Festive Weekend Planned in Edgartown

The inaugural Martha's Vineyard Wine Festival, the returning Pink & Green Weekend and perennial favorite Mother's Day are all coming up. Here are some tips to help you plan a fun-filled weekend in Edgartown.

Chef Becomes Manager at Oak Bluffs Eatery

"I think it’s a decision that makes sense since I’m there seven days and seven nights a week," chef Ben Deforest of Red Cat Kitchen at Ken'n'Beck told Oak Bluffs selectmen.

Wine, Beer OK'd at Martha's Vineyard Airport Restaurant

Both the Martha's Vineyard Airport Commission and the West Tisbury board of selectmen have approved a beer and wine license for the Plane View Restaurant at the airport, according to a Vineyard Gazette report.

11 Edgartown Restaurants Inspected

Recent Board of Health inspections show that several Edgartown restaurants have been ordered to correct violations and some, like The Pizza Place, have already done so. Did your favorite place get a clean report? Read on.

'One Fund' Bake Sale Planned in Tisbury

Get to DYFY Games in Vineyard Haven before all the sweet bread's gone: The bake sale starts at 10 a.m. Saturday and all proceeds go to the One Fund for Boston Marathon bombing victims.

Vegan Sweet Shop Expands to Edgartown

Find vegan, gluten-free and non-dairy treats, organic chocolate, cupcakes, scones, smoothies and more at the new Not Your Sugar Mamas shop on Winter Street next to Humphrey's.

Watch: Who's Hiring in Oak Bluffs?

Take a stroll up Circuit Avenue and check out the help-wanted signs: Businesses are hiring now for summer 2013.

Edgartown Restaurants Welcome Patrons

May brings a new wave of restaurant openings to Martha's Vineyard, beginning with the popular restaurant and bar Detente tonight. Also tonight, Eleven North hosts a "meet and greet" with free snacks from new chef John Welch (pictured).

Watch: Meet the Chef at the Harbor View

A video visit with chef Shaun Brian Sells in the kitchen of one of Edgartown's favorite restaurants, Water St. at the Harbor View Hotel and Resort.

Giordano's Reopens, Matches Customers' 'One Fund' Donations

The popular Oak Bluffs pizzeria combined its seasonal reopening with a fund-raiser for Boston Marathon bombing victims.

Copper Wok Opening Pushed to June

The design of his new pan-Asian restaurant in Vineyard Haven will be a secret until it opens, probably in mid-June, says JB Blau.

Bakery-Cafe Coming to Edgartown Books

Behind the Bookstore, scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend in a former needlepoint shop, will specialize in housemade pastries, fresh-brewed coffees, espresso drinks and cold-pressed juices. And that's just the first phase of the bookstore's

Martha's Vineyard Business Newsmakers

Check out our 10 most popular Martha's Vineyard business stories for this month and compare them with the top 10 for March. Got something to add? Tell us in the comments.

Hiring on Martha's Vineyard: Kitchen and Home Store Seeks Full-Time Worker

LeRoux at Home in Vineyard Haven is looking for a full-time employee to work in the three-story gourmet, kitchenware and home goods shop.

New Chef Readies Menu at Edgartown Eatery

John Welch has worked for the Ritz in Florida, cooked with top chefs on two coasts and run a restaurant on Nantucket. Now he's taking over the kitchen at Eleven North in Edgartown, with a new menu to debut in May.

Yankee Magazine Names Oak Bluffs Businesses "Best of New England"

Yankee Magazine's new Travel Guide lists two Oak Bluffs businesses as its only Martha's Vineyard picks for the 2013 Editors' Choice Best of New England list. Here's where to find the Best Clam Chowder and Best Harborfront Hotel on th

Open for Business: Martha's Vineyard Restaurants

A look at who's open or about to open this week on the Vineyard. Did we miss your favorite place? Tell us in the comments.

Sharky's to Donate 100% to 'One Fund' Thursday

In Oak Bluffs and Edgartown Thursday afternoon and evening, Sharky's Cantina will be donating all its food sales proceeds to the 'One Fund' for Boston Marathon bombing victims, says the restaurants' owner on Facebook.

Shops Open Doors in Edgartown

Main Street, Edgartown is open for business: Just look at all these stores we found ready to welcome customers Monday.

