During the Summer months, Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs is packed with people, especially children. So, it seemed to make sense to use the outside space on the back of Down Island for something family friendly. Introducing Amity Candy Co. where you will find small batch, handcrafted sweet treats. It’s not a candy store in the usual...

Whether here for the day, month or 365 days a year, it’s always nice to collect mementos to remind you of special times on the Martha’s Vineyard. A fun way to do just that is to sign up for one of Stefanie Wolf Designs earring parties. I am guessing that you have seen her handmade jewelry at any number of flea markets and sho...

I love a reason to go to The Beach Plum Inn. When I heard that island chef John Thurgood was going to offer breakfast at the Inn daily this Summer, I knew I would find my way there. Soon after, my friend Jessie who works in Chilmark, suggested we go try out breakfast at the Inn. Of course I jumped on the opportunity to spend time ...

“The Earth Laughs In Flowers,” observed writer Ralph Waldo Emerson, and that’s a quote that can be certainly apply to the joy and laughter we felt on Farm Field Sea’s Bloomin Fantastic Flower Workshop at Morning Glory Farm. How many times have you bought flowers from the farmers’ market or Morning Glory Farm, and wondered how...

The West Tisbury Farmers’ Market on Martha’s Vineyard is classic Vineyard all the way. Every Wednesday and Saturday morning during the summer months, it seems like just about everyone on the island drops by for something fresh and local. Martha’s Vineyard now has more than 40 farms actively raising and producing  local food f...

I am not quite sure why, but when you walk up to 19 Raw Oyster Bar, you feel like you’re in for a fun time. Perhaps because it is a bar and is small and intimate. The set-up pretty much guarantees that you’re going to accidentally bump into friends there or make new ones. Chef/Owner, Joe Monteiro (Pizza di Napoli), has got a serio...

  It has happened. The signs are obvious, smoke rising from the smoker at 7 Oakland Avenue, Oak Bluffs, once again after years of nothing. The smell taunting you as you walk or drive by. Sea Smoke Barbecue is now open. Open daily at 5:00 p.m., Sea Smoke features slow wood smoked BBQ, and of course a selection of amazing ...

We can all agree that there are a number of restaurants and takeout spots on Martha’s Vineyard. With that, sometimes it’s fun to create your own little “foodie”outing. Starting at one place for apps, diner at another, and perhaps even a little dessert elsewhere, even al fresco. One way I like to kick off an evening or end a day o...

After a long day of Summer fun on Martha’s Vineyard, many people unwind with a cocktail before dinner. For the Summer, The Terrace at the Charlotte Inn is hosting “Vintage Cocktail Hour.” Daily from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., you’ll find a cocktail bar set up in the Green Room at the Charlotte Inn, and some incredible cocktails. As ...

Leaving on that Midnight Train, heading to the parking lot of Jim’s Package Store in Oak Bluffs. Sounds crazy right? Well, with the Midnight Train Food Truck there nightly, it’s sure to become a late night hotspot. Jordan Wallace has been working on the Midnight Train Food Truck for the past two years. Yes, it is named after ...