Yes my friends, it is time to make the pilgrimage up-Island to Chilmark Chocolates.  Past the crocuses and fields on roads with no traffic, it’s like a little adventure with a very sweet and tasty reward at the end. Learning my lesson from Christmas, when it was closed before I was able to go, I went early for my Easter candy ...

In a place where creativity and entrepreneurship thrive, it’s nice to know that there are organizations who want to help you succeed. The Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network, MVWN, has been doing just that.  Its mission is to provide support and education to Island business owners.  No matter how big or small your business ...

At the young age of 14, Austin Racine got a job in the kitchen of the Bavarian Chef, a popular restaurant in Virginia close to his home, as a dishwasher. Quickly, he moved up the kitchen ladder, helping with food prep, then to the vegetable station, then the grill, and then at only 15, he became the youngest sous chef ever at the r...

St. Patrick’s Day brings out the best in Islanders!  First – so many of us are indeed Irish, at least in spirit today. Second, at this time of the year, we’re raring for a reason to get out and celebrate, and the 2nd Annual Wee St. Patrick’s Day Parade offers just that. The parade is sponsored by the Newes (From America Pub) i...

Last week when I was walking to the Oak Bluffs post office, I took a moment to look at the changes happening to what I call the old Oyster Bar building. It was completely gutted, a shell. Part of me was a little sad, since I have a lot of fun memories in that space, but part of me was really happy to know that soon it will be a bea...

In less than a month, the Spring issue of Edible Vineyard will hit stands all over Martha’s Vineyard.  This free magazine has been a favorite since its first issue was published in Spring of 2009. A fan myself, there is not an issue I have missed.  After all, where else can you get the “Blueprints to Making the ...

Lambert’s Cove Inn & Restaurant is shaking things up in West Tisbury.  First the inn and restaurant are now open year round, and they have a new Executive Chef, Michael Rottman. Yes, the beloved Mikey from L’etoile and Fishbones. The last day of February was his first day, and he has wasted no time adding a little fun to t...

Somehow, JB Blau found some time to fill me in on what’s happening with Copper Wok, his new Asian restaurant opening in Vineyard Haven.  Let’s talk first about why he and partner/Chef Alex Nagi decided to open a Pan-Asian restaurant. Well for these two, it’s somewhat a selfish (though smart) move, both of them love Asian food....

People always wonder what we do on Martha’s Vineyard during the long winter months.  I think they’d be surprised to see just how much there is to do. This Winter, I’m getting in touch with flowers.  Sounds a little strange I know, but there’s something about fresh flowers that chases away some of the grey we see in New En...

Meet Tanya Rustigan. She has large, trusting brown eyes, a beautiful smile, and a talent to take something old and make it AMAZING! Tanya grew up in her parents’ antique store. There she would spend her time sorting through old buttons and keys, which she loved. Over the years, she’s acquired quite the collection of both. Two Summe...