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Pets are like family and traveling with them is just another part of our lives. It has been recorded that nearly 85 million households in the United States own pets and the American Pet Products Association projected that in 2018, pet ownership will cost Americans over $72 billion. Incurring in costs is never an issue when we are talking about your four-legged best friend, so we decided we needed to share as much information about the island and how dog-friendly it is. Below, we’ve listed everything from dog-friendly transportation to the best trails to explore with your dog on Martha’s Vineyard. ​

​Dog Friendly Transportation All of our ferries welcome pets, as do the buses and taxis. However, the buses have a policy that if a passenger who is already on the bus objects to the animal (because of allergies or other reasons), the animal and owner are asked to take the next bus. If the animal and owner are already on the bus, they may remain and the objecting passenger is asked to take another bus. The SSA’s Oak Bluffs terminal usually has a water bowl out front and the staff stocks dog treats at the ticket counter. For taxis, mention that you  are bringing a dog with you, in case there is an added fee for the dog.
Dog-Friendly Hotels on Martha’s Vineyard  Hotels on island have policies in regards to bringing pets (mostly dogs) into their premises, so always call to ask what the current policy is. The list below is current to May 2019 and depicts a list of hotels that will welcome and treat your dog as the king or queen she is. Some hotels offer special dog-friendly packages with goodies included, while others will have a dog bed and water bowl awaiting your arrival. Most reservations should be made via phone when bringing a dog.
 
Hob Knob Inn, has a package called Your Very Important Pet (V.I.P.) Package that includes a customized Crate Cushion, Nauti Knot chew toy, Red Sailor Stripe Collar, Hob Knob Water Pail and Hob Knob Food Bowl, and a V.I.P. Canvas Tote bag.
 
The hotel listed here also have pet-friendly rooms: Harbor View Hotel, Mansion House, and the Vineyard Square Hotel.  

​Dog-Friendly Restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard Per the health  code, restaurants aren’t allowed to have dogs inside the premises, but island restaurants will work around that and serve you and your dog outside on the porch or any patio area. This varies from restaurant to restaurant, but more than half of the do have water bowls for your furry fellow to quench its thirst on a hot summer day. Spots like La Choza has the usual water and treats, but also fresh  beef scraps if you ask nicely. Other spots like Rosewater Market in Edgartown, will have “dog parking” for your dog to wait for you, as well as water and treats.
 
Dog-Friendly Shops on Martha’s Vineyard So many shops on island welcome dogs to shop with them, or wait with treats and water outside, so a full list is almost impossible as more and more shops become dog-friendly on Martha’s Vineyard. Below is just a quick list of shops that either welcome dogs to shop with you and/or will have treats and water for your pup to rest and relax while you shop!
 
Good Dog Goods
Rockland Trust
Heidi White Gallery
Edgartown Paper Store
Backwater Trading Company
Leslie’s Pharmacy
Boys and Girls Second Hand Store
Craftworks
Lilly Pulitzer
Island Outfitters
Past and Presents
SBS Grain Store
Lululemon
Among the Flowers
Phillips Hardware
Lenox and Harvey
Rosewater Market
Rosewater Spirits
Fat Face Edgartown

Dog-Friendly Outdoors on Martha’s Vineyard (beach, parks, trails) Exploring the marvelous Mother Nature while on island is one of the best things about bringing your dog here! Below we’ve detailed some rules and regulations, so follow along. Essentially, most Sheriff's Meadow Foundation trails are open to dogs when leashed. The important rules are that all dogs must be leashed at all times, and that people must clean up after their dogs. Also, we have seasonal dog prohibitions due to nesting birds at the trails at Quansoo Farm, and on the beaches at Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary and Little Beach.
 
Pets are permitted on many of the beaches with restricted hours during the Summer season. Please contact the individual towns for specific information. The West Tisbury Farmers Market also permits dogs on leashes. Most of the Land Bank properties allow dogs but consult the Land Bank map for details about each location. Their Trade Wind Fields Preserve in Oak Bluffs is a 71-acre area where many dog owners meet for playtime with their pets. Leashed dogs are permitted in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest, a 5,143-acre preserve located in the middle of the Island. Please remember to watch for poison ivy and check your pet (and yourself) for ticks after a walk! 

