Rural Intelligence (Page 476)

Food

Wm. Farmer And Sons Raises A New Bar In Hudson

By Jamie Larson There’s a lot new in Hudson, New York these days (see this week's accompanying story). All over town, recently opened businesses are raising the bar in lodging, food, drink, design and style. One of them is bringing all those aspects together in a truly

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Food

Recipe: Baked Radicchio On Bread

By Susan Simon This is the time of year when bitter leaves show up in farmstand bins and on market shelves. They become the exciting and palate-pleasing new base for the salads and side dishes that I favor. This segue from spring and summertime greens to the family of

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Community

The Rural We: Simon Treadway Gato

Simon Treadway Gato, the four-legged Lobby Ambassador of The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, MA, has the important job of greeting visitors, posing for photos, and making himself available for head scratches and tummy pats. Simon escorts guests to their rooms and, on rare occasions, spends the night. This

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Community

10 Things To Love About New Milford

By Jacque Lynn Schiller Of Connecticut’s largest town (in square miles), I was really only familiar with two New Milford attractions, The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm —where I’m determined to take a cooking class before the year is out — and the famed, funky Elephant Trunk’s Country

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Parties

Berkshire Immigrant Center Honors One Of Its Own

Amy Krzanik reports from Sheffield. Thanks to gracious hosts Catherine and James Miller, the Berkshire Immigrant Center (BIC) was able to introduce South County residents to the important work it does on Sunday, Oct. 25. The get-together also was a chance to honor Martha Escobar, an immigrant herself, for

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Community

Eye On Hudson: Five New Hotspots You Should Know About

By Jamie Larson You hear it all the time: those who occasionally visit Hudson will remark on the many changes they've encountered since their last swing through town. New businesses are always opening and the end of summer 2015 was an especially active time for the little city’

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Parties

A Night In New York for MASS MoCA

MASS MoCA hosted its annual New York City Benefit on Monday, Oct. 19, at 583 Park Avenue. Supporters gathered to celebrate the contemporary art museum's 16th year with a gala dinner, cocktail reception, live art auction, and performance by Bhangra-funk band Red Baraat. Benefit co-chairs Laurie

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Parties

We Give Three Cheers To Five Years Of 'Made In The Berkshires'

Amy Krzanik reports from Pittsfield. Five years ago, two creative minds, Barbara Sims and Hilary Somers Deely, hatched the Made in the Berkshires festival as a way to showcase the outstanding talent our region has to offer in the fields of dance, music, theater, filmmaking, visual art, and the written

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Real Estate

Rustic And Refined

Like all true barn conversions, this one retains old beams, posts and rafters remaining from when it was built in 1853. Set on a three-acre apple orchard in New Marlborough, the house has been meticulously crafted within the frame of a barn and features a great room truly deserving

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Real Estate

Light-Filled Contemporary

This waterfront contemporary features sturdy posts and beams, cathedral ceilings and offers deeded rights to Owl Lake in Sandisfield. Located on a one-acre lot of with a tennis court and pool, the house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen with sliding glass doors that lead to

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Real Estate

Timber And Beam

The stunning timber is on display inside and out and at this Goshen home. Built in 2002, the wood house has a massive post-and-beam interior, especially striking in the living room with its way-high ceiling that extends over the chef's kitchen. There is an open

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Real Estate

New Construction, Classic Style

While the style originated centuries ago, post-and-beam construction is a looks just as good on this new Monterey home situated on 10 acres. Built this year, the house's open living floor plan highlights the cathedral ceiling with thick posts and beams, as well as the floor-

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