I love that Fall brings new opportunities for food and drinks. The days of cool salads and icy drinks are waning. I welcome the thought of comfort food and warm, drinks that you hold with two hands, to savor the heat. These are just a couple of reasons why I think that Behind the Bookstore’s weekend evenings of cocktails and snacks...

Craft beer, a welcoming post and beam brewery in Edgartown, Island funny man, Johnny Showtime, and trivia. Put it all together and you’ve got the makings for a fun night out. Tuesdays in Edgartown are pretty exciting – between Dock Dances at the Memorial Wharf, and now trivia at Bad Martha, along with the great dining options stil...

Just in time for Labor Day weekend, the iconic Newes from America Pub, part of the Kelley House, located in the heart of Edgartown village reopened after being closed all summer. Unfortunately earlier in the year, the Newes had pipes that burst. The pipes, located under four feet of concrete, were not the only things in need up re...

Sometimes I am hesitant to write about some of my favorite places, but then again, it’s fun to share too. Wave Bar in Edgartown is one of those places. Nestled behind the Kelley House, with an entrance on Dock Street, this outdoor spot is a summer favorite of mine. Wave may be small but it’s big on view. You can catch a glimpse of...

And craft beer, and small batch spirits too? From intimate wine dinners at stunning Island homes, to the Great Beer Challenge, to Oysters & Bubbles, to the Grand Tasting and more, the MV Wine Fest has truly become one of the main shoulder season events on Martha’s Vineyard. For me, signs of MV Wine Fest time, means that Sp...

The 5th Annual Pink and Green weekend has raised the bar. What started out as a way to help generate business and excitement during the shoulder season in Edgartown has become an iconic event that offers so much more. With three days packed full of fun on Mother’s Day weekend, it’s tough to decide what to do. So, here are my Top 5 ...

Pizza. A food everyone likes but the styles vary. Thick or thin crust, lots of sauce, light sauce, cheese blend or just good mozzarella. Friends, Joseph Monteiro, the executive chef from Atlantic Restaurant, and John Clift, the owner of Vintage MV, both have been searching on Island for the kind of pizza they like. When you c...

Point B Realty announced today that the ultra chic Martha’s Vineyard Captain’s Home known as the Samuel Butler House, at 50 North Water Street in Edgartown, has been sold. The Point B exclusive listing was sold by Principal Broker Wendy Harman for $3,675,000. The multi-million dollar sale at 50 North Water Street now ranks as...

From 11:00 a.m. t0 3:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, the Black Sheep is serving up fresh, creative, delicious lunches. During the Fall and Winter months, Black Sheep is transformed into a great little luncheonette in Edgartown. Here, you’ll find scrumptious specials and great sammies (sandwiches). Mondays feature Mexican-inspired food...

During the Summer months, things move so quickly, it’s nice to take a night, slow it down a bit, and celebrate the beauty of a good wine. And Atria restaurant in Edgartown offers just this with their Summer Wine Dinner Series. On Wednesdays for two months, the tent at Atria becomes almost a mini wine school featuring top vintners,...