The Best of the Berkshires 2023 A special publication of The Berkshire Eagle Saturday, October 28, 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Best of the Berkshires 2023 Winners Food & Drink
7
Shopping
43
Health, Wellness & Beauty
18
Automotive
48
Law, Finance & Education
24
Entertainment
54
Home Improvement
31
Sports & Recreation
58
Professional Services
37
Community Life
62
Winner Index
65
Reader Picks: There are more amazing people, places and organizations in the Berkshires than could ever fit on one ballot. Every year, we ask the community to give us their suggestions for the businesses they want to celebrate. A selection of those nominations are included here, marked with a .
Learn more about this year's Best of the Berkshires winners at bestofberk.berkshireeagle.com
BEST MUSEUM Berkshire Museum, p.54 Miles Mirke, age 7, gazes at a model of the moon at the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield.
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
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ANDREW M. HOCHBERG DAVID R. CIANFLONE THOMAS J. MARTIN JOSHUA C. HOCHBERG
The Names You Trust All on One Team
“On behalf of the partners and staff o f Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our clients and to the community for your continued support and for voting us: BEST LAW FIRM IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY!” Fran Marinaro, Firm Administrator
75 South Church Street Suite 550
(413) 499-2323
ANTHONY MASSIMIANO MICHAEL J. MARTIN
DANIEL J. MARTIN SHAUN T. MAHONEY ROBERT NOTO WILLIAM LANDA JAMES J. SISTO Also a CPA Licensed in MA, NY Of Counsel
Areas of Practice • Personal Injury • Criminal Defense • Estate Planning • Probate Administration • Residential Real Estate • Commercial Real Estate • Business Transactions • Divorce & Family Law
• Civil Litigation • Elder Law • Business Litigation • Landlord/Tenant Law • Creditors Rights • Trial Advocacy • Employment Law • Insurance Coverage
Suite 3
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Save the Date
The Best of the Berkshires Event is back!
November 15th @
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Over 100 vendors YOU voted Best of The Berkshires will be there! Food samples, swag, music, cash bar and much more!
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FOOD & DRINK BEST RESTAURANT
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
BEST DINER
Mazzeo’s Ristorante
Tito’s Mexican Grill
Misty Moonlight Diner
1015 South St., Pittsfield 413-448-2095 mazzeosristorante.com
34 Depot St., Pittsfield 413-344-4285 titosmexicangrill.restaurant
BEST FINE DINING
BEST ASIAN RESTAURANT
565 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-499-2483 mistydiner.com
Mazzeo’s Ristorante
Jae’s
1015 South St., Pittsfield 413-448-2095 mazzeosristorante.com
1032 South St., at the Hilton Garden Inn, Pittsfield 413-464-8791 jaesrestaurant.com
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Grazie Italian Ristorante
BEST INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
26 Marshall St., North Adams 413-664-0044 graziena.com
23 Spring St., Williamstown, at Williams College 413-458-5200 spiceroot.com
Spice Root
BEST DONUT SHOP
Shire Donuts 52 Summer St., Adams 813 Dalton Division Rd., Dalton 413-776-7271 shiredonuts.com BEST COFFEE SHOP
Dottie’s Coffee Lounge 444 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-1792 dottiescoffeelounge.com
Thank You
for voting us Best Supermarket
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BEST INN/BED & BREAKFAST The Red Lion Inn, p.41
GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
From left, John Demler, Matthew Passetto, Kara Demler, Teagan Demler and Jessica Passetto, The Berkshire Victorian Carolers, sing from the the porch of The Red Lion Inn at the 33rd annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas in 2022. The event celebrates Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays.
Thanks for voting us
Best Mortgage Lender Again! Louann Harvey AVP, Mortgage Officer NMLS# 763683 lharvey@berkshirebank.com 413.446.3511
Mortgage products are provided by Berkshire Bank: Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Loans are subject to credit approval. NMLS Registry Number – 506896. Rev.10/23
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BEST BAKERY
Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs
Bakin’ Bakery
26 Maple St., Hinsdale 413-655-8309 ozziessteakandeggs.com
117 Main St., Sheffield 413-248-1080 facebook.com/bakinbakeryberkshires
BEST SANDWICH SHOP
BEST BREAKFAST
Angelina’s Subs Adams 34-1/2 Columbia St. 413-743-9744 Dalton 657 Main St. 413-684-1178
Pittsfield 53 North St. 413-358-4777
marketplacekitchen.com
Flo’s Diner
BEST HIBACHI
1245 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-442-3567 facebook.com/flosdinerpittsfield
Koto Hibachi Steak House 795 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-770-7128 kotohibachi.com
BEST BRUNCH
North Adams Oasis Plaza, American Legion Dr. 413-664-0315 Pittsfield 100 Dalton Ave. 413-443-9875 133 Elm St. 413-499-8892 97 W. Housatonic St. 413-443-7928
Sheffield 18 Elm Ct. 413-248-5040 ext. 2
Proprietor’s Lodge 22 Waubeek Rd., Pittsfield 413-344-9546 proprietorslodge.com
BEST SUSHI
Jae’s
BEST LUNCH
1032 South St., at the Hilton Garden Inn, Pittsfield 413-464-8791 jaesrestaurant.com
The Marketplace Great Barrington 240 Stockbridge Rd. 413-528-2233
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Silver Solutions MedSpa
2 years in a row!!
The Central Block Building 75 North Street Suite 170B, Pittsfield, Ma. 01201 • 413.441.8453 Instagram / Facebook @ Silversolutionsmedspa • Website www.silversolutionsmedspa.com
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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST CHICKEN WINGS
BEST BURGER
BEST SEAFOOD
Ye Olde Forge Restaurant
Zinky’s Pub
Salmon Run Fish House
51 Daly Ave., Dalton 413-684-9766 zinkyspub.com
78 Main St., Lee 413-243-3900 salmonrunfishhouse.com
BEST HOT DOG
BEST BARBECUE
125 North Main St., Lanesborough 413-442-6797 yeoldeforge.com
Hot Dog Ranch
BEST NACHOS
Patrick’s Pub
Old Man Jeff ’s
26 Bank Row, Pittsfield 413-499-1994 patrickspubma.com
114 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-0055 hotdogranch.net
BEST BURRITOS
BEST PIZZA
Hot Harry’s
Crust
Dalton 403 Main St. 413-300-0028
505 East St., Pittsfield 413-464-7977 crustpz.com
145 Wahconah St., Pittsfield 413-344-9353 thrivediner.com
BEST STEAK
BEST DESSERT
Pittsfield 37 North St. 413-448-6155 724 Tyler St., 413-448-2220 hotharrysburritos.com
370 Pecks Rd., Pittsfield 413-344-4244 oldmanjeff.com BEST VEGAN/VEGETARIAN FOOD
Thrive Diner
RJ’s Restaurant
Chocolate Springs Café
109 First St., Pittsfield 413-464-8204 rjs109.com
55 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-637-9820 chocolatesprings.com
Thank You Berkshire County For Once Again Voting Us
“Best Florist” 2008 - 2023
Viale Florist 99 Wahconah St., Pittsfield, MA 442-6956 www.vialeflorist.com “Since 1906”
HomeInstead.com/Berkshire | 413.397.2874
Customer service is our #1 priority because you deserve the Best!!
Thanks for Voting Us Best Campground in the Berkshires Again!
