Grading on an academic A to F scale, Joe Farina posts video food reviews on his Facebook page under the heading To Go with Joe.

The Harbor View Hotel took home the best professional chili award at mvyradio’s 31st annual Big Chili Contest held at the Portuguese American Club this weekend.

In January, Hal and Erin Ryerson, familiar faces on the Vineyard restaurant scene, purchased The Sweet Life Cafe. They plan to re-open the restaurant later this spring.

The Ritz Cafe has a new name and new menu, but promises to keep the old vibes. The Ritz SoulKitchen and Barbecue opens Thursday night after being closed since the beginning of March for refurbishing.

Dana Edelman does not have a new album out. “It’s in there,” said the 44 year-old singer-songwriter, pointing at his head, but he’s a little busy right now.

Justen Ahren of West Tisbury has been selected as the 2017-2019 Poet Laureate of Martha’s Vineyard.