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782  Center Street   Ludlow, MA 01056 
413.547.6443

Come and experience the ultimate in interactive dining; the volcanic rock presented at your table  to let you grill to your personal taste.   

volcanic rock     
Catering    
We have a variety of events - from the  formal five course meal to the barbecue, complete with an outdoor grill. Focus on the experience you would like to create, and we will make it happen.  Chef Mike Rodrigues offers wedding tastings before you make your final decisions.   
  
There is always something going on... Thursday we host Smartphone Trivia (lots of fun and great prizes), Beer Dinners, Comedy Shows, Tapas Tuesday....  
Next weekend we have Easter Brunch with a special visit from the Easter Bunny ... for pictures.

Menu
Trivia Thursdays
Tapas Tuesdays
Book your reservations here

 Eat ... Drink ... Relax ... Celebrate
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Jeans 'n Classics 
Earth, Wind, Fire,
Blood, Sweat, Tears
 
...and a little Chicago
March 28    ~     7:30 p.m.

Enjoy pre-concert dinners at participating Dine Best member restaurants

Europa 
   

Milano Imported Fine Foods
988 Main Street Springfield, MA 01103
413.737.7367

Order Your
Gourmet Easter Speci alties 
 
 
Easter Cakes (Imported from Italy)
Chocolate Easter Eggs


 
Eat in or Take out
  Lunches
 
Raven Hollow Winery
436 Russellville Road  Westfield, MA 01085 
413.562.0259

Just bottled:  
Riesling 
Peach and a fabulous Cherry

Our Blueberry Wine is oak-aged, 
little difference from a dry red! 
Not an overly sweet fruit wine!

Call or Order  
or a basket for any occasion 
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 Connecticut

West Hartford    
                        Vinted Wine Bar 
                                (860)206-4648

  An experience you will want
to enjoy again and again!
Simsbury
                      Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar
                                    (860)264-1580
  • Book your reservations here
  • Six Course Wine and Food Pairing (Ernesto Catena Vineyards)  >>>>
  • Enjoy Easter Dinner with us from our regular menu from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with an additional Prix Fixe dinner special.
  • We have a new Charcuterie Board
  • Open for Lunch on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.   
  • Complete Dinner Specials:  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday for $24.95 per person
  • Happy Hour: Half Price Small Plates and Signature Stone Pies and Drink Specials.
  • From Birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events in our dining room to a casual evening at the bar, Abigail's is open to host your special occasion. 
Rocky Hill
                     Casa Mia on the Green
                                  (860)563-7000
  • Celebrate Easter Dinner with Casa Mia on the Green.  We will be serving Family-style with an additional short menu from 12:00 Noon - 5:30 p.m. 
  • Seasonal Special Menu
  • Free Online Ordering ~ just click, relax and enjoy.
  • Late Night Menu:  Friday and Saturday from 10:00 p.m.. - 2:00 a.m.  $5.00 appetizers
  • Pasta E Fagioli Night  is Every First Wednesday of the month.  (April 1)
  • Always available Casa Mia on the Green Prix Fixe - $29.95 per person.   
  • Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with drink specials and complimentary food.
  • Promotion
  • Dinner menu
  • Lunch menu
  • Catering menu 
Newington
                             Ruth's Chris
                                  (860)666-2202
Hartford
                     Ficara's Restaurant
                               (860)296-3238
  • Make reservations for Easter Dinner soon! We will be serving our regular menu 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.
  • We have our Full Liquor License now...stop in for a cocktail or to have a bottle of wine with your dinner.
  •  Menu
  • Come in an enjoy any of our palate-pleasing meals. 
  • Join us for a refreshing lunch.
  • Ficara's has three party packages from which you may choose to plan your events.  Call for details at 860.296.3238  
J's Crabshack
(860)231-9545

Where the portions are BIGGER  
and the is is fresher!
                                    Salute
                                    (860)899-1350
  • Salute welcomes all old friends and newcomers to our energetic, upscale casual restaurant. 
  • For a fantastic night on the town, join us at Salute for cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert.
  • Dinner menu
  • Lunch menu
  • For a Happy Couple of Hours, check our Happy Hour Menu
  • Gift Certificates are available.  
  • Salute offers discounted parking at the LAZ parking garage next to the restaurant.  For Customers, 50% off parking every day (no discounts given during event nights)
Glastonbury
                        Sakura Garden
                                                             