Tent Trailer
Motorhome Group Camping
www.mtgreylockcampsitepark.com | info@mtgreylockcampsitepark.com 413-447-9419 | Open April 21st through November 5th 2024 Reservations Open Nov 15th, Online or By Phone
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BEST CANDY SHOP
BEST CATERER
Robin’s Candy Shop
KJ Nosh
288 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-8477 robinscandy.com
339 Tyler St., Pittsfield 413-464-9582 kjnosh.com
BEST ICE CREAM
Krispy Cones 585 S Main St., Lanesborough 413-499-9800 krispyconesicecream.com BEST YOGURT
Ayelada 505 East St., Pittsfield 413-344-4126 ayelada.com BEST OUTDOOR DINING
The Roasted Garlic 483 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-9910 theroastedgarlic.com
Lee 10 Pleasant St. 413-243-3201
BEST FARMSTAND
North Adams 45 Veterans Memorial Dr. 413-663-6549
Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center
Pittsfield 200 West St. 413-447-7301
1775 S. State Rd., Cheshire 413-442-4749 whitneysfarm.com
bigy.com
BEST FARMERS MARKET
Great Barrington Farmers’ Market 18 Church St., Great Barrington greatbarringtonfarmersmarket.org BEST SUPERMARKET
Big Y Supermarket Great Barrington 740 S. Main St. 413-528-1314
BEST DELI
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace Great Barrington 760 S. Main St. 413-528-9255 Pittsfield 1020 South St. 413-442-9912 guidosfreshmarketplace.com
Jessica Rizzo VOTED BERKSHIRE’S BEST REALTOR THANK YOU TO MY CLIENTS, FRIENDS & FAMILY FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Unmatched experience, Unbeatable results.
Jessica Rizzo
Broker Associate (413) 212-2236 jessica@bdhrealestate.com
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For over two decades, we have operated an earth-friendly & sustainable business with our recycling and solar energy programs
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BEST BUTCHER
BEST BAR
BEST PUB
Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood
Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant
Freight Yard Pub
Guido’s Fresh Marketplace
650 Cheshire Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-3331 thebrookhousepub.com
Great Barrington 760 S. Main St. 413-528-4488 Pittsfield 1020 South St. 413-442-2222
BEST BARTENDER
guidosfreshmarketplace.com/mazzeo
26 Marshall St., North Adams 413-664-0044 graziena.com
BEST PRODUCE
Wild Oats Market 320 Main St., Williamstown 413-458-8060 wildoats.coop BEST ORGANIC FOOD
Berkshire Food Co-op 34 Bridge St., Great Barrington 413-528-9697 berkshire.coop
Christi Ross / Grazie
Heritage State Park - Building 3, 1 Furnace St., North Adams 413-663-6547 freightyardpub.com BEST MARGARITA
El Habanero 685 Merrill Rd., Pittsfield 413-344-4425 elhabaneromexicangrill.net BEST WINE SELECTION
SPIRITED Wines 444 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-448-2274 spirited-wines.com
BEST SPORTS BAR
Locker Room Sports Pub
BEST CRAFT BEER SELECTION
232 Main St., Lee 413-243-2662 lockerroomsportspub.com
Nejaime’s Wine Cellars 3 Elm St., Stockbridge 413-298-3454 nejaimeswine.com
Houseplants - Birdfeeders & Seed - Garden Supplies Holiday Decorating Center: November & December
413 464-9155
Thanks for voting us Best Tree Service in the Berkshires four years in a row!! info@kelleybrothers.org
Thank you for voting us Best Garden Center!
Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center 600 Main - Great Barrington www.kelleybrotherstreeservice.com
Open Daily 8-5
413-528-0166 Learn more at WardsNursery.com
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Berkshire's Readers Choice Award for BEST CONTRACTOR IN A ROW in Berkshire County. "It's customers like you who make our progress possible and we thank you for voting for Morrison's Home Improvement." — Steve Morrison with daughters and co-owners Stephany & Ashley
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BEST LIQUOR STORE
BEST WINERY
BEST CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE
Liquors Inc.
Balderdash Cellars
485 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-443-4466 liquorsinc.com
81 State Rd., Richmond 413-464-4629 balderdashcellars.com
Nejaime’s Wine Cellars
BEST BREWERY
BEST DISTILLERY
Barrington Brewery 420 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington 413-528-8282 barringtonbrewery.net
60 Main St., Lenox 413-637-2221
Berkshire Mountain Distillers 356 S. Main St., Sheffield 413-229-0219 berkshiremountaindistillers.com
52 Summer St, Adams 813 Dalton Division Rd, Dalton shiredonuts.com ■ We’re very excited to have been voted Best Donut Shop for the third year in a row! ■ Fresh, made-to-order donuts with hundreds of topping combinations. Follow us on Facebook for updates
3 Elm St., Stockbridge 413-298-3454 www.nejaimeswine.com
Thank you for choosing us as the Berkshires’ best mental health practice!
talk therapy | training | consulting
“ Thank you Berkshire County for voting us the Best” for 2 years in a row! • Residential • Commercial • Industrial Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Preventative Maintenance — 24 Hour Emergency Service —
Full Service Mechanical Contractor Since 1968
413-443-4402
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BEST FLORIST Viale Florist, p.39
GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Michele Shier of Viale Florist picks out a flower for Jillian Killeen, 7, at the 2019 Best of the Berkshires event at The Stationary Factory in Dalton. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, November 15th — Save the date and come meet the winners!
CAN INSTALL ABOVE GROUND, INGROUND, OR SEMI-INGROUND
60 Years of Quality Service & Customer Satisfaction
760 Cheshire Rd.
(1 mile north of Berkshire Mall) POOLS
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by LaFrance Inc.
Lanesboro, Mass 499-2702
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HEALTH, WELLNESS & BEAUTY BEST PHYSICIAN
BEST DENTIST
BEST ORTHODONTIST
Dr. Catherine Keating
Messenger Digital Dentistry
Dr. Michael Cestone
Berkshire Family Practice Associates, North County
111 S. State St., North Adams 413-664-6545 reasons2smile.com
Berkshire Orthodontics
71 Hospital Ave., 3rd Floor North Adams 413-664-5550 berkshirehealthsystems.org BEST PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Jacqueline Jones Berkshire Pediatrics 777 North St.,Ste. 305 Pittsfield 413-499-8531 chpberkshires.org/chpberkshire-pediatrics/
Pittsfield 435 South St.
BEST PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry
Williamstown 772 Main St. 413-443-0644 berkshireorthodontics.com BEST OPTOMETRIST
Pittsfield 200 Elm St. 413-499-4850
Pittsfield Vision Associates
Great Barrington 100 Maple Ave. 413-528-4490 yarmoskypediatricdentistry.com
217 South St., Pittsfield 413-499-3797 pittsfieldvision.com
Thank you for Voting us
Best Paving Services Thank You Berkshire County for Voting Us Best Travel Agency for the 2nd Year in a row. 1450 East Street, Suite 6N, Pittsfield MA • 413-443-9188 Monday - Friday 10 AM - 3:30 PM
in The Berkshires!
A1& INC & septic
sewer . paving
excavating
28 Cross Road Clarksburg MA 01247
413-663-8351
a1septic.sewer@gmail.com • www.a1incorporated.com
THANK YOU FOR VOTING GRAZIE
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND CHRISTI ROSS BEST BARTENDER IN THE BERKSHIRES
26 MARSHALL STREET | NORTH ADAMS, MA
WWW.GRAZIENA.COM | 413-664-0044
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Thank you to the Berkshire Community for voting me Best Attorney in the Berkshires for three consecutive years!
“I am honored and overwhelmed with gratitude, but would be nothing without my legal assistants, Libby and Holly, and associate Thane! We look forward to continuing to serve you in Berkshire County and Southern Vermont for years to come.”
—Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq.—
Areas of Practice Real Estate Estate Planning Probate of Estates Business Bankruptcy Civil Litigation Contracts Other Areas Available Upon Request
148 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267 413-346-5888 | TRumbolt@Rumboltlaw.com
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Advanced Hearing Aids Flynn’s Pharmacy
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST
Elle Day Spa
5 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield 413-442-5284 advancedhearingaidspittsfield.com
173 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-445-5567 flynnspharmacy.com
87 S. Main St., Lanesborough 413-445-5600 elledayspa.com
BEST AUDIOLOGIST
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
Greylock Audiology Hearing and Balance Center
Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness
Madden Chiropractic
510 North St. #9, Pittsfield 413-443-4800 greylockaudiology.com BEST URGENT CARE
Berkshire Health Urgent Care 505 East St., Pittsfield 413-997-0930 urgent.berkshirehealthsystems.org
Dalton 400 Main St. 413-684-9783
BEST CHIROPRACTOR
Pittsfield 5 Cheshire Road, Ste. 139 413-442-0913 Lee 35 Canal St. 413-243-3994
Lenox Lenox Fit Center, 90 Pittsfield Road, 413-637-2810 Pittsfield 740 Williams St. 413-447-8070 physicaltherapyschdy.com
maddenchiropractic.com BEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
413 Theraworks 60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 206/215, North Adams 413-353-2515 413theraworks.com
CATERING BY CHEF MIKE MONGEON Chef Mike Mongeon and Skye Breault
Thank You for Voting KJ Nosh Best Cater in the Berkshires. We thank our staff for all your hard work & dedication.
