630256 Mon Jun 22 07:19:19 -0700 2009 6 20 Tristate Region 0 4794327 Any good gourmet stores in/around the Tanglewood area to get delicious nibbles for a light (pre-dinner) picnic? Always happy to go to the Big Y in Great Barrington, but was hoping for something a little quainter... Mon Jun 22 07:19:19 -0700 2009 148462 Mrs.Sean 1 4794747 You might do better on the New England board, but this place is supposed to be good: http://marketplacekitchen.com/ Mon Jun 22 09:26:31 -0700 2009 4794327 228219 wincountrygirl 1 4795048 what about guidos in pittsfield? Mon Jun 22 11:00:33 -0700 2009 4794327 18353 DGresh 1 4797602 There is a Guido's literally next door to the Big Y in Great Barrington. The Big Y has been recently expanded and you may find some of the stuff there you used to look for in more selective stores. In any event, my wife and I combine the Big Y (more every day items) and Guido's (higher end items, including meats and prepared foods) for our Tanglewood picnics. In the same shopping center as the Big Y there is Grape Finds, where you can find some nice, inexpensive wine from typically small producers. A more traditional (and, in my view, very good and fairly priced) wine and cheese shop is Nejaimes in Stockbridge on your way to Tanglewood from GB. Tue Jun 23 07:17:14 -0700 2009 4794327 137758 gb25 2 4798348 Great to know that the Big Y expansion is complete! I was last there when it was halfway done - and have always wondered about Guidos. Since we're planning to get our wine from Grape Finds anyway, I think we have a nice one-stop shop lined up. (Though I still intend to check out the Marketplace kitchen too.) Thanks for all the tips. Tue Jun 23 10:25:21 -0700 2009 4797602 148462 Mrs.Sean 3 4800144 Guido's in Great Barrington has an ok wine selection as well. Tue Jun 23 19:21:53 -0700 2009 4798348 18284 NickM 1 4798163 There a number of places right in Lenox or just past Lenox, if I recall correctly. Guido's is also a few miles past Lenox on the way to Pittsfield, I think. There is a Nejaimes in Lenox, too. I wonder if you could do take out from one of the terrific restaurants like Church Street or something. Tue Jun 23 09:39:21 -0700 2009 4794327 24576 MRS