by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
The Trading Post Best Antique shop Address: 460 West St., Amherst, MA Phone: (413) 256-6786 Website: Shopping for antiques is like going on a treasure hunt at the Trading Post. Owned by Aaron and Louise McGrath, The Trading Post has been in business for 42 years....
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Broadside Bookshop Best Independent bookstore Address: 247 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-4235 Website: http://www.broadsidebooks.com Known for its cozy ambiance and well-filled shelves, Broadside Bookshop has been in business nearly 45 years. Owner Nancy...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Material World
Manny’s TV & Appliances Best Local appliance store Address: 41 Russell St., Hadley, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 585-8544 Website: http://www.mannystv.com “We have to be better; we live here.” Everyone in the Pioneer Valley knows Manny’s motto, and...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Food & Drink
Lefty’s Brewing Company Best Locally crafted beer Address: 301 Wells St., Greenfield, MA Phone: (413) 475-3449 Website: http://www.leftysbrew.com Sadly, Lefty’s Brewing Company closed earlier this month. Bill Goldfarb and his wife Melissa opened Lefty’s Brewing...
by Advocate Staff | Apr 25, 2019 | Best Of 2019 Winners, Food & Drink
Sam Adams Best Domestic beer Address: , , Phone: Website: http://www.samueladams.com It’s partly, but not entirely, home-state pride that keeps landing Sam Adams the annual Best of the Valley award in the domestic beer category. The brand, which is owned and run by...
