The Red Cat Kitchen Hits The Ritz. That’s a hashtag you’ll see on Instagram and Facebook. What does this mean for all of us you might wonder? Well, it means that we can all access the amazing food by chef Ben DeForest. By accessible, I mean meals that are $12 and under, and a daily “Blue Plate Special” that’s $10. Ben has been sne...

For almost five years, I have been writing On Point now, and I still love the story behind the special places on Martha’s Vineyard. On a glorious Fall day, I made my way up Middle Road in Chilmark to learn about Mermaid Farm. I have been there many times before for their lassis and yogurt, but I had never ventured beyond the farm ...

From 11:00 a.m. t0 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, the Black Sheep is serving up fresh, creative, delicious lunches. During the Fall and Winter months, Black Sheep is transformed into a great little luncheonette in Edgartown. Here, you’ll find scrumptious specials and great sammies (sandwiches). Mondays feature Mexican-inspired food...

There are a number of fabulous Burger Nights found on Martha’s Vineyard, including the ever popular 2-for-1 Burgers at Atria (Sundays) and Burger Night at State Road (Thursdays). Now, you can enjoy the American classic on Friday nights at Waterside Market in Vineyard Haven. Yes, Vineyard Haven residents, rejoice. You can stay ...

Celebrating its eighth year, the Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival, spotlighted the bounty of Martha’s Vineyard. Our local seafood, farms, and talent, paired with amazing wine and craft spirits. This event seemed to boast even more events than usual. And events hosted in really amazing places, like The Outermost...

This past weekend, was the 6th annual Local Wild Food Challenge Martha’s Vineyard. The call of the wild came to Oak Bluffs, where the Portuguese American Club hosted the event for the first time. For event founder, Billy Manson, the fun is the unknown — not knowing what creative local ingredients are and who and what is going ...

Columbus Day weekend marks the closing of many of our favorite Island restaurants, and more will close over the next few weeks. This On Point is a great guide for all you foodies who love going out for a bite. Up-Island After Columbus Day weekend, the Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant (except for special events), the Chilmark Ta...

Something about the shorter, cooler nights makes you instantly crave all things cozy, maybe even slow things down a bit. One place that’s perfect for such a night is 20 By Nine, in Oak Bluffs. I have not written about 20 By Nine since it first opened in 2014, and boy have things changed, for the better.  Last year, I think th...

I am big into themed things – food, parties, events, I love something cohesive. So, when I ran into chef Josh Aronie, from the Homeport and The Beach Plum restaurants, and he mentioned BBQ nights at The Beach Plum, I was intrigued of course. Local Smoke has lent its smoker to chef Nathan Gould of The Beach Plum. This is such a tre...

I went for coffee with a friend to Beetlebung in Oak Bluffs on Monday, and saw that it was closing on Sunday, September 20th. I realized that I had not been yet this year, and needed to sample the new chef’s food before it closed. The next day I made a date with a friend, and was ready for Beetlebung version 1. I say version 1 beca...