Steeple City Social Celebrates One-year Anniversary

NORTH ADAMS — From farmers market beginnings, Steeple City Social, a North Adams bakery, bar, and community space, will celebrate its one-year anniversary with Birthday Week festivities from Wednesday, Feb. 25 to Sunday, March 1.

Meghan Daly, a self-taught baker and chef, is the brains behind the cuisine. She grew up in Bennington and ran Daly Pies, a pie bakery in Brooklyn. After moving to North Adams in 2020, she became a farmers market manager and now serves on the board of directors of the North Adams Chamber of Commerce and the Farmers Market Committee.

Andrew Fitch, public official and first-time entrepreneur, works front of house and focuses on community engagement through events and collaborations. He grew up in the Boston area and moved to North Adams in 2021. He serves on the North Adams City Council and the North Adams Chamber of Commerce board of directors, and is running for state representative for the 1st Berkshire District.

In the past year, Fitch and Daly, the co-owners of Steeple City Social, have served up coffee, pastries, pies, sandwiches, and brunch items during the day and appetizers, pot pies, and cocktails in the evening.

“We have been overwhelmed with the continued support and interest in Steeple City to the point of adding another entire day of business,” Daly said. “I love that guests enjoy my baking and encourage me to try new things and update the menu regularly.”

They have paired their culinary work with myriad free events open to the entire community. From Community Conversations about the history and future of the Northern Berkshires to karaoke to First Fridays to North Adams Pride dance parties, Steeple City Social hopes to invite all to participate in both fun and informative events.

With spring right around the corner, the Steeple City Social crew is excited to dive into the busy season alongside many new downtown developments.

“I am overjoyed that downtown North Adams has really taken off within the last year,” Fitch said. “New food establishments such as Hexagon Bagels and Doorprize and retailers such as Mastic, Brewters, and the Artful Mind prove to me that the city and its residents are excited about a revitalized city center.”

Steeple City Social is open Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fitch and Daly invite the public to a birthday party on Friday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. to help toast their first year and future success with birthday cake and champagne by the glass.