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...

Each Spring, the Lighthouse Grill at the Harbor View Hotel hosts a series of wine dinners. The series usually highlights a certain region of a country, with a collection of wine’s from that origin. Last month, my friend and Joanne and I were transported to Argentina. Did you know that Argentina is the world’s fifth largest pr...

It’s not everyday that you are surrounded by dozens of children cheering you on and yelling thank you. When it does happen, it’s pretty remarkable. I was able to experience this joy when we presented the fundraising check from Martha’s Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite for $41,000 to the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club. Seeing the...

With Spring coming, a lot of us are thinking about shedding our less than stellar Winter habits. Some are looking for something to kickstart or motivate them to be a little more healthy and work on feeling better. The days of craving comfort foods are coming to an end, and lighter food is on the menu, with the lighter days. I am a...

Let’s face it. Once you have Edgartown Meat & Fish’s steak tips, you’re hooked. An added bonus is that in addition to amazing meats, beautiful cuts and selection, you can get everything else you need there too. One stop shopping. Edgartown Meat & Fish has the accoutrements you need, all sorts of sauces, pantry items, produc...

The farmers’ markets of Martha’s Vineyard have become an integral part of the social and food fabric of the island. Farm-to-table is not only a saying, but truly a way of life on the Vineyard. At least a way of life during the warmer summer months. As the colder weather and snow replace the people and the crops, loc...

It seems like just yesterday, I was at Not Your Sugar Mamas in the Tisbury Market Place talking about new chocolate bar flavors that were being whipped up. Now when you walk into NYSM, it is a whole new world. Yes, there are still chocolate bars, but now there is SO MUCH MORE. This is a one stop shop for all things healthy and on ...

**UPDATE – sadly Leslie has moved off Island and is no longer offering FETE MV** Recently a friend of mine was taking to me about Fete MV. I had not heard of it before, and that’s because this amazing new Island business is new to the food scene. What you may ask? Doesn’t Fete mean party in French? It sure does, and if you know fou...

How much do I love cheese! How much do I love beer! Put together two incredible, special Island made ones, Grey Barn cheese and Offshore Ale beer, and you’ve got a spectacular pair. Put away those thoughts of wine and cheese, this event shows just how good beer and cheese can be together. Joe Alstat, The Grey Barn’s cheese maker f...