Food & Drink
Best Domestic beer 2019 – Sam Adams
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...
Best Imported beer 2019 – Guinness
Guinness Best Imported beer Address: , , Phone: Website: http://www.guinness.com Ireland’s most famous brew, pleasing beer-lovers since 1759, is often cited as the gold standard for stouts. These days, the company is branching out from its stout origins, offering...
Best Local farm stand 2019 – Atlas Farm
Atlas Farm Best Local farm stand Address: 635 River Rd., Deerfield, MA Phone: (413) 773-3596 Website: http://www.atlasfarm.com For the sixth year in a row, Atlas Farm has been voted by Advocate readers as the king of local farm stands. Boasting certified organic and...
Best Local CSA 2019 – Mountain View Farm
Mountain View Farm Best Local CSA Address: 393 East St., Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 329-0211 Website: http://www.mountainviewfarmcsa.com Mountain View Farm in Easthampton has been voted number one CSA in the Pioneer Valley by Valley Advocate readers seven years in a...
Best Place for tea 2019 – Dobra Tea House
Dobra Tea House Best Place for tea Address: 186 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 727-3471 Website: HOME Dobra Tea House owners Alli and Joel Jukiro really love tea. Joel says, “tea is so important in so many different cultures around the world, and the diversity...
Best Independent coffee house/cafe 2019 – Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Best Independent coffee house/cafe Address: 322 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 582-1890 Website: http://www.shelburnefallscoffee.com Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters started with one roaster and café...
Best Local coffee roaster 2019 – Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Best Local coffee roaster Address: 322 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 582-1890 Website: http://www.shelburnefallscoffee.com Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters started with one roaster and café in the...
Best Food truck 2019 – Holyoke Hummus Company
Holyoke Hummus Company Best Food truck Address: , , Phone: (413) 225-1755 Website: http://www.holyokehummuscompany.com John Grossman, who goes by the title “Chief Falafeleer,” says that at Holyoke Hummus, they make “hummus-flavored hummus.” The company began serving...
Best Farmers market 2019 – Northampton Tuesday Market
Northampton Tuesday Market Best Farmers market Address: Downtown Northampton next to the parking garage, , Phone: (413) 586-7586 Website: Tuesday Market This spring marks the 11th season for the Northampton Tuesday Market. The market is open on Tuesdays from April to...
Best Liquor store 2019 – Liquors 44
Liquors 44 Best Liquor store Address: 238 King St., Northampton, MA And various locations Phone: (413) 586-3007 Website: http://www.liquors44.com With five locations across the Valley, there’s always a Liquors 44 nearby. From bourbon and beer to wines and whiskey,...
Best Store for wine selection 2019 – Provisions
Provisions Best Store for wine selection Address: 30 Crafts Ave., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 727-3497 Website: http://www.provisionswine.com If you love cheese, the cut-to-order cheese counter at Provisions in Northampton is a must-stop. According to owner Benson...
Best Store for beer selection 2019 – Table and Vine
Table and Vine Best Store for beer selection Address: 1119 Riverdale St., West Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 736-4694 Website: http://www.tableandvine.com Started as “Big Y Wines” in 1962, the name was changed to Table & Vine in 1998 and many people now know them...
Best Place for gluten free food 2019 – Hearty Eats
Hearty Eats Best Place for gluten free food Address: 24 Bridge St., Shelburne Falls, MA Phone: (413) 625-6460 Website: Home If you’re looking for something that’s quick, affordable, and organic, try Hearty Eats. Since 2014, the restaurant has been serving appetizing...
Best Place for vegan food 2019 – Pulse Cafe
Pulse Cafe Best Place for vegan food Address: 270 Russell St. (Rte. 9), Hadley, MA Phone: (413) 387-0555 Website: Home Pulse Café in Hadley is a new business that has obviously made an impression with customers since it opened in 2017. Perhaps the reason Pulse is so...
Best Wings 2019 – The Hangar Pub & Grill
The Hangar Pub & Grill Best Wings Address: 10 University Dr., Amherst, MA Second location:30 Federal St. Greenfield MAPhone: (413) 773-9464 Phone: (413) 549-9461 Website: http://www.wingsoveramherst.com Their claim to fame is the wings. The wings have names like...
Best Deli 2019 – State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits
State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits Best Deli Address: 51 State St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-2301 Website: http://www.statestreetfruit.com There’s a reason State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits’ slogan is “Your first and...
Best Bakery 2019 – Small Oven Bakery
Small Oven Bakery Best Bakery Address: 36 Union St., Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 527-1785 Website: http://www.smallovenbakes.com Started in 2014, Small Oven Bakery has made itself into the place to go for sourdough breads, special occasion cakes, French style...
Best Chocolatier 2019 – Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
Richardson’s Candy Kitchen Best Chocolatier Address: 500 Greenfield Rd. (Rtes. 5&10), Deerfield, MA Phone: (413) 772-0443 Website: http://www.richardsonscandy.com Kathie Williams’ family has owned Richardson’s since 1983, but the business was founded long...
