Here’s a look at which Berkshire County’s restaurants and shops are closed this year:
HiLo, a live music and comedy venue that opened two years ago, is closing its doors and its future is unclear. The Parlor Cafe, which operates in the same room, will move to the city center.
Hi: The live music and comedy venue HiLo on Union Street in North Adams first opened in the summer of 2019. The venue is currently on hiatus, although the future of the business is unclear.
Owned for nearly 40 years, Cafe Lucia shut down as a downtown high-end restaurant and celebrity “supper club” this month, four months after its founder and co-owner passed away.
Café Lucia: In October, a notice was posted at the main entrance of Café Lucia in Lenox announcing that the restaurant would be closed.
“We had a great run, almost 39 years. … I am so very grateful for all the love and support that I received in this most difficult but successful season after I lost my husband, partner and founder on June 13th, 2021, “the note says.
As a reminder, a look back at the Berkshiters we lost in 2021
PITTSFIELD – After 47 years in Pittsfield, Papa Gino’s has closed his restaurant at 685 Merrill Road.
Papa Ginos: After 47 years in Pittsfield, Papa Gino’s closed his restaurant at 685 Merrill Road in Pittsfield. The decision was made around the time the store’s lease expired and 13 employees were affected.
STOCKBRIDGE – The US government has repeatedly closed the compact neighborhood post office that serves 86 mailbox owners in the village …
Glendale Post Office: The post office, which serves 86 mailbox owners in the village of Glendale, was closed because “the landlord has not renewed our lease,” said Paul Buttafuoco, operations manager of the US Postal Service.
“It’s hard to be the person who closes it,” says Gillian Gorman-Rabin, owner of Yoga Great Barrington. But the pandemic has turned the yoga business model on its head.
Yoga Great Barrington: Citing difficulties in conducting in-person classes due to a decline in interest and a desire to spend more time with family, this yoga studio in Great Barrington decided to close.
GREAT BARRINGTON – There are winners and losers in the coronavirus pandemic, and Hillary Rush says her shop on Railroad Street is one of the latter.
Church Street Trading Co. and The Gifted Child toy store: A clothing store and toy store in Great Barrington have closed due to prohibition of the pandemic.
After 40 years in business and an anchor off Lee’s Main Street, Paperdilly is closing on October 30th. Owners Doug and Sally Wilcox are retiring after overcoming personal setbacks, occasional tough economic times, and a pandemic.
Paperdilly: After 40 years, Lee’s popular office supply and business services store has closed its doors for shopkeepers to enjoy their retirement.
