A couple of weeks ago, my friend Scott Mullin told me I had to try these amazing baked doughnuts at the Scottish Bakehouse in Vineyard Haven.  Being a doughnut enthusiast and never having one that was baked, it was my mission to get one. I failed at my first attempt.  I arrived at the Scottish Bakehouse on a Saturday...

The restaurant scene of Martha’s Vineyard continues to change and grow, offering more  options for us to enjoy for a night out, which I love.  Let’s discuss what’s happening at The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn.  Yes, the restaurant that has not always been super warm or even considered to be accessible, is tryin...

Living on Martha’s Vineyard we are lucky enough to have a vibrant farming community. We support and love our farms, and we are big into the concept of “farm-to-table” in our restaurants and even our schools. However, we don’t often talk about what’s going on in our waters which we also “farm” in way. In comes the Martha’s Vineyard ...

I bet many people like me have seen A Savory Pie Company’s boxed pies at Cronigs, Reliable or Stop and Shop in Edgartown.  The packaging is eye-catching, and the pies look delicious, but I have never bought one before. Curiosity piqued, I was on a mission to find out more regarding A Savory Pie Company. To Chilmark for Take-Ou...

Starting next week, you will be able to dine at the Lampost.  Skinny’s Fat Sandwiches and the Lampost are getting together after being neighbors for almost a decade.  Surprised?  No reason to be, after all,  for the last three years, you could have Skinny Fat Sandwiches delivered to you at the Lampost, a co...

Many of us were saddened and surprised when we heard that the Black Dog Tavern was shutting down for renovations this past Winter. What would happen to this iconic restaurant that’s been open since the 70’s? And with Black Dog and the Art Cliff Diner closed for a while at the same time, there were fewer places for breakfast and lun...

Yes my friends, it is time to make the pilgrimage up-Island to Chilmark Chocolates.  Past the crocuses and fields on roads with no traffic, it’s like a little adventure with a very sweet and tasty reward at the end. Learning my lesson from Christmas, when it was closed before I was able to go, I went early for my Easter candy ...

In a place where creativity and entrepreneurship thrive, it’s nice to know that there are organizations who want to help you succeed. The Martha’s Vineyard Women’s Network, MVWN, has been doing just that.  Its mission is to provide support and education to Island business owners.  No matter how big or small your business ...

At the young age of 14, Austin Racine got a job in the kitchen of the Bavarian Chef, a popular restaurant in Virginia close to his home, as a dishwasher. Quickly, he moved up the kitchen ladder, helping with food prep, then to the vegetable station, then the grill, and then at only 15, he became the youngest sous chef ever at the r...

St. Patrick’s Day brings out the best in Islanders!  First – so many of us are indeed Irish, at least in spirit today. Second, at this time of the year, we’re raring for a reason to get out and celebrate, and the 2nd Annual Wee St. Patrick’s Day Parade offers just that. The parade is sponsored by the Newes (From America Pub) i...