Thanks to our dog model, Bauer, and to his mom Leah Fraumeni, for all the great photos! 

​Summers on Martha’s Vineyard are action packed. Pick any day from Memorial Day to Labor Day and you’ll find dozens of events to satisfy anyone and everyone, from gallery openings to artisan markets and festivals of all kinds. When planning your trip to Martha’s Vineyard this season browse this round-up of this season’s events and plan accordingly!

May 12–27: Art of Flowers, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs. Featherstone’s annual show celebrates flowers in all forms and blooms in May, in celebration of spring.
 
May 23–26: MV Environmental Film Festival, MV Film Society, Vineyard Haven. For four days the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, in collaboration with the Vineyard Conservation Society ,hosts the 5th Annual Environmental Film Festival, with this year’s theme as “Nature as Inspiration.” The festival combines environmental films, and discussions with experts, community members, and special guests.

​May 25, 26: Vineyard Artisans Festival, Grange Hall, West Tisbury. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the return of the Vineyard Artisans Festival, a beloved summer event that brings the wares of local artists, designers and craftsmen to visitors each week throughout the summer. The festival returns every Sunday from June 9 through September 29, and on Thursdays beginning July 4.  
 
May 26: Memorial Day Road Race, Summercamp Hotel, Oak Bluffs. Attention runners! The 26th Annual Oak Bluffs Memorial 5K Road Race and one mile Fun Run returns. Enjoy a scenic run on al USA Track & Field certified 5K course around Oak Bluffs harbor and East Chop Lighthouse.
 
June 1: All Island Hike with the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank Commission. Celebrate National Trails day by joining the Land Bank for its annual Cross-Island Hike which covers over 16 miles of beautiful terrain. This day-long hike across the Island is intended to expose people to the network of trails that connect the Island’s many conservation lands and public properties.

​June 2–6: Martha’s Vineyard Restaurant Week. Attention all foodies, the Martha’s Vineyard Restaurant Week means restaurants all over the Island will be showcasing their best dishes with delicious prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Revisit old favorites or be enticed to try something new!
 
June 13: Taste of the Vineyard, Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Edgartown. A Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll or simply “The Taste” is the Vineyard Trust’s annual food focused fundraiser, which brings more than 90 participants representing the Island's finest restaurants, caterers and beverage purveyors to over 1,000 attendees. It is one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most highly anticipated events, and tickets are highly coveted. If you’re lucky enough to get one be sure to show up hungry.
 
June 20-23: Filmusic Festival, MV Film Society, Vineyard Haven. The MV Film Society presents a stimulating, toe-tapping weekend of feature films and musical performances that celebrate the convergence of music, culture, and film. FILMUSIC Festival will bring you closer to the music you love, or introduce you to some you’ve never known, with great films and live music.
 
June 22: Harbor Festival, Oak Bluffs Harbor. Oak Bluffs hosts its annual Harbor Festival  celebrating summer with live music, food, arts, crafts on the harborfront from 10am–8:00pm. Free admission.
 
July 4: Annual Kid’s Parade, Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (MVCMA) at Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs. What started as a group of Campground neighbors banging pots and pans with their children years ago, blossomed to an annual event. Children of all ages decorate bikes, scooters, etc. in patriotic splendor. Parade flows down Clinton Ave. and around Trinity Circle, ending by the MVCMA Cottage Museum.

​July 4: Parade and Edgartown Harbor Fireworks, downtown Edgartown.  Celebrate Independence Day at the Edgartown 4th of July parade followed by the spectacular Edgartown Harbor fireworks. The parade begins at 5pm on July 4th. The Fireworks start at dusk on the harbor.
 
