Firefly Gastropub
The old Firefly restaurant in the walkable center of Lenox signed up for a makeover and re-opened in May as Firefly Gastropub with new décor and menu. Chef-owner Laura Shack kept what worked about Firefly — its charming name and her chef, Zee Vassos, who’s been with her for 26 years — but reconceived virtually everything else, including its new orientation as a gastropub that serves high-quality comfort cuisine in a casual setting. The menu is long on small plates (there are 20 interesting dishes alone under “Noshes” and “Just a Bite”) but features only five entrees and a couple of dinner specials. This allows for flexible dining — order two “Just a Bites” and you’ve got dinner — and easier plate sharing. It’s also a serious fine-dining destination with entrees that are beautifully conceived and prepared. Grilled rainbow trout ($27), super fresh and perfectly cooked, was served with a lemony herb sauce over a flavorful corn and potato “risotto.” A roasted half chicken ($24) is richly flavored, served with mashed potatoes and roasted root vegies. Overall, the atmosphere, food and drinks at the new Firefly are first-rate, with service that ranks among the best of any restaurant in the Berkshires. Read the full review. Firefly Gastropub 71 Church Street, Lenox, MA (413) 637-2700 Open daily, 4-11 p.m.
Restaurant URL: http://www.fireflylenox.com/
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