Don't go anywhere near the corner of Pleasant and Main streets in Northampton MA without going to…read morethe Coolidge Cafe and ordering at least one of their Lemon Garlic Roasted Shrimp appetizers. That dish is the whole reason that Yelp even exists. We just popped in for a tide-me-over bite with a late dinner planned later that evening. First impression of the space was that physically, it was a bit disjointed. You enter from the hotel lobby, and there are a few tables on either side of a transitional passageway area which is transected by access to stairways to the downstairs bar area to the left and stairs to the Wiggins Tavern on the right. At the bottom of the stairs to the bar, the bar is sort of tucked over to your left -which feels a bit odd, but whatever... once you settle in there, the service is friendly and the space is quite comfortable. As we sat at the bar, we thought it would be a great cozy spot to drab a bite while Christmas shopping on a snowy evening... We tried the French onion soup and the shrimp appetizer. The soup was fine, but the shrimp was a superstar... snappy texture... nice light ocean flavor (but not the chemical saltiness you sometimes get)... and spiced wonderfully, with a savory paprika like taste with a little spice. The sauce comes off more like the liquid from braised short ribs but with nice chunks of sweet peppers or sun dried tomatoes... the croutons were more bready BTW... perfect with the sauce! In what turned out to be a great two day trip to Northampton-which turned out to be a fantastic food town (we also ate at Homestead, Toasted, and Wiggins Tavern), this shrimp dish might have been the best single dish I had.

Went here for dinner and it felt like such an odd experience. There was only a couple tables…read moreoccupied but our waiter kept saying they were busy and short staffed. Weird! Took forever to take our drink order. After those finally came we tried to order dinner and they were out of a few things we wanted. That was annoying. We finally ordered and never saw our waiter again. My friend finally went to the bar herself to order us more drinks. Food took a long time to arrive. 3 people ordered the salmon. One was maybe a 6 ounce piece and one was about 3 ounces. The person who ordered it to be added to their risotto probs got 8 ounces. This was very frustrating. I'm sure they have an amount that they are suppose to serve. Food was bland and nothing special. Atmosphere is nice but I don't think I'd hurry back. Do better!

Attended a wedding here recently-- stunning property, great attention to detail, awesome staff…read more Highly recommend if you want to throw a beautiful wedding.

We got married about four months ago and I still think of Dan and Christina's unconditional…read morekindness and support almost everyday. The whole team at Valley View is truly amazing and Suzy and David are some of the coolest and kindest people I have ever met. Dan was our wedding planner and from the beginning was so calming and extremely buttoned up. My husband I got engaged in Dec and were married in Aug all thanks to Dan and the team! Dan was always available and made all of the planning fun and super personal to us. He truly felt like an extension of our family. Christina was with us the weeks leading up to our wedding and on our wedding day. I don't even know where to begin -her presence is so grounding and loving-I can't imagine the day without her there. She anticipated everything and was always one step ahead but also made the day fun! Again, felt like an extension of family on our wedding day. The food was also incredible. Our friends and family all said it was the best wedding food they had ever had. We loved the deserts so much we took them home and froze them and ate them for a mont after until we sadly ran out. The venue is a magical place. You can feel it when you begin the drive up. We can't wait to come back and visit. It was the best day ever.

My fiance found this speakeasy while we were in town and I'm so glad he did!…read more Look for a black awning advertising a real estate firm and once inside, the file cabinet on your left is really a door that will lead you to The Archives. If you're a cocktail lover, this is absolutely your spot. Not only do they have an incredibly creative list of special cocktails, but they also can make the classics and you can also ask for any off menu specials too. I opted for the Red Right Hand, which was a rum based drink with almond, citrus and spice notes. It was incredible!! We sat at the bar, which had ample seating, and there were also tables and two lounge areas in the back. The bartenders were helpful and have no problem recommending drinks based on your likes. Definitely recommend The Archive for incredible drinks by talented bartenders!

Cool vibe, excellent drinks and knowledgeable mixologists. Perfect place for couples or small…read moregroups to relax in a cool atmosphere with cool vibes, good music and great drinks. If youre in Amherst this is a must try.

