Northampton in the News

We talked to: GoBerry 'n Cream

We are thrilled that GoBerry 'n Cream is about to open on Main Street. Owners SiriNam and Aaron gave us updates, inside information, and shared their favorite flavors of frozen yogurt! Get ready to enjoy some truly tasty treats all summer long--and beyond!

We talked to: The Coffee Chat

The Coffee Chat is a welcome addition to downtown Northampton, co-owned by Karim Iharratane. His enthusiasm, energy, and appreciation of community are truly inspiring. Check out what he had to say in our recent interview!

We talked to: Casey and Kyle of Nourish Wellness Cafe

We loved our chat with Casey and Kyle, owners of Nourish Wellness cafe. They have so much going on, from updates at their current location in Northampton to opening a new space in Easthampton!

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We talked to: Leila of Northampton Bicycle and The Barb & Olive

Check out our interview with Leila of Northampton Bicycle (a downtown staple) and the thriving bar/event space that's part of the shop--The Barb & Olive!

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We talked to: Timmy B. of NiteOwl Tattoo

We had a great conversation with Timmy B., owner of NiteOwl Tattoo in Northampton!

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We talked to: Ryan of Photobooth

Ryan, the owner of Photobooth on L2 in Thornes, was kind enough to take some time to chat with us/give us the history of his booth! It's a downtown staple and a place to make fun memories.

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We talked to: Jean-Luc and Evelyn of Suzette Crêperie & Café

We had a great chat with the new owners of Suzette Crêperie [&] Café, Jean-Luc and Evelyn. We are eagerly awaiting opening day of this new spot on L1 of Thornes!

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We talked to: Cassidy Bowman, new owner of GOMBO NOLA Kitchen & Oyster Bar

We had a great chat with the new owner of GOMBO, Cassidy Bowman. His passion for the restaurant has led him to this new and exciting chapter of his life--and his family's!--and he is eager to take GOMBO 2.0 to the next level.

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We talked to: Matt Dibrindisi Entertainment

We recently had a great chat with Matt Dibrindisi Entertainment! Learn more about their company and what's coming up for them.

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We talked to: Toasted

We recently had a great chat with Sara Finnie (General Manager) and Brad Labonte-Banas (owner) of the recently opened Toasted. Check out what they had to say about the business and what is coming up for them!

We talked to: Small Victories

We recently had a great chat with Isa Wang, owner of Small Victories. Check out what they had to say about their business and what is coming up for them!

We talked to: Yoga & Reiki Bliss

We recently had a lovely chat with Beth Tascione, owner of Yoga [&] Reiki Bliss. Read all about what is happening with this lovely local business!

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We talked to: Sip 413

We recently had a lovely chat with with Emma Basile, co-owner of Sip 413 (formerly, The Zen Frog Cafe) in Florence! Check out what she had to say, and what's coming up for this recently-opened coffee shop!

We talked to: Le Beau Salon

We recently had a delightful conversation with Justin Foucher, owner of Le Beau Salon! Check out what he had to say, and what's coming up for this newly-opened business!

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We talked to: The Blue Marble (and Little Blue)

We recently had a lovely interview with Cathie Walz, owner of The Blue Marble and Little Blue. Check out what she had to say and what's coming up for the shop!

We talked to: Cheap Thrills Tattoo

We recently had a fantastic interview with Joe Cox, owner of Cheap Thrills Tattoo. Check out what he had to say and what's coming up for the shop!

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We talked to: Herrell's Ice Cream & Bakery

We recently had a lovely and invigorating conversation with Judy from Herrell's! Check out what she had to say, what's currently happening for the business, and what's coming up!

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We talked to: BAM Nail Studio

We recently had a lovely and illuminating conversation with Alaina of BAM Nail Studio! Check out what she had to say, and what lies ahead for her business... and beyond!

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We talked to: Bookends

We recently had a lovely conversation with Madden Aleia, owner of Bookends in Florence. Check out what's currently going on for the business and what's coming up!

We talked to: Tejas Beads

We recently had a lovely conversation with Tejas Beads on Pearl Street. Check out what's currently going on for the business and what's coming up!

