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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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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 · 4d

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Massachusetts Regulars Know Exactly Which 6 Diners Get Them Through Winter With Comfort Food

When the snowbanks get taller than the mailbox, Massachusetts people do not sit around waiting for spring. They head to the diner. A warm counter seat, a bottomless coffee, and a plate of pancakes can fix a gray January morning faster than any weather report. This list covers six real, working diners across the state, from a 1940s lunch car in Worcester to a retro stop in the Berkshires and a 1950s classic on Cape Cod.

Massachusetts · 1d
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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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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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Puerto Rican Flavor Meets Pizza At This Massachusetts Restaurant And It’s Quite A Combination

Bacon pizza on one side of the counter and tostones with chicharrones on the other is exactly the kind of menu combination that makes me stop and look twice. This Massachusetts spot leans into Puerto Rican comfort food with frituras, pernil, empanadas, and sancocho, while still keeping a full pizza menu in the mix. I like that it does not seem interested in choosing just one identity.

Springfield, MA · 4d

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Walmart Supercenter proposal in Holyoke faces traffic concerns from Elmwood residents

HOLYOKE — Plans for a new Walmart Supercenter at the former Kmart site on Northampton Street drew criticism Tuesday night, with one former city councilor arguing the project could significantly worsen traffic in the Elmwood neighborhood. The Holyoke Planning Board held a public hearing on a proposal to build...

Holyoke, MA · 13h

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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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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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Great French Food And Even Better Leftovers Await At These 11 Massachusetts Restaurants

A profiterole big enough to be called giant on the menu is already speaking my language. Dessert should occasionally require a little strategy. French food gets labeled as delicate and dainty, but some Massachusetts kitchens are clearly ignoring that memo. One starts things off with a full charcuterie and cheese board, while others send diners home carrying enough leftovers to make tomorrow’s lunch feel pretty exciting.

Massachusetts · 2d

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One Plate of Steak Frites at This Cozy Massachusetts French Bistro Puts You in Paris

Two kinds of steak frites sit on one menu here, and diners argue over which cut wins. One plate brings sirloin. The other brings hanger steak, and that one carries the restaurant’s own name. I like a place that gives you a delicious debate before the fries even land....

Boston, MA · 15h

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Opening Date Set For New Berkshire Wingstop Location In Pittsfield

Wingstop is bringing its wings and seasoned fries to 555 Hubbard Ave. in Pittsfield, the first in Berkshire County, with Google listing November 30th.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 23h

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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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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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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