The Berkshires’ Amazing $5 Tomato

I picked up some beautiful heirloom tomatoes at Rubiner’s in Great Barrington, MA. One of them was truly a beaut: a giant green tomato that tasted better than any ketchup-red supermarket pretender. But it did cost about $5.

The finished display, with slices of mozzarella, drizzled with olive oil and liberally doused in kosher salt.

I have to say, if you’re in Great Barrington, Rubiner’s is a must-see. They have a beautiful selection of artisanal cheeses and other rotating specialty foods. One time, my better half and I decided to get the smallest possible quantity of five different cheeses for a picnic lunch. The employee was extraordinarily gracious about it.

Good job, Rubiner’s.