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Frankenstein And Dracula Have Some Things To Say In Litchfield

From a "Miracle on 34th Street" production. Photos courtesy Peter Tavino. The Rural Intelligence region excels in community spirit, and in Litchfield, some of the spookiest spirits are coming to life in Halloween Radio Plays being produced at the Oliver Wolcott Library on Oct. 27 and 28. The

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Burgers & Frites Elevates Fast Casual In Lakeville

By Jacque Lynn Schiller Area Canadians rejoice: poutine has arrived in the Litchfield Hills. Or perhaps instead of the gravy train you prefer your spuds served alongside escargot sautéed in herb butter? So long as you like them double crisped and airy, you’ll find fries done right at Burgers

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Meet Your Makers At North Adams Open Studios

You can visit our area’s many fantastic museums at any time (and you should), but how often do you get to peek inside the studios and homes of loft-living artists? The answer is one weekend a year: October 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Alana Chernila Launches Cookbook #2: 'The Homemade Kitchen'

Alana Chernila at a recent cheesemaking class. By Lisa Green Regular readers of our recipes page might have noticed that our twice-a-month contributor, Alana Chernila, has been absent for a few weeks. Don’t worry — she’ll be back. She’s just really, really busy right now, and for the

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Ralph Nader Opens A Tort (Yes, Tort) Museum in Winsted, CT

By Jamie Larson Storied public safety crusader, polarizing third party candidate and Winsted, Conn. local Ralph Nader has finally opened the doors to the American Museum of Tort Law in his home town. If a museum dedicated to the history of personal injury law and consumer protection doesn’t sound

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Otto's For Sale: The End Of A Chapter In Germantown

By Jamie Larson In just seven years, Otto’s Market and its genial owner Otto Leuschel have become an institution on Main Street in the small hamlet of Germantown, New York. In 2012, Leuschel also opened Germantown Variety across the street, an updated five and dime as meticulously curated and

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Six Degrees Of Satay And More At The Indonesian Country Fair

By Lisa Green When Iin Purwanti presented an Indonesian night at Six Depot in West Stockbridge, Mass. a few years ago, the response from the community was so positive that she vowed she would do more to introduce the art and talent of her native country. The result is the

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Arethusa Al Tavolo: From A Dairy To Dining Extraordinaire

Colorado lamb tartare tenderloin By Jacque Lynn Schiller By now, you’ve no doubt heard the backstory of Arethusa al Tavolo, or at least of the fashionable names behind the restaurant’s inception. If not, a quick primer: Partners in business and life, George Malkemus and Anthony Yurgaitis of Manolo

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Gaskins Makes Germantown A Destination To Dine

Photo by Michael Kennedy By Jamie Larson It’s rare to see the successful intersection of modern, relevant fine dining and a family-friendly, neighborhood restaurant. But at the crossroads in the center of Germantown, New York, Gaskins is proof it can be done with a refreshingly casual sophistication. Gaskins is

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Oh Crêpe! Is A Sweet And Savory Addition To Main Street

Oh Crepe! is now known as Empire Cafe, and serves up a similarly delicious menu.

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Food

The Taste Of Southern India At Home: Maya Kaimal Sauces And Snacks

Photo by Michael Kraus. By Amy Krzanik Indian food: a cuisine so delicious when served in a restaurant, yet so difficult to duplicate at home. No matter how many spices and sauces you buy or recipes you attempt to follow, your chicken tikka masala or saag paneer just never has

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Kiln to Table: Local Ceramics in the Dining Room

A dinner party with dishes by Mary Anne Davis By Jamie Larson Being able to locally source just about any conceivable ingredient is a gift from our region to the restaurant chefs who cook here and we spoiled diners who eat here. But a number of area restaurants are not

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