The Big Chili Contest celebrates its 32 year with a new date and more!  Why change the date for this event that draws chili enthusiasts from all over? Well, there were a number of reasons. I met with Jen Toppin who works with Mike Santoro (who has been one of the organizers of the fest since way back when), who gave me scoop o...

I was smitten with Behind the Bookstore (BTB) immediately. When I’m there, I can easily forget that I am downtown Edgartown, that Main Street is just steps away. I love being enveloped by the gardens and warmed by peaks of sun through the canopy while enjoy a delicious bite and beverage. You can imagine my curiosity was piqued whe...

What a great day, and a great way, to help clean up the beaches of Martha’s Vineyard. With smiles, team work, and lots of environmental and community spirit and drive, the Point B Clean-Up team joined the 26th annual Vineyard Conservation Society Earth Day Beach Clean-Up on Saturday the 21st. As is our beach clean-up traditio...

Each third Saturday of the month at the Edgartown Diner, Chef/Owner Ralston Francis brings a little taste of the island of Jamaica to the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Ralston, originally from Jamaica, knows how to create authentic Caribbean cuisine> Iit’s in his soul, and it makes him so happy to showcase these foods here. On th...

April Showers may bring May flowers but when you’re on the Island for the week of April school vacation, it’s good to know what some of your options are with the family. For many of us, this school break is one we stay home for. It’s not like February when the need to flee is real. Libraries – Books & More  A bonus is that...

Exploring the Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge on Martha’s Vineyard is an eco adventure unlike any other on the Vineyard. You’re on a barrier beach on Chappaquiddick that stretches out across hundreds of acres on the eastern shore of Chappy, where you discover incredible beaches, birds of all kinds, and other creations from Mother Natur...

When you meet Anne Zenker, you are immediately captivated by her energy. She is vibrant, funny, and passionate. Retiring from her job as a personal trainer (I bet she’s amazing) and a high school lacrosse coach in Summer of 2016, and now living on the Vineyard full time, Anne knew that she wanted to write a new chapter in her ...

Every once in a while you stumble on something life changing, like fresh bread from Beach Road Restaurant to go. No, but seriously, when you find good bread, you get it. In a world were bread can be considered an enemy, fresh baked, small batch bread made by a baker with love is like a gift. I had no idea that you could buy the bre...

It’s that time……..places are reawakening after their long Winter nap. This is a very exciting time for us Islanders who are definitely ready for more options. Also, it means that Summer is on its way, and I don’t know about you, but I could use some serious vitamin D along with venturing to these places. Oak Bluffs Red Cat Kit...

Imagine being a kid and Dairy Queen is one of your favorite places to get ice cream. Now, imagine owning your very own Dairy Queen as an adult, and that’s the dream that’s come true for Max Celeste. Though he bought the Dairy Queen in Edgartown in June of 2016, he spent the Summer working there with the previous owners, Tony and E...