                              (860)430-5600
Enfield                           
                         Figaro Ristorante 
                                        
                               (860)745-2414
Avon
Toshi Izakaya     
(860)677-8242   
New York
East Setauket
                               The Curry Club
                                   (631)751-4845
  • Our Zagat-rated menu contains exquisite delicacies of curries, kebobs, and tikka masalas.
  • We have an expansive menu.  Please browse through the pages to see what we have to offer.
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  • Promotion
  • We would love to see you for dinner!
Huntington
                          PG Steakhouse
                                 (631)499-1005 
  • "When steak is on your mind, Think PG Steakhouse.!"
  • We have a special selection of Prime meat sliced to your perfection, as well as several other entrees on our menu.
  • At PG Steakhouse we have a wide choice of red and white wines.
  • We look forward to seeing you soon!
Massachusetts

Wilbraham 
                              
     Horizons Restaurant 
              
                                 (413)599-1271
        Look....
  • Make reservations for Easter at Horizons. We will be having a Special Menu from 12:00 Noon - 6:00 p.m.
  • Early Supper Specials Tues. - Thurs. 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and All Day Sunday  Only $9.95!
  • Tuesday  Thursday from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    Oysters: A Buck a Shuck.
  • Horizons to Go: "Too Busy or Too Hot to Cook?" Call Horizons 413.599.1271 (Sandwiches, Salads, Entire Meals)
  •  Promotion
  •  Mom's Burger Night is Every Wednesday night
  •  Fish and Chips special on Fridays.
  • Hours:  Lunch - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday  11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.   
West Springfield
                     Cal's Wood-Fired Grill
                                  (413)827-9353
  • Book your reservations here
  • Make your reservations for Easter Dinner 12:00 Noon - 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday and Monday, 4-Course Prix Fixe  3:00 - 10:00 p.m.
  • Half Price Stone Pies from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Bar and Lounge, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
  • Our private party rooms seat up to 60 guests for business meetings or family events.
  • Lunch Prix Fixe
  • Sunday Brunch from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m.
            Hofbrau Joe's German Steakhouse
                                  (413)737-4905
                                    Lattitude
                                      
                                 (413)241-8888
        Storrowton Tavern & Carriage House                                          
                                   (413)732-4188
  • March 28 Symphony Pre-Concert Dinner
  • Make Easter reservations at Storrowton soon!  We will be serving a limited menu.
  • Sunday Brunch $18 per person including coffee or juice...with omelette stations and waffle station ... and much more...
  • Slow roast prime rib is available every Thursday through Saturday.
  • 5 Banquet rooms available for any occasion.  
  • 6 item buffet for Bereavements.  One call can take care of any last minute needs.
  • Sunday Dinner 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  
  • Dinner menu
PAPPS Bar & Grill
(413)642-3219
  • Special Easter Brunch menu.11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reservations suggested.  Book Early to reserve the PAPPS Jet Observation Deck Dining.  Mimosas served.
  • A Gift for You. Receive $5 to Try PAPPS Bar & Grill ...valid for food only thru March 31, 2015.
  • SAVE THE DATE  May 2  >>>>>
  • Check out PAPPS Jet Deck.  Keep in mind that the Jet Deck is enclosed and heated for our patrons' comfort.
  • Let the "Good Times Roll" Present the coupon to your bartender and you will receive two free selections of your favorite music on PAPPS Fusion Digital Jukebox and Video Stream. 
  • Free guest selections after 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings in our bar along with half price bar bites.
  • PAPPS Private Party Menu
  • Menu
  • Dessert menu
  • Every day is special at PAPPS Bar and Grill
  • Private Parties at PAPPS for Uniques Casual Dining
  • Gift cards are available.  They are a great way to introduce your friends to PAPPS Bar & Grill.
Raven Hollow Winery
(413)562-0259
  • NEW: We have bottled Riesling, Peach
    and a fabulous cherry!
  • Our Blueberry Wine is oak-aged, little difference from a dry red! Not an overly sweet fruit wine.
  • Our tasting room has a nice selection of gifts both locally crafted as well as designed to complement your wine purchases.
  • Gift Baskets for all occasions.  Easter is coming;  a gift basket would be a nice surprise for friends and family.
  • Our website is up and running...come and check it out! ravenhollowwinery.com
  • HOURS
  • Wine of the Month:  March - Strawberry Wine
  • Vintner's Wines of the Month Club started in January.  You can join t any time. Call for information.
  • Gift Certificates are available.
Springfield
                       Felix Family Ristorante
                                  (413)739-7300
  • Click To Go / Take To Bake: When you are in a hurry, choose salads , lasagna slices, and more...to eat here or to take home to reheat.
  • Saturday Nights, we are serving steak.... either ribeye, t-bone or sirloin.
  • Wednesdays; Mama's Pasta - All You Can Eat (a variety of pastas and sauces) $10 for adults and $5 for children
  • New Hours: Wed. - Sat. 4:00 - 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Promotion
  • Catering, if you have a party or event, call us at 413.739.7300
  • We believe in eating healthy and cook gluten free, Our homemade pasta and gnocchi are gluten free!  We use our own fresh homemade organic dressings. 
  • We share Authentic and Traditional Cuisine with you.  
  • Menu  
  Hana Saki Japanese Steakhouse & Hibachi 
                                (413)783-0368 

