Husband and wife team, Lisa and Winston Christie bring 20 years of experience to the food scene on Martha’s Vineyard. They always knew they wanted to have their own place, their own restaurant to cook the food they love, and offer the customer service they are known for. However, when the pandemic hit, they questioned everything, b...

Though we enjoy this upcoming long weekend, it is a little bittersweet as many of our favorite restaurants and shops that have not yet closed begin to close their doors for the season. Before we jump into the closings, there is one place opening this weekend — Tansy Tea & Coffee by Juice By The Sea. Tansy is holding a soft open...

I have to admit that I am somewhat embarrassed to say that the first farmer’s market of the 2021 season happened in the fall for me. However, I do have to admit that I enjoy the market this time of year. It is cooler, quieter, and I can connect more with my favorite vendors. So, Wednesdays At The Fall West Tisbury Farmer’s Market O...

Meals together on Martha’s Vineyard often hold a special place in our lives. One of the most memorable dinners you can have is a Vineyard Clambake. Whether it’s catered, at a restaurant, a take-away meal, or one you cook on your own, there is nothing quite like it. You might even be surprised to discover exactly what’s in a Vineyar...

*UPDATE – BREAKFAST AVAILABLE TOO What happens when two great chefs, Nathaniel Wade and Jimmy Alvarado, open a sandwich shop? Unbelievable culinary creations on fresh baked bread. No seriously, Tigerhawk Sandwich Co. is not only one of the few sandwich shops in downtown Oak Bluffs, but you will find the most flavorful, inspired san...

Did you know that Alley’s General Store is the oldest retail business on Martha’s Vineyard? Opening in the 1850s, this store provided basic supplies for farmers and fishermen. It was even was a place that they could sell their goods. Alley’s General Store I had no idea that it’s the oldest shop. All I know is that every t...

Sure it’s fun to kayak or paddle board in the waters surrounding Martha’s Vineyard. However, what if you went at night and could see the marine life below your craft? Cool right? Well, now you can with Island Spirit Kayak’s Glow Kayaking and Paddle Boarding. Ready for GLOW Kayaking Owner Chick Stapleton was inspired to br...

It’s the old supply-and-demand predicament: Home sales in the U.S. continue at a torrid pace, but the availability of listings, especially on Martha’s Vineyard, remains limited. Buoyed by historically low mortgage rates, buyers keep shopping for homes and second homes, reducing the available inventory and sparking a rise in home pr...

*Atria Cafe is now closed for the season – see you in Summer 2022 I waited all summer long to try Atria Cafe, and now I am regretting it! Atria Cafe Is A Breakfast Treat In Edgartown. Atria offers a fabulous in-town breakfast, and let’s not forget that there is parking there as well. Atria Cafe | Edgartown The most amazin...

In 1975, director Steven Spielberg came to the sleepy island of Martha’s Vineyard to film JAWS with actors Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and a young Richard Dreyfuss. Little did they know that they were making one of the most iconic movies of our time, giving birth to “Amity Island,” and making Martha’s Vineyard a must experience for ...