July 11-14: Vineyard Cup Regatta, Vineyard Haven. Sail Martha’s Vineyard brings big boat racing to the Vineyard each year with their annual Vineyard Cup Regatta. The weekend kicks off with a lavish seafood dinner on Thursday at Vineyard Haven harbor followed by three days of entertainment and sailing competitions.
 
July 20: Featherstone Center for the Arts Gala, Oak Bluffs. Join Featherstone for an evening of art and celebration at their annual gala, their largest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy artwork, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and silent and live auctions on the grounds outside the new Art Barn.
 
July 21, 22: Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast & Festival, Portuguese American Club, Oak Bluffs. The annual  Portuguese Holy Ghost Feast & Festival celebrates with two days of parade, auction, food, music, dancing, games, and fun for all ages. The celebration is one of the major feasts of the Azorean people and its history goes back centuries.

July 28: Possible Dreams Auction, Tilton Farm, Chilmark. Possible Dreams is Martha’s Vineyard Community Service’s (MVCS) largest annual fundraiser. The event gives people the opportunity to purchase unique on and off-Island experiences, while giving back to MVCS. Since its inception, Possible Dreams has raised over $8 million for Community Services. This year’s event will feature live music, an online Super Dreams auction, the 12 Dreams of Summer live auction, a raffle and more.
 
August 2–4: Martha’s Vineyard Book Festival, Chilmark Community Center. Set in the charming up-Island town of Chilmark, the eighth annual MV Book Festival, sponsored by the Vineyard Gazette, includes Pulitzer and National Book award-winners plus many New York Times best sellers. The three day event brings authors and book enthusiasts together over discussions on an array of timely issues, including cultural turmoil and creativity, immigration, and equality.  
 
August 5–9: Martha’s Vineyard Documentary Film Week, Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, Oak Bluffs. In recognition of the rising importance of documentaries to public dialogue the Martha’s Vineyard Film Society, in collaboration with HBO Documentary Films, presents Martha’s Vineyard Documentary Film Week. The event highlights the films that have become the conscience of the nation, providing a deeper study of contemporary, and often unnoticed, social issues.
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August 8–11: Built on Stilts, Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs. The Built on Stilts Dance Festival is features the work of the Vineyard community as well as professional performing artists from Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and beyond. For 23 years Built on Stilts has celebrated dance (and other forms) through an inspiring programming including live music, storytelling, theater, poetry readings, comedy, circus acts, fitness demos and more.

​August 9–11: Beach Road Weekend, Veterans Memorial Park, Vineyard Haven. The team behind the Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series will bring some big musical acts to Vineyard Haven this summer for the first Beach Road Weekend music festival. The three day outdoor event kicks off with a filming of JAWS along with a live symphony orchestra, and continues with performances from John Fogerty, Dispatch, Phil Lesh & Friends, Grace Potter, Matisyahu, Mason Jennings and more.
 
August 11, 12: Islanders Write, Featherstone Center for the Arts, Oak Bluffs. For the fifth year in a row the Martha’s Vineyard Times’ facilitates a day of spirited discussions about writing and the writing life. Expect panel discussions focused on the art, craft, and business of writing, along with writing workshops, an open-mic event, and more. 

August 14: The Grand Illumination of the Oak Bluffs Campground, the Tabernacle, Oak Bluffs. More simply referred to as “Illumination Night,” this event is one of the most magical nights of the year on Martha’s Vineyard. Hundreds of gingerbread cottages in the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association are adorned with paper lanterns and illuminated in grand fashion at sundown, making for a magnificent display. The evening kicks off with a sing-along a live music followed by the Grand Illumination, when the lanterns are all lit in unison. This tradition, dating from the turn of the 19th century, will delight the whole family.
 
August 15–18: 158th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair, Agricultural Hall, West Tisbury. “The Ag Fair” returns for another action packed weekend of rides, games, contests, competition, live entertainment and more. Part carnival and part old-fashioned agricultural country fair, the Ag Fair continues to delight visitors at the Ag Hall in West Tisbury. Expect shucking contests, skillet toss, horse pull, woodsmen competition, art displays, dog and livestock shows and more.
 
