“Sitting in Progression right now, listening to some tasty light jazz (no cover, btw:). As always, the taproom manager, Chris, is omnipresent, making sure everyone is happy as possible. The staff is always so friendly and it creates such a great atmosphere (shout-out to Brittney).I am a beer snob, and let me tell you, all the styles are at the high end. Mostly wonderfully hoppy IPA's, but also a lovely Kolsch, and terrific stout are available today. There are even 3 different hard seltzers for the non beer lovers out there.Food is pub style, of course. The menu is a bit limited, but top notch.Highly recommended for a fun night out that doesn't break the bank“
“My husband and I hosted our wedding welcome drinks at The Barb & Olive. Leila and Kit were so easy and fantastic to work with, helping to accommodate a one drink/guest drink ticket system and adding custom mocktails to our bar menu. The unique bar was cozy and a fun surprise for our guests who didn't expect the bar to be literally inside the bike shop. We can't recommend the bar enough, and the venue as a hosting spot for any smaller events! Thank you Leila and Kit for the wonderful experience.“
“Nice diner-like coffee shop, except in a train car. Seating both inside and outside. I found the coffee a bit bitter, but there are a lot of options. Food looked good, but I didn't have any. Spring seating outside was limited to the sidewalk. I'd go back.“
“What an excellent experience at Nourish: especially the food prep and service. The team appeared to be moving like a well-oiled machine. *Loved* the avocado toast with egg- it's much more complex and tasty than the name suggests. Also, try the cashew cheese- delightful! It is quite pricey but worth the mula. It's a bit of California right here Massachusetts. Like a quick, inexpensive vacation! :)“
“The prices are astronomical for the portions, I would not agree w/ the one "money sign" shown. But it's good ice cream, lots of cool flavors & service was great & quick.I had the Caramel Cow flavor w/ hot fudge, it was delicious so I highly recommend that ! ?“
“We live in town and this place can be hit or miss. Tonight showed why your server makes the difference. We had an immediate connection with Dustin and he not only made sure the food was cooked to order but did the extras that made you feel welcome. We had the short rib ravioli and the scampi. We NEVER get dessert and tonite we did. Something is going right and if they're smart - Spoleto's will keep it rolling...“
“I grew up in the area, but my wife had never been. We decided to take our one month old out for her and mom's first experience at Cook Farm. Both ladies enjoyed the ice cream (the baby had a literal drop if all of you nosy folks were "concerned"). We all enjoyed the cows as it is one of our favorite animals and smells. I am serious. Staff was friendly as always. Variety of flavors of ice cream. Tasty, tasty, tasty. And inexpensive.“
“I really liked this place. First, I want to give the staff praise for being super friendly and always attentive. Beers were solid and prices are reasonable. Great place to watch a game at the bar. My elderly parents also liked it and said they would come back.“
“Wheelhouse catering was one of our best hires for our wedding. I am gluten free and finding a caterer that would do a 100% gluten free wedding was something at the top of my list. I had narrowed down my search to a few and Wheelhouse stood out to me with both fair prices, great communication, and I really felt like they cared. Better yet they didn't upcharge me for it, which is something the GF community is sadly more than use to. Our custom dishes were delicious, we even had a Nasi Lemak which is a traditional Malaysian dish (where my husband is from). My husband was very impressed at our tasting as were the other Malaysian guests at our wedding. They clearly did their research!Our wedding had many guests with their own allergies including dairy, walnuts, peanuts, garlic, onions, and so much more. I had one guest who couldn't have a single dish we designed and they called ahead of time to custom make a dish that was safe for them that they would enjoy! Every single guest was spoken too by the staff and was individually brought out their plates. I was told by so many people how great, cared for, and safe they felt eating their food. As someone who has lots of anxiety around food I absolutely loved hearing that.Wheelhouse was great from start to finish. Designing the menu, the tasting, the logistics, the food, the service and clean up. They truly went above and beyond. I couldn't dream of a better caterer for my wedding.“
