Archive 2014

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...

Need a break from the bar scene but want to get out of the house? Check out Mocha Motts' Coffee Shop Sessions in Oak...

A modern day visitor to the Gay Head cliffs may not know that underneath one’s feet, buried in sand, lies an abandoned military bunker. The Martha’s Vineyard of 1939-1942 was a far cry from the balmy, tourist-centric island we see today. Co-authors Thomas Dresser, Herb Foster, and Jay Schofield have decided to pry open a window into World War Two era Vineyard by penning their first collaborative work together, Martha’s Vineyard in World War II.

A Classic Misunderstanding: Human vs. Dog Body Language Imagine this scenario:  You have just watched an episode of a poplar dog training TV show that...

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.

Martha’s Vineyard Collaborative www.marthasvineyardsound.com WHAT: Festival of music and arts. Indie, rock, folk, to reggae, and hip hop. Visual artists and food vendors. Will support local food...

Follow that ocean breeze and it will blow you straight through the front door of a restaurant that is delightfully reminiscent of Edgartown’s rich history. Located just steps away from the harbor, the Wharf offers a restaurant-pub bar combination that is a family favorite among locals and visitors alike. And if you didn't know better, you’d probably expect to see the ghost of an old whaling captain stroll out of the back kitchen.

Sing Out At The Ritz in Oak Bluffs Sing it loud and sing it proud. Every Monday night at the newly renovated Ritz Café is Karaoke night and the talent is crawling out of the woodworks. This week’s theme is Elvis so bring on the hair gel and your blue suede shoes. Afraid of the spotlight? Ease into the tunes by joining one of the group sing-a-longs. Plus, a little liquid courage from one of the many talented bartenders won’t hurt your cause.

Appropriately located across from the harbor in Oak Bluffs, Slip 77 is a storefront best recognized by its iconic dot-filled logo. Owners Jessica Lyon and Christina Izzo first met here on the island, and fell in love with the Vineyard style of living. Years later, they have man-aged to turn their affinity for the island spirit into an unmistakable brand that features everything from the basic logo t-shirt to the more classy selection of resort wear. This Week sat down with Jessica to find out more about the past, present, and future of Slip 77.

MV Ocean Sports is the place to go for adventurous water activities on the Island. Located right on the Oak Bluffs Harbor at the Dockside Marina, MV Ocean Sports offers guided jet ski tours, parasailing, wakeboarding, water skiing, knee boarding, tubing and boat rentals. A unique and exhilarating activity now offered is flyboarding. Jetpacks are no longer just within the realms of the Jetsons! Basically anything you’d like to do in the water, you’re covered at Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Sports. I recommend trying jetskiing, the thrill will whisk you away!