August 16: Band Concert and Fireworks, Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs. The annual Oak Bluffs firework display lights up the sky each year above the Oak bluffs waterfront. The spectacular evening kicks off with a performance by the Vineyard Haven band in the gazebo at 8pm followed by the fireworks at 9pm. Parking is available at Sunset Park in Oak Bluffs.
 
For a list of daily events visit the complete Martha’s Vineyard calendar here. 
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Martha’s Vineyard, the island where you can find entertainment from sunrise to sunset, and beyond! Today, we’re talking about those late night spots - the places where you can find a good drink, a good bite, a good dance floor, and more!
 
Island nightlife, during the summer and fall season, can be described as fun, enticing, and overall varied with dozen of events happening on weekend nights. Everything from karaoke to late night parties, the island has a little bit of everything you’d find in your usual big city.
 
Top Dance Spots on Island
If dancing is your game, you’re in luck because there’s a few hot spots where you can dance the night away. The Port Hunter in Edgartown, the Cardboard Box in Oak Bluffs, along with The Loft and The Ritz, all have fantastic lineups every season, from bands to DJs that will have you spinning and shaking all night long. 

Top Bars with Best Drinks
If you’re always on the eternal search for the most perfect late night cocktail, we know just where to go. Try the Atlantic Spritz (Kettle One Peach & Orange Blossom, Aperol, Prosecco) at the Atlantic, the Roxana (Tito’s Vodka and a homemade pineapple-ginger soda) at Roxana Bar at the Harbor View Hotel, or the Cucumber Cleanse (Square One vodka, lemon, simple syrup, cucumber, and mint). And don't miss out on the Dirty Banana at Nancy's in Oak Bluffs — an infamous drink! Any and all those will get you well on your way to a delicious and fun night, but {in our best mom voice} remember to drink only if you’re of legal drinking age (which is 21 on Martha's Vineyard, drink in moderation, and never drink and drive.
 
Best Live Music
If music is your jam, we’ve got some incredible locations in both Edgartown and Oak Bluffs to listen to some live music. The great thing about live music on this island is that we are blessed with a wide-range of local artists that play the venues and are so talented. To add to that local stage, we also get some incredible national touring bands that make the island a stop between shows. Because the  venues aren’t huge, you can see some of the best indie bands up close and personal! 

Last but certainly not least, if you’re wondering where single people meet and mingle on island, below is our top list - unique to the island of course!

• Port Hunter
• The Wharf Karaoke Night
• Cardboard Box dance floor
• Taco MV, there’s always a great opportunity to meet new people while grabbing a drink and taco there
• Back Door Donuts, because how dreamy would it be to meet your soulmate in line for an apple fritter?!

 
Thanks to a few friends who we enlisted for this article, as we are more of a “in bed by 9pm” kind of people! 

Spring has finally arrived on the Vineyard and the days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and visitors all over are booking their last minute summer rental homes on Martha’s Vineyard. With so many incredible real estate companies on this island, we wanted to find some of the best summer rentals with the most incredible kitchens. Did you know that an amazing kitchen is the #1 requisite for travelers when searching for a summer rental? The kitchen is the heart of the home, where friends and family come together after a long day at the beach and cook up some delicious, locally sourced meals together. Below you’ll find three outstanding summer rentals on Martha’s Vineyard with the most impressive kitchens time to get booking and cooking! ​

Point B Realty
https://www.pointbrealty.com/booking/modern-farmhouse-with-pool-and-carriage-house/136258
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Designed by noted architectural firm Hutker Architects, this modern interpretation of a classic farmhouse with pool and Carriage House, is sleekly set on three acres in a quiet Katama neighborhood. The Main House features an open Great Room with Living, Dining, and Kitchen Areas. The stunning room features 16-foot vaulted ceilings with vintage beams and trusses, plus a fieldstone fireplace, and large windows with views over the surrounding meadows.
The state-of-the-art Chefs Kitchen features limestone counters, prep island/breakfast bar with quartz and oak counters, and commercial stainless appliances. The monochromatic grey and white color scheme from the Great Room is carried throughout the compound. This stunning modern farmhouse gourmet kitchen features plenty of seating, 16-foot vaulted ceilings, and large windows with views over the surrounding meadows.

