Let’s face it, most moms like to a break from cooking, and Mother’s Day is a great reason to give your mom a break. On this particular day, there are a number of Island restaurants that pull out all the stops for this important lady. Many restaurants that don’t even offer brunch do so in her honor. Letting mom wake up late, perhap...

Last week, The Cardboard Box opened its doors. Since we first learned about Ben and Erica DeForest’s new spot, we have been eager for its opening. Located on Circuit Avenue in the space that was previously Down Island, The Cardboard Box is an eclectic mix of classic and modern. The large wooden bar is once again a focal ...

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...

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...

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...

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...