Ah Valentine’s Day, classically referred to as a “Hallmark Holiday,” a made up day to sell cards and chocolates. I am not a subscriber to this line of thought. I love Valentine’s Day, especially on Martha’s Vineyard! This holiday seems to be so much more special here. Everyone Loves . . . Chilmark Chocolates! And guess what, they ...

Finally, an official beer pairing dinner at Offshore Ale, and not just one dinner, but a series! I bet you’ve been to plenty of wine pairing dinners, but beer? There are so many beer styles and beer can be a great way to compliment a dish. Offshore hosted its first beer dinner on Wednesday, January 20th, and along with my friends ...

So winter is in full swing. The Island has had its first big snowstorm, and now hibernation has set in for a lot of people. This is nothing new. It happens every year. The towns are quiet after 5 p.m. However this winter, JB and his team at Martha’s Vineyard Chowder Company (ChoCo) are giving you four nights of amazing deals to tem...

It seems like it wasn’t that long ago that we were all saying how great it would be to have a place to bowl on Martha’s Vineyard, something to do, get us out of the house. Well, since The Barn, Bowl & Bistro opened its doors late last Spring, we were given a great way to have fun year round. One of the things that has been so ...

It’s now just over a year since Mike Santoro (Santoro Hospitality Group) purchased the Ocean View Restaurant from the Jackson family. Since his ownership, there has always been talk about introducing breakfast to this restaurant, that has a serious following. As of January first 2016, the idea of breakfast became a reality in the f...

For this Frugal Foodie, we ventured to Henry’s at the Harbor View Hotel where you can find some of the best (and most delicious) dining deals on the Island during the off-season. As soon as I heard that there was Taco Tuesday, I was in. If you’ve watched the Lego Movie, you know why it resonates so well with me. I’ve had to have a...

The rumors are true. Offshore Ale in Oak Bluffs is offering breakfast. Not just any breakfast, the  Brewhouse Breakfast, which pays a homage to some of their craft beers and love of Irish breakfast. Now on Saturdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., you can enjoy the most important meal of the day at one of the best year-rou...

The holidays are behind us. The days are still short. And sometimes you crave good pub food and a crowd, and that’s exactly what Offshore Ale’s 2-for-1 delivers. A Frugal Foodie off-season delight! Monday nights on the Island are some of the best nights this time of year in Oak Bluffs. As you walk through the door, you’re gree...

It’s finally here, Christmas in Edgartown. And among the festivities and holiday traditions, there is the Martha’s Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite raffle. Why should you get excited about this? After all, everyone has a raffle — but not like this one! The Vineyard Restaurant Experience Now in its fourth year, this highly anticipate...

Where does one go for lunch when you’re in the middle of the Island of Martha’s Vineyard? Well, before you’d have to go head all the way into one of the towns to grab a bite, but that is no longer true. I heard it through the grapevine that there was a great new place joining the Vineyard food scene. The Starlite Lounge Take-Away ...