Hiring on Martha's Vineyard: Candy Shop Jobs Posted

Not Your Sugar Mama's is looking for a couple of summer helpers to assist customers and package sweet treats.

Oak Bluffs Waterfront Favorite Reopens for 2013

Coop de Ville is back for the 2013 season on the Oak Bluffs harbor, with wings, seafood, beverages and good company. Across the way on Circuit Avenue, many other businesses have also reopened.

Black Dog Hosts Job Fair Today

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Vineyard Haven, the Black Dog is recruiting workers for its restaurants, bakeries and retail shops.

Little House Cafe Takes Little April Break

The popular, casual American-Middle Eastern restaurant on State Road in Tisbury is closing after lunch today, to reopen April 22 at 7:30 a.m.

Hiring: "The Vineyard" Reality TV Show Seeks Production Assistants

An upcoming television series set on Martha's Vineyard needs several production assistants here in May and June. Are you organized, reliable and knowledgable about the Island? Here's updated contact information for the job.

Humphrey's, Murdick's Reopen for 2013

Edgartown is coming alive with more businesses opening their doors for the season.

Faith's Seafood Shack Reopens in Aquinnah

Lobster rolls and hot dogs are now available at the Aquinnah cliffs, with the famous tuna salad, meatball sub and clear-broth chowder coming over the next few days, says co-owner James Shephard,

Georges Bank Shellfish Edible Again, Scientists Say

The mystery of red tide has been unlocked by recent research funded by NOAA.

Ex-Banker Blames "Vendetta" for Disgrace

A former president of the Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank tells the Vineyard Gazette that he is the victim of a "personal vendetta" and innocent of the charges leveled against him in a federal stipulation barring him for life from the bank

Morning Glory Farm Announces Opening Dates

Edgartown's beloved farm is getting ready to open its greenhouse doors this month and its farm stand in early May. On the Vineyard Haven road, Bayes Norton Farm is putting up a greenhouse this spring and should be open in June.

Edgartown Seafood, Soigne Reopen

Two of Edgartown's longtime food businesses are back from their late-winter breaks and ready to serve.

Lucky Hank's Adds Beer, Wine

Edgartown's newest eatery, opened last fall, now offers wine and beer to its customers. Lucky Hank's is also the home of the Saturday pajama brunch, and serves a "Farm Share" vegetarian offering daily.

More Island Eateries Reopening for 2013

The Martha's Vineyard dining scene continues to expand as the weather warms. The next few days will see the reopening of Chesca's Restaurant and Among the Flowers Cafe in Edgartown and Back Door Donuts in Oak Bluffs.

Shark Referendum Passes 64-50 in Oak Bluffs

The non-binding referendum, making future shark fishing tournaments catch and release only, next comes before voters at Thursday's annual town election, according to the Vineyard Gazette.

Medical Marijuana Rules Get Yes, No Votes on Martha's Vineyard

A year-long moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries passed in one Martha's Vineyard town meeting Tuesday, but failed in two others. A ban on public consumption of medical pot failed in one town and passed in two.

What to Do if You Have No Town Meeting Tonight

Not everybody on Martha's Vineyard is a voter in one of the four towns holding annual town meetings tonight. Here are some other things to do if you're not participating in local government this Tuesday.

Lilly Pulitzer, 81, Has Died

The fashion designer from Palm Beach made her mark on Martha's Vineyard as well.

Former Martha's Vineyard Banker Banned by FDIC

Read the federal order barring Christopher Wells from the banking profession. Wells stepped down as president of the Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank without explanation last May, according to reports. The FDIC says he probably harmed the bank.

Oak Bluffs Restaurants Reopen for 2013

Lookout Tavern and The Red Cat Kitchen at Ken'n'Beck are back in business for another season. Here's a glimpse of what they're serving this year.

Hiring on Martha's Vineyard: Flatbread Company

The popular eatery and dance hall near the Martha's Vineyard Airport is looking for experienced help. Flatbread Company opens for the season May 16.

Vineyard Haven Named Among Top "Small Town Art Places" in U.S.

One of the nation's 12 best small towns for art and artists is right here on Martha's Vineyard, according to the ArtPlaceAmerica.org website.