Table Hopping

The Lumber Yard restaurant offers an artistic dining experience

NancyWeld — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:36:56 -0500

Located in a former art gallery, the Lumber Yard offers dining experiences that range from mac and cheese at the bar to lemon-vodka roasted salmon in the dining room. It opened at the end of October.

A potpourri of recent eating experiences: bubble tea, crusty sandwiches, new Asian food coming

NancyWeld — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:34:27 -0500

Ginger Garden, the replacement for the long-closed China Dynasty, has opened in its location at the corner of Route 9 and University Drive.

Max's Tavern offers elegant dining next to Springfield's Basketball Hall of Fame

NancyWeld — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:55:33 -0500

We especially liked how the water came served in an old milk jug with a small pitcher of ice cubes and a plate of lemon slices on the side. My daughter doesn’t like ice in her water and she was able to have her water just the way she liked it.

Frigo's, an Italian take-out spot in Springfield's south end, offers a taste of Italy

NancyWeld — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:02:28 -0400

If you're passing through Springfield and don't feel like cooking dinner, Frigo's is the place to stop.

Hillside Pizza offers organic pizza in Hadley

NancyWeld — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:15:24 -0400

On the night we visited, the pizza special had asiago (cheese)and almond sauce, roasted butternut squash, red onions and fresh sage.

School Street Bistro is tucked away on a side street in downtown Westfield

NancyWeld — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:03:35 -0400

The School Street Bistro isn't the kind of place you are going to drive by one day and decide you want to eat there. It's hidden in downtown Westfield.

Spoleto restaurant has been offering Italian fare for more than 25 year.

NancyWeld — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:45:21 -0400

My favorite meal is the chicken rollatini which is chicken breast pounded thin and wrapped around sweet Italian sausage, cheese and asparagus topped with a shallot and mushroom Marsala wine sauce.

Chili's vs. Applebee's: which has the better food?

NancyWeld — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:31:39 -0400

We decided to try out Chili's, the competition to Applebee's across Route 9 in Hadley.

Zen: fusion Asian cooking in downtown Northampton

NancyWeld — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:21:51 -0400

The three of us agreed that the sushi was the best we've had in Hampshire County.

Remembering to appreciate being able to satisfy our food cravings

NancyWeld — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:10:03 -0400

Bringing a Wendy's bacon cheeseburger to a family friend in a nursing home has reminded me that I need to appreciate being able to satisfy my food cravings.

Martini and a manicure at Mulino's for $15

NancyWeld — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 22:27:17 -0400

After we had our nails done and had a drink, we had a feast at Sierra Grille.

Fat-free fries now available at Arizona Pizza

NancyWeld — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:49:04 -0400

Where else can you get a guilt-free French fry that's loaded with potassium, fiber and protein?

Panda East dishes out both Chinese and Japanese food

NancyWeld — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:42:38 -0400

The pork fried rice wasn't too salty, the sushi was sublime and the Japanese dumplings were a huge hit.

Zoe's is still serving up the fish and chops in Hadley

NancyWeld — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:23:46 -0400

Once located in Easthampton in huge building, Zoe's Fish and Chop House is located in a more compact but tastefully decorated space in Hadley.

Moti, in downtown Amherst, provides an overflowing gyro and more

NancyWeld — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:49:32 -0400

Not only does Moti serve up a fine gyro, it also offers kababs, rice dishes, salads, and more exotic entrees.