Jon Berman Music

We recently had a great conversation with local musician Jon Berman. Check out what's happening for him lately and what he has coming up!

Spill the Tea Sis Home & Gift

We recently had a lovely conversation with Mischa Roy of Spill the Tea Sis Apothecary about their 2nd store!

We talked to: The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought

We recently had an illuminating chat with The School for Contemporary Dance and Thought. Check out what Jen, the Founding Artistic Director, had to say and learn more about the exciting things coming up!

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We talked to: beryl

We recently had a fantastic chat with beryl on Main Street! Check out what Maya had to say about her business and what's ahead!

We talked to: Splendor Solis Books

We recently had a lovely conversation with Splendor Solis Books on Market Street! Check out what Dianne and Kevin had to say about their business and what's ahead!

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We talked to: Ana Bandeira Chocolates

We recently had a lovely conversation with Dave of Ana Bandeira Chocolates! Check out what he had to say, how things are going for the business, and what's next!

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We talked to: Ananda Khalsa Jewelry

We recently had a lovely conversation with Ananda Khalsa of Ananda Khalsa Jewelry! Check out what she had to say, how things are going for the store, and what's next!

We talked to: Alchemy Healing Center

We recently had a lovely conversation with Leta Herman, owner of Alchemy Healing Center. Check out what she had to say about her business and what lies ahead!

We talked to: Many Layers Cake Shop

We recently had a lovely conversation with Brandee Simone, owner of Many Layers Cake Shop! Check out what she had to say, and learn more about her business.

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Spill the Tea Sis Apothecary

We recently had a lovely conversation with Mischa Roy of Spill the Tea Sis Apothecary, a recently opened, amazingly welcoming shop on Main Street! See how things have been going for them thus far and learn some details about what's coming up!

We talked to: Tiffany Chapman Photography

We recently had a lovely conversation with Tiffany Chapman of Tiffany Chapman Photography. Read more to see what she's up to currently and what's coming up in the near future!

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We talked to: Tellus & the Satellite Bar

We recently had an inspiring conversation with Amanda Riseling, Nhan Bui, and Jeremy Werther, owners of the soon-to-be open Tellus [&] the Satellite Bar, a new eatery/bar/event space in the basement level of Thornes.

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We talked to: Ooh La La

We recently had an inspiring conversation with Ali Ingellis, owner of the newly-opened Ohh La La in Thornes. See what she had to say about her business and what's ahead!

We talked to: India House

We recently had an inspiring conversation with Alka of the much-loved India House Restaurant. Read what she had to say about how her family and India House are doing, and what's coming up for them!

We talked to: Downtown Northampton Association

We recently had a great conversation with Amy Cahillane of the Downtown Northampton Association (DNA). See what she had to say about how things are going for downtown Northampton--and more!

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We talked to: Positively Africana, LLC

We recently had a lovely conversation with Aimee Salmon, owner of Positively Africana, LLC. Check out what she had to say about her business!

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We talked to: Wild Chestnut Cafe

We recently had a lovely conversation with Rosalie and Myssie, the owners of Wild Chestnut Cafe in Florence!

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We talked to: Bela Vegetarian Restaurant

We recently had a lovely conversation with Lily and Carol of Bela Vegetarian Restaurant, one of the most beloved eateries in Northampton. Check out what they had to say during our interview!

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We talked to: The Community Classroom

We recently had a lovely conversation with Megan Allen of The Community Classroom in Florence. Check out what she had to say!

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We talked to: Turn It Up!

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Patrick Pezzati of the beloved record store, Turn It Up! Check out what he had to say.

We talked to: Capoeira Gunga do Vale

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Bruno of Capoeira Gunga do Vale. Find out more about this wonderful local business and the practice of Capoeira!

We talked to: Bloom Media

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Lu Abbott of Bloom Media. Find out what they had to say about their new business venture!

We talked to: Sugar Maple Trailside Inn

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Craig Della Penna of Sugar Maple Trailside Inn!

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We talked to: Cafe Balagan

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Rachael of Cafe Balagan and Balagan Cannabis (which will open soon). Find out what she had to say and how this new business is going so far!