Mike Mongeon (Chef/Owner) operates two restaurants: 339 Tyler Street, Pittsfield, MA • 413-464-9582 and Berkshire Hills Country Club 500 Benedict Rd, Pittsfield, MA • 413-447-9429 Greenock Country Club 220 West Park Street, Lee, MA • 413-243-9719 www.kjnosh.com
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BEST BOAT RENTAL Berkshire U-Drive Rentals, p.52 BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
People gather at Berkshire U-Drive Boat Rentals for a day on the water at Pontoosuc Lake in Pittsfield on Monday, September 7, 2020.
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BEST HOME HEALTH CARE
BEST ALZHEIMER’S CARE
BEST TANNING SALON
Home Instead
Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place
Dalton Rays Tanning
66 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 413-397-2874 homeinstead.com/berkshire
140 Melbourne Rd., Pittsfield 413-499-1992 wingateliving.com/locations/ melbourne-place
BEST NURSING HOME
Berkshire Place 290 South St., Pittsfield 413-445-4056 berkshireplace.com
BEST BEAUTY SALON
BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Kimball Farms Life Care 235 Walker St., Lenox 413-341-1843 kimballfarms.org
Four One Three Salon 54 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-7076 fouronethreesalon.com
45 Main St., Dalton 413-684-0100 banecare.com/Sugar-Hill-assistedliving-programs-services
1175 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-7785 facebook.com/ roccosnorthendbarbershop
Luxury Nails & Spa 489 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-344-9162 luxurynailslenox.com
Silver Solutions MedSpa
Rocco’s North End Barbershop
Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community
BEST NAIL SALON
BEST SPA
BEST BARBER SHOP
BEST ASSISTED LIVING
14 Depot St., Dalton 413-300-0070 sites.google.com/view/ dalton-rays-tanning/home
75 North St., Pittsfield 413-441-8453 silversolutionsmedspa.com BEST TATTOO AND BODY ART
ARh+ Lab 100 Summer St., Adams 413-652-7095 facebook.com/evan.bates.184
Thank you for voting us
BEST Craft Beer Selection and BEST Cheese & Charcuterie Boards
NEJAIME’S WINE CELLARS
Wine • Liquor • Craft Beer • Specialty Foods • Gifts • 3 Elm St, Stockbridge 413-298-3454
Open 7 Days nejaimeswine.com
• 60 Main St, Lenox Village 413-637-1701
Catering
TO YOUR LIFESTYLE
Catering in the berkshires and behind for over 30 years. marketplacekitchen.com
L.P. Adams Co., Inc. would like to thank our employees and customers for the long standing service, dedication and business. Without you, the Best of the Berkshires would not be possible for us.
484 Housatonic St., Dalton, MA • Mon.-Fri. 6-5, Sat. 6-1 TEL: (413) 684-0025 • FAX: (413) 684-0427 • www.lpadams.com
Full Service Catering (413) 248-5040 ext. 1
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for voting Berkshire Community Action Council Best Community Service Organization in the Berkshires 4 years in a row!
We are Community Driven...Community Strong! Pittsfield Offices 14 Maplewood Avenue 1531 East Street 413-445-4503
North Adams Office 85 Main Street, 2nd Floor 413-663-3014 bcacinc.org
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LAW, FINANCE & EDUCATION BEST INSURANCE AGENT
Wheeler & Taylor
BEST ART INSTITUTE
333 Main St., Great Barrington 1-800-422-8553 wheelertaylor.com
The Clark Art Institute, p.54
BEST ATTORNEY
Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq. 148 Main St., Williamstown 413-346-5888 rumboltlaw.com BEST LAW OFFICE
Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP 75 S Church St., Ste.550, Pittsfield 413-499-2323 mhcattorneys.com
Thank You
to all who voted us Best of the Berkshires
We appreciate you!
Find us on the Booksy App, call the shop or scan the QR code to book your next appointment.
1175 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-7785
GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Allie Neely, 8, reacts to seeing her reflection after getting her face painted by Christine Gloster, The Happy Face Painter, at The Clark Art Institute’s Community Day.
LIQUORS INC. Thank you for Voting Liquors Inc. Best Liquor store in the Berkshires!
Stop in and see why customers travel from beyond the Berkshires to shop the largest selection, receive great prices, and visit our Liquors Inc sale team!
liquorsinc.com • 485 Dalton Ave. Pittsfield, MA 01201 • 413-443-4466 Hours: Mon - Thu: 9am - 9pm Fri - Sat: 9am - 10pm • Sun: 10am - 6pm
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HONESTY
INTEGRITY
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UNMATCHED CUSTOMER SERVICE
We are humbled and honored by your support!
BEST JEWELER IN THE BERKSHIRES 2 YEARS IN A ROW Come see why! 558 EAST ST. PITTSFIELD 413-447-9023 TUES-FRI 9:30AM-5:30PM SAT 9:30AM-4:00PM
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JACKIE FARRELL, DPT THOMAS COONEY, DPT
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ROBERT PADUANO, PT
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V OTED BEST PRO DUCE 6 C O N S E C U TIV E Y E A R S
Pittsfield Office 740 Williams Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-447-8070
Community Owned Grocery Store OPEN DAILY 8 AM to 8 PM
Wild Oats Market, 320 Main St, Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 458-8060
BRENT SYLVIA, PT
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Dalton Office 400 Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226 413-684-9783 Lenox Office 90 Pittsfield Road, Lenox, MA 01240 413-637-2810
TIFFANY BROWER, PT JOHN DELAHANTY, DPT AMANDA ROBERTS, DPT
We are proud to be your Best Hardware Store 27 years in a row!
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26 Years ears in a rrow Best Har Hardware Store!!
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25th Year of Best in the Berkshires - Best Hardware Store!!
Carr Hardware wins 2014 LED Retailer of the Year Beacon Award 2023
The Golden Hammer Award 2022 GOLD place Telly Award for 2021
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BEST BANK
BEST CREDIT UNION
Lee Bank
Greylock Federal Credit Union
Pittsfield Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Road, Ste. 26, 413-445-5555
Adams 2 Park St. 413-743-7333
Berkshire Medical Center, 725 North St. 413-997-6300
Great Barrington 250 Stockbridge Rd. 413-644-9234
71 Elm St. 413-997-4400
Great Barrington 279 Main St. 413-243-0117 Lee 75 Park St. 413-528-5531 Lenox 450 Pittsfield Lenox Rd. 413-499-9922 Pittsfield 180 South St. 413-445-7270 Stockbridge 3 Elm St. 413-298-3611 leebank.com
Lee 47 Main St. 413-243-2121 Lenox 68 Main St. 413-637-4999 North Adams 131 Ashland St. 413-664-4477
75 Kellogg St. 413-236-4000 150 West St. 413-236-4000 Williamstown 455 Main St. 413-458-4441 greylock.org
BEST BEAUTY SALON Four One Three Salon, p.22
GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Sawyer Hamilton, 8, gets her hair cut from Alicia Powers at Four One Three Salon on Wendell Street in Pittsfield as part of Back to School, Haircuts for the Community in 2022. The event was done in partnership with Officer Darren Derby and The Pittsfield Police Department’s community outreach program. In addition to a free haircut, kids could get a new knapsack and other goodies.
