Food Dassai to Brew Sake in Space: From Hyde Park to the Moon From its Hyde Park brewery to the International Space Station, Dassai is testing whether one of Japan’s most tradition-bound crafts can survive—and evolve—beyond Earth. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Chef Rich Reeve and owner Kyle Kelley at Bia in Rhinebeck in 2019. Credit: John Garay Food Rhinebeck’s Modern Irish Bistro Bia to Close in February The Rhinebeck restaurant announced it will permanently close in early February, marking the end of a short but influential chapter in the Hudson Valley dining scene. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food Head Southwest for New Homey Italian at Nonnina's Hospitality veterans Brendan McAlpine and Marjorie Tarter open a 40-seat neighborhood restaurant inspired by European cafe culture, pairing polished Italian cooking with an easygoing, come-often vibe. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food House of Stefas Chef Roel Alcudia Heads to the James Beard Foundation for an Athenian Supper Club The chef behind Millbrook’s House of Stefas brings his “freestyle Greek” cooking to Platform by the James Beard Foundation for a one-night collaborative dinner with Diane Kochilas. By Brian K. Mahoney •
Food The (Somewhat) Interesting History of the "Hot Potato" and a Hike Learn about and eat a traditional hot potato on this unusual hike. Or put it in your pocket to use as a hand warmer, as was once the custom of the time. By Jamie Larson •
Food Pittsfield Indoor Farmers' Market Features New Lebanese Flavors This year's market includes some exciting newcomers including Naji’s Mediterranean Cuisine. By Jamie Larson •
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 •
