LOLA'S

4/30/2024 | TINA LESNIAK

From the well-respected owners of The Federal, a new-American restaurant in Agawam, and Posto, a traditional Italian restaurant just down the road in Longmeadow, the new Mexican restaurant Lola’s is a step outside the expected both for the owners and the diners. “Lola’s is a coastal Mexican ...

GLOBAL EVENTS RENTAL

4/1/2024 | KEITH O'CONNOR

Who doesn’t love a good party? If you are the one throwing the shindig, it can take plenty of planning, time and effort to put something special together for your guests whether a relatively simple child’s birthday party to a full-blown wedding and reception. But it doesn’t have to be ...

GREATHORSE

4/1/2024 | STASSI HEROPOULOS

When you travel the long and winding driveway off Wilbraham Road in Hampden, red lettering on a black sign spells out what’s next — “Now leaving Western Massachusetts,” not literally, but in spirit. “We love the game of golf but since we don’t love the attitude at most club ...

MARY'S MARKET

4/1/2024 | HOPE E. TREMBLAY

The charming, rustic shops at 62 South Rd., Somers, offer customers three different, yet complimentary, shopping experiences. The building, owned by Judy and Bruce Cox, is comprised of J. Howard Cox, an equestrian specialty shop, Mary’s Market, which focuses on unique rustic farmhouse items, and Foxglov ...

FALLEN LIMB DESIGNS

4/1/2024 | H

A fallen tree limb from a severe storm during the coronavirus pandemic became the impetus for a second career for Nate Mutti. The retired Air Force Master Sergeant took that wood and created beautiful and functional works of art that resulted in the creation of his business, Fallen Limb Designs. Mutti ...

CAULIFLOWER TACOS

4/1/2024 | NATE BLAIS

CAULIFLOWER TACOS WHAT YOU'LL NEED 12 Corn Tortillas1 Large Head of Cauliflower1/2 Cup Green Salsa1 Tbsp Olive oil1 Tbsp CuminOnion and Cilantro, garnishSalt and pepper to taste   HOW YOU'LL MAKE IT IPrehe ...

THE NEST

3/1/2024 | MIASHA LEE

Milestones are significant events in your life; the beginning of a brand new chapter. At The Nest on 60 Shaker Rd. in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, owner Nancy Sousa Giza helps customers celebrate all the different milestones in their life. “The nesting stages,” as she calls it. Flying the nest: gradua ...

THE BRA LADIES

3/1/2024 | HOPE E. TREMBLAY

Eleni Barbieri is not just the owner of The Bra Ladies Boutique, she started out as a customer. “I opened the shop in 2014 because my mom and I faced a significant challenge in finding a well-fitting and comfortable bra,” Barbieri said. “Frustrated, I initially gave up on the search. However ...

EXIT 7 THEATER

3/1/2024 | KEITH O'CONNOR

There is a lot of drama going on at 37 Chestnut St. in Ludlow. But it is to be expected. The site is home to the Exit 7 Theater where members of the Exit 7 Players stage their plays and other special events for the enjoyment of their audiences. Beginning with a production of Agatha Christie&rsqu ...

GRAPEVINE PIZZERIA

3/1/2024 | HOPE E. TREMBLAY

George and Liz Kollias opened Grapevine Pizzeria at 753 Maple Rd., in Longmeadow, Massachusetts in November of 1997 and don’t see themselves retiring any time soon. In fact, a few years ago, they purchased the building and expanded the business. “We moved from the Albany, New York region in ...

GOLF PROS TEE TIPS

4/12024 | STASSI HEROPOULOS

When golfers hit the links this year, there may be a range of expectations from new players who dream of sinking their first hole in one, to veterans trying to lower their handicap. But the key word this year isn’t drive, hook, or slice — it’s forgiveness. Jen Sawka is the instruction ...

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

2024-04-30 | Payton North

It’s officially my favorite Go Local edition of the year — the spring weddingsmagazine. If you have read my column in past weddings editions, you know I love love,and I enjoy a good wedding. Last year I attended seven weddings, and while myschedule was overflowing with wedding-re ...