dining-room-set-upRecently, the New York Times did a full-page feature on dining in the Berkshires.   The article pointed out that the current “farm-to-table” trend sweeping Food Network programming and new restaurant development throughout the country, had roots in the Berkshires more than a decade ago.

 

This is also a major theme of Anthony Bourdain’s “Kitchen Confidential” sequel.

So add “culinary tourism” to the list of reasons people come to Lenox and the Berkshires….beyond Tanglewood, theater, museums and other world-class culture and natural beauty.

But like any tourism…there are seasonal ups and downs.    From now until June….local restaurants are creating further incentives to spend an evening with them.    A few examples:

  • The Mill on the Floss, Williamstown:  three-course dinner for $29 all nights the restaurant is open.
  • Viva, Glendale:  four-course meal for $25 on Wednesdays and Sundays.
  • Trattoria Rustica, Pittsfield:  three courses for $20.
  • Cork n’ Hearth, Lenox:  $17 mid-week “old favorites” entres.
  • Alta, Lenox:   Three courses for $25, Sunday through Thursday

innkeeper_list_4This is the tip of the iceburg.   The Berkshire Eagle featured many of the specials in an article today, called Dining Deals.

A more comprehensive list is available:  Berkshire Restaurant Off-Season Specials.

Additionally, save money mid-week at Hampton Terrace, where rooms are typically 40% less off-season and mid-week.

CLICK HERE to see our current SPECIALS and DISCOUNTS

Stan Rosen

Stan Rosen has been the owner of Hampton Terrace for 26+ years. Originally from Georgia, Stan considers himself “still a tourist in his own home town” of Lenox. As a former member of the Berkshire Visitors Bureau Executive Committee for eight years, he is intimately familiar with most aspects of the Berkshires.