Two great worlds come together in Oak Bluffs, The Food Truck and Offshore Ale. Chef Josh Aronie is now the chef at Offshore, and as you can imagine, he has made changes to the menu, which add some new dishes to the Martha’s Vineyard dining out scene. However, the most exciting addition is Food Truck Wednesdays. The Food Truck has a...

It’s not a mistake. I did not mean to write Lighthouse Grill or brunch. While they’re usually associated with mornings and the Harbor View Hotel, a Martha’s Vineyard breakfast now includes Henry’s restaurant. It’s now open for breakfast daily (even on Sundays until brunch). If you like going out for breakfast on Martha’s Vineyard, ...

  20 By Nine is one of those places that has a definite vibe. Though small in size, it has a big personality. The space is warm and intimate, almost giving you the feel of a speakeasy. From the best American whiskey selection in New England to a great menu of sharable bites (well priced) to brunch with pastries from the French...

As a med spa, owner Dina BenDavid believes it’s important to offer a range of treatments and services. From facials, to microblading to cool sculpting to skincare and even acupuncture. Meet Jodie Treloar of Drift Acupuncture & Wellness, located in Divine in Edgartown. Jodie recently moved to Martha’s Vineyard with her husband,...

Last week, The Cardboard Box opened its doors. Since we first learned about Ben and Erica DeForest’s new spot, we have been eager for its opening. Located on Circuit Avenue in the space that was previously Down Island, The Cardboard Box is an eclectic mix of classic and modern. The large wooden bar is once again a focal ...

The Big Chili Contest celebrates its 32 year with a new date and more!  Why change the date for this event that draws chili enthusiasts from all over? Well, there were a number of reasons. I met with Jen Toppin who works with Mike Santoro (who has been one of the organizers of the fest since way back when), who gave me scoop o...

I was smitten with Behind the Bookstore (BTB) immediately. When I’m there, I can easily forget that I am downtown Edgartown, that Main Street is just steps away. I love being enveloped by the gardens and warmed by peaks of sun through the canopy while enjoy a delicious bite and beverage. You can imagine my curiosity was piqued whe...

It’s that time……..places are reawakening after their long Winter nap. This is a very exciting time for us Islanders who are definitely ready for more options. Also, it means that Summer is on its way, and I don’t know about you, but I could use some serious vitamin D along with venturing to these places. Oak Bluffs Red Cat Kit...

Imagine being a kid and Dairy Queen is one of your favorite places to get ice cream. Now, imagine owning your very own Dairy Queen as an adult, and that’s the dream that’s come true for Max Celeste. Though he bought the Dairy Queen in Edgartown in June of 2016, he spent the Summer working there with the previous owners, Tony and E...

Each Spring, the Lighthouse Grill at the Harbor View Hotel hosts a series of wine dinners. The series usually highlights a certain region of a country, with a collection of wine’s from that origin. Last month, my friend and Joanne and I were transported to Argentina. Did you know that Argentina is the world’s fifth largest pr...