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Places everyone MUST go
Armsby Abbey is one of Places everyone MUST go.

1. Armsby Abbey

9.1
144 Main St (at School Street), Worcester, MA
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 120 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Everything is amazing. All food is made from scratch, beer selection is the best in the area and if you know beer prices are worth it and cocktails and desserts are amazing. This place is unique. GO!

High Horse Brewing is one of Places everyone MUST go.

2. High Horse Brewing

7.6
24 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
Brewery · 34 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Poutine is amazing! "Add bacon to it because its the right thing to do" -direct quote from the menu. Instantaneous love. Cocktails are great. Bartender (Lisa?) was amazing -delicious Bloody Marys.

The Sierra Grille is one of Places everyone MUST go.

3. The Sierra Grille

41 Strong Ave, Northampton, MA
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: French fries and duck gravy!! A create-your-own type of place- you pick the meat, the sauce, and 2 sides. You can't go wrong with any choice. Desserts are perfectly portioned. Service is always great.

Ibiza Tapas is one of Places everyone MUST go.

4. Ibiza Tapas

7 Strong Ave (Main St.), Northampton, MA
Spanish Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Something incongruous about the atmosphere but great sangria! Delicious, unique and nice presentation. Left satisfied but not overstuffed. Desserts PHENOMENAL! Beware- may seem pricey!

Eastside Grill is one of Places everyone MUST go.

5. Eastside Grill

7.9
19 Strong Ave, Northampton, MA
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Hot and dirty martini. mmm. Steaks are amazing. Specifically the bleu cheese bacony mashed potato steak meal. (won't read like that on the menu haha) delicious!

The Moan and Dove is one of Places everyone MUST go.

6. The Moan and Dove

8.6
460 West St (at W Pomeroy Ln), Amherst, MA
Bar · 16 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: A bar that allows dogs and carries Cantillon (at least it did when I visited a couple years ago). Significantly less up its own ass than Dirty Truth which is always a plus!

The Monkey Bar is one of Places everyone MUST go.

7. The Monkey Bar

5.8
63 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Bistro 63 - oysters were awesome. everything was amazing from service to drinks to food. We spent a bunch but a good night out is always worth it.

Sylvester's Restaurant And Bakery is one of Places everyone MUST go.

8. Sylvester's Restaurant And Bakery

111 Pleasant St, Northampton, MA
Breakfast Spot · 40 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: An expensive breakfast place but worth it. Cape Cod mimosas, specialty coffee drinks, and California Benedict gets me every time.

Partners Restaurant & Catering is one of Places everyone MUST go.

9. Partners Restaurant & Catering

7.6
485 Springfield St (at Sheri Ln.), Feeding Hills, MA
Breakfast Spot · 5 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: A normally priced breakfast place that is amazing. Cute atmosphere that has minimally changed in the past 20 years Try the crunchy french toast! Or anything else. Been 1000 times-only 1 bad experience

The People's Pint is one of Places everyone MUST go.

10. The People's Pint

8.2
24 Federal St, Greenfield, MA
American Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Beer- Slippery Slope - winter release. I go just for that. Food is hit or miss IMO but they support local farms, being green and make it from scratch. Great atmosphere and attitude, esp. for winter.

Lattitude is one of Places everyone MUST go.

11. Lattitude

8.6
1338 Memorial Ave, West Springfield, MA
American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Holy crap! would be sufficient but I talk too much. Fried brussel sprouts- again holy crap. Amazing amazing meals, service and drinks. Fancy but not pretentious. Great for this area. please go.

Big Mamou is one of Places everyone MUST go.

12. Big Mamou

63 Liberty St, Springfield, MA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Metro Center · 36 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: <3 Hole in the wall chill jazzy kind of place. Inexpensive, spicy, flavorful. BYOB so get your buzz on w/o going broke. Crawfish quesadillas and thunder thighs! I really love this place 4ever!

Pintu's Indian Palace is one of Places everyone MUST go.

13. Pintu's Indian Palace

8.1
25 Park Ave, West Springfield, MA
Indian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Horrifically long wait/sometimes poo service, BUT FOOD IS COMPLETELY WORTH IT. More flavorful than any Indian food ever. Once you taste the food, you understand the wait. And again, worth it.

Theodore's Booze Blues & BBQ is one of Places everyone MUST go.