Contact: https://www.pointbrealty.com/contact

Sandpiper Rental
https://www.sandpiperrental.com/booking/vineyardhaven-909/41067
 
This home offers a bright, open kitchen that any chef would be happy in.  The large open floor plan that makes entertaining a breeze and the pass thru window from the kitchen to the living room adds to the ease of use along with the screened in porch overlooking the pool area offers as an alternative to the indoor dining room.
 
Contact: inquiry@sandpiperrental.com
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We Need a Vacation
https://www.weneedavacation.com/Marthas-Vineyard/Vineyard-Haven-Vacation-Rental-27679
 
The sun filled open kitchen features a large butcher block island for food preparation and gathering.  Top of line appliances include a built-in microwave, two ovens, and a five burner gas cooktop. The chef’s kitchen has all the extra touches that make cooking enjoyable - a pot filler for water that is conveniently located on the island and small appliances tucked away in a slide out cabinet for use when you need them.  The new kitchen has an eat in table for the casual family dinners, a comfortable desk area for catching up on work and features pendant lights, recessed lights, undercounter lights, and uplighting above the cabinets. Fully stocked with all new dinnerware for indoor and outdoor dining – this kitchen has everything you need for an enjoyable family vacation.

Bettini at the Harbor View Hotel
Bettini's fresh take on Vineyard style sets the stage for chef-inspired menus that showcase the season’s freshest offerings from local farms, fishing boats, foragers and markets. Expansive windows reveal a magnificent coastal view that reinforces the kitchen’s relationship with the local landscape, creating a seamless island-to-table dining experience. Just-caught seafood stars in a classic bouillabaisse. Prime cuts of beef gain a perfect sear from the kitchen’s lava stone grill. Breakfasts range from healthy cold-pressed juices and an açai bowl to an indulgent lobster Benedict. And the best of the island’s produce shines throughout Chef Patrice’s inspired menus. Bettini is open for breakfast and dinner daily and Sunday brunch. Open now! Currently serving breakfast. Dinner service begins May 23rd.

Roxana Bar at the Harbor View Hotel
Creative international tapas and perfectly crafted cocktails fuel a lively night scene at Roxana Bar. From Martha’s Vineyard lobster fried rice to citrus-cured hamachi with marinated cucumber, Chef Patrice’s tapas draw inspiration from Asia, the Americas and the Mediterranean. Cocktails are served in beautifully designed drinkware hand-picked to intrigue and delight. At lunchtime, tapas share the menu with fresh soups, salads and a Martha’s Vineyard lobster roll, along with classic grilled fare, a salmon bowl and Asian bento box. Guests can settle into cozy banquettes for private conversation or take a seat at the horseshoe bar. Roxana Bar is open for lunch and dinner daily. Open now! Open for Lunch and Dinner.

Town MV Bar & Grill
The chef at Town Bar & Grill has created a comforting grill-style menu with creative dishes and spins on classics including everything from pasta and seafood to steaks and bar bites. Live entertainment and DJs will keep the party going in the bar, and we’ll be sure to keep the great late-night food coming and the beers flowing. Town was conceived by an island dweller who lives and breathes Martha’s Vineyard. This will be a place where you will want to hang out with your friends and family. We’re the new neighbor who’s always been here, and we can’t wait to have you over to make memories and have some fun. Open now! 

MV Salads
At MV Salads, they hold kindness as a guiding principle. Kindness to our Island and planet, kindness to their team and community, and of course, kindness to their guests.
Here, you will find heart-healthy, made to order salads featuring the freshest island-grown produce and locally caught seafood. Try Susanna’s signature “MV The Dressing”, which is also available by the bottle. House crafted tea infusions and fruit coolers refresh while reducing the carbon footprint that canned and bottled options would bring.They will also have an apparel line, created with an eye on comfort and style. A curated selection of salad and island related retail items lets you bring the flavor of kindness home, whether that’s on or off Martha’s Vineyard. Opening soon!
 
