Yes, it is true.  There is a new beer on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard, Bad Martha.  What you might say? I don’t know of any new brewery on the Island. Well, since we do live in a fragile environment, the beer is actually brewed and bottled in Ipswitch, MA.  However, there really is a bit of Martha’s Vineyard in ev...

Sometimes a girl likes to mix it up for lunch.  I get stuck in the three-town rut.  So on a sunny, hot Summer day, why not take a trip up to Aquinnah, and see what’s going on for lunch at the other end of the Island. After maneuvering past the bikers, I found a great parking spot, which surely meant good luck for what was...

Each Summer, I love seeing what new places open in each of the towns.  Of course living in Oak Bluffs, I am always hopeful of some great new spots, and this year there are a couple. If you’ve walked down Circuit Avenue this Summer, you’ve probably noticed a few new shops and restaurants.  Let’s start at the top of Circuit...

For the last couple of years, people have been telling me that I had to experience Trio at Black Sheep on North Summer Street in Edgartown.  Finally, I made it a point to schedule a girl’s night with my friend Dailyn, and see what all the buzz was about. From Gourmet Shop to Chic Cafe The Black Sheep becomes Trio aft...

Walking down Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs, you will definitely notice Fat Ronnie’s MV Burger bar.  First of all, the space is white and modern and inviting.  Not that the idea of a burger bar isn’t seductive enough, but seriously, the space is wonderful.  So clean and crisp and different from any other small pla...

Each Summer season I love going to the three big Island towns and checking out what’s new.  With this post, I am focusing on Edgartown, and as always, there is a lot happening in this quaint, picturesque old whaling town. Lots Brewing in Edgartown Not that long ago, Edgartown was not necessarily the best town to visit for a gr...

One of the best things about Katama, and there are many, is the Katama General Store.  For 11 Summers, owners Jackie and Doug Korell, have been delighting Summer and year-round residents. This dynamic duo also own Lobster Tales Catering. What would make them want to buy a general store?  Well, if you’ve ever met Jack...

Last week when I was passing Edgartown Books on Main Street in Edgartown, I saw the sign for Behind the Bookstore Coffee Bar, and my interest was piqued.  Short on time, I had to wait to go back another week, and let me tell you, I am in love. btb The walkway back to btb (lowercase letters on purpose and is actually its logo) ...

Ah for any of you who lived in big cities before the Vineyard, don’t you remember the thrill of  restauant week? When I lived in Philadelphia, each Spring and Fall, I’d jump at the chance to dine at some of the most amazing restaurants for not an amazing amount of cash. Now, I look forward to Martha’s Vineyard Restaurant Week....

Though the Beach Plum Restaurant may look the same on the outside, the inside is completely different.  When you walk through the doors, you feel at home. Gone are the white tablecloths and in its place are great handmade rustic tables with mason jars and brown paper placemats — crayons for doodling too. Another great ad...