The Southfield Store

[alporcini]

was driving down the backroads, around New Marlborough, Monterey, Norfolk, with nothing but Great Barrington 15 miles away, when I passed The SOuthfield Store... hung a u-ey and found myself in a little gem... brand new, open maybe three weeks... the proprietor, Tim, is a very knowledgable guy.... a former MTV video director (ZZ Top, Randy Newman's I Love LA, Lou Reed--- all of my old faves) he's started a second career doing what he really loves...combining welcoming hospitality with excellent food... terrific selection of good wines, excellent artinsenal cheeses, delicious sandwiches, and an expresso machine... Tim is active in the slo-food movement, and is dedicated to creating a place where that philosophy thrives....the man is living the dream of everyone I know... check it out if you're in the area.... you won't be sorry.

[alporcini]

put the top down on Sunday-- a beautiful Mass. day -- and, now that I know where Southfield is, made the Store one of my destinations...FYI- it's on Route 272, which connects 57 in Monterey to 44 in Norfolk... they're having a big 4th of July Slo-Food BBQ... Tim was giving the enormous grill out back a test run so there were BBQ ribs, chicken, duck for everyone to sample... mmmmmmm... hope to see you there on the 4th, so we talk about it here on the 5th...

[tanabutler]

Berkshire Grown: a good resource. (I Googled, hoping Southfield Store has a website. Apparently not.)

[nelny]

Thanks sooooooooo much for the tip. I have passed this location en route to the Buggy Whip Factory many times, but the doors have always been shuttered. How nice to have an actual gourmet shopas a new neighbor. My roast beef sandwich was tender and flavorful. The homemade aoli gave it a special little kick. My daughter took one bite of her fresh turkey club and said, "Mom, this is the perfect turkey sandwich." To quote the governator...."We'll be back!"

[alporcini]

"they're having a big 4th of July Slo-Food BBQ... Tim was giving the enormous grill out back a test run so there were BBQ ribs, chicken, duck for everyone to sample... mmmmmmm... hope to see you there on the 4th, so we talk about it here on the 5th..."

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Just got an email from the Southfield Store regarding their 4th of July BBQ....

Actually, it's being held on JULY 3, between 12-4 (oops, my bad!)... they're going to have ribs, brisket, pulled pork and more.... dig in and enjoy it on premises on the 3rd, or take it home and enjoy it in your own backyard on the 4th... see you here on the 5th to compare notes... Happy 4th everybody -- and good eatin'!