657077 Mon Oct 05 04:32:55 -0700 2009 9 13 New England 0 5079428 Heading west and hoping for some thoughts on a couple of great dinners or lunches or breakfasts in the are of GB, Lee, Lenox and otherwise. Muchos Mahalos g Mon Oct 05 04:32:55 -0700 2009 23130 gyppielou 1 5079454 Lots of threads regarding the berkshires. Martin's (GB) for breakfast without a doubt. Cakewalk(lee) bakery, sandwiches. Moe's in Lee- microbrews and bar food. Once Upon a Table, Stockbridge bistro. Rouge, W. Stockbridge bistro. Lots to choose from. I suggest perusing the other threads regarding Lee, Lenox and Pittsfield as well. Mon Oct 05 05:16:28 -0700 2009 5079428 176650 Lenox637 2 5079460 thank you thank you thank you I am searching as I type! your input is so helpful Mon Oct 05 05:23:05 -0700 2009 5079454 23130 gyppielou 1 5080114 My favorite special dinner place in the area is Chez Nous in Lee. Mon Oct 05 10:21:14 -0700 2009 5079428 110897 City Kid 2 5080335 the menu certainly reads well! thank you Mon Oct 05 11:45:10 -0700 2009 5080114 23130 gyppielou 3 5080797 It is really lovely: nice homey setting and great food by a French husband and American wife team! Very reasonable considering the quality. If your timing is right, you may catch the jazz pianist I think is there now during dinner. Request the front room, I think it is nicest! Mon Oct 05 14:14:37 -0700 2009 5080335 110897 City Kid 1 5081067 I was planning on Pearl as this trip was inspired by Boston Magazine road trips. Sad news indeed. Mon Oct 05 16:17:55 -0700 2009 5079428 23130 gyppielou 2 5086525 It is unfortunate that Pearl's is no longer...the bar was great for dinner after a 6:00 movie. There is a similar restaurant across the street, Allium, but I would not recommend it unless you do not mind paying quite a bit for portions more precious than those at Wheatleigh. At Pearl's one could get a decent salad; at Allium, a salad is more like an amuse-bouche. I know most people would not agree with me;; I do not mind cost as long as it is value for the money, but after several times of hoping for change, I gave up. Wed Oct 07 14:39:19 -0700 2009 5081067 207433 AikiLou 3 5088187 Is there any news as to what will happen to Pearl's (or, at least, the location)? Thu Oct 08 08:29:52 -0700 2009 5086525 137758 gb25 4 5089871 I didn't have the heart to ask any locals. So many effected by this tragedy. Walking by, haven never seen the place, it felt so heavy and haunted with loss. Thu Oct 08 18:50:12 -0700 2009 5088187 23130 gyppielou