Waterside Market has long been known as a great spot to grab breakfast and lunch on Martha’s Vineyard. However, now you can stop by this Vineyard Haven restaurant on Main Street for dinner too. The new chef, Bill Hart, joined Waterside Market in the off-season, and has been creating amazing food options, in addition to belove...

Last year, I was so excited to write about the opening of the Oak Bluffs Fish Market. This addition to town, now makes OB a one-stop shopping destination. With Reliable Market (meats and groceries) and a couple of package stores, and the fish market, it’s all within a three block radius. Perfect for easy Summer living or ...

If you read the ON POINT Blog, you know that I have always adored The Sweet Life Cafe. Through it’s is changes and ups and downs, it has remained a little gem for me. Though beautiful inside, it is the outside dining that I go back to again and again. The new chapter of this Oak Bluffs restaurant is being written by a dynamic, you...

There might have been some grumblings when word hit the street that another ice cream shop was opening on Circuit Avenue but this one is different. For starters, it’s not ice cream. Introducing Rosie’s Frozen Yogurt. Rosie’s is owned by Steve and Sindy Steinberg. This is their third location, adding to their Cos Cob and Old Greewic...

OK Bad Martha Beer fans, I have some really good news for you. As you may know, Bad Martha has about 10 beers on tap all season at its Bad Martha Farmer’s Brewery in Edgartown. Many of the beers offered, minus the staples, the 508 IPA, Martha’s Vineyard Ale, and the Summer Ale, the beer might only make a one time appearance on tap....

Oh how I love The MV Wine Fest — how it kicks off the season on Martha’s Vineyard with four days of numerous fun events. One tasty event that I never miss is the Grand Tasting. Yes, I mention it every year, but every year, it is one of the events I never miss. Part of the reason is that I am always learning something new. Some...

Celebrating its fifth year, the MV Wine Fest did not disappoint. With four days of events, including eco-tours, intimate wine dinners, a grand tasting and more, not even the grey Martha’s Vineyard weather could slow down the fun. Six Perfect Pairings This was my first MV Wine Fest wine dinner. Hosted by two of my favorite peop...

Things are about to be quite different on Oakland Avenue in Oak Bluffs. 7a owners, Dan Sauer and Wenonah Madison, have purchased the old Smoke N’ Bones. Though it is going to remain BBQ, I think it’s going to be dramatically different BBQ. Hello, it’s food created by Dan. The rotation of seasons for me is partially determined by w...

I have always been confused, even slightly annoyed about the name of Vineyard Haven/Tisbury, but thanks to the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce’s Sample MV Vineyard Haven, I now know the deal. It turns out that Tisbury is the town, and Vineyard Haven is a village of Tisbury and, West Chop is one too. I love having that l...

The next chapter of Farm Field Sea has been four years in the making on Martha’s Vineyard. Founder, Nevette Previd, has been busy creating and cultivating relationships with island farmers, land and sea, creating unique Martha’s Vineyard culinary adventures. For Nevette, the “face-to-face” connection is compromised in today’s...