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New owners of McFaddens, renovate, reopen, rename it Riverview Bar and Grill

Friday, June 14, 2013

WILLIAMSBURG — Born and raised in Haydenville, David Lacourse met his wife Lori at a bar called The Last Chance on Route 9 before that establishment was renamed McFaddens. Now 19 years later they are returning with their sons, Dylan, 13, and David, 15, to open a family restaurant of their own in the same place. They have renamed it Riverview Bar and Grill, bringing back a name the establishment had in the 1960s. “Bringing back the old name has brought out some of the old customers that used to come here years ago,” David Lacourse said. “It is sort of a local boy comes … 2

Kathy's Diner in Northampton on Strong Avenue has been sold. It is scheduled to reopen in September. AYRIKA WHITNEY

Kathy’s Diner closes; new operator for restaurant sought

Thursday, June 13, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — This summer will be the first in “umpteen many years” that Kathy Tefft will be able to take some time off. Tefft, 73, said Thursday that she has sold Kathy’s Diner on Strong Avenue and it will be closed until a new manager takes over. Tefft said she and buyer Gary … 2

J.J.’s Tavern to replace Silk City Tavern in Florence

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — With any luck, local hockey fans will be able to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at a new tavern in a familiar location. J.J.’s Tavern will take over the space that housed the Silk City Tap Room in Florence center, ideally in time for Saturday’s game, said new … 1

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