SOUTHWICK – Time and time again between my travels from Westfield to Southwick have I passed D&J’s Hash House on College Highway and until this past weekend never took a chance on it until they started advertising a car hop service – and I was not disappointed.... Read More
CHICOPEE – I moved to Western Massachusetts a little over three years ago now, and one of my favorite things about the area is the amount of diversity – especially when it comes to food.... Read More
EASTHAMPTON - With our new edition of The Reminder finally hitting Easthampton, what better way to bring it in than with our first Best Damn Takeout for the area, starting with El Comalito, a Mexican, Salvadoran hybrid restaurant.... Read More
LONGMEADOW – Despite the fact that restaurants in the area are starting to open their doors with outdoor seating, many people are still wary of going out to eat – or they’re still enjoying the convenience of regularly getting takeout and eating from the comforts of home.... Read More
LUDLOW – Change is in the wind at Iron Duke Brewing Company. The biggest change of all, however, is the fact that they won’t be changing addresses.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD/SPRINGFIELD – With the uncertainty of the future in terms of the prevalence of COVID-19 and the lack of a vaccine, another area event has been postponed.... Read More
SPRINGFIELD – A longtime staple of downtown Springfield, Theodore’s Booze, Blues & BBQ on Worthington Street has been a go-to for the Maza family thanks to its unique blend of great food, atmosphere and drinks.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Just over a year ago, the taproom at Two Weeks Notice Brewing Company was at full capacity and a line to get in stretched into the parking lot.... Read More
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Having just finished a recent hike in Southwick just as lunchtime was approaching, my wife and I were hoping to grab something tasty on our way back to Springfield to give the 2-year-old her afternoon nap.... Read More
EAST LONGMEADOW/SPRINGFIELD – Five years ago my husband and I were visiting his family in Springfield during one of our college breaks. His family, determined to make two New Yorkers into New England fanatics, showed us the many offerings of the city, including Frigo’s Foods.... Read More
SPRINGFIELD – Bueno Y Sano is no hidden gem, go anywhere in the Pioneer Valley and people will know of the restaurant’s delicious cuisine. ... Read More
You don’t have to love games and play them often to know characters from Nintendo’s Mario franchise. Over the years there have been dozens of spin-off games: Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Mario Odyssey, Luigi’s Mansion and more.... Read More
EAST LONGMEADOW – When I go out to eat, I’m notorious for getting the same thing. Nine times out of 10, I’ll order some form of glazed salmon with double veggies, or veggies and rice. It’s rare that I’ll step outside the proverbial box. I know what I like, and I often stick to it.... Read More
With the current NBA season at a standstill as a result of the ongoing global pandemic, the league is engaging its fans with live rebroadcasts of classic games on both its YouTube channel and Twitter page.... Read More
If you are like me and are experiencing hockey withdrawals as this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs were scheduled to kick off back on April 8, there are plenty of ways to try and fill that void.... Read More
WILBRAHAM – Generally, when I'm looking for takeout in Wilbraham, I stick to the restaurants on Route 20. But recently, I decided to head down Main Street to try Pafumi's To Go.... Read More
Just about every year around this time after the NFL free agency wraps up I always start to miss NFL football and with no other live sports ongoing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that hole feels a little bigger. ... Read More
