 Cello in Lenox Wants Customers to Find Hospitality, FunKim and Ryan want to make sure Cello is a place of hospitality and fun. They enjoy getting close to the customers and hope it's a destination they want to come back to.  Golden Bamboo Opening in North AdamsThe couple has operated three restaurants in the plaza, including the China Buffet and, separately, the Sushi House. Those were consolidated in 2017 for Meng's Pan-Asian.  New Owners of Adams Ale House Looking to Reopen PubThe pub was last open in 2018 and there were hopes of finding a potential buyer but none came through and the building hasn't been open since.  Amazing Pho Brings Vietnamese Favorites to Berkshire CountyIn addition to milk tea and pho (noodles), the restaurant offers rice dishes, sandwiches (bahn mi), dumplings and salads. Item prices range from about $10 to $20 plus add-ons.  Steeple City Social Slowly Opening in North AdamsThe long-awaited Steeple City Social is in "soft open" mode at the moment. Last weekend, Meghan Daly and Andrew Fitch opened the doors for people to see the new spot and try some of their items.  Yury's Kitchen Brings Traditional Oaxacan Food to PittsfieldThe owners, Yuridiana Zaragoza and Gustavo Cruz, are originally from Oaxaca, Mexico and wanted to bring the culture and tradition to Berkshire County.  Daily Grind's New Owner Has Familiar FaceBecky Duprat has worked at diner for about 18 years and officially became the new owner on Jan. 1. She purchased the Park Street business on Jan. 1 from Ben Acquista, who operated it for 28 years.  North Adams Pub, Bowling Alley Have New Names, New OwnersThrough the fall, the two have been busy making the space their own with the installation of the XL Arcade, which has 40 new arcade games for kids and adults, and other improvements throughout the building including a ramp to the event space.  One Eagle Street Restaurant: Three Eateries InsideThree veterans of the restaurant industry are experimenting with a collaborative that will offer distinctive experiences in a single space. 413 Bistro Closing This MonthThe restaurant 413 Bistro is closing this month after three years in the downtown. North Adams Restaurant Falling Short of Safety StandardsThe new owners of Meng's Pan-Asian are being ordered to get recertified on food safety standards after city inspectors found violations at the Main Street restaurant.  Pittsfield Chili's Looking for New TenantsDirector of Northeast Operations Allen Anderson notified the Licensing Board of the intent on Monday, a month after a seemingly abrupt closure of the Berkshire Crossing location.  Chili's Grill & Bar Closes in PittsfieldThe casual dining restaurant chain Chili's is pulling up stakes at its Hubbard Avenue location.  Vegan Restaurateurs Offer North County New OptionsThis year, the family took on a new challenge, purchasing the historic West End Market building at 437 West Main St. and opening the city's first vegan restaurant, Wish Tree.  Pittsfield's Sibaritas Restaurant Moving DowntownOn Monday, the Licensing Board approved a new annual downtown all-alcohol restaurant license for the eatery's new location in the former Trattoria Rustica at 27 McKay St.  Berkshire Culinary Owners Plan New Tavern in Former Breu-HausBerkshire Culinary Group owners Matthew and Elizabeth Mottor are in the process of purchasing Shire Beer Co., formerly Shire Breu-Hous, to open their own tavern.  'Bei Tempi' Wants to Bring Good Times to Pittsfield's West SideOwners of the former Crossroads Cafe want to bring "Bei Tempi" to the West Side with a new restaurant.  Common Table Brings Modern Comfort Food to CheshirePartners CJ Garner and Marcus Lyon hope locals and visitors alike will feel at home here, where their take on "modern American comfort food" has already found a solid base of regulars in its five weeks of operation. Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk DiningTown Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently enshrined some of the pandemic-era loosening of regulations around outdoor alcohol and food service for businesses holding indoor licenses.  M&J's Taste of Home Opens on Park Street on WednesdayThe diner is set to open at 6 a.m. sharp on Wednesday morning and will be open from 6 to 2 and Sundays serving breakfast only from 6 to 1.  RJ's Taking Over Hotel on North RestaurantThe Licensing Board approved a change of manager and transfer of liquor license from Berkshire Palate to J&D Reyes Restaurant Entertainment, the owners of RJ's Restaurant on First Street.  Thistle & Mirth Turns to Patrons for Help With Pizza RebrandingThe owners of Thistle and Mirth are fundraising to rebrand to the bar's "nerdy and artsy roots" with the addition of pizza.  Brewhaha Owners Head for Retirement, Bid Farewell to Longtime PatronsBrewhaha owners Nancy and Barry Garton have sold the cafe and are looking forward to a well-deserved break.  Pine Brook Pub Reopens in Adams With New SpinThe Pine Brook Pub has rebranded as the Pine Brook Pub: Boards, Bites, & Brews and has reopened with a new focus on board games.  With New Owners, Teddy's Pizza is Business as UsualTeddy's Pizza Restaurant on East Street has been purchased by Mike Manning, who is continuing its 50-year legacy as the long-loved pizzeria and family restaurant everyone knows. |
