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By MARY BYRNE

As Executive Director Rachel Berggren prepares for her exit, the Franklin County Community Meals Program is actively searching for someone to fill her shoes. “It’s a great opportunity for someone to come and learn about getting their hands dirty in...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

Food fulfills many functions for human beings. It nourishes our bodies, giving us strength to face the world. It gives us a chance to express our creativity as we play with ingredients and recipes.To me, one of food’s most important purposes is to...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Inmates and formerly incarcerated people will have a chance to get involved in food production while building entrepreneurial skills at the Franklin County Community Development Corporation (CDC), thanks to a $94,000 state grant.The...

By DOMENIC POLI

GREENFIELD — The Hope & Olive restaurant’s sprinkler system suppressed a small kitchen fire on Thursday evening that was started by a malfunction of a propane torch used to make creme brulee.Co-owner and manager Jim Zaccara said the Greenfield Fire...

By CHRIS LARABEE

Various organizations and nonprofits around Franklin County and the North Quabbin region are opening their doors to the community on Thanksgiving, offering free meals and companionship.In Greenfield, Stone Soup Cafe will host A Day of Mourning and...

By BELLA LEVAVI

MILLERS FALLS — When residents are in need of a last-minute gift or a forgotten ingredient in a recipe, they can now visit Pub General, a new endeavor pursued by Millers Pub owner Tammy Tolzdorf. Having decided the village was in need of a store where...

By BELLA LEVAVI

BUCKLAND — After surviving pandemic-induced business shutdowns and 14 winter seasons, owner Paul St. Martin has closed the West End Pub at the end of the Bridge of Flowers — at least for now.St. Martin explained the restaurant closed in large part due...

By Tinky Weisblat

I ran into a bit of a snag with this week’s column. I was supposed to visit a new restaurant to try its offerings. Unfortunately, staff members were sick, and they had to get better before I could go.I scanned my kitchen to decide what I could make...

By CHRIS LARABEE

GREENFIELD — Since the 1970s, “New England Naturals” has been splashed across New England Natural Bakers’ granola packages.In December, however, that will change when the Greenfield-based company launches TRUNOLA to retailers across New England.“We’re...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE — Although Roberto’s Pizzeria no longer exists as a beloved Montague staple, 196 Turners Falls Road is keeping the pies coming, along with much more.Fresh off years of working in Hampshire County restaurants, Jesus Ayala and son-in-law Leni...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

When Ingrid and Nancy Rivas were about 12, relatives started teaching them to cook. The twin sisters grew up in El Salvador. They remember the flavors of their childhood… and above all, the love.“Our mother and grandmothers loved to cook,” Nancy Rivas...

By DOMENIC POLI

BERNARDSTON — A half-joke at a comedy night has resulted in the resurrection of a beloved local landmark, albeit with a different name and personality.Husband and wife Alex and Amy Fiorey were at a Scarecrow in the Park event a couple of years ago...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

I know I have written a lot of late about comfort food … but we’re smack dab in comfort food time of year. So today, I’m tackling one of my favorite spur-of-the moment comfort foods.The late food editor and writer Judith Jones identified certain foods...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE CENTER — After changing hands, the fine dining restaurant adjacent to The Montague Bookmill begins a new chapter Thursday with its official public opening under the name Watershed.Watershed’s opening is the first time a new restaurant has...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

MONTAGUE CENTER — After eight years operating alongside The Montague Bookmill, The Alvah Stone’s owner is handing the keys to the iconic location to a new set of restaurateurs.Partners Melissa Stetson and James Fitzgerald are opening a restaurant...

By CHRIS LARABEE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — A taste of the South can be found in South Deerfield.Zack’s Texas Style BBQ, located at 20 Elm St. in the former Damn Yankees BBQ location, opened its doors last week. The establishment specializes in a menu of barbecue classics,...

By TINKY WEISBLAT

Wells Corner Store on Main Street in Charlemont was dark for as long as I can remember. Perhaps it was dark when John A. Wells started selling dry goods in the building in 1877. Today the new Wells Provisions is full of light, thanks to the hard work...

By JULIAN MENDOZA

TURNERS FALLS — As the world celebrates the return of community events, Santo Taco looks to contribute with a new Mexican food truck.Since originally meeting in Montréal, Canada, Santo Taco co-owners Ivette Mateos and Eric Dew have been looking to...

By MARY BYRNE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The owner of Damn Yankees BBQ on Elm Street has announced he is closing the restaurant’s doors while he continues to recover from the lasting effects of COVID-19.“Damn Yankees BBQ has been a passion of mine since a very young age and...

By MAX MARCUS

GILL — Cielito Lindo opened this week at the town line of Gill and Turners Falls, offering a menu of homemade Mexican staples and family recipes that have been passed down over generations.The restaurant is at the corner of Route 2 and the Turners...