Life at Humphrey's
What happens when two extremely popular island businesses join forces? Life at Humphrey’s, that’s what. Slice of Life, previously on Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs, has partnered with Humphrey’s, the ever so popular sandwich shop and bakery in Vineyard Haven and together they have become a destination that is currently selling out nightly. The two family-businesses have merged their menus, to offer a variety of their most requested items. Open till 3pm but with extended hours coming soon, as well as a sprinkling of popups for dinner, this will sure be a summer hit. Open now!
 
Taco MV (Dos)
The family that brought you the delicious tacos in Edgartown (previously known as Backyard Taco) have settled into the space that used to house the former Slice of Life in Oak Bluffs. Together, brothers Evan and Zared, along with their father Raphael, have decided to expand the taco emporium to Circuit Avenue. The decor gives you a West Coast vibe, bright and colorful; the larger bar and seating will probably make this the spot to be in town. Their handmade tortillas are a staple in the new location, along with some new items like fried avocado, crispy yucca fries, and more! Opening soon!
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Golden Bull Brazilian Steakhouse
For the first time ever, the island has an authentic Brazilian Steakhouse and it’s located conveniently at Five Corners in Vineyard Haven. Martha’s Vineyard is home to thousands of Brazilian natives and as a large part of the community, it’s delicious to see the authentic eats of this South American country in our small New England island. Lunch and dinner will be served at this “rodizio” (the Brazilian word for steakhouse), and you’ll be able to dine from a variety of cuts of beef, lamb, pork, and chicken, all cooked over natural wood. The gauchos present the meat and carve them at your table, and unlimited visits to the salad bar make this not just a restaurant but an experience! Open now!
 
Noman’s (former Lola’s)
Nomans, named for the island 3 miles southwest of MV, is coming to the old Lola’s restaurant at 15 Island Inn Road, Oak Bluffs.  Nomans is gearing up to be a casual and fun restaurant concept offering counter service and open seating. With a full bar and live music daily, guests can enjoy a big yard, lawn games and lively tunes. There will be a large selection of prepared foods, dry goods and beach day necessities alike. Hours of operation 8am- 9pm. Opening June 2019!

Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn
The new restaurant, Woods at Lambert’s Cove Inn, embraces its setting both right out its windows in this pastoral corner “up island” and alongside the sweeping farms of Martha’s Vineyard. You’ll find a devotion to sourcing ingredients from local farms and fishermen, from Grey Barn cheese to Menemsha lobster, to create inventive American small plates in our dining room and bistro. The restaurant will be a perfect night-out spot for couples and groups alike and features delicious dishes thoughtfully prepared with sustainably sourced on-island ingredients by critically acclaimed Island chef Jimmy Alvarado.  Dinner begins at 5pm. Summer: Open seven days a week. Spring, Fall & Winter: Open five days a week. Opening soon!

The Oyster Bar 02557
The Oyster Bar 02557 will be a New England Seafood driven restaurant. Along with our 500 square feet farm here off of North Road, The Oyster Bar 02557 will be a mainstay for Dock to table and farm to table here in Oak Bluffs. Oysters will be sourced locally and regionally, they will change daily. Entrees from $24 and we will be doing an early bird Oyster and Bubbles on the porch overlooking Circuit Avenue. Food at its best is memorable! Opening May 24th!
 
Relaunching: Sea Smoke  
Martha’s Vineyard’s only BBQ spot, Sea Smoke Barbecue, is relaunching in 2019 with a brand new menu and full service dining.  Sea Smoke now joins the EatMV.com group of Island restaurants and has added a Texas Pitmaster to their staff.  Slow and low smoked bbq standards star on their new menu featuring salads, appetizers, Burgers, Mac n Cheese skillets, desserts and more! Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Re-opening soon!

