Among the rolling hills of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts, farmers and chefs work together to preserve the time-honored art of charcuterie. With humble beginnings dating back thousands of years, charcuterie (pronounced “shar-ku-tuh-ree”) refers to the preparation and presentation of … Continue reading
Nestled in a soothing wooded setting in the Berkshires is the John Andrews Farmhouse Restaurant. The setting alone is worth a visit. Add in the delicious food the establishment serves and diners are in for a real treat. The building … Continue reading
Walk down a brick-lined path in downtown Great Barrington and enter through the door that says “Taps, Cocktails and Victuals” and you will have arrived at 20 Railroad Public House. Everything about this long and narrow restaurant feels cozy and … Continue reading
Barrington Brewery & Restaurant was into farm-to-table before it was even a movement. It’s just the way the home-grown company has always done things. The Great Barrington, Massachusetts, operation is a favorite stopping point for Berkshire visitors and locals who … Continue reading
The leisurely days of fall provide an ideal excuse to head out for a tour on the Berkshire Beer & Cider Trail. The trail features locations in New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts, including five that are convenient to Staveleigh House … Continue reading
From the fresh local veggies it uses to the much-lauded wine list, Cafe Adam just seems to consistently do things right. When we recommend this Great Barrington, Massachusetts, restaurant to our Staveleigh House guests, we know they will come home … Continue reading
Not only have the number of farmers markets in the Berkshire area increased, but the bounty of goods they sell has as well. From fresh produce to fine crafts, farmers markets are not just for locals, but a place where … Continue reading
Doing things the old-world way proves to be incredibly delicious. Case in point, the Berkshire Mountain Bakery, a much-admired and beloved bread shop in Housatonic, Massachusetts. The Berkshire Mountain Bakery is the brainchild of Richard Bourdon, a native of Quebec … Continue reading
Springtime is always fun at Hancock Shaker Village, with new babies, fun projects, and delicious farm-fresh meals. Hancock Shaker Village is a Living History Museum here in the western Berkshires that reflects the life of a Shaker community that once … Continue reading
For everyone who considers food an important part of travel (that includes us!), the Berkshire Farm & Table Cheese Trail is something to add to your must-do list. Comprised of small, independent farms and dairies in the Berkshires and New … Continue reading