As summer metamorphoses into fall, memories of summer 2021 on my beloved Vineyard are still fresh in my mind. There is little about the Vineyard that I do not love, so when a friend inquired about my five top spots for this year, it was hard. But, as the great Maya Angelou said: “Love is many things, it is varied, but one thing it can never be is unsure,” so here is what I know for sure:
The Black Sheep 17 Airport Road, Edgartown (508)338-7770. Scrumptious bites and takeaways … everything we took away, including the citrus shrimp, quinoa with veggies, and chicken, and salmon was mouthwatering. “Your Table … Our Food;” dinner is a wrap!
The Fish House 17 Airport Road, Edgartown (508)693-0055. The fresh fish here is the stuff every top chef desires to smell and taste. The two huge slabs of salmon we grilled for dinner were divine. I have not tasted salmon that good in years! Dad always said: If the fish smells, let him be! And, if fresh fish is not your thing, order take-out food. The clam chowder and clam plate are spectacular too!
Stella Salumeria, 6 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs (508)338-7457. The sweet spot for Italian beach and picnic sandwiches plus French baked goods. The gang loved the Italian-inspired sandwiches with chips in the beach cooler. Those sandwiches soothed the soul in our sweet spot at the cliffs.
Mad Martha’s Ice Cream (OB, ED, VH). My favorite iconic ice cream spot for Pistachio and Blueberry ice cream treats, now when one mentions ice cream, my whole family heads straight there while on the island. Vineyard habits are passing down!
Biscuits 28 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs (508)693-2033. It must be my New Orleans roots or just a love for shrimp and grits, whatever the reason, Biscuits delivered on a whim.
The Sweet Life Cafe belongs on this list too, but as the dedicated babysitter for date night, I could not partake but heard all the raves about my superb recommendation.
Bon Appetit!!!
