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An area around Thistle and Mirth is closed off with caution tape after a stabbing on Wednesday night.

Man Stabbed at Pittsfield Bar on Thanksgiving Eve

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A man stabbed in a local bar Thanksgiving eve is expected to survive after showing up at Berkshire Medical Center's emergency room.

Police and ambulance responded to the report of the stabbing at Thistle and Mirth at 46 West St. at about 9:40 p.m.

A large number of patrons were exiting the bar and ramen restaurant when police arrived and, according to Lt. John Mazzeo, they found evidence of the stabbing but not the victim. 

The man, who was not identified, arrived at BMC shortly afterward. 

Thistle and Mirth was shutdown and the area around West and McKay closed off as police investigated the incident. Several posts to Facebook show cruisers and the ambulance at the location. After the incident, several areas outside of the bar were closed off with caution tape.

"This was not believed to have been a random act, and as such there is no immediate threat to the public," Mazzeo stated in a press release early Thursday morning. .

Members of the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Anti-Crime Unit, and Crime Scene Services assisted at the scene and at BMC.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective James Losaw at 413- 448-9700, Ext. 572. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).


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Sibaritas Owner Plans Second Resturaunt at 41 North

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The owner of Sibaritas plans to open a new restaurant in the former Jay Allen's Clubhouse Grille. 

On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a change of category, a change of corporate name, a change of corporate structure, and a change of name for 41 North St.  

Attorney Darren Lee, representing the applicant, explained that Sibaritas owner Megan Gomez is opening a second restaurant in the large, empty restaurant space next to Hot Harry's. 

Gomez is now the 100 percent owner of Sibaritas, he reported, as well as the new venture. The "doing business as" name on the application is "Aura." 

The location most recently housed Placita Latina Salvadoran and Mexican Cuisine, which moved to 17 Wendell Ave. Ext. Jay Allen's closed before the pandemic. 

The attorney wasn't able to share much about the upcoming business, but noted that Gomez works "quite a bit" and will be able to balance the nearby eateries.  

Sibaritas, an Italian restaurant with a Chilean flair, opened in 2021 in the former Elizabeth's Restaurant at 1264 East St. In 2024, the Licensing Board approved a new annual downtown all-alcohol restaurant license for the eatery's new location at 27 McKay St., the former Trattoria Rustica. 

Sibaritas remains in that location. 

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