Have you ever asked “WHY is there so much PORK on this menu?!” If one animal is represented in a few different dishes on a menu, there might be a very good explanation for it. The reason can often be summed up by the concept of “Nose-to-Tail Cooking.” This practice advocates honoring the animal’s life [...]
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February 9, 2013
All Is Full Of Love
Since the beginning of our courtship, my sweetheart (Kaya) has gifted me with beautiful and nostalgic mixes that always feature a handful of Scandinavian musicians. Whether the songs are about romance, celebration, dreams or heartbreak they all evoke a sense of wonder. I asked Kaya to create mix of entirely Scandinavian + Nordic artists in [...]
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January 4, 2013
Local Food, Meet Local Music
Mezze Bistro + Bar is enthusiastically proud to present Winter Music Sessions featuring local chamber folk band The Wandering Rocks. These very special evenings will take place monthly, on Fridays, and will begin at 9 pm, at the tail end of the dinner hour. The music series will kick off on January 11th with music [...]
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December 26, 2012
Something Sour, Something Sparkling, Something Classic… What will you be drinking on New Year’s Eve?!
Still figuring out your New Year’s Eve plans? Mezze Bistro + Bar (413.458.0123) and Allium Restaurant + Bar (413.528.2118) have the answer! Both restaurants are still accepting reservations for the special night — coming soon! We’ll be serving up festive additions to the regular menu and since we’re open at 5 pm, you’ll have plenty of time to fuel [...]
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December 15, 2012
VINTAGE: A Cocktail Party Inspired by Classic Cocktails + Vintage Style
This holiday season I’ll be harkening back to the past for inspiration. I’ve always loved clothing and furniture from distant ages, spending years sorting through piles at antique malls, charming vintage boutiques and garage sales. Objects designed and constructed in the past usually have far more staying power than modern-day products. I love the concept [...]
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December 13, 2012
December Cocktail Demo Days at Guido’s in Great Barrington
The act of multi-tasking is an undeniable saving grace during the wild winter holiday season. Luckily, Guido’s Fresh Marketplace has everything on your December grocery list covered. Where else can you pick up organic produce, free-range chicken, beautiful flowers for the holiday dinner table and an arsenal of homeopathic remedies to cure your post New Year’s eve [...]
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December 9, 2012
Behind The Bar: Shake, Stir, Classics, Sours
As more people become curious about the food on their plates (where it comes from, how it’s prepared and why), curiosity naturally spreads to the contents of their glass. Enter the craft cocktail. Beautifully constructed and drinkable, a classic cocktail honors the integrity of its ingredients while providing a connection to history and a sense [...]
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November 23, 2012
STAFF BIOS: Mary
Hey friends! This post is the first in a series that will help you get to know some of the folks behind the scenes here at Mezze Bistro + Bar. I’ll be profiling all of the employees that are willing to endure this hard-hitting survey, full of extremely important intellectual questions. First up is Mary! [...]