14. Theodore's Booze Blues & BBQ

8.8
201 Worthington St (btwn Main St. & Stearns Sq.), Springfield, MA
BBQ Joint · Metro Center · 61 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Name covers it. Great BBQ and super chill. Get the burnt ends and fried pickles. Don't forget the beer. Also, atmosphere is great. Building is old and full of history and apparently haunted. Neat!

Pho Saigon is one of Places everyone MUST go.

15. Pho Saigon

7.8
400 Dickinson St, Springfield, MA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Forest Park · 16 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: I love ethnic foods but not a huge fan of Vietnamese, but when I am I choose Pho Saigon. Like Dos Equis.

Mykonos is one of Places everyone MUST go.

16. Mykonos

1287 Liberty St, Springfield, MA
Greek Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Crappy, strange location in strip mall but a classy place. Heard rumors its gone, but if not go for the lamb chops. perfectly cooked in a mustard-type sauce. Left me speechless -this is rare. haha

The Lady Killigrew is one of Places everyone MUST go.

17. The Lady Killigrew

8.3
440 Greenfield Rd, Montague, MA
Café · 10 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Relax next to a beautiful flowing river, w/ a book, sandwich & beer. Peanut noodles, brown rice salad, brie and apple panino..etc. Supports local farms, located in an old mill next to bookstore. Awww

Tailgate Picnic is one of Places everyone MUST go.

18. Tailgate Picnic

7.9
7 College St, South Hadley, MA
Deli · 16 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Store/sandwich/breakfast shop. Order at the counter from the billions of cool sandwich options that you will undoubtedly enjoy. This place is cute, like a general store plus awesome foods. <3

Atkins Farms Country Market is one of Places everyone MUST go.

19. Atkins Farms Country Market

9.1
1150 West St (at Bay Rd), Amherst, MA
Farmers Market · 33 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: It is a farm market. It's cute, an awesome with lots of specialty items. However, its all about the cider donuts. You must get some, hopefully hot and fresh because damnnn

Amanouz Café is one of Places everyone MUST go.

20. Amanouz Café

7.8
44 Main St, Northampton, MA
Moroccan Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Great prices, great food. Cool, hole-in-the-wall atmosphere. Strawberry avocado smoothie and falafel sand. always my choice. A reliable source also told me they have the BEST breakfast EVER. Must try

River Valley Market is one of Places everyone MUST go.

21. River Valley Market

8.4
330 N King St, Northampton, MA
Grocery Store · 18 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: AMAZING DELI/CO-OP! Some prices are ABSURD but I <3 this place. Kombucha on tap. Local honey, syrup, olive oil, DrBronner, teas, herbs in bulk. beware- you may stay for hours. $150 once for membership

The Roost is one of Places everyone MUST go.

22. The Roost

7.9
1 Bridge St (at Market St), Northampton, MA
Café · 45 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Haven't been enough but I need to go more, and so do you.

Woodstar Cafe is one of Places everyone MUST go.

23. Woodstar Cafe

8.5
60 Masonic St, Northampton, MA
Coffee Shop · 37 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: LOVE their bagel sandwich East Meets Woodstar. great coffee and baked goods. Don't visit often, the smug agitates my asthma. But its noho, where hippies and lesbians store their farts in mason jars.

Antonio's Pizza is one of Places everyone MUST go.

24. Antonio's Pizza

8.5
31 N Pleasant St (btwn Main St & Kellogg Ave), Amherst, MA
Pizzeria · 71 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: want awesome pizza, this is where its at. Buffalo bleu, avocado quesadilla, yeah, on a pizza. chicken bacon ranch, and daily specials. hosts drunk college goers so open until like 4 am or something.mm

Bub's BBQ is one of Places everyone MUST go.

25. Bub's BBQ

7.8
676 Amherst Rd (at E Plumtree Rd), Sunderland, MA
BBQ Joint · 30 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Used to study group here. Grab a pitcher of beer, pick your meat (me-kielbasa), and enjoy the unlimited AMAZING southern homestyle sides. if you smoke, get stoned before going. Its a munchies mecca

Lord Hobo is one of Places everyone MUST go.

26. Lord Hobo

92 Hampshire St (at Windsor St), Cambridge, MA
Gastropub · 120 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer LeMay: Only went once, opening night. Line down the block. I had Cantillon (framboise and gueuze) on TAP! was in an earthly heaven. Don't remember the food as I was too focused on my Cantillon. 50 craft taps