Posted on Thu, May 16, 2013 @ 11:03 AM
By Kaylah Slattery
Nothing gets you ready for summer like BBQ and now authentic BBQ has blessed the Berkshires! Finally a reason to live again! All right that might be a little extreme but that’s just how good Mad Jacks BBQ is! A local resident of Pittsfield has taken over North Street with the smell of all natural wood smoked pork, beef, and chicken and no one is complaining! Everything is rubbed vigorously with secret seasonings for a signature taste that will leave your mouth watering.
With a list of perfectly prepared items it’s hard to choose where to start. I’m on a mission to try absolutely everything in due time. I will say that the pulled pork salad was phenomenal, and the chili was unlike anything in this world! It was a perfect meal for someone like me, looking to indulge while also maintaining a healthy diet. There are also many other great salads of epic portion size to choose from, along with a vegetarian section. Now for the rest of you, who just want to stuff your faces with the closest thing to southern BBQ, try the St. Louis whole rack of ribs with a nice thick slice of homemade corn bread for $17.95. Just ten minutes north on route 7 & 20 from the Yankee Inn, order a complete dinner for the family to go and have a nice picnic by the pond at back at the Inn.
Live music happens on a weekly basis, smooth jazz and soulful blues set the perfect atmosphere for dinner or brunch!
Upcoming this May
Starting Tonight, May 16th Blue Jazz featuring Dave Bartley
Sunday, May 19th Blues Brunch featuring Gina Coleman & the Misty Blues
Saturday May 25th the Zack Cross Trio
Located at 295 North Street in Pittsfield, open Tuesday through Sunday. Tuesday & Wednesday 11-9 Thursday & Friday 11-10 Saturday 12-9 and Sunday open from 12-7pm.
Follow the link below to Mad Jacks menu!
Posted on Wed, Feb 13, 2013 @ 10:53 AM
By: Kaylah Slattery
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and if you are anything like me, you are now last minute frantically trying to plan something memorable for your sweetheart. Good news! The Berkshires is not only a great getaway spot that is centrally located from both Boston and New York City, but it’s also bubbling with romance around every bend! Whether it is fine dining, gourmet chocolates, or even a romantic moon lit hike, this year’s Valentines will surely be one of a kind that only Berkshire County can offer. Stunning scenery already sets the backdrop for a night filled with love. As you take in the fresh crisp air let yourself and your significant other relax in our romantic Fire Spa suites with wood burning fire places and a Jacuzzi bath for two with a luxurious King Canopy bed. If you really want to surprise him or her take advantage of our Romance package during your stay and receive wine 
and chocolates waiting for you in the room, dinner for two at the nearby Dakota Steak house and a $5.00 certificate to renowned gourmet chocolate café, The Chocolate Springs! A great addition for only $40.00 when you mention the package when booking!
If looking to explore what the Berkshires has to offer, visit the Gateway Inn in Lenox for their simple yet exquisite Valentine’s Day Dinner. Enjoy a performance by Kathryn Stewart and Bob Shepherd as they celebrate the night with “Songs of Love and Desire”. Dinner and entertainment is from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Will need to call ahead for reservations at (413) 637-2532. You can view the menu online at http://www.gatewaysinn.com/packages/valentines-2013.htm
Chez Nous in Lee is a warm and inviting French restaurant offering Valentine’s Day specials starting with $8.00 cocktails and an exclusively priced menu filled with seductive offerings. The quaint little town of Lee is approximately 15 minutes from the Yankee Inn. Reservations are recommended. You can call (413) 243-6397. View their menu online at http://cheznousbistro.com/menus/dinner-menu
Last but certainly not least Fiori Ristorante in Great Barrington is welcoming their guests with sensational Italian cuisine with an option of a Prix Fixe menu for $55.00 per person or order a la carte off the regular menu which changes daily. Enjoy being serenaded by light beautiful harp strings while dining. Every lucky lady is greeted with their own long stem rose as well. Call or make reservations online for convenience at www.fioriresturant.com (413) 528-0351.
Any of these magnificent restaurants are sure to wow and captivate in flavor, hospitality, and atmosphere.
Hurry Up and make reservations for the Yankee Inn our romantic Fire Spas are selling quickly! You can do so by visiting our website, www.yankeeinn.com , or you can call the front desk directly toll free at (800) 835-2364.