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Berkshire Bank Great Barrington 255 Stockbridge Road 413-528-1664 244 Main St. 413-644-3520
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165 Elm St. 413-447-1880
Berkshire Money Management
66 West St. 413-445-8365
161 Main St.,Dalton
99 North St. 413-445-3544
72 Stockbridge Rd., Gt. Barrington
Lee 1 Park St. 413-243-1800
Sheffield 103 Main St. 413-229-8516
413-997-2006 berkshiremm.com
Lenox 25 Main St. 413-445-3439 495 Pittsfield Lenox Rd. 413-997-6050
Stockbridge 32 Main St. 413-298-5526
Elie El Saddik, C.P.A.
berkshirebank.com
197 South St.,Pittsfield 413-443-7501 berkshirecpa.com
Otis 30 East Otis Rd. 413-269-7546
BEST AUTO LOAN PROVIDER
BEST CHILD CARE
MyCom Federal Credit Union
KidZone Child Care/ Educational Center
101 Fenn St., Pittsfield 413-442-6501 mycomcu.org
10 Lyman St., Pittsfield 413-448-2366 kidzonechildcare.com
Pittsfield 39 Cheshire Rd. 413-499-1068 734 Williams St. 413-499-5178
Power Washing Thank you for voting Freedom Power washing the Best in the Berkshires!
BEST CPA
CL ASSICA L TEN TS +
PA RT Y GOODS
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BEST SPORTS BAR for 2 years in a row!
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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST PRESCHOOL
Ready Set Learn 133 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-344-9991
BEST MUSIC SCHOOL
North Adams McCann 70 Hodges Cross Rd. 413-236-5201
Grace Note Guitars 32 North St., Cheshire 413-662-9948 gracenoteguitars.com
Pittsfield Downtown Pittsfield Location 437 North St. 413-236-1631
41 Wendall Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-0880 ready-set-learn.co BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
Saint Agnes Academy
Main Campus 1350 West St., 413-499-4660 berkshirecc.edu
30 Carson Ave., Dalton 413-684-3143 saintagnesacademy.com
BEST CONTINUING EDUCATION
Berkshire Community College
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College
Great Barrington South County Center 343 Main St. 413-236-5202
1350 West St., Pittsfield 413-236-2190 berkshireolli.org
BEST COLLEGE
Animal Inn, p.37 PROVIDED PHOTO
Boarders frolic in the yard during a typical day at the Animal Inn of the Berkshires.
A BIG THANK YOU for voting Best of the Berkshires BESTASIAN
BEST PET BOARDING
THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES STORE IN THE BEST OF BERKSHIRES READERS CHOICE AWARDS!
BESTSUSHI
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6am-10am Sat/Sun 7am-11am Lunch/Dinner: Mon-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm Sun 11:30am-9:00pm
1032 South Street Pittsfield, MA (413) 464-8791 jaesrestaurant.com jaesrestaurant@gmail.com
Cole Avenue • Williamstown, MA •
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rkmiles.com
BUILDING TRUST. DELIVERING RESULTS.
Thank you for voting us Best of the Berkshires 8 years in a row!
CUSTOMERS HAVE PUT THEIR TRUST IN THERMO EXPERT SINCE 1984.
THERMOEXP.COM | 413-443-2099
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Best Brunch In The Berkshires Sunday’s 10-1
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The Proprietor’s Lodge
22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 344-9546
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(413) 997-4444 www.BerkshireTheatreGroup.org ‡Offer Ends November 10, 2023 • *BTG 2024 productions only, no additional discounts. • The cast of Million Dollar Quartet, 2023. Photo by Emma K. Rothenberg-Ware.
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HOME IMPROVEMENT BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT
BEST ARCHITECT
BEST ROOFING
Jessica Rizzo Berkshire Dream Home
Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners
Klaus Roofing Systems by J Smegal
2 Depot St., Dalton 413-212-2236 homesnap.com/Jessica-Rizzo/gmb
50 Depot St., Dalton 413-684-0925 hillengineers.com
BEST REAL ESTATE BROKER
BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER
449 Pittsfield Rd., Ste. 201, Lenox 413-216-4506 jsmegalroofing.com
Jason Nocher
Leah Luczynski
BEST ELECTRICIAN
Nocher Realty
Leah Luczynski Interior Design
48 Elm St., Pittsfield 102 Summer St., Adams 152 Main St., Great Barrington 413-442-0200 nocherrealty.com
413-464-9333 leahinteriors.com
Berkshire Dream Home
haddadauto.com
2 Depot St., Dalton 413-443-7274 berkshiredreamhome.com
Morrison’s Home Improvement 25 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-442-3001 morrisonshomeimprovement.com
7 Westview Rd., Pittsfield 413-213-3661 comalli.com BEST PLUMBER
Pittsfield Pipers Inc. Pittsfield 413-443-4402 pittsfieldpipers.com
The Haddad family would like to thank our community for voting us Best New Car Dealer and Best Auto Body Repair. We will continue to do our best to give you the best service and sales for years to come!
HADDAD TOYOTA
130 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 445-4535
HADDAD HYUNDAI 689 East St Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 997-2277
HADDAD SUBARU 652 East St Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 442-1584
haddadauto.com
BEST REALTY COMPANY
BEST CONTRACTOR
Comalli Group, Inc.
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THANK YOU FOR VOTING US “BEST OF THE BERKSHIRES” FOUR YEARS RUNNING! An agency with a local address is not the same as a local agency. For over 150 years, our employees and owners have lived, worked, and supported Berkshire Country. A truly local agency serving the community we live in. “Covering” all of the Berkshires Since 1871.
Canaan Proudly representing
413.528.1000
wheelertaylor.com SINCE 1871
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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST HEATING/COOLING
BEST TREE SERVICE
BEST POOL COMPANY
Laureyns United
Kelley Brothers Tree Service
Imperial Pools & Spas
146 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 413-684-5100 laureynsunited.com BEST RENEWABLE ENERGY
Berkshire Photovoltaic Services 60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 109 North Adams 413-664-0152 bpvs.com BEST LANDSCAPING/LAWN CARE
Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care 10 Goodrich St., Pittsfield 413-442-7962 ryanlandscapingandlawncare.com
15 Taconic Park Dr., Pittsfield 413-822-3659 kelleybrotherstreeservice.com
760 Cheshire Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-2702 imperialpoolsandspas.com BEST SNOW REMOVAL
Berkshire Property Managers
BEST PAVING SERVICES
A1 Incorporated 28 Cross Rd., Clarksburg 413-663-8351 a1incorporated.com/ paving-n-excavating
455 South St., Pittsfield 413-499-5905 berkshirepropertymanagers.com
BEST FENCING
Clifford Oil & Propane
BEST HOME FUEL
Rilla Contracting Cheshire 413-358-3304 facebook.com/rillacontracting
40 Willow Creek Rd., Lenox 413-637-0810 cliffordoil.com
thank you! For voting us Best Home Cleaning Service
Thank you for Voting
Purple Plume
6 Years In A Row!!
Best Women’s Clothing in The Berkshires!
Best Aut o Repair Shop in t he Berkshires!
WILLIAMS & KINGSLEY AUTO REPAIR 763 East St. Pittsfield
Where Art Meets Fashion 35 Church St., Lenox, MA | 413-637-3442 purpleplum13@gmail.com facebook.com/purpleplume
T hank you for vot ing us
freshstartberkshire.com (413) 464-5800
413-442-1620 413-496-9147
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Thank you for Voting St. Agnes Academy Best Private School In the Berkshires Two Years in a Row! Faith Based, Service Minded, Academic Excellence
Grow and Explore at St. Agnes Academy
PITTSFIELD TIRE & AUTO
Pittsfield’s Only Locally-Owned Tire Center
ThankYouforVotingUsBest TireDealerOfTheBerkshires
203 West Street, Pittsfield, MA | 413-445-4501
EXPERT AUTO REPAIR & TIRE SERVICE Our ASE-Certified Technicians can handle all your car repair needs!
COUPON $5 OFF $25 OFF
per tire or Purchase of set of 4 tires
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• Heating • AC • Batteries • Belts & Hose Inspection • Alignment • Balancing • Brakes • Oil • Shocks & Struts • Transmission • Inspections & More!
