http://www.valleyadvocate.com/section.cfm?uid=56 Copyright 2013 The Valley Advocate TheOtherRoom.com CFML RSS Generator Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 AM MST en-us Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16762 Dishcrawl is a new, nationwide organization whose mandate makes it a natural fit for the Valley—it aims to connect people with the homegrown treasures of their dining scene. New Dishcrawl Pioneer Valley ambassador Jennifer Iannoconi hosts the first Northampton Dishcrawl this week. A dishcrawl... By James Heflin http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16762 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16610 M artin Amaya says he never set out to own Carmelina’s, never felt a need to reclaim the Hadley restaurant and restore its legacy. But now that everything is all falling into place, he admits, it feels pretty good. “I didn’t plan it,” Amaya says with a big smile, “but... By Tom Vannah http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16610 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:42:46 PM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16357   Like some people can’t stand the stench of cigarette smoke and others pucker up when perfume or cologne permeate their airspace, I have a similar aversion to professional sports—particularly the televised variety. Unless it’s pornography, I simply can’t see the enjoyment... By Mark Roessler http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16357 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16173 I f you’ve seen any of Gordon Ramsay’s cooking shows, you know that running a kitchen is a difficult job. Running a kitchen and making great food is an order of magnitude harder. Visit Springfield’s Red Rose Pizzeria, and the behind-the-scenes business of running a large-scale restaurant... By James Heflin http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16173 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16113 I t had been more than a decade since I’d been back, but when I traveled to Europe last fall with my family, something had changed. While the trip was still amazing in most important ways, in one critical aspect, the thrill was gone. Thankfully, for the most part, the cuisine was not an issue.... By Mark Roessler http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=16113 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15938 L ast spring, when I’d last spoken in depth with Donald Pacher about his work, variety was the spice of life. As brewer at the Northampton Brewery, he took pride in how his best-known beers evolved. After taking over the job four years ago, he’s come to find there were few recipes that... By Mark Roessler http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15938 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15879 S ince our evenings have been packed with things to do recently, my wife and I decided we’d hire a babysitter and go out for Sunday brunch in Northampton, where we live. If the Green Street Café were still in business, there would have been no question about where we were going. But... By Mark Roessler http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15879 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15824 For authentic Mayan Mexican cooking, Valley and Brattleboro residents need look no further than Three Stones restaurant in Brattleboro. The fresh homemade corn tortillas, moist meats and beans and fresh salsas are truly extraordinary, while a Mayan twist (including the use of pumpkin seeds and smoked... By Rebecca Rideout http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15824 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15685 You're walking along a trail in Western Massachusetts and spot a slender vine growing up a tree—or along a fence post, telephone pole or old barn. The round, puffy flowers hang in bunches, their vibrant green almost blending in with the plant's large leaves. It looks like—could it be?—hops,... By Rebecca Rideout http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15685 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 AM MST http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15626 The last thing I expected to find on a hilltop in Athol was a giant slaughterhouse, but there it is: Adams Farm, the largest USDA-certified slaughterhouse in New England. The giant building with its bright red siding shines cheerily above a spectacular panoramic vista. Surrounded by the farm's 122... By Rebecca Rideout http://www.valleyadvocate.com/article.cfm?aid=15626