When Pete Smyth, of Slice of Life (now closed), started doing pop-up lunches at Humphreys Bakery in Vineyard Haven, people started to wonder. As it turned out, people were right. Something was happening with Slice and Humphreys — and thus was born Life At Humphrey’s. Pete had seen an ad for a baker job that India Rose from Hust...

With Spring right around the corner, many Island businesses are reopening after a Winter hiatus. This is always a fun time for those of us who live here year round and for those who like to visit during the quieter months. Edgartown Espresso Love, Lucky Hank’s and Edgartown Diner have opened as of March 2nd. Edgartown Meat &am...

On many of these cold days, folks can use a little cheering up, and a lunch date can do just that. Slice of Life in Oak Bluffs has great lunch options, and is open for lunch Tuesday thru Saturdays. During the off-season, Slice offers a $10 lunch special. On this specialty menu, you’ll find a couple options. Not only do you ge...

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...

Spring fever has kicked in. It’s school vacation week and it seems as though more than half the Island is someplace warm. However if you staying put, let’s talk about some dining deals because you know you want to be out of the house as much as possible. This is our second Frugal Foodie Guide, and we’re hitting the town, to see wha...

Each Summer, I love seeing what new places open in each of the towns.  Of course living in Oak Bluffs, I am always hopeful of some great new spots, and this year there are a couple. If you’ve walked down Circuit Avenue this Summer, you’ve probably noticed a few new shops and restaurants.  Let’s start at the top of Circuit...

We knew that this year’s Teddy Bear Suite was something special.  I don’t know if it was the new hotel room — or I should say actual suite — at the Harbor View Hotel, or the new mascot, Chappy, or the commemorative bears, but our second year shattered my expectations! The Martha’s Vineyard Teddy Bear Suite raised over $7,500 f...

It’s almost time for Christmas in Edgartown and that means the Teddy Bear Suite!  Our goal with the 2nd Annual Teddy Bear Suite is to raise $5,000 for the Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club’s After School Program. There are two ways you can help. Visit us at the Teddy Bear Suite this weekend at the Harbor View Hotel where...

Every Sunday I look forward to going out to breakfast with my family.  It’s been a tradition that started in 2009 when I was pregnant with my first child.  I had to have pancakes on Sunday no matter what, and it’s been a tradition that we’ve carried on.  During the Winter months, I have some favorites that are on rot...