Let’s face it, we all have a favorite style pizza, …or should I say “pie.” Whether it’s Deep Dish, Neapolitan, Stuffed Crust, Wood Fired, Coal Fired, Thin Crust, New York, Greek, Sicilian, or just about any other style of pizza imaginable, chances are you will find it right here in The Berkshires. And with dozens of restaurants and pizzerias to choose from, the Berkshires are truly a “pizza lovers” paradise.

Our “pizza journey” took us from Williamstown in the northwest to Sheffield in the southern Berkshires, bordering Connecticut. In all, we have uncovered 59 chefs serving us “their” version of the Berkshire’s best pizza …and although we haven’t tried each and every restaurant as of yet, we will be visiting the remaining few in the near future. Do you know of one we have overlooked? If so, please let us know and we will be happy to make a visit.

The first stop on our trip was none other than the Colonial Pizza located on Route 2, in Williamstown, which has been serving Greek style pizza in the Berkshires since the 1970’s. In fact, living in North Adams during the 70’s, I can remember ordering pizza from their location on the corner of Eagle and Center Streets, which is now the home of Village Pizza. It was great then and is still great today. They make their dough fresh everyday, grate their own cheese, serve up both white and red pies and offer “half-baked” pizzas for those wishing to finish off their pies at home.

Just a short drive west, on the left, you will find Water Street, which is home to another one of Williamstown’s great pizzas, Hot Tomatoes Neapolitan Pizza. In business since 1994, owner’s John and Angie England turn out some of the best thin crust, New York … more>>>