Archive 2014

Each production night for many many years the staff of This Week on MV have slaved to put this paper together while staying energized...

The Menemsha Galley has thrived on the Vineyard since the 1950s, serving delectable seafood dishes to-go. The Galley has been a long standing favorite of island families; it’s soft serve ice cream is remembered fondly by many children. The Galley recalls many of the island’s bygone charms. While the operation of the restaurant is rooted in modern amenities, the restaurant’s customers experience a family business at its best—homestyle cooking, friendly service, and distinctive island whimsy.

In a combination that pays homage to the decommissioned Islander, Shirley Temple’s cheerful melody and a mother’s sweet tooth, the Good Ship Lollipop candy store was born. And the shop is indeed a haven for both the young and old. Part of Good Ship Lollipop’s success is staying true to old-fashioned roots while exploring an entirely new domain of sweets; both adults and children delight in finding classics like candy necklaces, Mint Juleps chews, and Necco banana splits in the store.

If the smell of fresh citrus, rich fauna, and fragrant musk wafting out of the front door isn’t enough to draw you in, the lure of the original artwork and handcrafted jewelry inside this Vineyard Haven storefront should appeal to any passerby. Simply Soaps offers much more than its name suggests; inside you’ll find a multitude of products as unique as the island itself.

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Known as the island’s only beach bar and restaurant, the Sandbar & Grille wears many hats. Dockside, it’s one-part family-friendly restaurant, one-part sports bar, sharing a surf-theme that includes a spacious outdoor (manmade) beach patio and peninsula-style bar. Inside, it’s a sushi bar with a tucked away speakeasy vibe that lures crowds far and wide with its fresh and inventive sushi.

Orange Peel bakery boasts a fine selection of baked goods and breads, but their most popular component is Wednesday pizza night in which the extended island community is invited together to share food and conversation.

Located atop the picturesque Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah with a view that won’t let you forget where you are, the Aquinnah Shop...

It is important to pick not just any Chardonnay, but the right Chardonnay. Wharf Wine and Spirits, located in Edgartown, has the knowledge and expertise to pick out the perfect ‘Chard’ for you. ll you have to do is sit back and imagine yourself in the sun on a warm beach, with a chilled glass in your grasp and not a care in the world on your mind.

Massachusetts Minimum Wage Debate This article was written to the MRA (Massachusets Restaurant Association) by a very concerned Restaurant owner who will remain nameless at...