   "You know you are in the mood for sushi tonight."
  • Happy Hour: Mon.-Thurs. from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    Mention Dine Best and get Half Price Apps.
  • Why not satisfy your urge for fish and head on down to 1404 Boston Road....Lots to from which to choose 
  • Dinner menu
  • Stop by for our phenomenal sushi.
  • Promotion 15% off parties of 5 or more
  • Hibachi Promotion
  • Chef Roll Promotion
Milano Imported FIne Foods
(413)737-7367
  • Easter is a busy time for all.  Keep in mind that we prepare platters and gift baskets.  We also have Easter Cakes imported from Italy and Chocolate Easter EggsWe can take care of your catering needs for the holiday.  Call for details.
  • Lunch is served daily, Monday - Saturday. Fresh food every day. Macaroni Pie is a favorite.
  • We cater for home parties, showers, office meetings/parties, etc.  We meet your special needs.  Home cooking is the best.
  • We have homemade fresh pasta!
  • From our deli: Hand-crafted Italian Hot and Sweet sausage, olives, cheese and pasta dishes.  We also have Boar's Head meats.
  • Gourmet imported and domestic products: olive oil, cheese, olives,cold cuts, and coffee.
  • Lunch menu
Southwick
                         Nora's Restaurant
                                   (413)569-9585
Northampton
                           Platform Sports Bar
                                (413)341.3952
  • Enjoy the beginning of the "Sweet Sixteen" on Thursday night at Platform Sports Bar!
  • Mondays: "Industry Night" Anyone working in the Hospitality / Restaurant industry receives Half Price appetizers.
  • Country Night - Thursdays
  • Make reservations for Easter Brunch at Platform Sports Bar
  • Located in the historic Union Station in Northampton
  • Platform Sports Bar has 21 televisions for your sports watching pleasure and 2  110: projections screens in the Blue Goose Room.  175 seats in all!
  • On site parking available
  • Lunch / Dinner menu
  • Cribbage Tournament on Wednesday night

Ludlow
              Europa Black Rock Bar & Grill
                                (413)547-6443

                "We have great things going on."

      Tony & Penny's Restaurant
(413)583-6351

  • Make your reservations for our Easter Grand Buffet. (Hors d'oeuvres, Roast Lamb, Honey Glazed Ham, Petite Filet Mignon Mdeira style, a variety of seafood dishes, vegetables and dessert).  We will also have a special limited menu available.  Seatings: 12:00 Noon,2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
  • We have a FULL  Take Out Menu!
  • Promotion: Dinner for Two Monday - Thursday $25
  • Catering is an important part of what we do.We believe each party should be unique to your needs.
  • Dinner menu
  • Lunch menu
  • Banquet Dinner 
  • Buffet
  • Breakfast Shower menu
Huntington      
                          Four Main Street
                                  
                                          
                             (413)667-5300

  "If you haven't been in lately,   
you don't know what you are missing."
  • Make your Easter Dinner reservations at Four Main Street.
     