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ONE COUPON PER VISIT PER CUSTOMER. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OFFER
COUPON 10% OFF
any service over $100 (max value $50.00)
ONE COUPON PER VISIT PER CUSTOMER. CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER COUPON OFFER
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L.P. Adams Co. 484 W. Housatonic St., Dalton 413-684-0025 lpadams.com BEST AWNINGS
Sondrini Enterprises 343 Pecks Rd., Ste. 3, Pittsfield 413-443-0219 sondrini.com BEST WINDOWS
Thermo Expert 1396 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-2099 thermoexp.com
BEST ADVENTURE PARK Ramblewild, p.61
BEST HOME SECURITY
Lee Audio ‘N Security 65 Fairview St., Lee 800-369-3905 leeaudionsecurity.net
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Ramblewild aerial adventure park in Lanesborough is set over 10 acres of forest and has aerial courses for every skill level.
Established 1958 in the Berkshires 65 years serving our customers the BEST submarine sandwiches in the Berkshires
Family Owned & Operated 3 Generations Strong
Thank you for voting us Best Sandwich Shop in the Berkshires 2023 Our Locations: Adams - 34 1/2 Columbia St. 413-743-9744 North Adams - Oasis Plaza, American Legion Dr. 413-664-0315
Dalton - 657 Main St. 413-684-1178 Pittsfield 100 Dalton Ave.(Drive Thru) 413-443-9875
Pittsfield 133 Elm St.(Drive Thru) 413-499-8892 97 West Housatonic St. 413-443-7928
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Thank You For Voting Elie El Saddik Best C.P.A. 7 years in a row
• Business & Individual Tax Preparation • Accounting & Bookkeeping Services • Audits, Reviews, Compilations • Payroll & Quarterly Reports • Management Advisory Services • Financial & Tax Services
Elie El Saddik, C.P.A. Full Service Accounting Firm
www.berkshirecpa.com - (413) 443-7501 197 South St., Suite 13 Doctors Park, Pittsfield, MA
HELPING CLIENTS PROSPER & ACHIEVE FINANCIAL SECURITY
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BEST VETERINARIAN
BEST PET BOARDING
BEST EMPLOYMENT
Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital
Animal Inn of the Berkshires
MOLARI Employment & HealthCare Services
1634 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-499-1580 pittsfieldvet.com
120 Hubbard Ave., Pittsfield 413-442-3472 animalinnoftheberkshires.com
166 East St., Pittsfield 413-499-4546 molariinc.com
BEST DOGGIE DAYCARE
Love Us and Leave Us Lee 915 Pleasant St. 413-394-5823
BEST PET GROOMER
Mad Macs
Shamrock Professional Dog Grooming & Dog Waste Removal
Allendale Shopping Center, 5 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield 413-445-5858 madmacintosh.com
10 Lyman St., Pittsfield 413-443-9700 shamrockdoggrooming.com
Pittsfield 1525 W. Housatonic St. 413-464-9200
BEST COMPUTER REPAIR
loveusandleaveus.com
BEST PRINTING
Becks Printing 16 Protection Ave., North Adams 413-664-7411 becksprinting.com
Thank You
Photo Credit: Martin Albert
For Voting Us Best Mattress Company in The Berkshires
“Thank y supportingolou for cal!” Lee Outlets 520 Premium Outlets Blvd., Lee, MA 01238
(413) 394-5858
Voted Best Distillery for 5+ years. Thanks for your support! OPEN DAILY | COMPLIMENTARY TASTINGS BerkshireMountainDistillers.com
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A SHOUT FROM THE TREETOPS Thank you for voting Ramblewild the Best Adventure Park of the Berkshires! We appreciate all the adventurers in Berkshire County for challenging their bodies and minds, reaching higher, and making memories at Ramblewild. Live young. Run free. Ramblewild.
110 Brodie Mountain Road Lanesborough, MA 01237 413-499-9914
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WE ARE PROUD TO BE YOUR
BEST YOGA STUDIO 3 years in a row!
401 North Street, Pittsfield, MA
radiance-yoga.com
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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST SIGN MAKER
BEST PEST CONTROL
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER
RSI Signs
Action Pest Management
Tricia McCormack Photography
Pittsfield 413-442-9489 actionpestvt.com
17 Main St. Ste. 2, Lee 413-358-8006 triciamccormack.com
BEST HOME CLEANING
BEST FUNERAL HOME
BEST FLORIST
Fresh Start
Dwyer-Wellington Family Funeral Homes
20 Yorkshire Ave., Pittsfield 413-447-8286 rsi-signs.com
Pittsfield 413-464-5800 freshstartberkshire.com
Viale Florist 99 Wahconah St., Pittsfield 413-442-6956 vialeflorist.com
BEST POWER WASHING
Dalton 525 Main St. 413-684-0215
Freedom Power Washing
Pittsfield 776 North St. 413-442-5094
Bianco’s Limousine and Livery Service
Pittsfield 413-344-3231 facebook.com/ FreedomPowerWashingbyMike
220 East St. 413-445-4064
449 Pittsfield Rd., Ste., 201, Lenox 413-446-4005 biancoslimousineandliveryservice.com
dwyerfuneral.com
BEST LIMOUSINE
BEST CONCERT VENUE MASS MoCA, p.54
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Narrow North performs on the Freshroots Stage during the 2023 FreshGrass Music Festival at Mass MoCA in North Adams on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
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Let Us Make Y You
Look Good In
Print!
Thank you
Berkshire County for Voting Us
Best Burritos of the Berkshires!
OUR 3 LOCATIONS 724 Tyler St., Pittsfield • 37 North St., Pittsfield • 403 Main St., Dalton
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BEST PRINTER
From Design To Delivery
We Work With You
We Are Here To Help You Discover The Endless Possibilities For Your Brand
for recognizing our amazing team’s hard work!
• Graphic Design • Digital & Offset Printing • Full Mailing Services • Wide Format Printing & Signage • Screen Printing & Embroidery & Much More!
16 Protection Avenue North Adams, MA (413) 664-7411
BecksPrinting.com
BiancosLimo.com Bia iancosLim imo.co com
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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST TENT RENTAL
BEST WEDDING VENUE
BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Classical Tents and Party Goods
The Williams Inn
Williamstown Youth Center, p.62
43 Downing Industrial Parkway, Pittsfield 413-443-2222 classicaltents.com BEST DJ
MusiChris D.J. & Lighting Service Pittsfield 413-442-9854 djchrisplankey.com
Chase Hoey, 6, does the climbing wall at the Towne Field House at Williams College on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 as part of activities for The Williamstown Youth Center’s 11th annual Snowfest.
BEST TRAVEL AGENCY
Berkshire Travel Group 1450 East St., Ste. 6N, Pittsfield 413-443-9188 berkshiretravelgroup.com BEST HOTEL/MOTEL
Hotel on North
BEST WEDDING PLANNER
GILLIAN JONES — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
101 Spring St., Williamstown 413-458-9371 williamsinn.com
Only In My Dreams Events P.O. Box 301, South Egremont 413-528-0285 onlyinmydreamsevents.com
297 North St., Pittsfield 413-358-4741 hotelonnorth.com BEST INN/BED & BREAKFAST
The Red Lion Inn 30 Main St., Stockbridge 413-298-5545 redlioninn.com
Serving the areas freshest seafood since 1999.
Thank you
Thank you Berkshire County for voting Salmon Run for Berkshire’s best seafood restaurant. We could not have achieved this without all of our loyal customers and our hard working dedicated staff.
78 Main Street, Lee, Ma 01238 • 413.243.3900 • SalmonrunFishHouse.com
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Thank you
for voting Animal Inn Best Pet Boarding in the Berkshires. We treat your family like our family!
