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...

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...

And we’re back….The Ritz reopened its doors for the 2018 season in early March. What a roller coaster it has been the last couple of years for this iconic dive bar, music haven for the Island since 1944. In this blog, I bring some interesting news. The Ritz is embracing its roots. What’s this bar known for? Music, but of cours...

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...