To Our Readers

To Our Readers
Railroad Street, Great Barrington. Monday, June 24, 2024. (Ben Garver, The Berkshire Eagle)

These are the people, places, services, products and ideas you’ve chosen to best represent the local business community this year. For three years, we’ve sought your wisdom to crown the finest food, drink, entertainment, shopping and services in the area. Once again, you’ve delivered brilliantly.

In Berkshire County, and throughout the Tri-State area, community has a special meaning. These winners reflect the persevering spirit of our community and make you proud to call it home. Many of these businesses started as surprising inspirations that became decades, even centuries of serving your community. Many have journeyed globally, collaborated with local businesses and consistently gone above and beyond to perfect their craft to bring you the best products and services. In the coming months, if someone asks, “What’s so special about the Berkshires?” show them this list you helped us put together.

This year’s roster of winners showcases a mix of returning favorites and exciting new finds, spanning the Berkshires and its neighboring regions. If your favorites are on the list, be sure to visit and congratulate them. And if you spot an unfamiliar name, perhaps it’s the perfect moment to check out what everyone’s raving about.