Read more … We talked to: Cafe Balagan

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We talked to: Mill River Music

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Jon and Nina of Mill River Music! Check out what they had to say and how things are going for their business!

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We talked to: Local Burger

We recently had a wonderful conversation Jeff Igneri of Local Burger. Check out what he had to say and how things are going for the restaurant in Pandemic Times!

Read more … We talked to: Local Burger

Looking for a Great Staycation Spot? We Stayed at The Ellery Hotel!

Even if you aren't up for traveling too far these days, there are plenty of ways to "escape"... And booking a local "staycation" at The Ellery Hotel is the perfect way to do just that!

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Looking for a Great Staycation Spot? We Stayed at the Hotel Northampton!

Getting a little tired of your own four walls in Pandemic Times, but would prefer not to venture too far afield? Book a “staycation getaway”!

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We talked to: Glow Beauty Bar

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Kate Jaksik of Glow Beauty Bar. Check out our interview to see what she had to say and learn more about her business!

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We talked to: Northampton Lashes

We recently had a wonderful conversation with Hannah Tsutsumi of Northampton Lashes. Check out our interview to see what she had to say and learn more about her business!

We talked to: Yoga Sanctuary

We recently had a lovely chat with Lindsay Pope, the new owner of Yoga Sanctuary in Thornes. It is a truly special place, with so much to offer our community. Read on!

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We talked to: Brits R U.S.

We recently had a lovely chat with Alan Greaves of Brits R U.S. in downtown Northampton. Find out what he had to say about the business and our amazing community in Pandemic Times.

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We talked to: CLINIC Alternative Medicines

We recently had a lovely chat with Jen Nery of CLINIC Alternative Medicines in downtown Northampton. Check out our interview to find out what's new at CLNIC and how they are doing in these challenging times!

We talked to: ASSEMBLE

Before the pandemic hit and life as we know it was greatly altered, we sat down with Justin Brown from Assemble for a chat. Read more...

We talked to: Gazebo

We recently spoke to Amy Dickinson and Donna McNeight of Gazebo in Northampton. Their commitment to the store, their customers, and this community is truly heartwarming.

Top 5 Best Places for Unique Gifts--for Others or Yourself!

Are you looking for a truly unique/cool/funky gift for that person in your life who has everything and could use something out of the ordinary? Or perhaps you feel like treating yourself to something a little different?[nbsp] From out there art to hard-to-find treats, here’s our top 5.

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We talked to: The Ellery Hotel

We recently spoke to The Ellery Hotel in Northampton. Matthew Cunningham's passion for renovating this beautiful old hotel and turning it into a welcoming, cozy spot for visitors far and near is truly inspiring.

We talked to: Rebekah Brooks

We recently spoke to Rebekah Brooks of Rebekah Brooks jewelry store in Northampton. We were inspired by her passion for her business as well as her positivity about living, working, and raising a family in Northampton.

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We talked to: Artifact Cider Project

We recently spoke to Jake Mazar, one of the owners of Artifact Cider Project in Florence, MA. We love his passion for Western Mass and for the cider Artifact produces. His commitment to bringing a high quality, delicious product to the community is truly inspiring.

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We talked to: River Valley Yoga

We recently spoke to Suzie Goldstein, owner of River Valley Yoga in Florence. We love her mission, the studio's welcoming and supportive vibe, and Suzie's infectious enthusiasm.

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Top 5 Places to Get Cozy This Fall & Winter

Want to find a warm and cozy corner out of the brisk fall and winter air? You’ll find plenty of ideal spots to warm up in Northampton.

We talked to: A2Z Science & Learning Store

We recently spoke to André and Devon Boulay from A2Z Science [&] Learning Store. We had a lovely chat about the past, present, and future of the store and what makes them most excited about owning a business in Northampton. We love their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to this amazing store!

We talked to: Ascendance Inner World Arts

We recently spoke to Laurel Anne Boyd, Kathryn Carpenter, and Noel St. Jean Chevalier of Ascendance Inner World Arts in Florence. Their studio is a vibrant, inviting space that offers dance classes to kids and adults alike, as well as plenty of other engaging cultural and educational events!