Attention all foodies, the Martha’s Vineyard Restaurant Week is here for 2019 and we can’t wait for you to taste what’s cooking! Restaurants all over the island are participating in showcasing their best dishes and their most delicious menu items, to entice guests such as yourself to dine out and try something new! This year’s restaurant week takes place June 2nd through 6th and we can’t wait to dine with you. ​

What’s not new is the concept of Restaurant Week itself! The first Restaurant Week began in 1992, when it was thought up by Tim Zagat and Joe Baum and began in NYC as a lunch-only promotional event. It almost instantly became a nationwide phenomenon. Nowadays, restaurant weeks can be found all over the world, luring diners in with their delicious menus. ​

Getting married on the Vineyard is a dream come true for most brides and grooms, whether they were born and raised here, or just visited during the summers growing up, the island holds a special place in a couple’s heart. Maybe it’s where they met for the first time or it’s the place they took their first trip to. So when putting together vendors for their island weddings, one thing we get asked about constantly is - “who are the most delicious wedding caterers on Martha’s Vineyard?”, so we thought to put together a list of five of our favorite caterers on island, each with their own style that ideally will match the couple’s style during their wedding. ​

Annie Foley Catering creates that special day you dreamed about. Big occasions to intimate parties. Classic New England dinners to worldly cuisine. “We cater to you, creating the perfect time for you and your guests”. Based on Martha"s Vineyard for over 20 years, Annie Foley Catering has a great crew, vendors and suppliers. They use the freshest and finest produce, seafood and meats, and also try to use locally produced products wherever possible.From small to large weddings and cocktail parties, fundraisers, clambakes, dinner parties, family and corporate gatherings, Annie Foley Catering covers all types of events. Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten-Free requests available. Sample items below:
 
Raw Bar with Fresh Local Littlenecks, Oysters, and Shrimp with Assorted Sauces 
Seared Tuna with Pickled Ginger Creme Fraiche on Crunchy Wontons 
Chicken Tikka Masala on Tiny Pappadoms
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Buckley's Gourmet Catering is a professional, full-service catering company that takes pride in the quality of their food and in the integrity and efficiency of their service. Fresh ingredients and artistic presentation are of utmost importance to them. Buckley's  Catering events are organized, well executed and always delicious! Buckley's Catering offers a wide variety of stationary and passed hors d'oeuvres for your cocktail reception and also provide a bartending service that is professional and knowledgeable.  They have a raw bar boat - and if you like shellfish, it's hard to beat the fresh taste of Katama Bay oysters and clams. Sample items below:
 
Seared Tuna with Avocado Salsa on a Blue Corn Tortilla
Little Neck Clams on the Half Shell
​Tartlets of Lobster Salad
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Tea Lane Caterers one of a kind menus are prepared using only the freshest local ingredients. In addition to providing you with excellent culinary delights they are available to help coordinate all aspects of your event. Tea Lane Caterers, Inc.™ works with the best in the event planning industry from the venue and flowers to tablescapes and music, Tea Lane Caterers, Inc.™ will work to provide you and your guests with a truly unforgettable experience. Sample items:
 
Petit Lobster Tacos, chunks of lobster & avocado nestled in our petit taco shells, creme fraiche & cilantro 
Oysters Rockefeller, Vineyard oysters, spinach, cream & a hint of Pernod 
French Onion Tarts, petit, flaky cream cheese tarts,caramelized onions, sherry & Gruyere
 
V. Jaime Hamlin Catering & Party Design, who for 39 years, we've been a premier catering company on the Island, creating elegant country weddings, beachy rehearsal dinner clambakes, and sophisticated parties of all sizes. Their client list includes happy couples, cultural luminaries, celebrities, and even a few United States Presidents! Their award-winning team cares for your guests as if they were their own, lavishing them with delicious and beautifully-presented cuisine, and providing top-notch, concierge-level service. Sample items:
 
Warm Lobster Sliders on  Buttery Buns with Lemon Aioli
Herbed Zucchini & Feta Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce
Watermelon Gazpacho Shooters with Mint & Cucumber

For a list of all Caterers, visit our Caterers page.