This year, there is a big change in venue for the Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival, October 17th – 21st. Many of the events will be held at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Katama. The Winnetu has incredible views from its restaurant, The Dunes, and outside deck, which means stunning views for some serious (and fun) connoi...

As of September 15th, Citrine, a beloved shop on Main Street in Vineyard Haven has a new owner, Tanya Rustigian. Some of you may already know her, perhaps from her time on the Island or my blog on her jewelry line, trust.   Trust jewelry’s very first account was at Citrine. She and owner, Emma Kiley, became fast friends. Citr...

The Grey Barn, established in 2009, by Eric and Molly Glasgow, is not only certified organic, but it a very special place to visit. Set on almost 100 acres of beautiful land, this farm, its buildings, and what it produces are pretty incredible. The Grey Barn has been producing cheeses for a number of years, and those cheeses ...

This year’s festival delivered the goods! And by goods, I mean lots of great new beers and fun. I think people are catching on to what a great deal and event this is for beer lovers of all kinds. A perfect location, Waban Park in Oak Bluffs has all the space needed for the Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival tent, food purv...

In June, Dilly’s Taqueria opened it’s doors, a huge gamble considering Summer was in already in full swing. However, Dilly’s has been a hit since day one! Dilly’s, the nickname of his daughter, Dillon, has become quite the talk of the town. With a attention to detail, a love of Mexican food, and good ingredients, Dilly’s has becom...

Last year’s hurricane couldn’t keep people away from the Martha’s Craft Beer Festival, and this year’s weather looks simply perfect, especially for people to enjoy the stunning background of this festival. When you’re not sampling a new favorite, take in the beauty of Inkwell beach. The festival is once again being held across...

Sea Smoke now serves lunch! This is a big deal for all of us who like to go out for lunch, and with cooler days upon us, Sea Smoke is serving up the perfect options. Lunch was always the plan, owner Dan Sauer, told me when I stopped by, but things got a little crazy this Summer. So, it was postponed a bit. To me, I think it’s the ...

The Island has Derby fever — as in the annual Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby. Everywhere you go, there’s Derby talk – on the boat, on the shore, too small, not big enough. Facebook and instagram are full of locals showcasing their catch. The Edgartown Board of Trade has come up with a fun new addition to the D...

UPDATE: 2022 – Revelry is no long open but in the same spot, you will find Kismet – here you can also rent the paddle boards featured below, click here to learn more. Rev·el·ry – lively and noisy festivities according to Google, something we all enjoy now and then. However it can also refer to the great new spot in Edgartown, ...

With the season winding down, please note that Summer is not over just yet. Martha’s Vineyard jewelry designer, Nettie Kent, has created a series of carefully curated pop-up shops to showcase local artists and other designers/artists that she admires. This series is known as Off Season MV. The launch party featuring Nettie Kent, a...