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We talked to: High Five Books & Art Always

We recently spoke to Lexie Walters Wright and Lindsay Fogg-Willits, the owners of High Five Books [&] Art Always in Florence! We are overjoyed to them as part of Florence's thriving, creative business community.

We talked to: (Fun)struction

We recently spoke to Brent Anderson, owner of (Fun)struction in Northampton. We're so excited to have his fun, creative, hands-on business in town!

Trunk Show Weekend in Northampton - October 11th-14th!

Looking for some fabulous new art, jewelry, clothing, or gifts? Check out some of the trunk show events happening in Northampton October 11-14!

We talked to: Strada

We recently spoke to Anna Bowen, owner of Strada in Northampton. We truly enjoyed Anna's enthusiasm and passion for her work and for Northampton in general!

We talked to: HighBrow

We recently spoke to Andrew Brow, owner of HighBrow, a new restaurant that has recently opened in Northampton. We really appreciated his passion for his vision, his creativity, and his motivation.

We talked to: Kidstuff

We recently spoke to Stacy Rex Buhl, new owner of Kidstuff, the thrift [&] consignment shop in the heart of Florence. We love Stacy's energy and excitement and her motivation to keep this 27-year-old business alive and thriving.

Top 5 Places to Find an Engagement Ring

Whether you are going classic, vintage, or out of the ordinary, there is a wide range of ring options in Northampton.

We talked to: Cornucopia

We recently had a great conversation with Jade and Nate (and their daughter, Maya!) from Cornucopia. We love their energy and commitment to their business as well as to Northampton.

We talked to: NETA

We had a wonderful interview with Leslie Tarr Laurie, Regional Director of NETA in Northampton. We love having NETA as part of our business community.

We talked to: Miss Florence Diner

We had a lovely chat with Miss Florence Diner's owner, Georgie Brunton, earlier this week. We love the hustle and bustle and old school vibe that lives on in our neighborhood diner.

We talked to: Sticks & Bricks

We recently talked to Liz Karney of Sticks [&] Bricks in downtown Northampton. We love her creativity, passion, and energy, and her space is utterly beautiful.

Top 6 Great Places for a Burger

When you are hankering for a solid burger, whether traditional or over-the-top, you’ll find some of the best burgers around in Northampton. Satisfy your cravings at some of our top spots:

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Top 5 Places to Find a New Book

Dying to lose yourself in a thriller, novel, or the latest autobiography? Browse the amazing bookstores in downtown Northampton and start a new stack for your bedside table or shelves!

Top 5 Places for Vintage Finds

Are you looking for an old school ‘80s lunchbox, broken-in pair of Doc Martens, or a mid-century modern coffee table? Northampton’s got plenty of second-hand and antique shops to satisfy your vintage cravings! Here’s our top 5 to get you started:

Top 5 Best Places to People Watch

People watching has never been more fun than it is in downtown Northampton. Whether you hang at one of the many bars, restaurants, parks, or cafes, there's always something interesting going on.

Top 5 Best Places for Dessert

Whether you need a quick cookie fix to get your energy back during a shopping trip or arts walk or you want to linger over a piece of pie after an early dinner, there are plenty of great spots to fulfill your sugar cravings. Here are 5 to get you started:

Top 5 Best Places to Caffeinate

Need that morning jolt or afternoon pick-me-up? There are so many ways to caffeinate in Northampton. Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool black coffee fan, an organic mocha connoisseur, or an expert on types of tea, you’ll find the perfect buzz. Here’s our top 5 to set you on your caffeine quest:

Top 5 Best Places to Feed Your Pizza Monster

Craving a traditional slice? Or looking for a pie with pizazz? With so many pizza joints to choose from, you’ll want to take a full-on pizza tour in Northampton. Here’s our top 5 to whet your appetite:

Top 5 Best Places to Unwind

From hot tubs to yoga studios, there are so many ways to revive your body and spirit. Check out our top 5 to get you started.

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Top 5 Best Places for Cocktails

It’s 5:00 somewhere, so head downtown for a classic martini, spicy margarita, local IPA, or organic Riesling. Whatever your drink of choice might be, Northampton has plenty of options. Check out our top 5 to get you started.