small plates tapas bar
Small, shareable and perfectly paired, we've rounded up the best places in the Berkshires to enjoy these welcome culinary trends
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Brava
27 Housatonic Street, Lenox, Massachusetts 01240Located in downtown Lenox, Brava is a cozy wine bar that is as charming as it’s sangria is sweet. This authentic tapas bar is perfect for both date night with your sweetheart or a wine and flatbread pizza appreciation night with your best gal pals. Brava’s menu is full of yummy appetizer sized offerings, to include but certainly not limited to one of the more impressive charcuterie and cheese offerings in Berkshire County. Brava’s kitchen is also open until midnight every night for those craving late night sustenance.
Insider Tip: If you make the wise decision to sample a few options from the charcuterie list, we highly recommend the absolutely mouthwatering lomo be an item of choice.
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District Kitchen & Bar
40 West Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201Looking for a great assortment of small to medium plates with a well-mixed cocktail? District Kitchen and Bar has you covered. Executive Chef, Taylor Hitchcock, and his staff take creative cuisine to a new level, offering an ever changing seasonal menu of contemporary American Cuisine with hip gastropub influences. Put in an order of a few menu items to share and meanwhile, the experienced bar team will impress you with their skillful mixology techniques and extensive cocktail list.
Insider Tip: Make sure to try the locally famed mac & cheese with smoked Gouda, pancetta, panko and roasted tomato.
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Firefly Gastropub
71 Church Street, Lenox, Massachusetts 01240Firefly offers a relaxed, gastropub concept that focuses on high-quality comfort food with a large selection of small and medium sized plates to share. Recently renovated in the Spring of 2016, Firefly features a contemporary look, complete with a 360° bar and dimly lit lounge space. This hip spot hosts live music and is one of the only restaurants in the area catering to late night clientele, with a kitchen that stays open until 11 pm. Treat your taste buds by sampling the Cheesy Pancetta with grits topped with a fried egg and washed down with “Lava Lamp” cocktail.
Insider Tip: Dessert lover? Save room for the Fire-flight, a sampler of Firefly’s most sumptuous last courses. How could you go wrong with a hot fudge sundae, a scoop of sorbet, brownie bark and bread pudding all on the same plate?
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Methuselah Bar and Lounge
391 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201Situated on the up and coming North Street of Pittsfield, Methuselah Bar and Lounge offers creative bar bite cuisine in a contemporary setting. When restaurant owner Yuki Cohen was conceptualizing this local gem, her mission was to create a place that would enrich every person who visited, whether through delicious food or exemplary service and experience. In addition to tasty small bites such as the outstanding pork tacos, Methuselah is also known for their worldly wine list, house infused spirits and substantial craft beer selection on tap.
Insider Tip: For those of us who love tequila and/or Mescal, but tend to be a bit indecisive, Methuselah offers a “taste of three”. Your very own private tequila tasting!
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Mission Bar + Tapas
438 North Street, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201Chef James Burden brings flavor and flare on a nightly basis to North Street in Pittsfield at Mission Bar and Tapas. This is the sort of rustic-chic spot you might imagine stumbling upon while exploring the streets Madrid or Barcelona. Mission offers an idealized spin on classic Spanish fare like seafood paella and crispy potatoes with just the right amount of garlic and spice. Thirsty? A trip to this local favorite would not be complete without a glass of sangria or Iberian wine to compliment your authentic tapas dinner. For a delectable small plate experience, we highly recommend you set aside an evening to check out this charming spot.
Insider Tip: If you are someone that enjoys a little live music with your dinner, Mission Bar has you covered with an assortment of different events, such as open mic nights and jazz numbers galore.
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PUBLIC Eat + Drink
34 Holden Street, North Adams, Massachusetts 01247NoCo's PUBLIC Eat + Drink is the type of place you go when you simply want good food. Seriously, PUBLIC does not know how to disappoint. The top rated restaurant in North Adams never fails in both the "eat" and "drink" department. Their thoughtfully crafted menu offers "smalls", "mids" and "bigs", ensuring that all appetites and budgets are covered. Their cocktail list ventures to introduce even the most experienced drinker to new flavors and the atmosphere is fun, fresh and lively. Top it all off with great service and you're in for an unforgettable gastropub experience in the Berkshires!
Insider Tip: Just grabbing a drink? Hang out at the bar, a great spot for socializing and perusing whats on tap. If you're here to eat we recommend grabbing a table for a quieter dining experience.
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Rouge Restaurant & Bistro
3 Center Street, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts 01266Trek a little ways off the beaten path and find yourself in the quaint downtown of West Stockbridge. Rouge Restaurant & Bistro is one of the main draws to this village, and for good reason: its highly rated French cuisine and equally delicious atmosphere. From duck confit to truffle fries to oysters, Rouge's bar menu is host to a plenitude of tantalizing tapas built to please everyone in your party. In true French fashion, expect an impressive wine list and classic cuisine with a twist. Don't miss an opportunity to dine at Rouge, it has all of the warmth and charm that one could ask for in a Berkshire eatery.
Insider Tip: The quiet ambiance makes this a must for a special occasion or date night.
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