Best Candy Store 2019 – Sweeties
Sweeties Best Candy Store Address: 68 Main St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-4180 Website: http://www.sweetieschocolate.com Mmm, candy. Sweeties is a sugar lover’s heaven. The back wall is a colorful display acrylic dispensers packed with small candies to fill...
Best Ice cream 2019 – Herrell’s Ice Cream
Herrell’s Ice Cream Best Ice cream Address: 8 Old South St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 586-9700 Website: http://www.herrells.com Judy Herrell is affable and fun, but she’s super serious about making ice cream. “Our ingredients are fresh and everything is made...
Best Gourmet food store 2019 – Provisions
Provisions Best Gourmet food store Address: 30 Crafts Ave., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 727-3497 Website: http://www.provisionswine.com If you love cheese, the cut-to-order cheese counter at Provisions in Northampton is a must-stop. According to owner Benson Hyde,...
Best Local market/grocer 2019 – River Valley Co-op
River Valley Co-op Best Local market/grocer Address: 330 North King St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-2665 Website: http://www.rivervalleymarket.coop River Valley Co-op is celebrating its 11th anniversary in Northampton and is doing as much looking ahead at the...
Best Place for appetizers/tapas 2019 – Galaxy
Galaxy Best Place for appetizers/tapas Address: 60 Main St., Easthampton, MA Phone: (413) 203-2011 Website: http://www.galaxy413.com “We wanted to create a sort of grazing menu in an adult environment,” says Galaxy owner Casey Douglass, “where people really feel...
Best Grinders/sandwiches 2019 – Black Sheep Deli
Black Sheep Deli Best Grinders/sandwiches Address: 79 Main St., Amherst, MA Phone: (413) 253-3442 Website: About Us If you’re craving a corned beef on rye with Swiss cheese and coleslaw or a turkey club with bacon and cheddar, the Black Sheep Deli is the place to go....
Best Hamburgers 2019 – Local
Local Best Hamburgers Address: 16 Main St., Northampton, MA Second location:93 Main St. Williamsburge MAPhone: (413) 268-8300 Phone: (413) 586-5857 Website: http://www.localnorthampton.com It’s late at night and you’re hungry. You’re thinking big juicy burgers and...
Best Hot dogs 2019 – Nick’s Nest
Nick’s Nest Best Hot dogs Address: 1597 Northampton St., Holyoke, MA Phone: (413) 532-5229 Website: http://www.nicksnestholyoke.com Why do people love Nick’s Nest? “Two reasons,” says owner Kevin Chateauneuf, who owns the business with his wife, Jenn. “We have a...
Best Pizza 2019 – Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza Best Pizza Address: 31 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA Second location:
Best French fries 2019 – Local
Local Best French fries Address: 16 Main St., Northampton, MA Second location:93 Main St. Williamsburge MAPhone: (413) 268-8300 Phone: (413) 586-5857 Website: http://www.localnorthampton.com It’s late at night and you’re hungry. You’re thinking big juicy burgers and...
Best Salads 2019 – Paul and Elizabeth’s
Paul and Elizabeth’s Best Salads Address: 150 Main St. (Thornes Marketplace), Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-4832 Website: http://www.paulandelizabeths.com Paul and Elizabeth’s has been a Northampton staple for 40 years and based on their wins this year in...
Best Place for soup 2019 – Smithsonian Café and Chowder House
Smithsonian Café and Chowder House Best Place for soup Address: 1 Roundhouse Plaza, Northampton, MA Second location:1 West St. West Hatfield MAPhone: (413) 247-5157 Phone: (413) 727-3318 Website: http://www.smithsonianchowderhouse.com There’s nothing like a hot bowl...
Best Sushi 2019 – Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Osaka Japanese Restaurant Best Sushi Address: 7 Old South St., Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 587-9548 Website: http://www.osakarestaurantgroup.com Osaka has been in business since 2002 and owner Mark Chen thanks the many voters who continually vote his restaurant as...
Best Vegetarian 2019 – Paul and Elizabeth’s
Paul and Elizabeth’s Best Vegetarian Address: 150 Main St. (Thornes Marketplace), Northampton, MA Phone: (413) 584-4832 Website: http://www.paulandelizabeths.com Paul and Elizabeth’s has been a Northampton staple for 40 years and based on their wins this year in...
Best Ribs/barbecue 2019 – Bub’s BBQ
Bub’s BBQ Best Ribs/barbecue Address: 676 Amherst Rd. (Rte. 116), Sunderland, MA Phone: (413) 548-9630 Website: http://www.bubsbbq.com Owner Andrea Moroney tips her hat to Bub, who began Bub’s BBQ in 1979. “He just loved restaurants, but he hated all of the...
Best Southern/cajun food 2019 – Chef Wayne’s Big Mamou
Chef Wayne’s Big Mamou Best Southern/cajun food Address: 63 Liberty St., Springfield, MA Phone: (413) 732-1011 Website: http://www.chefwaynes-bigmamou.com For a taste of Louisiana right here in the Pioneer Valley, Chef Wayne’s Big Mamou can’t be beat. Located in...
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