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The Taconic Crest Trail crosses Petersburg Pass.

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Hot chocolate swirls at Dottie's Coffee Lounge.
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A hot drink to keep out the sleet — #berkshireweekend

January 23, 2023
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Today I walked out of the cold drizzle into Dottie’s Coffee Lounge and thought it must be about the warmest place in Pittsfield.

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Berkshire Mountain Bakery offers fresh sourdough bread near the bank of the Housatonic River.
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Sourdough rises at Berkshire Mountain Bakery

January 18, 2023
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Loaves of white bread are entering and leaving the oven on a long wooden paddle. Rounded boules cooling, rich with chunks of dark Belgian chocolate — and ciabatta, seven grain bread, potato and onion …

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Corn tacos with red cabbage glisten red and gold at Nudel in Lenox.
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Nudel surprises and surpasses all expectations

August 26, 2022
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Nudel surprised us with a playful place and an experimental and innovative menu — awardwinning chef Bjorn Somlo has run his highly seasonal farm-to-table restaurant in Lenox for 13 years.

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Tansy blooms golden at Hancock Shaker Village in August.
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International artists on Shaker land — Exploring central Berkshires

August 16, 2022
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We're looking for three international summer artists at Hancock Shaker Village on a summer day and exploring the center of the Berkshires around them.

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Steak and asparagus glisten at the Barn restaurant in the Williams Inn.
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The Barn — Bring back the rack of lamb!

August 8, 2022
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I still remember my first time at the Barn at the Williams Inn — a ribeye with truffle fries and salad … with a warm and lovely atmosphere and attentive staff.

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A croissant from Berkshire Mountain Bakery rests on a table in the sun on the bank of the Housatonic River.
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Field trips in an unexpected world #this weekend

August 4, 2022
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It’s the season for field trips and picnics in the Berkshires … sourdough bread and iced coffee, or roadside stands with peach ice cream.

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Chingón Taco Truck serves confit pork rib with spicy almond molé.
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Chingón brings West Coast Mexican to Western Mass.

July 19, 2022
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Succulent pork rib confit over spicy almond mole, juicy birria specials, and irresistible carnitas quesadillas are dishes you can expect from Chingón taco truck, crafted with an enduring love for Mexican cuisine.

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Berkshire Mountain Bakery Cafe offers breakfast sandwiches and lunch specials along with soups, salads and more.
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Berkshire Mountain cafe weathers the winter

February 8, 2022
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Turkey on fresh sourdough bread with sharp cheddar and raspberry jam. Peppery potato chips. Chocolate eclairs with custard and whipped cream …

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The Sangar family who own Sangar General Store in Windsor make fresh samosas and pastries every day.
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Outdoors

Exploring Cummington and the hilltowns in summer

July 20, 2021
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It’s quiet up here. Sometimes I’ll come up to the ridge to get away for awhile, out the back roads … and find unexpected and creative places.

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A drink with a kick of ginger swirls at MoonCloud in Great Barrington.
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MoonCloud seasonal cocktails bring warmth home

February 11, 2021
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How about a drink with a kick for a night with frost in the air — a touch of pumpkin, honey spiced with ginger and cloves? At Moon Cloud in Great Barrington, you can pick up a carefully blended bottle to bring home.

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