There’s something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having ...

Back in 2013, I moved out to Springfield to work at MassLive — over in our old newsroom on Hampden Street. I didn’t know much about the city or where to get anything good to eat. All I knew was that ...

A PETA truck blaring recorded sounds of pigs traveled to a Springfield restaurant as part of an ongoing campaign urging restaurants to add vegan options to their menus.

Notable openings and reopenings this year included Cafe Moxo and Gabatoni's. Multiple Mexican food places opened around the city, including Soy Oaxaca downtown. A late-night coffee shop opened ...

Editor’s note: This story is part of an occasional series, “Breaking Bread,” which explores the crossroads of food, culture and business in the Pioneer Valley. We welcome suggestions on restaurants to ...