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Mass. independent markets struggling as grocery strike threatens pre-Thanksgiving rush

“Our members are sending a clear message: Keep the pension or no contract.”. The warehouse workers and delivery drivers at Associated Grocers Northeast are on strike after months of failed negotiations, leaving independent markets struggling to keep their shelves stocked. More than 255 members of Teamsters Local Union 633 are...

Massachusetts · 3d

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Mamou Restaurant honors Chef Wayne Hooker one year after his passing

Mamou Restaurant honored the late Springfield chef and restaurateur Wayne Hooker on the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Massachusetts Locals Have 10 Restaurants To Visit When Nobody Feels Like Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner

One inn on this list has been serving guests since 1773, and its turkey dinner comes with a Bird Cage Elevator down the hall. Another spot pairs its holiday meal with live music in a brick basement. I love that Thanksgiving out can feel this different from place to place.

Massachusetts · 2d

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Family-Run Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Refuse To Trade For Anywhere Else

One pizza kitchen on this list is run by a brother and sister. Honestly, that makes a slice sound like a family reunion. Another family spot serves honey lavender duck beside wood-fired pizza, and I love that kind of surprise. Each of these eight Italian restaurants in Massachusetts is family-owned...

Massachusetts · 2d

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For Saucy, Succulent Roast Beef Sandwiches, Make Them Massachusetts Style With 3 Toppings

A good roast beef sandwich needs little introduction, but it does need a few toppings. Next time, use these three toppings to make yours Massachusetts style.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Local catering company giving away free Thanksgiving dinner to one family

With Thanksgiving just weeks away, a western Massachusetts catering company is offering one lucky family the chance to enjoy a holiday meal for free.

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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Thanksgiving grocery prices put pressure on local budgets

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- With Thanksgiving approaching, higher grocery prices are putting pressure on local budgets as shoppers prepare for the holiday feast. Food purchased at grocery stores was 1.8 percent more expensive in September than it was in September 2025, according to the USDA. Prices are projected to increase 2.3 percent for the year.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS: The Chef’s Dinner Series at The Barn at Williams Inn

Williamstown— Chef Ron Reda started as a military cook before becoming the Chef at The White House, where he served in the Clinton administration for five years. These days, Chef Reda oversees The Barn at the Williams Inn. Those of us lucky to live in, or visit, the Berkshires, have a chance to spend an evening with Chef Reda at his “Chef’s Dinner Series,” a monthly culinary experience where unforgettable flavors meet a warm, inviting ambiance.

Williamstown, MA · 2d

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Autumn is a great time for discovering Massachusetts craft ciders

REGION – In the late 17th century, hard cider was a popular staple across Colonial Massachusetts. The colonists planted acres of apple trees when they settled, making the fruit readily available. Falling out of popular favor, hard cider once again became a sought-after seasonal adult beverage in the 1980s and has since exploded in popularity. The advent of talented craftspeople who create unique flavors in small batches sets the stage for dedicated followers who enjoy a refreshing low-alcohol beverage as an alternative to beer.

Massachusetts · 16h

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Chicopee welcomes Botanica Drink Shoppe with ribbon cutting

Botanica Drink Shoppe in Chicopee celebrated its grand opening, which is open by appointment only.

Chicopee, MA · 17h

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13 Middle-Of-Nowhere Restaurants In Massachusetts That Deserve The Trip Now

A farmhouse restaurant deep in the woods once welcomed Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and the Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975. It still serves dinner today, and the menu still changes. That detail alone sold me on this list. Then I learned another spot cooks feasts over an open hearth with antique tools.

Massachusetts · 1d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Connecticut Country Barn Serves The State’s Most Incredible Steaks

Nobody ever looked at a barn and thought, “That’s where I’m having the best meal of my life,” and yet here we are. The Steak Loft in Mystic, Connecticut is exactly that barn, and it’s been proving people wrong about barns for a long time.

Connecticut · 11d

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Springfield’s newest bakery strives ‘to be a little different’

SPRINGFIELD — When Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its first bakery in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago, it was a good bet one would come to Springfield, and it has. Nothing Bundt Cakes will hold a soft opening at Springfield Crossing on Boston Road on Saturday, and a grand opening beginning Nov. 19.

Springfield, MA · 7d

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Home Cooking Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This Down-Home Connecticut Restaurant

Some restaurants make you feel like a customer, and some make you feel like you just walked into someone’s kitchen on a Sunday morning. Hometown Kitchen in Somers, Connecticut is firmly, wonderfully, in the second category. There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a restaurant stops trying...

Somers, CT · 4d

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The Old-School Connecticut Seafood Joint With Giant Lobster Rolls Locals Keep Secret

A neon sign with a grinning skull and crossbones marks the spot. Underneath it sits a low blue shack loaded with buoys, ship wheels, lobster traps, and rope. The pirate look is fun, but the backstory is even better. This family seafood tradition traces back to 1927, when a grandmother sold clam chowder from her back porch.

West Haven, CT · 4d

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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Restaurant Owner Permanently Bans Customer After Staff Step In Over Racist Abuse

Imagine walking into a neighborhood restaurant to pick up dinner, only to find yourself targeted because of the color of your skin. No argument, no disagreement, just an ordinary moment interrupted by words no customer should have to hear. That is what a Black man reportedly experienced at a Connecticut burger restaurant on Sunday, November... The post Restaurant Owner Permanently Bans Customer After Staff Step In Over Racist Abuse appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

North Haven, CT · 3d

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America's LEAST Favorite Pizza Is Still Found All Over Massachusetts

For all of the popular chain restaurants that we don't have locally, we certainly have all the worst pizza chains well represented.

Massachusetts · 1d