We are in the midst of a culinary renaissance and from coast to coast, the latest muse of confectioners is the cupcake. Gone are the days of a simple, moist chocolate cake crowned with a sweet, creamy spiral of vanilla frosting, occasionally adorned with a smattering of rainbow-colored sprinkles. The …

For almost six years, I called the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts my home.  More specifically, I lived in and around the Amherst/Northampton region while attending school.  During my time there, I came to embrace the whimsical nature of the mishmash of places and personalities that came together to create …

As the city of New Bedford prepares for the fast-approaching screening of local director Jay Burke’s film “Whaling City” on September 24, NewBedfordGuide.com talked with the film’s writer and director, Jay Burke.  Also, see our recent interview with the film’s star P.J. Sosko. New Bedford Guide (NBG): Tell me about …