  • Our party room is a great place for family get-togethers and parties.
  • $3 off any breakfast purchase of $15 or more.
  • $5 off any purchase of $25 or more.
  • Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays and Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
  • We provide Custom Catering at Four Main Street. Call for details.
  • Check our website: http://4MainSt.com 
Feeding Hills
                         Casa di Lisa
                                 
                               (413)786-1900
East Longmeadow
                         Villa Napoletana
                                   
                                 (413)732-9300
  • Book your reservations here
  • March 28 Symphony Pre-Concert Dinner
  • Call for reservations for Villa Napoletana's 2nd Annual  Easter Sunday Brunch
  • Be sure to join us for Sunday Brunch:  We have a Breakfast Station, Omelets made to order, Carving Station, Hot entrees, Bakery Showcase and Fresh Fruit.
  • Lucky 7 is every Thursday.  Choose:  Any glass of wine - $7, appetizer - $7, dessert - $7.  Get all three for $21 AND receive a $10 Gift Card for your next visit
  • Porchetta Dinner for Two on Sundays and Mondays.  
  • Live music:  Wednesday through Sunday    
Chicopee                        
                    
                         Hu Ke Lau
                             (413)593-5222
Agawam
                                   The Federal
                                       
                                   (413)789-1267

  If you have questions or comments please send us an email!
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Newington, CT
860.666.2202
 
413.315.4350

 

Springfield,  MA 
413.737.7367 

Westfield, MA 
413.562.0259 
 

Pasticceria Italia

Southwick, MA
413.569.2250
Bloomfield, CT
860.242.3440
Gourmet Breads
and Pastries

It is Showtime at the Restaurants!

Chicopee, MA

Weekend Entertainment
Hawaiian  Show
Fridays and Saturdays

Fusion Fridays
Every Friday

Timeline Saturdays
Every Saturday

March 27
John Valby

March 28
Stand Up Hope
Relay for Life

April 3
Lavell Crawford

April 4
Bob Marley

April 10
Dance for a Cure!!
70's and 80's Dance Party

April 11
Justin Willman

April 24
Cristela Alonzo

April 26
The Diamond Collection
featuring Kenny Labelle

May 9
American Zeppelin

June 18
Tom Green



Simsbury, CT

March 26

6 Course Food and Wine pairing
Menu
Ernesto Catena Vineyards
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.



Feeding Hills, MA

March 26
Paint Nite
Butterfly
7:00 p.m.

March 26
Meet Casa di Lisa
at the Home Show
on the Big E Fairgrounds

Mimmo and Michael
Live Tableside
Entertainment
Thursdays and Saturdays



Rocky Hill, CT

Jazz Night
Thursdays 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Italian / Latin / Contemporary Pop
Tony Reali
Fridays and Saturdays
9:30 p.m - 1:30 a.m.

Piano Bar Sundays 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.



Ludlow, MA


Every Wednesday
Nick Blais, the Magician
(Anything is possible with Nick.)

Every 1st Thursday
Open Mic Night
8 p.m.
presented by UMAC

Thursday
Extreme Bingo

March 26
Iron Duke Beer Dinner
6:00 p.m.

April 24
Comedy Night

June 18
Baxter Beer Dinner
Details to follow

Live Entertainment:
Friday and Saturday Nights



Springfield, MA

Strolling Musicians
Friday and Saturday
Nights  



Enfield, CT

April 12
Join Us for a Night of MOTOWN

April 19
Rick Larrimore as Rod Stewart

April 26
A Ray of Elvis...Returns

May 17
David Crone, ventriloquist

May 31
Joey and Maria's
Comedy Italian Wedding



Huntington, MA

Live Music
Every Thursday
beginning 6:30 p.m.


 Open Mic
Friday at 9:00 p.m.
Signups at 8:30 p.m.
Open to all music, songs and other respectful performances.

 
West Springfield, MA

Bockfest



Wilbraham, MA

Live Music with
Peter Newland
Fridays 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.



