In late September 2014, James Goff and partner Tanya Chipperfield, began a new chapter at Bob’s Pizza & Subs on Main Street in Vineyard Haven. After cleaning and rearranging the kitchen to suit their needs, Bob’s relaunched on October 9th. Things started slowly, but soon, from word-of-mouth, Bob’s was packing them in, especiall...

If you went to any of the Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival events last October, you might have heard the name Sam Decker. He was the sommelier who represented the Vineyard in the Sommelier Throw-Down along with wine maker Joseph Carr and wine expert, Mark Fine. It was at that event that I first met Sam, and could immedia...

For New Year’s I wrote an On Point blog reflecting on some of the fun of 2014. I also mentioned that it was time to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of Martha’s Vineyard. I mean more than just going to the beach and taking in the view as I drive by. So, I had my first outing celebrating the outdoors this year, trying ...

Typically January is a bore when living on Martha’s Vineyard year-round, but not this year! With events, wine school, and fun new restaurants, this Winter is moving right along. If you haven’t been to Rockfish yet, make a plan to. It’s definitely the hottest spot on the weekends in Edgartown. It’s usually packed on Friday and Satu...

We’ve all seen the Cape and Islands license plates around, and they’re fine. However, do you really think of Martha’s Vineyard when you see one? I certainly don’t. The lighthouse certainly doesn’t look like any of ours. Did you know that a Martha’s Vineyard Massachusetts license plate is in the works? That there is a contest happen...

After learning that three more Island businesses are closing their doors this month, Alley Cat and Beetlebung Dry Goods, both in Vineyard Haven, and b*tru in Oak Bluffs, it’s hard to even think about talking about shopping online or off-Island. The whole Island loses when a business closes here, and it’s so important for us to shop...

Over the Summer months, Island residents were welcomed to participate in the design process for Niantic Park in Oak Bluffs. If you’re wondering which park this is, it’s the one with the basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, and  a bit of open space. The park is getting a complete renovation, and is being funded by Comm...

Though many places have closed their doors for a Winter break, there is one place that thrives during the off-season on Martha’s Vineyard, The Food Truck. If you’ve driven by the Chilmark General Store recently between the hours of 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., you’ve probably seen the Cook Truck, and wondered to yourself is that Josh Ar...

It’s hard to believe it’s 2015. I feel like I just got used to writing 2014 on things, and I feel like the year went by way too fast. There was so much more I wanted to do, but it’s nice to take a moment and celebrate some of the fun I had with writing On Point. Some weeks  I am so grateful for this blog. It forces me to leave...