Best Of 2020 Winners
Best Imported beer 2020 – Guinness
Guinness Best Imported beer 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 styles like the Guinness Blonde American Lager. 2nd...
Best Independent coffee house/cafe 2020 – Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Best Independent coffee house/cafe Shelburne Falls Roasters started with one roaster and café in the village of Shelburne Falls nearly 30 years ago. Since then their business has expanded to several locations across the Pioneer Valley,...
Best Liquor store 2020 – Table & Vine
Table & Vine Best Liquor store Table & Vine, New England’s premier fine wine, spirits, beer and specialty foods merchant is located in the heart of Massachusetts’ beautiful Pioneer Valley. At Table & Vine, we believe some of life’s most special moments...
Best Local coffee roaster 2020 – Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Best Local coffee roaster See entry for Indepent Coffee House / Cafe 2nd Place Esselon Caf� 3rd Place Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company
Best Local CSA 2020 – Mountain View Farm
Mountain View Farm Best Local CSA Mountain View Farm is a CSA in Easthampton and winner of the best local farm or best local CSA award for the last 12 years running! Members visit the farm weekly to collect their share of delicious organic produce and visit the Upick...
Best Local farm stand 2020 – Atlas Farm
Atlas Farm Best Local farm stand 2nd Place Golonka Farm 3rd Place Outlook Farm Barn & Eatery
Best Local market/grocer 2020 – River Valley Co-op
River Valley Co-op Best Local market/grocer Atlas Farm grows certified organic vegetables, herbs, and berries. Our farm strives to be a model of ecological food production. We use biomass and solar power to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels. We are committed to...
Best Locally crafted beer 2020 – Fort Hill Brewery
Fort Hill Brewery Best Locally crafted beer 2nd Place Berkshire Brewing Company 3rd Place Abandoned Building Brewery – 142 Pleasant St Easthampton MA 01027
Best Pizza 2020 – Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza Best Pizza There ’s no better place in the Pioneer Valley for a slice of pizza than Antonio’s. Antonio’s Pizza has been dishing out pizza to locals since they opened in 1991. With deals like $1 cheese slices on Fridays from 12 a.m. – 2...
Best Chocolatier 2020 – Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
Richardson’s Candy Kitchen Best Chocolatier 2nd Place Heavenly Chocolate 3rd Place Mt.Tom’s Homemade Ice Cream
Best Deli 2020 – State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits
State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits Best Deli There ’s a reason State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits’ slogan is “Your first and last stop .” Let’s start with the deli. They specialize in making food the way you like it, whether it’s...
Best Domestic beer 2020 – Berkshire Brewing Company
Berkshire Brewing Company Best Domestic beer 2nd Place Abandoned Building Brewery 3rd Place Tree House Brewing Company, LLC
Best Farmers market 2020 – Northampton Tuesday Market
Northampton Tuesday Market Best Farmers market This spring marks the 12th season for the Northampton Tuesday Market. The market is open on Tuesdays from April to November and is a part of the Grow Food Northampton initiative. Their goals are twofold: first to...
Best Food truck 2020 – Local Burgy
Local Burgy Best Food truck 2nd Place Holyoke Hummus Company 3rd Place Little Tr�c Food Truck
Best French fries 2020 – Riff’s Joint & Riff’s North
Riff’s Joint & Riff’s North Best French fries 2nd Place Local 3rd Place
Best Gourmet food store 2020 – River Valley Co-op
River Valley Co-op Best Gourmet food store See entry for Local market/ Grocery 2nd Place Provisions 3rd Place Trader Joe’s
Best Grinders/sandwiches 2020 – Frigo Foods
Frigo Foods Best Grinders/sandwiches 2nd Place Black Sheep Deli 3rd Place State Street Fruit Store, Deli, Wines & Spirits
Best Hamburgers 2020 – Local Burger
Local Burger Best Hamburgers 2nd Place Black Cow Burger 3rd Place Daily Operation
Best Hot dogs 2020 – Nick’s Nest
Nick’s Nest Best Hot dogs Why do people love Nick’s Nest? “Two reasons,” says owner Kevin Chateauneuf, who owns the business with his wife, Jenn. “We have a very good hot dog, and we’re an old-fashioned kind of place. It reminds people of the good old days.” The...
