Northampton in the News
We talked to: Downtown Northampton Association
05/02/2022
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!
We talked to: Downton Valley
04/25/2022
We recently had a fantastic conversation with Downton Valley, a beautiful, welcoming B&B Home for women to visit, whether they are from out of town and passing through for business or pleasure, or simply enjoying a staycation "getaway" from their home nearby! It's the ideal spot for adventures, relaxation, and delectable fare. With numerous trails on the property as well as plenty of outdoor relaxation options (from decks and patios to fire-pits and pools!), there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
We talked to: Africana Dance & Fitness
03/31/2022
We recently had a lovely conversation with Aimee Salmon, owner of Africana Dance & Fitness. Check out what she had to say about her business!
We talked to: Kimberly Vadelnieks Photography
03/21/2022
We recently had a lovely conversation with Kimberly, owner of Kimberly Vadelnieks Photography!
We talked to: Wild Chestnut Cafe
03/02/2022
We recently had a lovely conversation with Rosalie and Myssie, the owners of Wild Chestnut Cafe in Florence!
We talked to: Bela Vegetarian Restaurant
01/26/2022
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!
We talked to: The Community Classroom
01/12/2022
We recently had a lovely conversation with Megan Allen of The Community Classroom in Florence. Check out what she had to say!
We talked to: Turn It Up!
12/28/2021
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: Wine Witch
11/22/2021
We recently had a wonderful conversation with Chef Michaelangelo of the soon-to-be-open Wine Witch. Find out a bit more about this exciting spot!
We talked to: Halo Hair Studio
10/26/2021
We recently had a wonderful conversation with Ali of Halo Hair Studio. Find out more about this fantastic local business and Ali's approach to her work!
We talked to: Capoeira Gunga do Vale
09/22/2021
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
08/30/2021
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
07/19/2021
We recently had a wonderful conversation with Craig Della Penna of Sugar Maple Trailside Inn!
We talked to: Cafe Balagan
06/15/2021
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!
We talked to: Mill River Music
06/07/2021
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!
We talked to: Turning Leaf Dispensary
05/03/2021
We recently had a wonderful conversation with Nicole from Turning Leaf. Check out what she had to say and how things are going for this newly-opened dispensary!
We talked to: Cafe Evolution
03/15/2021
We recently had a wonderful conversation with Trish and Star of Cafe Evolution. Check out what he had to say and how things are going for the restaurant in Pandemic Times!
We talked to: Local Burger
02/16/2021
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!
Looking for a Great Staycation Spot? We Stayed at the Hotel Northampton!
11/20/2020
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”!
Read more … Looking for a Great Staycation Spot? We Stayed at the Hotel Northampton!
We talked to: Glow Beauty Bar
11/11/2020
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!
We talked to: Northampton Lashes
10/27/2020
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
10/20/2020
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!
We talked to: Brits R U.S.
10/06/2020
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.
We talked to: CLINIC Alternative Medicines
09/29/2020
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
04/28/2020
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
03/12/2020
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!
02/27/2020
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? From out there art to hard-to-find treats, here’s our top 5.
Read more … Top 5 Best Places for Unique Gifts--for Others or Yourself!
We talked to: The Ellery Hotel
01/27/2020
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
12/05/2019
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.
We talked to: Artifact Cider Project
11/25/2019
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.
We talked to: River Valley Yoga
11/22/2019
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.
Top 5 Places to Get Cozy This Fall & Winter
11/19/2019
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
11/11/2019
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
10/29/2019
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!
We talked to: High Five Books & Art Always
10/16/2019
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
10/09/2019
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!
10/03/2019
Looking for some fabulous new art, jewelry, clothing, or gifts? Check out some of the trunk show events happening in Northampton October 11-14!
Read more … Trunk Show Weekend in Northampton - October 11th-14th!
We talked to: Strada
10/01/2019
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
09/23/2019
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
09/13/2019
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
09/06/2019
Whether you are going classic, vintage, or out of the ordinary, there is a wide range of ring options in Northampton.
We talked to: Body Zen
09/03/2019
We recently spoke to BZ Catalano of Body Zen. Her holistic skincare and ayurvedic bodywork business is a wonderful addition to downtown Northampton. Find out what she had to say!
We talked to: Cornucopia
08/23/2019
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
08/16/2019
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
08/06/2019
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
08/01/2019
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
07/29/2019
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:
We talked to: The Freckled Fox Cafe
07/10/2019
We recently spoke to Kitty Freitag-Johndrow, one of the owners of The Freckled Fox Cafe in Florence. Find out what makes this cafe so unique and awesome!
Top 5 Places to Find a New Book
06/12/2019
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 the Best French Fries
04/24/2019
Have a hankering for a perfectly cooked, fully satisfying French fry? Satisfy your yearning for the crispy spud and check out our top 5 faves in downtown Northampton. From traditional to gravy-smothered, you’ll find a fry that works for you!
Top 5 Places for Vintage Finds
04/22/2019
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 for Hangover Brunch
04/19/2019
After a night out on the town, you’ll want a great place to “absorb” the night’s—ahem—indulgences. With so many great breakfast/brunch options, you really can’t go wrong in Northampton. Trust us, you’ll want to try them all. To start you off, here’s our Top 5:
Top 5 Best Places to People Watch
03/21/2019
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 Date Night
03/20/2019
Have you been meaning to reconnect over a cozy and romantic dinner? Escape the busy work week and share a bottle of wine and a delicious meal. Let our top 5 be your initial guide!
Top 5 Best Places for Dessert
03/18/2019
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
03/18/2019
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
03/18/2019
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
03/18/2019
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.
Top 5 Best Places to Get Weird
03/18/2019
With all sorts of fun places to hang, chill, and blow off steam, you can leave your stressful work week behind and let your inner weirdo out to play. With plenty of fun options, from music to shopping, you’re sure to find your niche. Here’s our top 5 to get you going:
Top 5 Best Places for Cocktails
03/18/2019
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.