Went here for the first time a few days ago and wow! The service here really is spot on and the…read moreLobster they serve is also fantastic. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Frog E. Green, Local Insect Control Specialist…read more As a longtime resident of the landscaping district immediately outside Hope & Olive, I've sampled many dining establishments in the area. Most offer mediocre lighting, poor insect traffic, and zero ambiance. Hope & Olive, however, continues to set the gold standard for frog fine dining. I arrived yesterday evening and secured a prime outdoor window-side table (vertical seating available for amphibian guests). The view was excellent, featuring lush greenery, attentive human patrons, and a climate-controlled observation deck. The appetizer selection was promising. Several small flying items passed through the area, but I decided to hold out for something more substantial. Excellent decision. Approximately midway through service, an enormous grasshopper practically launched itself onto a decorative hanging orb provided by management. I was immediately impressed by Hope & Olive's commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The entrée did put up a bit of a struggle. However, after a brief period of strategic positioning, professional stalking, and one lightning-fast procurement maneuver, I was able to enjoy the entire grasshopper. Portions are very generous. In fact, the meal was nearly as long as I am. Service was outstanding. The nearby humans appeared fascinated by my dining experience and refrained from interrupting me while I consumed an insect roughly the size of a canoe. After dinner, comfortably stuffed, I retired to the interior of the decorative orb for what can only be described as a food coma. It served as an excellent after-dinner lounge. As for the human food, judging from the smiles, laughter, and complete lack of attempts to steal my grasshopper, it appeared to be quite good as well. Pros: Farm-to-frog dining Excellent grasshopper acquisition opportunities Beautiful garden views Comfortable post-meal napping accommodations Curious but respectful human audience Cons: Grasshopper only appears once per evening Difficult to fit into your mouth, but that's a "me" problem Would hop here again. Frog E. Green Chief Executive Amphibian Western Massachusetts Branch of Pest Control & Consumption "Come for the atmosphere. Stay because you're too full to move."

Every day since I was 6 years old, I woke up feeling like I was missing something. I had girl…read moreparts. But, I had boy ambitions, boy dreams, boy desires. When I was in 2nd grade, I told my teacher I wanted to become President of the United States! "But sweet girl, President is a man's job", replied Mrs. Pietuszewski. Well, fast forward 30 years and I'm not President (yet), but I am a man. However, not everyone is as quick to recognize my masculinity as I am. That's why Last Ditch means so much to me. This is a space where I've met tons of unique, impressive, powerful women. Best of all, these women accept me for who I am. You might think being a man at a "lesbian" bar could feel a little exclusionary... not the case at Last Ditch. When my mask is on and I'm dancing the night away, it doesn't matter whether I'm butch lesbian or trans twink. In that moment, I'm just a human surrounded by other humans who care about the immunocompromised. When I get back home, I take off my prosthetic member and N95 mask (in that order), and I feel accepted and encouraged for who I am. Thanks Last Ditch.

These folks are awesome, and provide a much needed community third space in Western Massachusetts..read more

Cute loud space in downtown Turner Falls. Unique menu, but something for everyone - accommodating…read morefor gluten-free. Ordered pizza, GF pizza, and a bahn-mi sandwich (w/chicken). Pizza cheese was marvelous- crust was ok. Bahn-mi sandwich was great tasting but skimpy on chicken. Tried golden ale beer by Lefties (good), Verdant Lady cocktail tasted very "green", strawberry black pepper martini was FABULOUS Overall very good

anyone who is giving a review under 4 stars needs to be sedated because you are simply just crazy…read more let me start with how i found this place on a whim. walked inside, immediately greeted and sat down. the ambiance of the place is just incredibly cozy. the food? holy moly. i got the spicy vegan peanut bowl... ugh i had to stop myself from licking the plate. i will say charging $3 for a piece of cheese is kinda wack, but hey. if that's the only thing i found to complain about then who gives a damn.

We always enjoy the Farm Table. It's a lovely place to gather with family and friends and…read moreespecially on Thu with their raw oyster special. We were there this past Thursday and I ordered their spinach, mushroom and chevre pizza. Not only was it lovely to look at, but it was very delicious. It was so delightful I ordered 3 on Sunday, half baked to take to a gathering on Monday. When I picked them up, I peeked inside a box. I was flabbergasted. It looked nothing like my Thu pizza. I looked at all 3, they were disappointing. They are small, individual size, no bubbly chevre, they are flat, little texture indicating yummyness. The Farm Table isn't always consistent so I shouldn't be surprised, but I truly am disappointed. I hope people at our gathering enjoy them. I am taking an herbed chevre to place on the pizza before warming. I pray all goes well.

