When you think of the most popular eateries in the Pioneer Valley what most easily comes to mind? The Lucky Strike in Chicopee. That’s for sure. In 1948 when Charlie Dugre (and partner Sam Carrigan) opened a combo variety store and sandwich shop over the Lucky Strike Bowling Alley, who would have thought that nearly 6 decades […]

The “go – to” destination for authentic Lebanese food in the valley, Nadim’s Mediterranean Cuisine did not disappoint. I started out with one of my favorite appetizers- the Hummachos. A unique twist on classic nachos- their homemade pita chips fried to deep perfection, smothered with hummus, sauteed meat, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeños and feta cheese. I ate […]