Last week I was talking with a friend about great food on the Vineyard, and he had mentioned the Chef’s Tasting at Red Cat Kitchen at Ken’n’Beck. I remember back in the day that Chef Ben deForest had done tastings at Balance, but I didn’t realize that he was doing them at Red Cat as well. Knowing this, it was time to do a little re...

All Summer long I have been hearing about the amazing mango lassis and the farmstead feta cheese from the farm stand at Mermaid Farm in Chilmark.  With things quieting down, I thought I would take a little up-Island adventure to see what the buzz is all about. Off to Mermaid Farm Mermaid Farm is on Middle Road in Chilmark, 9 M...

On Sunday mornings, you just might be surprised at what you can find at the Oak Bluffs Open Market at Washington Park (across from Our Market).  From 9 a.m. -1 p.m. there is an interesting assortment of vendors. Part flea market, part farmer’s market with an Oak Bluffs twist, the Oak Bluffs Open Market is a fun ...

Ok, so President Obama and his family are coming to Martha’s Vineyard this week.  They are staying in up-Island in Chilmark, and I imagine their “people” are hard at work researching what the First Family should do while they are here.  Hoping for a little more variety this year from the first family, here are a couple of...

On Martha’s Vineyard we may not have drive-thrus but we do have food trucks. And, some of these trucks have some of the best eats on the Island. When I saw two new trucks this season, I thought it was time to do a little research, which basically gives me a reason to eat something good that I probably shouldn’t. Spirit Shack Food T...

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...