Best Restaurant for desserts 2020 – Florence Pie Bar
Florence Pie Bar Best Restaurant for desserts Florence Pie Bar’s menu includes a rotating selection of sweet and savory pies that are seasonally inspired and locally sourced, offered whole and by the slice, and are made by hand in house. They also offer scones,...
Best Restaurant for seafood 2020 – Captain Jack’s Roadside Shack
Captain Jack’s Roadside Shack Best Restaurant for seafood 2nd Place Paul and Elizabeth’s 3rd Place Webster’s Fish Hook Restaurant
Best Service/wait staff 2020 – The Alvah Stone
The Alvah Stone Best Service/wait staff see entry for Place for Romantic Dining 2nd Place Alina’s 3rd Place Coco and The Cellar Bar
Best Steakhouse 2020 – Caminito Steakhouse
Caminito Steakhouse Best Steakhouse Caminito has been in business for about 15 years, and the foundation is simple, says Executive Chef Aaron Goff: “great wine, wood fire, and salt.” Goff describes himself as the leader of a group of talented young chefs looking to...
Best Sunday brunch 2020 – Sylvester’s
Sylvester’s Best Sunday brunch Pete St. Martin of Sylvester’s says the restaurant is known for breakfast, brunch, and real good food. The business has been around for more than 35 years, and it wasn’t always easy. Keeping up with changing tastes, times, and...
Best Thai restaurant 2020 – Thai Garden
Thai Garden Best Thai restaurant Exotic Thai Cuisine, 7 days a week. Our customers have always said “Your food is so fresh and fast service.” 2nd Place Thai Place 3rd Place Thai Blue Ginger
Best Vietnamese restaurant 2020 – Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon Best Vietnamese restaurant Vincent Tran has kind eyes, which express his gratitude. “I love that they still love me,” he says. And folks do love Miss Saigon Restaurant. Voted Best Vietnamese Restaurant In the Valley, Tran says “honor, kindness, and always...
Best Wine list 2020 – The Alvah Stone
The Alvah Stone Best Wine list See entry for Place for Romantic Dining 2nd Place Blue Heron Restaurant 3rd Place ConVino Wine Bar
Best Bakery 2020 – Small Oven Bakery
Small Oven Bakery Best Bakery Small Oven Bakery is a quaint community meeting spot located in the heart of Easthampton. We specialize in french pastry, sourdough breads, specialty cakes and pop music. Our seasonally rotating breakfast and lunch menus are the perfect...
Best Candy Store 2020 – Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
Richardson’s Candy Kitchen Best Candy Store 2nd Place Sweeties 3rd Place Mt. Tom’s Ice Cream
Best Japanese restaurant 2020 – Osaka Japanese Restaurant
Osaka Japanese Restaurant Best Japanese restaurant Osaka has been in business since 2002 and owner Mark Chen thanks the many voters who continually vote his restaurant as the Best of the Valley for Japanese Restaurant and Best Sushi. Chen says the orders from the...
Best Korean restaurant 2020 – Kisara Japanese & Korean Restaurant
Kisara Japanese & Korean Restaurant Best Korean restaurant 2nd Place Gohyang Korean Restaurant 3rd Place Cana Korean Restaurant
Best Late-night dining 2020 – Antonio’s Pizza
Antonio’s Pizza Best Late-night dining 2nd Place Local Burger 3rd Place Coco and The Cellar Bar
Best Lunch 2020 – Paul and Elizabeth’s
Paul and Elizabeth’s Best Lunch “Alone we can do so little: together we can do so much” It takes an amazing amount of work & dedication from our amazing staff to create, serve, cook & clean on the daily. This together has made it possible from us to...
