Lenox Restaurants

  1. Bistro Zinc

    The postmodern décor here is all metal surfaces and light woods, with doors made of wine crates. The tin ceiling and parquet floors add to the LA feel. The cuisine features tempting New French offerings such as lamb loin with baby carrots. If the food doesn't appeal, you can always just slip in after dinner for a glass of wine and style points.

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  2. Carol's Restaurant

    This is where Old School meets New Age and you can get a psychic reading with your morning pancakes. James Taylor's favorite omelette - stuffed with tomato, feta and spinach - is physically and spiritually satisfying.

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  3. Gateways Inn & Restaurant

    Its elegant, terra-cotta-toned dining room is known as the place to go in town for an anniversary or birthday dinner. The rack of lamb is the chef's signature dish. Epicurean Tanglewood picnics for two are available.

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  4. Homer's Variety

    At this old-school convenience store on Church St, you can buy doughnuts (a handwritten sign proclaims 'this is a magic donut machine') or some gumballs from the oversized dispenser. The real draw, however, is the homemade ice-cream in five flavors (including tiramisu and chocolate) plus some otherworldly lemon ice.

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  5. Lenox Coffee

    For a wide selection of single origin coffee as well as some loose teas, stop in at this small café for a blast of air-conditioning and some tasty pastries. If there is a daytime hangout spot, this is it.

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  7. Nejaime's Wine Cellar

    You can order a Tanglewood picnic basket here or just pick up a few bottles and some gourmet cheeses to get started on your own creation. There's another shop (413 448 2274, 444 Pittsfield Rd/US 7) heading north out of town.

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