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...

Meet Heidi Feldman of Down Island Farm, a woman who has been on a mission trying to figure out how to contribute to the local food movement here on Martha’s Vineyard. Her farm just happens to be on a sandy plot of land in West Tisbury which is not necessarily conducive to growing things. Heidi was a shiitake mushroom farmer, but th...

A new wine store has just opened its doors in Nevin Square in Edgartown, where you’ll find Vintage MV Wine & Spirits, a small yet well stocked wine and spirit shop.  This is not just any wine store, this is the dream of owners John Clift and Sara Webber.  Both John and Sara have an intense passion for wine. Sara’...

Each year brings about changes to the towns of Martha’s Vineyard.  For the 2013 season, there are a lot of great new things happening in Vineyard Haven, which has really now become a lively year-round town. Once filled with a number of empty storefronts, Vineyard Haven is on its way to becoming the town to shop in, and there a...

The Sweet Life Cafe on Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs was that place I used to love to go to for special occasions.  However, somehow with two little ones, I had forgotten all about it, but this Summer, it is going to be one of my favorite places again. Sweet Life has new owners who are really into good food. Yes, it’s Kevi...

It’s official, Offshore Ale Company is offering beer brewing tours daily from 2 – 3 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 – 3:30 p.m.  Stop on by or call to make a reservation, and spend a little time learning about what goes into making delicious beer, made right here on the shores of Martha’s Vineyard. What’s in a Tour There is ...