Bousquet Mountain Drifters Restaurant Under New Local OwnershipThe restaurant at Bousquet Mountain will reopen under new management. The McNinch Restaurant Group will operate Drifters Bar & Restaurant, opening on Dec. 12. Freight Yard Pub Serving the Community for DecadesFreight Yard Pub has been serving the community for decades with a welcoming atmosphere and homemade food. Pittsfield Licensing Board Puts Heat on Chili'sIn January, the Licensing Board will decide if it should start the six-month timer for Chili's to sell its liquor license before it is revoked. Rare297 Bringing Fine Dining Experience for a YearRare297 has been open for a year delivering fine dining in the heart of the downtown. The Well Restaurant & Bar has New OwnersFour friends who have worked together previously decided to buy Main Street eatery a month ago to keep open a local hotspot. Door Prize Now Serving in North Adams' Hotel DownstreetThe two moved to the Berkshires about four years ago from California. They fell in love with the Berkshires and wanted to bring another restaurant to the city. Restaurant Planned for Shuttered Harry's SupermarketAfter a fire gutted the former Harry's Supermarket in 2023, the Panda House operators plan to convert the building into a 200-seat Asain style restaurant with hibachi. Crust Serving Up Pizza Pies in Two LocationsCrust has been serving up classic and specialty pizzas since its opening in 2020 in Pittsfield, and for over a year now in Williamstown. Dottie's Coffee Lounge in Pittsfield is For SaleDottie's Coffee Lounge is listed for sale after nearly two decades in business. Hudpucker's OKed For Outdoor DiningLast week, the Parks Commission voted to allow the Wahconah Street restaurant to use some "dead" park land at the corner of its property for fenced patio seating. State Cafe is Serving Fresh Vietnamese DishesThe cafe first opened last summer as 328North and plans to remain open until September. It is offering similar fare, including Vietnamese-inspired dishes like banh mi sandwiches and noodle or rice bowls with a variety vegetables. Cheshire's Common Table Taking Over Former Bass Water LocationA year after opening Common Table, partners Cj Garner and Marcus Lyon are planning to expand into the former Bass Water Grill around the corner. Renee's Diner Visited by 'America's Best Restaurants'There was a hubbub Renee's Diner on Thursday morning as the "America's Best Restaurants" rolled in to highlight the eatery's specialties. Shots Cafe in Lenox Celebrating 15 YearsAfter 15 years in business, she said she has grown a lot and credits her patrons for the success of her business. Renee's Diner to be Featured on America's Best RestaurantsA local diner has been selected as one of America's best restaurants and a camera crew will be rolling in at the end of May. North Adams OKs Liquor License for New RestaurantDoor Prize, which previously had operated as a pop-up at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, was approved for a full liquor license this week. Grazie Reopening With New Location, New MenuAfter a monthlong break and a relocation, popular restaurant Grazie is ready to reopen this Wednesday. The Station in Lee Fuses New Flavors With Iconic RestaurantThe proprietors of the popular Charlie's Bistro Bus food truck have opened a new restaurant in the old train station. We Got The Juice Opens in Adams With Smoothies and MoreNew smoothie shop We Got The Juice has been open for two weeks and swarmed with business. Cello in Lenox Wants Customers to Find Hospitality, FunKim and Ryan want to make sure Cello is a place of hospitality and fun. They enjoy getting close to the customers and hope it's a destination they want to come back to. Golden Bamboo Opening in North AdamsThe couple has operated three restaurants in the plaza, including the China Buffet and, separately, the Sushi House. Those were consolidated in 2017 for Meng's Pan-Asian. New Owners of Adams Ale House Looking to Reopen PubThe pub was last open in 2018 and there were hopes of finding a potential buyer but none came through and the building hasn't been open since. Amazing Pho Brings Vietnamese Favorites to Berkshire CountyIn addition to milk tea and pho (noodles), the restaurant offers rice dishes, sandwiches (bahn mi), dumplings and salads. Item prices range from about $10 to $20 plus add-ons. Steeple City Social Slowly Opening in North AdamsThe long-awaited Steeple City Social is in "soft open" mode at the moment. Last weekend, Meghan Daly and Andrew Fitch opened the doors for people to see the new spot and try some of their items. Yury's Kitchen Brings Traditional Oaxacan Food to PittsfieldThe owners, Yuridiana Zaragoza and Gustavo Cruz, are originally from Oaxaca, Mexico and wanted to bring the culture and tradition to Berkshire County. |

