I'm on a path electrifying my home. Current Energy did an excellent job coordinating with my heat…read morepump installer, upgrading my electric service, installing the smart SPAN electrical panel, and adding a SPAN Drive EV charger. I feel more informed and in control of my energy use, enabling me to save money and be more comfortable.

From the owner: Current Energy specializes in renewable energy. Solar panels, battery energy storage systems, EV…read morecharging, and energy management. Serving residential and commercial properties in Western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont, Southwest New Hampshire.

Little but mighty! Offering a well-curated selection of women's clothing and accessories (plus…read moreshoes), as well some very nice men's clothing. Worth the stop!! Lovely, helpful owner (but don't worry, she gives you plenty of 'space' to browse without interruption). I'll be back when next in town.

Eclectic mix of items that are personally curated by the owner - super reasonable prices and a…read moregreat selection of everything from DVF, vintage Gucci to Zadig and Voltaire!

Picture this: Nestled in the corner of a destination outdoor shopping plaza, you find The General…read moreStore. Inside you can find penny candy by the pound, a bit past the entrance with local papers and events. This might be where you expect a local General Store to offer you, if you mistook them for Provisions around the corner. At Provisions, you'd find more drinks, some foods, and other house staples. At The General Store, you can find, generally, everything else, including Art you didn't know you needed. I suppose the candy is a reliable reason for my visit, so let's suppose you don't have a sweet tooth. Behind, surrounding you, and on both sides, is a wide variety of foods, oils, snacks, tools, fashion, entertainment, toys, some of these for your pets, and then some. It's for this reason that The General Store is also home to local events, and makes space for art showings in the section opposite gifts, foods, and diversions, and the art is diverse and marvelous. This cozy spot in the corner of the shopping plaza places you near other necessities, such as activities, classes, ice cream (Herrel's), restaurants, and more. Largely, I can imagine The General Store being a monthly or even biweekly as a destination, since events come often and candy runs out. It befits the Massachusetts regional culture, letting you get access to local farmer's cropshares, ice cream even in winter, and clean bathrooms. I think I even saw an authentic barrel™ in here! Do they know a cooper?

I spent a couple hours in here over a few different days to check out all of their products and I…read moream really impressed! The General Store is also connected to the Local Art Gallery, where they have displays of many different artists and types of artwork. The Mill District General Store has nearly everything in it. They have gardening tools, clothes, bedding, picnic baskets, cleaning supplies, shaving supplies, handmade candles, cat + dog food and toys, kids toys and books, maple syrup products, mugs, candles, pots + pans, and an assortment of just about everything. They also have art supplies for sketching, drawing, painting, etc. The first day I visited, I was helped by Anthony. The second time Shannon was super helpful, along with Manny, the sweet pup! The third time, Lewis helped me. Every staff member was genuinely happy to be working here and it made it a very pleasant shopping experience. They have a lot of great inventory, just make sure you have some time to check it out! They also have a pretty good coffee station with mugs.

We had Northeast Solar install our 4 head, whole house Mitsubishi mini-split system 0n October…read more20th, 2025. It was an absolute please doing business with Northeast Solar. Very easy to do business with. I spoke to Andrew , the mini-split manager, who organized every detail for us. Our installer was Max. Max did a fantastic job. Max is detailed oriented and meticulous in his manner of installation. Other companies wanted to install the compressor the easy way and set the compressor in a cart on the ground. I didn't want that. Max fastened my compressor to the house foundation on a stainless steel bracket off the ground. I am an auto mechanic by trade and can really appreciate the finished look of a quality installation. I would highly recommend Northeast Solar to anyone that is considering mini-splits. Bob T.

Northeast Solar handled our solar installation this fall. When I first spoke with Justin it was…read morealready mid-August, and the end-of-year deadline for the tax credit meant they had a very tight fall schedule. I appreciated Justin's transparency regarding the time crunch, and the generous 10% discount he offered if the work couldn't be completed in time. As it turned out, the crew had everything installed and interconnected by early November. From permitting to working with the credit union to the final switch flip, they were calm, professional, and efficient. We were well informed every step of the way, and the installation process itself was remarkably chill in terms of commotion and time. Northeast Solar also installed my in-laws system several years ago, and we've all been very pleased with their work.