I-91 Corridor Springfield-Northampton

Discussion in 'New England' started by mrmattosgood, Oct 16, 2020.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Remember, it’s North—ampton, not North Hampton and it’s pronounced Amerst, not Am-Herst. My days at the Daily Hampshire Gazette love strong in me.

    Anyway, what’s cooking out in that zone? I’m with family so it could be family-friendly with food (outside and safe, please), me just running inside for bottles, or a dope store.
     
    #1 mrmattosgood, Oct 16, 2020
    TheMattJones88 and BRoweski30 like this.
  2. dele

    dele Zealot (614) Mar 13, 2019 Massachusetts

    If you're driving any further north on 91, or if you're not but have an hour to spare, push past Northampton and stop at Brick and Feather in Turner's Falls (about 20 miles up the road). Fabulous beer and you can pre-order cans to pick up in a flash.
     
    #2 dele, Oct 16, 2020
    ichorNet, Stormfield, epoole3 and 1 other person like this.
  3. IGaveYouPower

    IGaveYouPower Savant (1,070) Dec 2, 2010 New York
    Trader

    Transgression is really good and the taproom is beautiful. Fort Hill a bit south of Northampton makes quality stuff and Two Weeks Notice in Springfield is dope.

    Kismet and Great Awakening are both cans only to-go in Westfield or that area and are supposed to be very good.

    Also, back in Northampton, The Local Burger is a prime lunch spot that I highly recommend.
     
    #3 IGaveYouPower, Oct 16, 2020
    mrmattosgood likes this.
  4. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    That’s pushing it. I love Brick & Feather. Trying maybe to find something new and interesting in like Spfld/Holyoke/Chicopee/Easthampton. There are better than average odds I can convince the family to do a Northampton/Amherst thing.
     
    #4 mrmattosgood, Oct 16, 2020
    Marksniat likes this.
  5. darkandhoppy

    darkandhoppy Savant (1,099) Dec 26, 2008 Connecticut

    I think you mean Progression:wink:
     
    #5 darkandhoppy, Oct 16, 2020
    bostonwolf likes this.
  6. IGaveYouPower

    IGaveYouPower Savant (1,070) Dec 2, 2010 New York
    Trader

    Haha I sure did.
     
    #6 IGaveYouPower, Oct 16, 2020
    mrmattosgood likes this.
  7. pp7z

    pp7z Aspirant (239) Jan 1, 2019 Massachusetts
    Trader

    Not as much beer related but get a Big Fred and some breakfast/sandwiches to go at Cushman's Market if you find yourself around Amherst. Your kids might find something they like in the market too. Every time I go over to Amherst I get a Big Fred, it could be nostalgia coming into play, but it's a great sandwich...used to be my go to spot.

    +1 for Local Burger, have to get a burger from there if you go to Northampton....My buddies always raved about the Juicy Lucy, I always preferred their signature burger. Can't go wrong there.
     
    #7 pp7z, Oct 16, 2020
    mrmattosgood likes this.
  8. SABERG

    SABERG Grand Pooh-Bah (5,001) Sep 16, 2007 Massachusetts
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    In Easthamton there is also Abandonded Building, solid lineup.
    A great food stop is Captain Jacks Roadside Shack,
    currently at the old Cernak Buick lot.
    Great food and BYOB
     
    #8 SABERG, Oct 17, 2020
    Marksniat likes this.
  9. followerofmen

    followerofmen Crusader (439) Sep 9, 2012 Massachusetts

    Honestly, nothing new that's interesting. I'd love to say there was. But there isn't, especially these days. If you haven't been to Provisions in Northampton recently, include that on your trip.
     
    #9 followerofmen, Oct 18, 2020
  10. mrmattosgood

    mrmattosgood Maven (1,301) Nov 6, 2010 Canada (BC)

    Update:

    Crushed Mt Tom. Smoked lager and Fest Bier at Fort Hill. Seuss. Forest Park. The Local (completes by a Von Trapp pils). Home.
     
    #10 mrmattosgood, Oct 18, 2020
    Marksniat, followerofmen, IGaveYouPower and 1 other person like this.
  11. Stormfield

    Stormfield Savant (1,065) Feb 21, 2011 Massachusetts

    I love that area—Fort Hill is a superb hang.
     
    #11 Stormfield, Oct 18, 2020
    Marksniat and SABERG like this.
  12. celtsfan33

    celtsfan33 Pooh-Bah (1,667) Nov 12, 2019 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    If there is one brewery in Mass that I wish would date their cans it would have to be Fort Hill. Would love to visit the brewery someday though
     
    #12 celtsfan33, Oct 18, 2020
    Stormfield, SABERG, Ryanwithacomb and 4 others like this.
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.