Guido's Fresh Marketplace

For more than twenty-five years, Guido's Fresh Marketplace has been the premier purveyor of quality produce in Berkshire County and neighboring areas. In 1979, brothers Chris and Matt Masiero combined their backgrounds in culinary arts and produce retailing to christen the original Guido's. From this humble roadside stand on Route 7 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the Masiero brothers set about the business of bringing exceptionally fresh, robust produce to Western Massachusetts. Within the brief span of two years, the Masiero brothers outgrew their little seasonal market. In 1983, just south of the original Guido's on Route 7 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Matt and Chris debuted Guido's Fresh Marketplace, where vendors specializing in meat, fish, flowers and prepared foods joined forces with produce to assemble a comprehensive, old-world style food emporium. The marketplace soon became a destination for the discriminating food shopper, drawing Guido's fans from near and far. By 1992, a growing contingent in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and environs longed for a nearby, conveniently located Guido's Fresh Marketplace to call their own. The Masiero brothers responded by opening a second store in 1995, located at 760 South Main Street in Great Barrington. The fledgling Guido's was welcomed into the community and has, over the years, continued to be magnet for health conscious customers from the southwestern corner of Massachusetts, as well as from adjacent New York and Connecticut. Guido's harmoniously blends classic marketplace atmosphere with up to the minute goods and services. A full service florist, Bella Flora beautifies each store with lush, fresh cut flowers, tropical orchids, ivies and seasonal plants, scented candles and unusual cards. Bella Flora welcomes and delivers custom orders for all occasions. Mazzeo's Meat and Seafood is the area's prime source for certified Black Angus beef, Kurobuta pork and Murray's all-natural, free-range poultry, along with a wide selection of gourmet chicken and store-made pork and turkey sausages, as well as a complete line of fresh, frozen, smoked and prepared seafood specialties, including live lobsters! Completing the marketplace, Berger's Specialty Foods in Pittsfield and The Marketplace Kitchen in Great Barrington offer premium sliced meats, gourmet cheeses, baked goods and all manner of delectable prepared foods. From a quick lunch to an elaborate catered event, Berger's and The Marketplace deliver good taste! Guido's is a very busy market where our bustle means less hassle for today's active families. Ease the dinner rush with pre-cut fruits, ready-to-eat salads and peeled seasonal vegetables (such as squash and turnip in winter, corn-on-the-cob in summer). Grab a salad-to-go, or packaged, pre-washed organic arugula, and organic baby salad mixes. Take a fruit for a test drive: samples are always available! On weekends, delight in an array of food and wine demos. Learn about new products and old favorites, their origins, health benefits, and how to prepare them - and, of course, taste them! Which wine pairs best with tonight's dinner? When will this melon be ready to eat?