At 14 A street in the MV airport Business Park, you’ll find Jan Buhrman’s Kitchen Porch Catering, but it’s actually so much more. This year, Jan and her culinary team have opened the Back Porch Larder (larder is a room or large cupboard for storing food). Jan has taken the term larder and applied it to her takeaway becaus...

Tucked behind the iconic Edgartown Books lies one of Edgartown’s hidden gems for dinner, Behind the Bookstore. Known for its amazing coffee, and daytime fare, the evening offers its own special experience. The lights on the sail cloth tents and the well placed surrounding lights make for an intimate, even slightly magical dinner s...

Sometimes it’s nice to have a little something to do after the beach and before dinner on a Saturday, during the Summer months on Martha’s Vineyard. The Saturday Stroll is the perfect activity. On Saturdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. thru Columbus Day, Main Street in Vineyard Haven is a great place to be. Not only are stores open...

Many of  you may have seen the new restaurant sign, Garde East, where the Blue Canoe once was. If you’ve been curious, this is worth exploring. This restaurant, which offers some of the most amazing views of Vineyard Haven harbor, has been completely refreshed. The walls are white, and feature Island artwork from the Seaworth...

The Oak Bluffs harbor is one of those Island spots where you go to have fun, and there is fun to be had. An added bonus is the fact that you can get some great food there now as well. Lobsterville Bar & Grille was lucky enough to get Doug Hewson (former owner of Mediterranean in Vineyard Haven), as its new chef. This is a...

Memorial Day weekend something wonderful happened for the town and people of Oak Bluffs. We got a fish market. Our very own place to grab fresh local fish, lobsters, oysters, and more. A long time dream of owner, Sandy Fisher, came true — with the help of his friend and now manager, Shaun Fitzpatrick. Located next to the Sand Bar ...

So I have some good news and bad news. Let’s go bad news first. The Beach Plum Inn is no longer serving dinner. I am a little sad about this, but let’s move on. The good news is, that the Beach Plum is now serving breakfast. Chef Josh Aronie, who will be opening the Homeport on June 18th, has put together a fresh, local-inspired me...

Mangku will not be open for the 2017 season. Hope to see it back next year! All it took was a dream and eBay to make Mangku a reality. I am serious. Jacqueline Foster decided after 7 years of making cheese, it was time to get back into the kitchen, and with the Island being one tough place to open a restaurant, she had a solution, ...

If you’ve visited Martha’s Vineyard, chances are you may have taken the drive to the cliffs at Aquinnah (Gay Head). This stellar, panoramic view is truly breathtaking. However when there, it’s important to stop and take in the shops and the little eateries found at the cliffs. Here, you’ll find a treasure trove of goodies, includi...

Nestled in the corner of Nevin Square, in Edgartown, you’ll find Détente. This little gem is open for its 12th season – 12 years of providing local, creative, inspiring cuisine. With a cozy outdoor patio, a great bar and two floors of intimate dining, there’s a space that caters to your mood for the night. Owners Suzanna and Kevin...