The Oak Bluffs harbor restaurant scene just got a little more colorful. Fishbones Bar & Grille is now open. Under new ownership from Michael Sanotoro, Fishbones is like a little slice of island paradise on the harbor. Some things are similar to the Fishbones you knew. The set-up, the awning, the name, but there’s lots that is ...

From poolside to inside, the Martha’s Vineyard summer home design series Your Island Home hosted a special event at the Samuel Butler House, 50 North Water Street in Edgartown. The ongoing series of design events, sponsored by Point B Realty, featured architect Dudley Cannada, principal of Cannada Design Architects. Dudley (seen ...

Ok, how silly do I feel? I’ve lived here for over a decade and I had no idea there was a pool at the Kelley House. But now that I do, watch out, because I have found another favorite place to hang out in Edagrtown. What? The Kelley House pool? No — the Wave Pool Bar at the Kelley House. Facing Dock Street, looking out to the Quart...

One of my favorite places to visit, year round on Martha’s Vineyard, is The FARM Institute. The FARM Institute is a working farm that teaches this community a lot about food and farming. From planting to harvesting to humane treatment of farm animals, it can all be found here. It’s farm-to-table. Me, my children, and many...

As you walk down Kennebec Avenue in Oak Bluffs, you might notice the smell of roasted garlic. It’s not a figment of your imagination. It’s the famous roasted garlic from Jimmy Seas Pan Pasta. Jimmy Seas reopened its doors on Wednesday, July 16th. Though it has new owners, Lisa Brown-Huff and Will Caffey (Vineyard Pizza and The...

Ok so it’s another fun, crazy summer on the Vineyard, and I have to admit that I have not necessarily been eating the most healthy of foods. It’s hard to do, with all the dining out and BBQ’s and summer cocktails. I need some easy, tasty, healthy options that are fast. Imagine my surprise when I was driving up State Road to g...

Summer is hectic and sometimes making a meal at home is the last thing you want to do. Luckily, there’s the most delicious food available at Black Sheep in Edgartown. I’ve written about Black Sheep before, but that was about Trio. Owner Mark Venette and his team used to have wine pairings with cheese and charcuterie in the eve...

For 14 years, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival has been bringing movies that matter to the “big” screen. This year, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival become a much larger, island-wide event, with even more fun for us movie fans of all ages. Fun in Five Towns Why take The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival beyond the Chilmark bord...

Tomorrow is the fourth of July and what better place to celebrate America than here on Martha’s Vineyard, where you’ll find plenty of classic Americana holiday things to do. Fourth of July Parade Since Hurricane Arthur is heading our way, the Edgartown fourth of July parade will now be held on Saturday, July 5th...

By now you might have figured out that I like Chef Josh Aronie’s food, since I follow his every move. And though I miss The Food Truck, I am glad to see Josh at the Home Port restaurant in Menemsha. With Josh there, it means that it was time to hit the restaurant’s “Back Door” for take-out and taking in the view. With summer nigh...