For about three years now, I have been on the email list for adult crafts at the Vineyard Haven Library, but was yet to commit to one. Don’t get me wrong, the crafts are truly awesome, like making paper rose wreaths, make  jewelry with sailor knots, etc. However, one email came through that had an offer I could not r...

You never know how amazing the guy pouring your favorite beer might be. I know that I myself was surprised to hear that a co-worker, Tom Ellis,  from Offshore Ale was heading to Serbia to do a documentary about the refugees in that country. I had known that Tom went to school for filmmaking, but I was unaware of his desire, a...

These days, a number of restaurant doors are still closed. However, Slice of Life on Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs is open and offering a you a number of reasons to dine there, on top of the yummy food. Seven years ago, the chef, Peter Smyth, and his wife, Jennifer, bought Slice of Life from owners Mary and Jackson Kenworth (Chef/Ow...

Ever wonder what music shows sell out time after time during the Summer on Martha’s Vineyard? Reggae! Reggae is the most popular by far. Knowing that, it seemed like a great idea to Island resident, Skip Finley, to help create a reggae radio station. On October 10th, 2015, WYOB, the Soul of Martha’s Vineyard, signed on for the fir...

At least once a year, you can find an amazing Island chef teaming up with the Culinary Arts and Ceramic Arts Departments at the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School for an unforgettable farm-to-table dinner, which happens to be a fundraiser for Island Grown Schools. This year, Dan Sauer from 7a Foods was this dinner’s profession...

Who doesn’t love a deal? I know I do. That’s why when I saw “All you can eat spaghetti dinner for four people at Isola” for $20 on a Facebook page I was intrigued. I found the deal on Cape and MV Deals. There were also others on its Facebook page and its website as well. My interest was piqued and so I reached out to find out the ...

As you may know, I am a big fan of Island oysters. I’ve written about Signature, Honeysuckle, Cottage City, and Spearpoint Oysters, and these are only a couple of the oyster farms that are found in the waters of Martha’s Vineyard. So what could be better than an event, in February no less, that celebrates these fabulous bivalves? ...

Ah Valentine’s Day, classically referred to as a “Hallmark Holiday,” a made up day to sell cards and chocolates. I am not a subscriber to this line of thought. I love Valentine’s Day, especially on Martha’s Vineyard! This holiday seems to be so much more special here. Everyone Loves . . . Chilmark Chocolates! And guess what, they ...

I love watching an artist’s evolution over the years. In 2012, I met with Noava Knight for Martha’s Vineyard Fashion Week. She was working on a new collection of apparel for one of the runway shows. Almost four years later, I met with her again in her new studio in Oak Bluffs, but this time to talk with her about her newest endeavo...

Finally, an official beer pairing dinner at Offshore Ale, and not just one dinner, but a series! I bet you’ve been to plenty of wine pairing dinners, but beer? There are so many beer styles and beer can be a great way to compliment a dish. Offshore hosted its first beer dinner on Wednesday, January 20th, and along with my friends ...