Local Hero Profile: The Whately Inn
The Whately Inn, a true family affair, has stood the test of time: chef and owner Stephen Kloc’s grandfather started the restaurant in 1960, and his father[...]
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Local Hero Profile: The Wagon Wheel
Carolann Zaccara, owner of the Wagon Wheel, grew up in the restaurant industry. Her parents owned several restaurants in Connecticut, and Carolann went to culinary school to[...]
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Local Hero Profile: The Student Prince
Chef Zachary Shuman has been the Executive Chef at the Student Prince for the past two years. He started his culinary journey early, worked in catering and[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Paul & Elizabeth’s
General Manager Nate Sustick’s parents, Paul & Elizabeth, started their restaurant in 1978 and have been incorporating local ingredients into their dishes from the very beginning. You[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Northampton Brewery
The Northampton Brewery is the perfect place to grab some delicious American fare, featuring fresh ingredients sourced locally. Chef Nate Wagner and General Manager Abby Martin have both[...]
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Local Hero Profile: My Main Squeeze
Cassandra started juicing as a hobby, but it quickly became more than just a fun pastime. “It kind of started taking over my life!” she laughs. Her[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Max’s Tavern
Manager John Thomas got his start at Max’s Tavern fifteen years ago making pizza in the kitchen, and Chef Paul Roberge came on board thirteen years ago,[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Jake’s
Best friends Alexander Washut and Christopher Ware have co-owned Jake’s since 2011. Chris and Alex prioritize flexibility and creativity on their menu, not least because it enables[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Hillside Pizza
When asked why Hillside Pizza prioritizes local food, co-owner Bob Linder said, “My whole life has been about that!” When Bob and Hillside Pizza co-owner Craig White[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Hearty Eats
The desire to provide people with healthy, affordable, plant-based local food has been central to the workings of Hearty Eats ever since Andrea Beaudoin opened her business in[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
Clara Li and her husband, Ken Cheung, opened Great Wall Chinese Restaurant twenty years ago in 1996. They pride themselves on serving authentic and delicious Chinese food[...]
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Local Hero Profile: Great Falls Harvest
Great Falls Harvest owners Bridgette Chaffee and Chef Chris Menegoni pride themselves on offering a fine dining menu in a comfortable, rustic atmosphere. Chris’s longtime interest in foraging[...]
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