Pet Boarding & Day Care Services 120 Hubbard Ave, Pittsfield, MA Text or Call
413-442-3472
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SHOPPING BEST BRIDAL SHOP
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING
BEST SHOE STORE
Deidre’s Special Day
Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men
Family Footwear Center
150 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-2569 stevenvalenticlothing.com
444 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-442-6330 familyfootwearcenter.com
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
BEST JEWELER
2 South St., Ste. 100, Pittsfield 413-499-9959 deidresonline.com BEST MEN’S FORMALWEAR
Zabian’s Clothing 19 Main St., Lee 413-243-0136 facebook.com/people/ZabiansClothing/100063745283248 BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING
Purple Plume 35 Church St., Lenox 413-637-3442 thepurpleplume.com
Kidding Around Consignment 700 North St., Pittsfield 413-464-8527 facebook.com/ KiddingAroundConsignment
RJ Stohr 558 East St., Pittsfield 413-447-9023 rjstohr.com BEST GARDEN CENTER
413Shirts
Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center
1595 East St., Pittsfield 413-281-5292 413shirts.com
600 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-0166 wardsnursery.com
CUSTOM APPAREL
Thank you for voting us Best
Outdoor Dining
THANK YOU BERKSHIRE COUNTY FOR VOTING US BEST DINER IN THE BERKSHIRES! BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY. SUN - MON 6:30 - 2:00 THURS - SAT. 6:30 - 2:00 CLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
565 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, MA • (413) 499-2483 Order online at www.mistydiner.com
483 West Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA (413) 499-9910 Mon-Thurs: 11:30AM-9:00PM Fri-Sat: 11:30AM-10:00PM Sun: 12:00PM-8:00PM Closed Tuesdays
Comalli Electric 7 Westview Road Pittsfield, MA 413-499-0024
Thank You
for Voting us Best Electrical Contractor of the Berkshires
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BEST PLACE TO WORK & BEST BANK Lee Bank, p.27 & 63
BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Lee Bank’s newest branch on South Street in Pittsfield is just one of the many reasons why they have won the Best Place To Work every year since 2017.
www.yarmoskypediatricdentistry.com
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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST PET STORE
Benson’s Pet Center 457 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-464-9151 bensonspet.com
1595 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-8217 bbeoffice.com BEST MATTRESS STORE
Solomon’s Bedding & Furniture Outlet
carrhardware.com
2 Brown St., Pittsfield 413-394-5858 solomonsfurnitureandmore.com
BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
60 Roberts Dr., Ste. 107, North Adams 413-281-1776 roxiesbarkery.net
rk Miles
BEST HARDWARE STORE
Lee 57 Park St. 413-243-2541
BBE Office Interiors
Pittsfield 547 North St. 413-443-5611
Roxies Barkery & Boutique
Great Barrington 256 Main St. 413-528-4520
BEST OFFICE SUPPLE STORE
North Adams 179 State Rd. 413-663-6600
BEST PET TREATS
Carr Hardware
Lenox 489 Pittsfield Rd., Ste. A-110 413-442-0983
BEST APPLIANCE STORE
Mike’s Maytag
385 Cole Ave., Williamstown 413-458-8121 rkmiles.com
14 Gordon St., Pittsfield 413-443-4692 mikesmaytag.com
BEST FURNITURE STORE
BEST TOY STORE
Paul Rich & Sons
Tom’s Toys
242 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-6467 paulrich.com
297 Main St., Great Barrington 413-528-3330 tomstoys.com
We did it again -
Thanks for voting us Best Wedding Planner three years in a row. Reach out and let us show you why we won
SOUTH EGREMONT MA, 01258 413.528.0285 OR 844.313.1744 INFO@ONLYINMYDREAMSEVENTS.COM
Thank you for again voting us the best senior service organization in the Berkshires!
Thank You to all our Loyal Customers!
Owners: P Paula and Tom Phillips
• Seeking an experienced GROOMER •
• Dog Grooming All Breeds.
Black Jack’s • Dog Waste Removal
45+ yrs grooming experience!
• Walk in Nail Clipping
Dog Waste Removal: Serving Residential & Commercial Properties. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!
10 Lyman St., Suite 10, Pittsfield, MA | 413.443.9700 | shamrockdoggrooming.com Daycare hours 7am-5pm mon-fri.
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Dr. Mike Cestone and his extraordinary team would like to thank you for voting us Best of the Berkshires in Orthodontics 11 years in a row! Providing Airway Assessment and treatment, Invisalign and Braces, for the last 11 years has been an honor and a joy.
From all of us to all of you, Thank you! Mike & Laura, Amanda, Ashley, Billie, Bonnie, Carey, Haley, Jill, Megan.
Offering the latest technology with a personal touch: 3D imaging, 3D printing, Remote and AI assisted Monitoring and Digital Impressions.
435 South Street • Pittsfield, MA 01201 413-443-0644 berkshireorthodontics@gmail.com
berkshireorthodontics.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram
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Weekend Edition | Saturday & Sunday, October 28-29, 2023 BEST GAME STORE
BEST CANNABIS DISPENSARY
BEST CBD STORE
Mana Crypt Gaming Center
Berkshire Roots
Your CBD Store
501A Dalton Ave., Pittsfield 413-553-9333 berkshireroots.com
180 Elm St., Ste. E, Pittsfield 413-344-4022 cbdinnewengland.com
139 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-553-3623 manacrypt.com BEST GIFT SHOP
Inspired Creations 495 N. Main St., Lanesborough 413-281-3805 facebook.com/inspiredcreations413 BEST BOOKSTORE
The Bookloft 63 State Rd., Great Barrington 413-645-3256 thebookloft.com BEST COIN/COLLECTIBLES DEALER
Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry 222 Elm St., Pittsfield 413-499-1400 berkshirehillscoins.net BEST ANTIQUES DEALER
BEST HISTORICAL ATTRACTION
Fontaine’s Auction Gallery 1485 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-448-8922 fontainesauction.com
Naumkeag, p.54
JENNIFER HUBERDEAU — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Pumpkins hang from a trellis outside of Naumkeag, for the third annual Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show in 2021.
Boat Loads of Thanks For voting us Best Boat Dealer From Chuck and Heather Maces FOR VOTING US BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT
990 Valentine Rd. Pittsfield, MA 413-447-7512 • MacesMarine.com
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AUTOMOTIVE BEST NEW CAR DEALER
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BEST AUTO REPAIR
Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires
Dalton Auto Express
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Haddad Hyundai 689 East St., Pittsfield 413-997-2277 haddadhyundai.com Haddad Subaru 652 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1584 haddadsubaru.com Haddad Toyota 130 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Pittsfield 413-445-4535 haddadtoyota.com
110 E. Housatonic St., Dalton 413-684-5055 daltonautoexpress.com BEST CAR WASH
763 East St., Pittsfield 413-442-1620 williamskingsleyautorepair.com
Patriot Car Washes
BEST AUTO BODY
Adams 215 Columbia St.
Haddad Collision Center
Lee 40 Consolati Way Pittsfield 315 W. Housatonic St., 560 Tyler St., 103 Elm St. 413-236-5777 patriotcarwashes.com
40 Downing Industrial Pkwy., Pittsfield 413-242-0150 haddadauto.com/bodyshop BEST OIL CHANGE
T&M Automotive 512 Curran Hwy., North Adams 413-66-6697 tmautoservices.com
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BEST SNOWMOBILES
BEST ATV/MOTORCYCLE
Pittsfield Tire & Auto Service
South Side Sales & Service
North’s Services
203 West St., Pittsfield 413-445-4501 pittsfieldtire.com
546 Curran Hwy., North Adams 413-664-7111 southsidesales.com
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BEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT Berkshire Money Management, p.28
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Lauren Russo and Kim Campagna of Berkshire Money Management organize backpacks for last August’s backpack giveaway. Berkshire Money Management and The Berkshire Eagle hosted the annual event for back to school, distributing 600 backpacks with school supplies in them at three locations from Dalton to Great Barrington.
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Maces Marine 990 Valentine Rd., Pittsfield 413-447-7512 macesmarine.com BEST BOAT RENTAL
Berkshire U-Drive Boat Rentals 1651 North St., Pittsfield 413-281-4196 berkshireudriveboatrentals.com
BEST DONUT SHOP Shire Donuts, p.7 MARGARET BUTTON — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
An assortment of custom confections created by customers at Shire Donuts.
Thank you for once again voting us best of the Berkshires in Memory Care!
Memory Care at Wingate focuses on a holistic approach to caring for the individual, using Wisdom, Wellness, and Warmth. Together, they enhance engagement and independence while preserving cognitive health.
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“Thank you for Awarding me Best Broker of Berkshire County, it would not be possible without the Best Agents!”
