April showers may bring May flowers, but more importantly it’s the month Martha’s Vineyard really shakes off the quiet of the winter. So many places open their doors for the beginning of the 2014 season. Here’s a list to help you plan your weekly excursions. Edgartown The Atlantic Fish & Chop House is already open, though ...

I know I keep saying this but Martha’s Vineyard is bursting at the seams with amazing, talented people. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray has definitely made the list. I have been following her food blog, Cooking with Books, for quite some time now. One of her latest recipes, Blackberry Balsamic Grilled Cheese Sandwich was th...

One of my favorite places to spend a summer — and even spring — afternoon is at the Coop de Ville overlooking the Oak Bluffs Harbor. With a great beer selection, a fun staff, a low-key atmosphere, and the sun on your face, it’s a little slice of heaven. I could not have been more excited when I heard that the Coop was expanding. Ow...

Update: Sarah’s blog is now titled Sarah Waldman, My Summer St. Kitchen Living on the Vineyard, it’s no surprise to discover that the woman next to me, who is juggling two children as well, is also the author of an amazing food blog that’s got thousands of followers. Sarah Moriarty Waldman, author of Two Blue Lemons, moved to ...

For the first time, Paint Corner Art Bar comes to Martha’s Vineyard. This Cambridge based “painting party” set up shop at The Wharf in Edgartown. Owner Leslie Belkner could not have been more excited to bring what she loves to the Island. Leslie has strong ties to the Vineyard. She spends a lot of time here off-season where she can...

I’m sorry but here’s another blog about changes in Oak Bluffs. So the word on the street is that there are a lot of things happening, and while I walking though town with my son, I realized that I wanted to start talking about what’s going on now. We’re saying good-bye to some places and hello to new possibilities. Un-Hooked The sa...

For a quarter of a century, Basics Clothing Store has been a staple on Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs. Islanders know that they can always go there for clothing needs. As the name implies, Basics, is where you can get necessities. You can get guy’s Levi jeans there, crocs for the whole family, t-shirts, socks, etc. Oh and since it’s ...

On Tuesday afternoon when there was a little tease of spring weather, I decided it would be fun to go to Inkwell Beach to collect shells and enjoy a little time outdoors. When we got there, I was shocked and appalled at the state of the beach. There was tons of this stinky black stuff covering Inkwell Beach and parts of Pay Beach a...

After a year of waiting, it’s finally open, well almost open — Copper Wok, Pan Asian & Sushi House, and it does not disappoint. Copper Wok is visual treat for Islanders. Soon as you walk through the door, the warm wood and colors envelop you like your favorite blanket. It is a beautiful space, and my photos don’t come clos...

Voting is now underway for Martha’s Vineyard Magazine’s Best of the Vineyard 2014. You have until mid-April to vote for all the things you love about Martha’s Vineyard. From ice cream and burgers, to beaches and charity events, architects to real estate companies, your vote counts. And we’d love your support for some of t...