Craig Bero

Craig Bero brought his energy and passion for creating a “space where the community can flourish” to the Berkshires about four years ago, opening Pleasant & Main in Housatonic. When COVID-19 hit, Bero pulled from his 30 years of Manhattan restaurant experience to pivot his café from a popular go-to place to a much-needed to-go place. He reconfigured the restaurant to safely cook and serve delicious, locally- sourced food from kitchen to car. Bero created a network of farmers and vendors who helped him feed his customers, sometimes on a pay-what-you-can basis. Bero’s energy and commitment cause all who know him to agree. “We are lucky to have him in the community.”