You’re most likely familiar with Sharky's Cantina on Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs. A go-to spot for Mexican-inspired dishes and festive cocktails since 2005, it’s long been a staple of the Island dining scene.   But this winter, owner JB Blau has introduced something new: a pop-up restaurant called ON-AND-OFF Isl...

As the seasons change and the season’s quiet tranquility takes hold, Martha’s Vineyard transforms into a serene haven for locals and adventurous visitors. While many businesses close up shop for the winter, the Island’s culinary scene remains vibrant with a selection of cozy restaurants and cafes that cater to those who savor the q...

We’ve heard some people wonder if there are markets and grocery stores on Martha’s Vineyard and the answer is yes! Not only do we have two Stop & Shop locations (a rarity to have a chain store on the Island!) but we have several locally owned grocery stores as well as a number of convenience stores and specialty markets to help...

Martha’s Vineyard has long been admired and appreciated for its natural beauty, which is a result of the way we treat our land and sea. For generations, visitors and residents alike have respected our island, maintaining the pristine quality that makes it such a unique treasure. The sustainability of our home and home away from hom...

You may have seen some recent activity at the take-out window at the Square Rigger in Edgartown and wondered what the buzz was all about. Or maybe you’ve driven by the old home of Chef Amy’s Food Truck on Vineyard Haven and noticed a fancy new culinary outpost with heaters and a deck. Or maybe you noted the “Nina’s Dine and Dash” s...

UPDATED FOR 2021 Did you know that you can get fresh, affordable Island grown veggies and more from Island Grown Initiative’s Mobile Market with pick-up in various locations? WE LOVE MV: WHAT IS THE ISLAND GROWN MOBILE MARKET? “The mobile market is a truck stocked with affordable, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Market...

Are you trying to reduce your footprint this new year? Trying to figure out how to lessen your dependence on plastics? Well the Martha’s Vineyard Food Cooperative can help you with your goals. You have to be a member of the MVY Co-op to take advantage of its benefits. What are the benefits? Affordable, high quality food items a...

The Winter months on Martha’s Vineyard are a very interesting time. It’s a time when the Island is quiet and emits a different kind of beauty. It’s a time when people reconnect and friendships are deepened. Farm Field Sea Oyster Tour with Cottage City Oysters Don’t get me wrong, many of us crave the warmth, the sun and lo...

I have not been to Jimmy Seas Pan Pasta in a few years. I think the guilt about eating carbs has kept me away much to my husband’s dismay. However, when he heard that Jimmy Seas was offering BUY ONE ENTREE GET THE SECOND ONE FOR $15 thru April 21st, he talked me into going. Not that I needed much convincing. The smell of garlic tha...

Ah the Black Dog Tavern, a Martha’s Vineyard dining out classic, a beacon in Vineyard Haven’s port. Lots of us know and love it for breakfast, I myself am a professed Back to the Capital fan, but when is the last time you had dinner at this iconic Island restaurant? Things have changed at the Black Dog Tavern. The new chef, D...