Holy cannoli: Jimmy Seas is an unexpected surprise
“Leave the gun, take the cannoli” is a statement I can stand behind. But the lack of cannoli on-Island left me craving more whenever I walked around the North End with a box from...
Down Island Restaurant is a six-course salute to local ingredients
Whenever a new restaurant opens on the Island, you know some thought and research went into the entire experience. In the case of the new Down Island restaurant in Oak Bluffs, the experience includes...
Coop de Ville’s Petey Berndt celebrates 30 years on O.B. Harbor
In the restaurant business, it’s difficult to find establishments which stand the test of the decades. It’s an industry of ups and downs, of a few success stories and plenty of failed attempts. Coop...
Made on MVY: Bad Martha Beer
Bad Martha began bottling its Martha’s Vineyard–inspired beers in 2012. In the summer of 2013, the Farmer’s Brewery opened; it handcrafts more than 20 delicious beers in a beautiful garden setting on Upper Main...
There’s a lot to love about Lobsterville
Lobsterville is tucked into the many restaurants of Oak Bluffs Harbor. Painted in bright turquoise, the walls bring an island vibe to the establishment. Better yet, the ambiance is relaxed and casual. It’s a...
Treat yourself to something special at Not Your Sugar Mamas organic cafe
When I was growing up in the Dominican Republic, coffee wasn’t just a drink you’d chug to help you wake up but a ritual. Sure, we drank coffee in the early morning hours, but...
Venture to Katama for breakfast at the Winnetu
Large resorts don’t always showcase their food. They focus on the beach, the amenities, the heated pools … but at the Winnetu in Edgartown, the food is worth talking about. The Dunes, their main...
Linger over lunch at Tropical’s buffet
I became a citizen of the United States almost 12 months ago. I’m fully bilingual in both English and Spanish, have travelled through some incredible states of this free land, and am basically living...
Living the Sweet Life in Oak Bluffs
I spend a lot of my time talking to chefs. Whether it’s at work or for work, my day-to-day talks are centered around food — ways to cook it, serve it, eat it. During...
Dinner at Farm Neck Cafe is a hole in one
You know something was delicious when you’re still thinking about it weeks later. With the amount of food I consume on a weekly basis, this rarely happens to me. But it’s been happening ever...