Wonderful experience and apologize for this lengthy review but needed to give credit when credit is…read moredue! Recently my wife and I drove 3.5 hours from Cape Cod to Bernardston to take my elderly sister out to dinner for her birthday. I looked for a nice restaurant where she had never been and settled in The Farm Table on Rte 5 just north of Greenfield. Our experience began as soon as we pulled into the parking lot. The grounds were magnificent and entire property was immaculately kept. Upon our arrival we were struck by the beautifully designed interior, ample spacing of the tables and area rugs on the wooden floor. The furniture was traditional New England style and the vaunted room made you feel you were dining in a historic inn. Soon our server Joe came to greet us and couldn't have been more welcoming or pleasant. He made us feel comfortable and gave us time to visit with each other without pestering us for our order. When our cocktails arrived they each came in carefully selected glasses that were reflective of the motif of the room. Soon we ordered dinner and that's when things got even better! The food was wonderful. The entrées in good time and again the presentation was purposefully planned. Stoneware China, mismatched vintage silverware and quality cloth napkins. The meatloaf/mashed/veg meals my wife and sister enjoyed were outstanding. I wanted to go in the kitchen and ask the chef for his recipe! My chicken was perfectly seasoned and prepared and the homemade rough cut mashed potatoes a perfect pairing. I think you get the point of this review! This dining experience, not such the great food, was well worth the 7 hours of driving! The space, service, presentation, value and of course the food were all outstanding. So often recently we leave a "nice" restaurants after dinner feeling ok/good about the experience. Tuesday night we felt elated. This is what dining out should be like! Bravo and we will be back!

Outstanding little hidden gem in Greenfield, right off Federal Street. Has been through many…read moreidentities thru the ages, but is very nifty now, renovated and cozy. Eugene, a cool cat, pours and manages the music scene, which is another nice surprise: encouraging live, local acoustic performers. You rassle it out with the patrons opinion and their jukebox dollars and, if you're any good, you can win! A very nice room, excellent staff and custom cocktails, I'm reliably informed.

I've never had a bad experience. I love their varied menu, more than just hamburgers that every…read moreother restaurant offers.

Had a great meal here when we were visiting friends in South Deerfield. I felt brave and ordered…read morethe meatloaf and it was quite good! My husband said his burger was perfect cooked to medium. Oh, and the Allagash White on tap was good too!

We had two lovely dinners at this restaurant in Shelburne Falls. Both evenings our waitress,…read moreCharlene was very friendly and prompt. We loved sitting on the deck overlooking the little town and the river. The food was delicious and served very timely.

We walked in without a reservation and were able to get sat at a high top…read more The decor was nice (lots of plants!) and everyone was very friendly. We ordered the Ratatouille Risotto and Striped Bass as mains. The risotto was very creamy and cheesy, and the medley of vegetables were cooked well and provided a nice texture difference. The fish was also cooked well, as were the squash that came with it. Both dishes were really good, and a tough decision between them. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area -- you may want to make a reservation first though!

The margarita flight with 3 margaritas set the dinner off. My husband and I shared it. Drinks were…read morestrong and tasty. I had the clam chowder which was a nice size bowl of clam chowder. It had a slightly tart taste which surprised me for clam chowder. It had plenty of clams and potatoes for a dinner. My husband got the Beef Short Ribs and it came with mashed potatoes and zucchini and shredded carrots - flavorful, moist, and delicious. The Bailey's Affogato dessert was a stand out. It came with a shot of Bailey's Irish Cream, scoop of vanilla ice cream, and a shot of espresso. My husband violated the affogatos rules and enjoyed each part separately. Our waiter was Jonah S, and he was personable and we enjoyed talking with him.

Our server, Emma, was very attentive and super kind. The food was very amazing as well. The…read morerestaurant itself is very beautiful as well. I wish I took pictures. Definitely a must come in Deerfield!

Found this little gem during a day trip. I had the brisket sandwich with a side of mac and cheese…read moreand marinated cucumbers. This was without a doubt some of the best brisket I have ever had. Smoked just right, tender and decent portion size. Ordered a small mac and cheese side and it was big enough to share. Service was great and the atmosphere gave a perfect western vibe. Will definitely be returning.

Came here after a day out at Farley Ledges. We got a platter with a little bit of everything…read more Everything was so delicious and the outdoor patio was dog friendly too. Service was surprisingly fast but we did get there right when they opened. Would come back.

So I came in here for a mocha latte and some maple toast and boy I wasn't disappointed. One of the…read morebest lattes I've had in a very very long time not bitter smooth the right amount of foam and the mocha came through without being overpowering. The maple toast was sweet, delicious and just what I wanted today. A cute place where you can sit out on the sidewalk or inside the cute little coffee shop you order at the bar. They call out your name for coffee and bring your dish to you. Everybody was nice and welcoming. Now when I walk into a building looking at me you can tell which way I voted and inside this place 99% of the people voted in a different direction. That doesn't bother me and it didn't bother them. They treated me with welcoming spirit and a wonderful meal. All I could think of is I woke up for breakfast but what did I care? Wonderful meal with wonderful people in a great little town. I highly recommend it!

I stumbled upon this delightful place for breakfast. I ordered the biscuits with jam and butter…read more The jam was homemade and absolutely delicious. Biscuits were buttery and perfectly crispy at the edges. Service was fairly quick too. Highly recommend.