Best Mediterranean restaurant 2020 – Amanouz Caf�
Amanouz Caf� Best Mediterranean restaurant If you’re in the mood for Mediterranean or Moroccan food, Amanouz Café in Northampton is the Valley’s destination of choice. The menu has Mediterranean classics, like lamb shish kebab and couscous with lentils, but you’ll...
Best Mexican restaurant 2020 – Mission Cantina
Mission Cantina Best Mexican restaurant The Mission Cantina has been in business for nine years. People come back for the top-notch margaritas and the delicious food, especially the fish taco. The friendly staff doesn’t hurt either. If you can’t make it to Amherst,...
Best New restaurant 2020 – High Brow
High Brow Best New restaurant HighBrow Woodfired Kitchen + Bar is a chef driven concept, featuring, fine wine, craft beer, wood-fired pizzas and creative American fare, with a high-end twist. We strive for big city taste, with small town comfort. 2nd Place Daily...
Best Outdoor dining 2020 – Northampton Brewery
Northampton Brewery Best Outdoor dining see entry for Local Brewery 2nd Place The Alvah Stone 3rd Place Tavern on the Hill
Best Place for romantic dining 2020 – The Alvah Stone
The Alvah Stone Best Place for romantic dining For years, the Alvah Stone has been creating memorable experiences for their guests, whether you’re eating a meal that features farm-fresh produce or drinking an innovative cocktail. It ’s an exciting feeling to be there....
Best Restaurant 2020 – Coco & The Cellar Bar
Coco & The Cellar Bar Best Restaurant Coco and The Cellar Bar makes honest food from all over the world. We make cocktails by hand, fried chicken by the bushel, and we hope the guests have as much fun as we do. 2nd Place The Alvah Stone 3rd Place Red Rose...
Best Place to see local bands 2020 – Iron Horse
Iron Horse Best Place to see local bands The Iron Horse is Northampton’s destination for live music. Catering to local bands and national acts, comedians, and tribute bands, the Iron Horse has been a staple of Northampton more than 40 years. Rock out in the balcony or...
Best Breakfast 2020 – Jake’s
Jake’s Best Breakfast It’s 7 a.m.; do you know where your breakfast is? It’s at Jake’s Restaurant! Owners Christopher Ware and Alexander Washut, deliver down home breakfast food in downtown in Northampton. Ware has a degree in biochemistry, Washut has a culinary...
Best Chinese restaurant 2020 – Ginger Garden
Ginger Garden Best Chinese restaurant Known for their authentic dishes, Ginger Garden consistently provides customers with delicious, unique meals and fresh sushi. The restaurant quickly gained a strong following. “We take action towards our goals; success is nothing...
Best Creative American fare restaurant 2020 – Coco & The Cellar Bar
Coco & The Cellar Bar Best Creative American fare restaurant Coco and The Cellar Bar makes honest food from all over the world. We make cocktails by hand, fried chicken by the bushel, and we hope the guests have as much fun as we do. 2nd Place The Alvah Stone 3rd...
Best Diner 2020 – The Bluebonnet Diner
The Bluebonnet Diner Best Diner Quality and consistency are two things you get when you walk in the door of the Bluebonnet Diner, according to James Greco, whose father started the diner in 1950. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, diner style menu, and...
Best French restaurant 2020 – Bistro Les Gras
Bistro Les Gras Best French restaurant Your neighborhood bistro turns 12 this year and we couldn’t have done it without you. Serving delicious french inspired Food with the incredible bounty the Valley has to offer is an honor and we look forward to continuing...
Best German restaurant 2020 – Munich Haus German Restaurant
Munich Haus German Restaurant Best German restaurant There ’s nothing like a taste of Germany close to home. The Munich Haus has authentic Bavarian dishes crafted by trained chefs, the father-son team of Hubert and Patrick Gottschlicht. The Munich Haus also offers the...
