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 ...

With Spring right around the corner, many Island businesses are reopening after a Winter hiatus. This is always a fun time for those of us who live here year round and for those who like to visit during the quieter months. Edgartown Espresso Love, Lucky Hank’s and Edgartown Diner have opened as of March 2nd. Edgartown Meat &am...

**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...

It’s a Tuesday night in February and I can’t find a parking spot a The Barn!?! How can this be? Well, when I walked, I knew why. The smell immediately made me hungry. The smell of curry, of exotic spices, Indian food. The dining room was packed and I have to say that 90% of the people in the restaurant were eating from the Indian f...

I am relatively new to the kombucha scene, but know that it has been gaining popularity. I admit that I like to have a bottle or two a week, and love getting the Island made komucha when I find it in  stores or at the Chilmark Fles Market. Why is kombucha becoming so popular? Well, first it’s pretty tasty (though not ever...

Ah brunch, just saying the word makes me smile and think of the weekend and food with friends. Guess what Oak Bluffs’ restaurant has added brunch to its menu – yes, the Ocean View. There are many things that make this brunch a little different from some other brunches on the Island. First of all, you can get brunch Saturday or Sund...

Molto Bene – very good, is definitely how I would describe the food at La Soffitta in Vineyard Haven, and now in its third year, I would say this Italian restaurant has found its boschetto (groove). When you walk in, you almost forget that what the space looked like when it was Le Grenier, which is a good thing I think. The ba...

I have to admit it – I do not have an Island Club Card, which offered a 20% – 30% discount at Cronig’s Market, and yes not having that discount did sometimes deter me from shopping at Cronig’s because the costs of some products versus other Island grocery stores. However, that is no longer the case. As of December 31st, Cronig...

On many of these cold days, folks can use a little cheering up, and a lunch date can do just that. Slice of Life in Oak Bluffs has great lunch options, and is open for lunch Tuesday thru Saturdays. During the off-season, Slice offers a $10 lunch special. On this specialty menu, you’ll find a couple options. Not only do you ge...