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Antiques Trail, page 2
You may want to stop
for lunch at this point as there
are over a dozen fine eateries in this town, which has become
the area's watering hole-sushi extravaganza. Some highlights
are: Union Bar and Grill, just 2-3 doors up from The Emporium,
a Soho-esque bar with great calamari and other treats. Across from there on the opposite side of
Main (cross the crosswalk -- pedestrians have the right of way
here, but still LOOK to be sure) is BabaLouie's with the best
thin crust pizza outside Europe, sourdough crust made in a wood
fired kiln. Walk down the corrider of the BabaLouie's
building and you will find two take-outs, a Mexican enchilada
bar and a Cuban sandwich maker. There are tables to sit at; while
you order, be sure to walk down and get a Club Helsinki schedule
-- a treasure trove for nighttime entertainment, featuring national
and regional recording artists. Helsinki doubles as a cafe most
suitable for lunch, and has afternoon tea. Next stop on the trail still on Route 7/
Main St, go two traffic lights down, noting the fine stone Searles
Castle on your left. 7 houses past second traffic light on your
left, with French flag, you come to: |
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Mullin-Jones Antiquities
Quirky and colorful touches you'll find here include painted furniture,
bright pottery and Provencal paintings, plus many afforable "smalls"
such as lamps, inkwells and Quimper. The owner is completely
and utterly devoted to antique French objects spanning the 17th
C. through Moderne. |
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Turn left continuing down Route 7, barely accelerate, and on
your right you will find Kleinwald Antiques. |
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Kleinwald Antiques
Some of the finest period American,
English and Continental furniture and accessories. |
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Further down about
1/8 of a mile on your right is
North Star Books. From his attractive, cosy reading room with
couches, you will see out the window the restored local cemetery,
nearly demolished by a freak tornado 8 years ago! |
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North Star Books
The owner excels in fine old books
(no worn paperbacks here). He has first editions, historical
literature, manuscripts and more. |
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Continuing south, crossing
over into Sheffield, and about
2 miles down on your left: |
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Le Trianon
Boasts a colossal inventory of French, Italian
and other formal pieces. The owners do shows in New York and
are extravagant in their taste. This shop almost seems out of
place in the Berkshires, more like a fine Paris dealer's showroom. |
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