Dispensaries are everywhere in the Berkshires, but Farnsworth Fine Cannabis Company is more than a pot shop. At the family run Farnsworth, you’ll find THC products, apparel, and jewelry in a thoughtful and sophisticated environment. The full-service dispensary also offers custom smoking accessories in silver and gold, a rare collection of vintage ashtrays and lighters, and a diamond encrusted jewelry line.
This shop caters to ourdoors-y types with a gardening-adjacent aesthetic (think Plasticana clogs and Barbour jackets). And there’s plenty of other stuff in the mix. Countryside-chic separates from Margaret Howell, tie-dye socks to style with Danner hiking boots, fanny packs from Clare V, elegant housewares from Hawkins New York, and activewear from labels like Hikerkind, Halfdays, and On.
Where to Eat and Drink
This newish spot from Stephen Browning (formerly of Prairie Whale) and his wife Julie bills itself as a “post-farm-to-table restaurant” and takes a fresh approach—no tips, no alcohol, and counter service only. After a pop-up stint at the Great Barrington Farmers Market, amassing quite the fan base, the two finally opened their brick-and-mortar restaurant. Now you can catch them serving up inventive dishes like Japanese sweet potato with label, tahini, and chili crisp, perhaps followed by a strawberry rhubarb cobbler with a ricotta biscuit, lemon zest, and ice cream?
From restaurateur Josh Irwin (also of MoonCloud) this new “quick service joint” is next to Great Barrington’s Triplex Cinema and offers a cheap and cheerful (and delicious!) menu of popcorn chicken and soft serve, plus a few other select bites like onion petals, tater tots, and “poppin’ pita”—all served with tasty dipping sauces. Since opening in May 2024, Juju’s has quickly become a beloved destination among locals and visitors, cementing it as an ideal spot for a laid-back meal.
This cozy cave of a cocktail lounge is a great spot for a decadent specialty drink and a locally sourced charcuterie board that makes it a little bit too easy to keep ordering and hide from the cold. Enjoy a variety of cured meats, curated cheeses, preserved vegetables, toasts, spreads, soups, ahi tuna poke bowls, and desserts, all tucked in an intimate lounge setting.
Photo: Courtesy of Prairie Whale
