Martha’s Vineyard is a place rich in agriculture and community, which means food can be a lot different here.  We have such great access to  foods that have been grown here or lived here.  Think about our farmer’s markets, our fish markets, The Farm Institute, and how so many of our restaurants focus on using local i...

With the days getting shorter and more things closing for the season on Martha’s Vineyard, it’s time for us hearty Island folks to be creative with how to entertain ourselves.  It’s time for Supper Clubs to begin.  All around the Island, people come up with clever ways to have fun with friends in the comfort of their own ...

I know it’s a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but I’m getting excited about the holidays on Martha’s Vineyard.  As a matter of fact, in less than a month, our Teddy Bear Suite with all its cuddly bears will be back in time for Christmas in Edgartown. Going into our second year now sponsoring this new holiday ...

A welcome sight on Main Street in Vineyard Haven — people in the windows, enjoying a bite to eat at the new Cafe Moxie.  Now open for about a month, there is lots to celebrate. A New Addition to Cafe Moxie – Chef Josh Aronie First, let’s start with the fact that the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (brunch o...

Last Wednesday night while working at Offshore Ale, I noticed two men outside the door working on something.  Curious of course, I had to investigate.  It was two dads putting a scarecrow up.  I had to laugh, watching them stuff a dress with hay, and position a carved pumpkin as the head.  I laughed even harder ...

Lucky Hank’s Restaurant is open for business. With an intimate opening party Friday night, the first dinner service on Saturday, and now as of Sunday, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, almost every day of the week (open Tuesday – Sunday).  A welcomed addition to Edgartown, this warm, cozy restaurant is sure to be a success...

Paint & Champagne with Traeger DiPietro, part of the five day Art*Island Festival did not disappoint. It was one of the most fun and rewarding events I have gone to in awhile. Picture the scene, a sold out crowd, sitting in Water Street Restaurant at the Harbor View Hotel. Traeger in the front of the room with an easel, in our ...

I sometimes think that I don’t do enough things that involve culture.  I don’t visit museums as much anymore.  I don’t visit art galleries as often as I like.  I’m too busy just trying to survive the week trying to add a sprinkle of fun with family and friends here and there.  So imagine how happy I was to know ...

Pecha what?  Pecha Kucha, a clever way to share images and a story to people.  Whether the person is a designer, a writer, a painter, a historian, a sculptor, they can use Pecha Kucha.  The concept is this — 20 images shown for 20 seconds each.  This way, no one gets bored, there’s no lag time, and it keeps thin...

Yes, it’s that time again.  The leaves are falling, the days are shorter, and the season is ending for a number of places.  A number are closing this weekend or soon if they haven’t already. Since I love grabbing a bite to eat out on the towns, that’ll be the main focus.  Check and see if any of your favs are on my l...