“Great place to get ice cream, I believe it’s hard ice cream only, I don’t think they do soft serve. The portions are very generous. We got smalls and they were 4.50$ each. My wife got a milkshake, that was 7.50$(she said it was good). it’s a great place to bring kids. They have cows, sheep,goats and chickens. They also do promotional giveaways they pick names everyday and if it’s your name you get free ice cream. Today we got free ice cream for the kids because they wore their Halloween costumes. There was also a live one man band here today and I think this taco truck is here everyday. There also is a small shop too, like a little market“
“Chez and VJ are amazing assets to this Dunks location. Always remember your order and have waiting for you as you walk in. This location runs like a well oiled machine, employees always present and busy and happily interacting with customers.“
“hi - i love the ales and the atmosphere, but one minor complaint:Bill's is not a Brown Ale! we brown lovers love the Malty, roasty and slightly sweet warmth of Ale and many of us do not like the bite of high hops. please rename Bill's so more of us Brown lovers don't accidentally buy them and have to give them away...“
“Struggled for 20 minutes walking around trying to find this place! Once you get to the street, you have to walk down stairs into an alley. There will be no signs, but go into the door that's open (hopefully it's always propped open. The other two doors are locked.) Then go down the hallway to your left and violá, you've made it! (The door will have "Little Trúc" stamped on it.)You definitely still get basement vibes, but the food is delicious! Flavors you don't find elsewhere, and a preparation that feels like love went into it. Worth going at LEAST once. The menu changes weekly, but it seems like there are some staples that do have longevity. Rough start, but it ended well!“
Wineries • $$
“I love this winery tucked along the county roads of Florence Mass. They’re always so welcoming and their store offers wines (& wine slushes) to taste and/or purchase. There are other food items to eat if you drink there and they have a covered outdoor area set next to the orchard.We’ve visited the 10 years we lived in Western MA. We love how happy and friendly the proprietress is. I asked her name but now you know what a terrible memory I have.“
“Highly recommend Captain Jacks in Easthampton, MA. Lobster roll is enormous, not smothered in mayo or other heavy sauces. Very tender. Fried claims/colhogs are lightly fried, no sand, great portion. I keep going back because no one can beat them.“
“Really don’t have anything bad to say about this brewery! I have been here twice now (usually visit when in town from NYC) and both times were a total blast.The place itself is very well kept and extremely spacious. We had a group of 10 and were able to get seats no problem.The beer selection is great. They have something for everyone, and I’ve yet to be disappointed. Fresh Pick is probably the most popular (and it’s good). Last time I went I got the Das Boot which was pretty sizeable, beer was good and I love that you get to keep the glass!One of my favorite parts about this spot is they are always doing live music, and it’s always decent to good. In the summer, they have an awesome location outside where the bands play.You can easily spend all day here.The bartenders could know more about the beer they are serving but it doesn’t take away from the experience!“
“I had my daughters baby shower at the Country Club recently and was very pleased. The staff were amazing. Very attentive and accommodating. The room was bright ,beautiful and very well kept. The view from the deck outside and the room inside made for a beautiful background. I would recommend this venue for any type of event. Great people!“
“One of the best pizza shops I've been to in a long time! After our first UMass game we were looking for pizza and decided to stop in and try this place!! The whole family fell in love and we kept talking about next time we got to come back after the game!!! Went to another game today unfortunately UMass lost but we got the same quality food we got the last time!!! As my brother said whatever they're doing back there they better keep doing it cuz it tastes amazing!! Cheese pizza barbecue wings and french fries well worth the money! Some days we get pizza and throw it out this pizza you want more as you leave!“
“Bummed that pizza is gone. Best pizza I had, it was impossibly tasty. Wonder why they took it out, it obviously was a good seller...Hoping they change their mind, I'm sure it would make many people happy.Last few times I visited, I met a somewhat grumpy and somewhat rushed service.All that said they know dough.“