Best Greek restaurant 2020 – Filos Greek Taverna
Filos Greek Taverna Best Greek restaurant Filos Greek Taverna was voted the best Greek restaurant for the sixth straight year. The restaurant is owned and operated by Konstantinos and Sunita Sierros and is a family business. Guests enjoying the restaurant are welcome...
Best Indian restaurant 2020 – India House
India House Best Indian restaurant Hosts Alka and Omi Kanoujia are longstanding Northampton restaurateurs for good reason: Their North Indian offerings are complemented with cheery service and a welcoming atmosphere. “Visitors feel like they’re at our house,” Alka...
Best Italian restaurant 2020 – Joe’s Spaghetti & Pizza
Joe’s Spaghetti & Pizza Best Italian restaurant Serving Italian comfort food from the same unique atmosphere since 1938. Thin crust pizza and red sauce staples are accompanied by a variety of chicken, veal, and seafood dishes to create a diverse menu. Our...
Best Bar for beer selection on tap 2020 – The Dirty Truth
The Dirty Truth Best Bar for beer selection on tap “Craft beer and food from scratch integrating the local food system as much as possible.” That’s how General Manager Kyle Anderson describes what the Dirty Truth is best known for. “We neve forget the roots of...
Best Charity event 2020 – Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage
Hot Chocolate Run for Safe Passage Best Charity event Safe Passage is a charity organization with a mission of helping survivors of domestic violence reclaim and rebuild their lives. The Hot Chocolate Run is a 5k run and a 3k walk around downtown Northampton that...
Best Local brewery 2020 – Northampton Brewery
Northampton Brewery Best Local brewery For over 30 years the Northampton Brewery has been a fixture in downtown Northampton. They have a seasonal rotation of 10 beers on tap and their motto is “Peace. Love. Beer.” They also serve a wide array of wines, liquors, coffee...
Best Local festival 2020 – Big E
Big E Best Local festival 2nd Place Green River Festival 3rd Place Cultural Chaos
Best Local winery 2020 – Black Birch Vineyard
Black Birch Vineyard Best Local winery Located in the farming-rich community of Hatfield, Black Birch Vineyard is home to 19,000 well-tended grapevines such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. We provide wine tastings, tours, and educational...
Best Neighborhood bar 2020 – Amy’s Place
Amy’s Place Best Neighborhood bar Established in 2002, Amy’s Place is a great place to kick back for the night. With a rotating selection of 21 drafts — and seven widescreens — there ’s a reason it was voted best neighborhood bar. 2nd Place The Brass Cat 3rd...
Best Place for karaoke 2020 – WWII Club
WWII Club Best Place for karaoke More commonly known as “The Deuce,” the veterans club has been around for more than 50 years. It’s been a Valley Advocate Best Of karaoke champion for the past five. The Deuce brings in people from all walks of life for its karaoke...
Best Place for margaritas 2020 – Mission Cantina
Mission Cantina Best Place for margaritas Mission Cantina has been serving up drinks and authentic Mexican food since 2011 in Amherst. From well known dishes like tacos, burritos, and enchiladas to authentic dishes like mole, what better way to complement a meal than...
Best Place for martinis 2020 – The Tunnel Bar
The Tunnel Bar Best Place for martinis For those who have been to the Tunnel Bar, what more needs to be said? It’s in an amazing subterranean-looking space with fancy furniture and fabulous drinks made out of a former pedestrian tunnel under the railroad tracks. It ’s...
Best Place to see live theater 2020 – Academy of Music Theatre
Academy of Music Theatre Best Place to see live theater The Academy of Music offers a wide array of productions staged in a grand old theater in the heart of downtown Northampton. Shows there range from youth productions to hosting national acts. Coming up, the...E-Edition
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