48 Elm St., Pittsfield • 413-442-0200 • nocherrealty.com
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ENTERTAINMENT BEST MUSEUM
BEST LIVE THEATRE
BEST CONCERT VENUE
Berkshire Museum
Berkshire Theatre Group
MASS MoCA
39 South St., Pittsfield 413-443-7171 berkshiremuseum.org BEST HISTORICAL ATTRACTION
Naumkeag 5 Prospect Hill Rd., Stockbridge 413-298-8138 thetrustees.org/place/naumkeag BEST ART INSTITUTE
The Clark Art Institute 225 South St., Williamstown 413-458-2303 clarkart.edu
1040 MASS MoCA Way, North Adams 413-662-2111 massmoca.org
The Colonial Theatre and The Garage 111 South St., Pittsfield
BEST LIVE BAND
The Fitzpatrick Main Stage 83 E. Main St., Stockbridge The Unicorn Theatre 6 East St., Stockbridge Box Office: 413-997-4444 Administrative Offices: 413-499-5446 berkshiretheatregroup.org
Whiskey City 413-429-6886 www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100057479057388 BEST MOVIE THEATER
Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema 57 North St., Pittsfield 413-358-4780 phoenixmovies.net
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Thank you for voting our office Best of the Berkshires 3 Years in a row! 1111 South State Street, North Adams, MA 01247 Tel: 413-664-6545 • office@messengerdds.com www.reasons2smile.com
Gene E. Messenger, DDS, FACCD, DIDIA
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BEST RADIO STATION
LIVE 95.9, WBEC-FM 211 Jason St., Pittsfield 413-499-3333 live959.com
BEST BUTCHER Mazzeo’s Meat & Seafood, p.14
BEST RADIO PERSONALITY
Slater & Marjo in the Morning, WBEC-FM 211 Jason St., Pittsfield Studio Line: 413-443-9595 live959.com/show/ slater-marjo-in-the-morning BEST DRAG PERFORMER
Vuronika Baked (Keifer Gammell)
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USDA Prime NY strip steak at Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood counter at Guido’s Fresh Marketplace in Great Barrington.
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NORTH’S SERVICES Best ATV/Motorcycle Dealer Three years in a row! - Since 1964 -
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Pittsfield Vision Associates, PC Thank you for voting us Best of the Berkshires for 3 years in a row!
Sara Kleiner-Goudey, OD Gina M. Reiners, OD 217 South St, Pittsfield • 413-499-3797 www.pittsfieldvision.com
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We are honored and grateful to be named Best Used Car Dealer for 5 Years in a row!
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SPORTS & RECREATION BEST FITNESS GYM
BEST YOGA STUDIO
BEST SPORTING GOODS
Lenox Fit
Radiance Yoga
Avid Sports
90 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox 413-637-9893 lenoxfit.com
401 North St., Pittsfield 413-676-2007 radiance-yoga.com
1201 W. Housatonic St., Pittsfield 413-997-3600 facebook.com/AvidSports-290332640985890
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
Aimee Marshall Berkshire Fitness and Wellness Center 137 North St., Pittsfield 413-885-1633 bfwstudio.com
BEST DANCE STUDIO
BEST FIRE ARMS
Terpsichore Dance Center
Pete’s Gun Shop
395 North St., Pittsfield 413-443-5392 terpsichoredancecenter.com
9 Grove St., Adams 413-743-0780 petesgunshop.com BEST BIKE SHOP
BEST MARTIAL ARTS
Berkshire Bike & Board
Dalton CRA
ZenQuest Martial Arts Center
Great Barrington 29 State Rd. 413-528-5555
400 Main St., Dalton 413-684-0260 daltoncra.org
55 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Lenox 413-637-0656 zenquestmac.com
Pittsfield 502C East St. 413-445-8888 berkshirebikeandboard.com
BEST COMMUNITY REC CENTER
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ThanK yOu for VotinG ZinKy’s Pub for tHe BesT Bu rGer in tHe BerKsHires! 51 Daly Ave, Dalton, MA 413-684.9766 Open Lunch & Dinner except Tuesdays Closed Tuesdays
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BEST ROOFER IN THE BERKSHIRES
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BEST WINE SELECTION We sincerely appreciate you all.
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444 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, MA www.spirited-wines.com MyCom Federal Credit Union
Thank you Berkshire County for Voting Us Best Place for a Car Loan!
NEW VEHICLE LOANS
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48 months is 5.75% 72 months is 6.15%
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Check out our all new interactive auto buying center! Search, shop, refinance and much more!
14 Gordon St. Pittsfield, MA 413-443-4692
g n i t o v r o f u o Thank y KidZone the r e t n e C e r a C d l i Bes t Ch for 12 years!
KidZone Child Care/Educational Centers, Inc.
10 Lyman St., Pittsfield, Ma. 01201 ph 413-448-2366 • fax 413-448-2367 • kidzonechildcare.com Enrolling children 6 weeks-13 yrs.
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Wahconah Country Club 20 Orchard Rd., Dalton 413-684-2864 wahconahcc.com BEST DOWNHILL SKIING
Bousquet Mountain
BEST PIZZA
101 Dan Fox Dr., Pittsfield 413-442-8985 bousquetmountain.com
Crust, p.11
BEST ADVENTURE PARK
Ramblewild 110 Brodie Mountain Rd., Lanesborough 413-499-9914 newramble.com BEST CAMPGROUND
Mt. Greylock Campsite Park 15 Scott Rd., Lanesborough 413-447-9419 mtgreylockcampsitepark.com
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The ‘White Mushroom’ pizza, a personal favorite of owner Jim Cervone, is just one of the many delicious pies you can order at Crust in Pittsfield.
Thank you for voting us Best Preschool in the Berkshires!
TWO LOCATIONS IN PITTSFIELD: 133 DALTON AVE 413-344-9991
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COMMUNITY LIFE BEST POLITICIAN
BEST PROFESSOR
BEST SENIOR SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Sheriff Thomas Bowler Reena Bucknell 467 Cheshire Rd., Pittsfield 413-443-7220 bcsoma.org/about-us/sheriff-bowler
Criminal Justice; Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION
BEST SCHOOL SPORTS COACH
Berkshire Community Action Council 1531 East St., Pittsfield 413-445-4503 bcacinc.org
Gary Campbell Jr.
877 South St., Ste. 4E, Pittsfield 413-499-0524 esbci.org BEST ANIMAL SHELTER
Boys’ Football, Wahconah Regional High School, Dalton
Berkshire Humane Society
BEST AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
214 Barker Rd., Pittsfield 413-447-7878
Jamie Downer
Williamstown Youth Center
Biology Monument Mountain Regional High School Great Barrington
66 School St., Williamstown 413-458-5925 williamstownyouthcenter.org
BEST TEACHER
Elder Services of Berkshire County
Thank y f voting us Best Dance Studio !!
Purradise Feline Boarding & Adoption Center 301 Stockbridge Rd., Great Barrington 413-717-4244 berkshirehumane.org
Offering the BEST in: Uechi-Ryu Karate • Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Thai Kickboxing • Mixed Martial Arts We’d like to thank all of our students, instructors, parent organizations, families, and supporters for helping to make ZenQuest amazing. Huge thanks for voting us Best of The Berkshires for SEVEN years in a row!
395 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 www.terpscihoredancecenter.com terpsichoredancecenter@gmail.com
55 Pittsfield-Lenox Rd., Lenox, MA 01240
(413) 637-0656
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BEST PLACE TO WORK
Lee Bank Great Barrington 279 Main St. 413-243-0117 Lee 75 Park St. 413-528-5531 Lenox 450 Pittsfield Lenox Rd. 413-499-9922 Pittsfield 180 South St. 413-445-7270
BEST FARMSTAND
Stockbridge 3 Elm St. 413-298-3611
Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center, p.12
leebank.com BEN GARVER — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Pumpkins are grown for Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center in nearby fields.
