Food New Italian Riviera-Inspired Restaurant, Nines, Buys Gaskins in Germantown Accomplished chef Ryan McLaughlin and hospitality vet Avery Jannelli look to open Nines in the spring and keep the community-centric vibe Gaskins cultivated alive and well. By Jamie Larson •
Food The Top 7 Food Stories of 2025 RI Food coverage in 2025 was rich with stories of community, creativity, and culinary craft — from markets and pop-ups to standout brick-and-mortar restaurants. By Jamie Larson •
Steve and Julie Browning. Photo by David McIntyre. Food No Comply Foods Breaks the Rules in All the Right Ways Mission-driven and exploding with culinary creativity, Great Barrington’s No Comply Foods is thriving while following a philosophy that refuses to conform to traditional restaurant industry dogma. By Jamie Larson •
Abby Pendergist. Photo courtesy of Half Rats. Food Half Rats: Great Barrington's Exciting New Natural Wine Bar Get a little tipsy (the old English definition of half rats) at this relaxed new Great Barrington hot spot. By Jamie Larson •
Food Via Cassia in the Running for USA Today’s Best New Restaurant Less than 2 years after opening, Italian trattoria Via Cassia in Hudson has been nominated as one of the best new restaurants by USA Today in 10Best By Marie Doyon •
Food 4 New Local Cookbooks to Gift a Home Chef this Holiday Season From creative spins on Italian-American classics to veggie garden-driven cuisine and recipes for busy weeknights, these new books by local chefs have something for the cook in your kitchen. By Marie Doyon •
Halo Kaya Perez-Gallardo Food Haven for Beautiful Food and Queer Community, Lil' Deb's Oasis Is For Sale Halo Perez-Gallardo created an oasis. Now they're looking for someone to keep it going. By Jamie Larson •
Food Millbrook Vineyards & Winery Grand Portfolio Tasting This once-a-year event invites guests to sample every wine in Millbrook’s cellar, offering a way to explore the full breadth of the winery’s craftsmanship in one shot. By Francesca Olsen •
Photo by Olya Vysotskaya Food Martha Stewart, Surprise Judge at First Stissing House Pie Fest The Stissing House’s first-ever Pie Fest, November 16, already had the makings of a Hudson Valley classic, then Martha Stewart arrived. By Jamie Larson •
Food Twisted Soul: Hidden Global Fusion Restaurant Worth a Trip The globetrotting menu remains a favorite for college students and local residents after nearly 20 years. By Susan Brearly •
Apple Galette at The Bartlett House. Food 10 Local Pie Places Perfect for Thanksgiving Pre-Orders Not sure where to order your pies from this Thanksgiving? We've got you covered. By Jamie Larson •
Food Michelin-Starred Sushi Chefs Bring Omakase Pop-Up at Dassai Blue Sake Brewery This Weekend The Hyde Park sake brewery’s growing sushi program is getting serious November 7-10. By Brian K. Mahoney •
