Chef Profiles

Live from World Central Kitchen

In March, not long after Russia invaded Ukraine, came notice of a GoFundMe page being set up by Rachel Vaughn, a chef I first...

By the sea

The stunning scenery of sandy beaches framed by the shimmering backdrop of Edgartown Harbor complements the variety of fresh food offerings at Bettini Restaurant. Located...

When the kitchen fits

On a seasonal Island known for revolving chefs, Andrew Burkill returns this year for his fifth season as head chef of the Chilmark Tavern,...

In the Kitchen with Frank Williams

—Elizabeth Cecil Chef Frank Williams has spent the last seven hours in the Beach Road kitchen experimenting. “I love when the seasons change,” he says...

Goldie’s Rotisserie

A new food truck with a deliciously trendy twist has arrived on Martha’s Vineyard, and it’s serving up responsibly raised rotisserie chicken, brussels sprouts,...

Gail Arnold Stirs up Some Condiments

One of the great pleasures of this year has been having my friend Gail Arnold around more. Gail is married to Islander Livingston Taylor,...

Chef Taste Test: It’s Not You, It’s Me

Truth: It is nearly impossible for me to follow a recipe. I generally use recipes and cookbooks more as inspiration boards than as specific...

Dream Food: When a chef cooks for you at home

Since our March Covid shut down, I have cooked nearly every meal, every day for my family. I’ve always cooked the majority of our...

Becoming Cakes by Liz

These days, Cakes by Liz is synonymous with special occasion cakes on the Island. But as with many Island businesses, she came from humble...

The Queen of Greens

Cathy Walthers is not a vegetarian. Though she has authored numerous cookbooks on such topics as greens, kale, and salads, Walthers is a broad-based...

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