Thank you to all who voted us the Best Renewable Energy Provider in the Berkshires! If you are interested in solar for 2024 give us a call today! *Authorized Panasonic Warranty Provider*
SINCE 1985, we service all brands & orphan systems NORAD MILL 60 Roberts Drive Ste.109 North Adams, MA (413) 664-0152 VISIT US ONLINE: WWW.BPVS.COM
Thank you for voting us Best Hot Dogs in the Berkshires! 413-499-0055
114 W Housatonic St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 hotdogranch.net
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Thank You to all of our clients. We appreciate you!
Ronald Lemoine N.B.C.-H.I.S. 442-5284 • 1-800-459-5565
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BEST VEGAN / VEGETARIAN FOOD Thrive Diner, p.11
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Owner Shari Peltier serves customers at Thrive Diner, which serves plant-based foods as well as many gluten and nut free options on Wahconah Street in Pittsfield.
Congratulation’s to our own Jessica Rizzo, for being voted Berkshire’s Best Realtor 2023!
We are honored to be voted
BEST REAL ESTATE COMPANY DALTON OFFICE 2 DEPOT STREET DALTON, MA 01226 NORTH ADAMS OFFICE 1314 MASS MOCA WAY NORTH ADAMS MA
(413) 443-7274 WWW.BERKSHIREDREAMHOME.COM
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WINNER INDEX 413 Theraworks 413Shirts A1 Incorporated Action Pest Management Advanced Hearing Aids Aimee Marshall, Berkshire Fitness & Wellness Center Angelina’s Subs Animal Inn of the Berkshires ARh+ Lab Avid Sports Ayelada Bakin’ Bakery Balderdash Cellars Barrington Brewery BBE Office Interiors Becks Printing Benson’s Pet Center Berkshire Bank Berkshire Bike & Board Berkshire Community Action Council Berkshire Community College Berkshire Dream Home Berkshire Food Co-op Berkshire Health Urgent Care Berkshire Hills Coins & Estate Jewelry Berkshire Humane Society Berkshire Money Management Berkshire Mountain Distillers Berkshire Museum, The Berkshire Photovoltaic Services Berkshire Physical Therapy and Wellness Berkshire Place Berkshire Property Managers Berkshire Roots Berkshire Theatre Group Berkshire Travel Group Berkshire U-Drive Boat Rental Bianco’s Limousine and Livery Service Big Y Supermarkets Bookloft, The Bousquet Mountain Brookhaus Sports Pub & Restaurant Carr Hardware Chocolate Springs Café
20 43 33 39 20 58 9 37 22 58 12 9 16 16 45 37 45 28 58 62 29 31 14 20 47 62 28 16 54 33 20 22 33 47 54 41 52 39 12 47 61 14 45 11
Christi Ross, Grazie 14 Clark Art Institute, The 54 Classical Tents and Party Goods 41 Clifford Oil & Propane 33 Comalli Group, Inc. 31 Crust 11 Dalton Auto Express 48 Dalton CRA 58 Dalton Rays Tanning 22 Deidre’s Special Day 43 Dottie’s Coffee Lounge 7 Dr. Catherine Keating, CHP North Adams Family Medicine & Family Practice Associates 18 Dr. Jacqueline Jones, CHP 18 Dr. Michael Cestone, Berkshire Orthodontics 18 Dwyer-Wellington Family Funeral Homes 39 El Habanero 14 Elder Services of Berkshire County 62 Elie El Saddik, C.P.A. 28 Elle Day Spa 20 Family Footwear Center 43 Flo’s Diner 9 Flynn’s Pharmacy 20 Fontaine’s Auction Gallery 47 Four One Three Salon 22 Freedom Power Washing 39 Freight Yard Pub 14 Fresh Start 39 Gary Campbell Jr., Wahconah Regional High School 62 Grace Note Guitars 29 Grazie Italian Ristorante 7 Great Barrington Farmers’ Market 12 Greylock Audiology Hearing & Balance Center 20 Greylock Federal Credit Union 27 Guido’s Fresh Marketplace 12 Haddad Collision Center 48 Haddad Dealerships of the Berkshires 48 Hill-Engineers, Architects, Planners 31 Home Instead 22 Hot Dog Ranch 11 Hot Harry’s 11 Hotel on North 41 Imperial Pools & Spas 33 Inspired Creations 47 Jae’s 7, 9
Jamie Downer, Monument Mountain Regional High 62 Jason Nocher, Nocher Realty 31 Jessica Rizzo, Berkshire Dream Home 31 Kelley Brothers Tree Service 33 Kidding Around Consignment 43 KidZone Child Care/Educational Center 28 Kimball Farms Life Care 22 KJ Nosh 12 Klaus Roofing Systems by J Smegal 31 Koto Hibachi Steak House 9 Krispy Cones 12 L.P. Adams Co. 35 Laureyns United 33 Leah Luczynski, Leah Luczynski Interior Design 31 Lee Audio ‘N Security 35 Lee Bank 27, 63 Lenox Fit 58 Liquors Inc. 16 LIVE 95.9, WBEC-FM 56 Locker Room Sports Pub 14 Love Us and Leave Us 37 Luxury Nails & Spa 22 Maces Marine 52 Mad Macs 37 Madden Chiropractic 20 Mana Crypt Gaming Center 47 Marketplace, The 9 Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP 24 MASS MoCA 54 Mazzeo’s Meat and Seafood 14 Mazzeo’s Ristorante 7 Messenger Digital Dentistry 18 Mike’s Maytag 45 Misty Moonlight Diner 7 MOLARI Employment & HealthCare Services 37 Morrison’s Home Improvement 31 Mt. Greylock Campsite Park 61 MusiChris D.J. & Lighting Service 41 MyCom Federal Credit Union 28 Naumkeag 54 Nejaime’s Wine Cellars 14, 16 North’s Services 51 Old Man Jeff’s 11 Olde Forge Restaurant, Ye 11 Only In My Dreams Events 41
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WINNER INDEX (CONT.) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College Ozzie’s Steak & Eggs Patrick’s Pub Patriot Car Washes Paul Rich & Sons Pete’s Gun Shop Phoenix Theatres Beacon Cinema Pittsfield Pipers Inc Pittsfield Tire & Auto Service Pittsfield Veterinary Hospital Pittsfield Vision Associates Proprietor’s Lodge Purple Plume Radiance Yoga Ramblewild Ready Set Learn Red Lion Inn, The Reena Bucknell, Berkshire Community College Rilla Contracting RJ Stohr RJ’s Restaurant rk Miles
29 9 11 48 45 58 54 31 51 37 18 9 43 58 61 29 41 62 33 43 11 45
Roasted Garlic, The Robin’s Candy Shop Rocco’s North End Barbershop Roxies Barkery & Boutique RSI Signs Ryan Landscaping and Lawn Care Saint Agnes Academy Salmon Run Fish House Shamrock Professional Dog Grooming & Dog Waste Removal Sheriff Thomas Bowler Shire Donuts Silver Solutions MedSpa Slater & Marjo in the Morning, WBEC-FM Solomon’s Bedding & Furniture Outlet Sondrini Enterprises South Side Sales & Service Spice Root SPIRITED Wines Steven Valenti’s Clothing for Men Sugar Hill Assisted Living Community T&M Automotive Terpsichore Dance Center
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Thermo Expert Thomas W. Rumbolt, Esq. Thrive Diner Tito’s Mexican Grill Tom’s Toys Tricia McCormack Photography Viale Florist Vuronika Baked Wahconah Country Club Ward’s Nursery & Garden Center Wheeler & Taylor Whiskey City Whitney’s Farm Market & Garden Center Wild Oats Market Williams Inn, The Williams Kingsley Auto Repair Williamstown Youth Center Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place Yarmosky Pediatric Dentistry Your CBD Store Zabian’s Clothing ZenQuest Martial Arts Center Zinky’s Pub
35 24 11 7 45 39 39 56 61 43 24 54 12 14 41 48 62 22 18 47 43 58 11
BEST CANDY SHOP Robin’s Candy Shop, p.12
STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE
Eager customers enter Robin’s Candy Shop in Great Barrington with wonder in their eyes on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
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413.442.5094 | DwyerFuneral.com Honored to Serve Our Community for 117 Years & 5 Generations!
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