BO16-WellWorn-2016

Local jewelry storeSilverscape Designs1 King St., Northampton(413) 584-3324 www.silverscapedesigns.comForty years ago, Denis Pearlman had a vision for a jewelry store like no other. “We are still following his vision and sparkle,” says general manager Jane Merrill. He...

BO16-FoodnDrink-2016

Ribs/barbecueBub’s BBQ676 Amherst Rd. (Rte. 116), Sunderland(413) 548-9630 www.bubsbbq.comThis Sunderland roadhouse opened in 1979, inaugurating one of the Valley’s most popular places to “pig out in style.” Now owned by former manager Andrea Moroney and her husband...

BO16-MaterialWorld-2016

Antique shopThe Trading Post460 West St., Amherst(413) 256-6786“People come in and just spend hours,” says Louise McGrath, daughter of owner Lawrence Pratt. “The store is made for browsing.” That’s partly because The Trading Post has always catered just as much to the...

BO16-Restaurants-2016

RestaurantPaul and Elizabeth’s150 Main St. (Thornes Marketplace), Northampton(413) 584-4832 www.paulandelizabeths.comBack before farm-to-table was in style, Paul and Elizabeth Sustick opened Paul and Elizabeth’s in 1978 with the goal of offering whole, healthy...

BO16-GetOut-2016

Place to see local bands Iron Horse Music Hall 20 Center St., Northampton (413) 586-8686 www.iheg.com Since 1979 the Iron Horse has hosted a wide variety of music and entertainment acts both local and far-flung, under the slogan, “Music alone shall live.” During the...