Hartford, CT

Live Jazz Nights
Mondays 6:00 - 9:00
Thursdays 7:00 - 10:00
Fridays 8:30 - 12:30
   Karaoke      

March 28
Don Depalma

April 4
Gova

April 7
Vinnie Knapp
and the Young Lions

April 25
Matt Reeves



 
Southwick, MA

April 14
Maple Infused Dinner
Doors open 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:30 p.m.

May 2
Luncheon Bingo Game Fundraiser:
Friends of Columbia Greenway Rail Trail
(at Louie's Lakeside)

May 17
Burger and Brew Tour

May 29 - June 5
Cruising with Kelly and Pat
Pre-cruise cocktail party and Document Party
(at Nora's Restaurant)



Westfield, MA

May 2
Entertainment by
Bluedevil Bluez



Northampton, MA

Thursdays
Country Night
cancelled .... because
the Sweet Sixteen
begins on Thursday!!



Newington, CT

April 30
Wine Dinner

Caymus Vineyards



West Springfield, MA 

May 29
Patio Kickoff Party
Details to follow



Agawam, MA

Live Music
Friday
Contemporary Singers
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Jay Messer
Instrumental Jazz
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.



East Longmeadow, MA

Live Music
Wednesday - Sunday

Sunday Dinner
Jazz Standards
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
No Cover
Regular menu
with specials

Theaters and Music


Springfield, MA

April 9 - 11
Love, Loss and What I Wore
7:30 p.m.





Springfield MA

March 28
Jeans ' Classics
Blood, Sweat, Tears,
Earth, Wind, Fire...
and a little Chicago
7:30 p.m.


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Maestro's Vienna Raffle
Support SSO musical, educational and community initiatives by purchasing a chance to win a we3ek's stay for two in Vienna

Orchestras Feeding America Food Drive
To Benefit the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts
during the month of March




Hartford, CT

March 26 - April 16
The Pianist of
Willesden Lane




Hartford, CT

March 21 - April 26l
Playing the Assassin




New Haven, CT

April 2
Beethoven and SchoenbergTriumphant Voices:
Beethoven's Ninth
"Ode to Joy" and
Schoenberg's "Survivor from Warsaw" showcase the strength of the human spirit
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.




Stamford, CT

April 25   8:00 p.m.
April 26   3:00 p.m.
Bach, Brahms and Beethoven
with World Renowned Helene Grimaud




Albany, NY

April 10
 The Price in Right LIVE 
7:30 p.m.

Colleges and Universities


Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

March 29
Swingtime! Featuring the Jive Aces
with special
guests, The Tinseltown Jitterbugs and Mikinna Ridgway (of the the Satin Dollz)
3:00 p.m.

April 7 - 12
Hopper: A New Musical



Brown University
Providence, RI

Through March 30
(all day)
Comics: 90 Years of Popular Visual Culture/Exhibition

April 2 - 5  9 - 12
410 (Gone)



Smithfield, RI

April 17
Relay for Live
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.




University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

March 26 - April 4
Band of the Black Hand



Fairfield, CT

March 27
Shana Tucker
7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

March 29
Ivy and Bean, The Musical
ages 6 - 11
3:00 p.m.




New Haven, CT

Student Life - Calendar of Events




Hempstead, NY
 

March 20 - 29
How the Other Half Loves




Hampden, CT

April 23
Celtic Music Duo
Ringrose and Freeman
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.




Northampton, MA

March 5 - June 19
Student Exhibitions
German Picture Albums




Springfield, MA

April 1
Dorothy Jordan Pryor
Award Ceremony
12:00 Noon




Stony Brook, NY

March 29
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
4:00 p.m.

 April 1
Dawn Upshaw, voice and Gilbert Kalish, piano
8:00 p.m.




Hartford, CT

Student Exhibitions at the Watkinson Library
Beginning Jan. 2




Amherst, MA

March 28
Academy of St. Martin
in the Fields

with Jeremy Denk

8:00 p.m.

April 2
Ned Rothenberg
"Inner Diaspora"
8:00 p.m.




Amherst, MA

March 28 - April 3
UMASS New Play Lab




Kingston, RI

April 16 - 26
As You Like It




Middletown, CT

March 27
Women of Myth Unleashed
8:00 p.m.




Westfield, MA

April 15 - 18
Avenue Q




New Haven, CT

March 20 - April 11
The Caucasian Chalk Circle