Springfield Symphony Orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1, Beethoven Violin Concerto Clifton Noble Jr. | Special to The Republican Guest Conductor Daniel Hege and violinist Angelo Xiang Yu will join the SSO.         Read More

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Fran Bellamy | Special to The Republican Yokohoma Ramen in Northampton appeals to eye, as well as palate (review, photos, video)        More        Fran Bellamy | Special to The Republican Max’s Tavern remains a top dining choice in Springfield (review, photos, video)        More

Food and Dining Ellen Clifford McGuire | Special to The Republican Recipe Exchange: Easiest beef tenderloin is the most delicious        More        George Lenker | Special to The Republican Beer Nut: Loophole Brewing of Holyoke teaming with Irish brewery on new stout        More        Michael Bonner | mbonner@masslive.com Jennifer Lee’s Gourmet Bakery brings non-allergen brownies, cupcakes, cookies to Worcester Public Market        More