estate

The New Classic

This lofty ranch, built in 2011, has many contemporary features. Located on "the hill" in Great Barrington, within walking distance to Main Street and Lake Mansfield, the ranch offers easy one-level living, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. All rooms have glass doors to a deck that spans the

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Real Estate

Two For One Special

This classic single-level ranch includes an 1802 cottage on 44 wooded acres in Hillsdale. The ranch has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen, large living room, full basement, screened porch and a two-car garage. The cottage includes a contemporary kitchen, two bedrooms, one bathroom and a large deck. The

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Real Estate

Desirably Located

This well-appointed ranch is located on a beautiful acre in a coveted neighborhood in Lakeville. The one-and-a-half story home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a chef's kitchen, living room with fireplace, and an enclosed four-season porch with views of the surrounding lawn. Outside there is a slate

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The Catskills Beyond

Built in 2005 and impeccably maintained, this ranch in Clermont is set off a quiet country road with panoramic Catskill Mountain views. Offering the ease of one-level maintenance and custom touches, the main house has three bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and multiple entertaining areas. Attached to

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