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Egg Sandwich Island

Alison L. Mead
With more than 30 restaurants on the Island serving egg sandwiches, there’s no excuse for arriving at work hungry. We took a bite out of three.
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New Summer Season Brings Full Plate of New Eateries

Mussels puttanesca with truffle fries at 9 Craft.
Mussels puttanesca with truffle fries at 9 Craft.
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Mussels puttanesca with truffle fries at 9 Craft.
Mussels puttanesca with truffle fries at 9 Craft.
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New dining room at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
New dining room at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
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New dining room at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
New dining room at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
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Salmon with soba noodles and mango curry at 9 Craft.
Salmon with soba noodles and mango curry at 9 Craft.
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Salmon with soba noodles and mango curry at 9 Craft.
Salmon with soba noodles and mango curry at 9 Craft.
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Chef Johnny Hoffman plating black rice at 9 Craft.
Chef Johnny Hoffman plating black rice at 9 Craft.
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Chef Johnny Hoffman plating black rice at 9 Craft.
Chef Johnny Hoffman plating black rice at 9 Craft.
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The kitchen at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
The kitchen at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
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The kitchen at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
The kitchen at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
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Miso Cod with Black Rice and Bok Choy at 9 Craft.
Miso Cod with Black Rice and Bok Choy at 9 Craft.
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Miso Cod with Black Rice and Bok Choy at 9 Craft.
Miso Cod with Black Rice and Bok Choy at 9 Craft.
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9 Craft on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
9 Craft on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
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9 Craft on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
9 Craft on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
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Model Deli on State Road in Vineyard Haven.
Model Deli on State Road in Vineyard Haven.
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Model Deli on State Road in Vineyard Haven.
Model Deli on State Road in Vineyard Haven.
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La Strada on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
La Strada on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
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La Strada on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
La Strada on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
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Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
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Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
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La Strada opened this summer and is the newest restaurant by Salvatore della Torre and Dusan Veselinovic.
La Strada opened this summer and is the newest restaurant by Salvatore della Torre and Dusan Veselinovic.
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La Strada opened this summer and is the newest restaurant by Salvatore della Torre and Dusan Veselinovic.
La Strada opened this summer and is the newest restaurant by Salvatore della Torre and Dusan Veselinovic.
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Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
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Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
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[Mike Pomer and Cristopher Stam of Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
[Mike Pomer and Cristopher Stam of Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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[Mike Pomer and Cristopher Stam of Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
[Mike Pomer and Cristopher Stam of Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Fries at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Fries at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Fries at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Fries at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Onion Rings at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Onion Rings at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Onion Rings at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Onion Rings at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
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Jordan Wallace of Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Jordan Wallace of Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Jordan Wallace of Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Jordan Wallace of Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Italian Sausage and Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean.
Italian Sausage and Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean.
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Italian Sausage and Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean.
Italian Sausage and Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean.
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Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Grilled Black Sea Bass at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Grilled Black Sea Bass at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Grilled Black Sea Bass at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Grilled Black Sea Bass at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
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Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Ray Ewing
Mussels puttanesca with truffle fries at 9 Craft.
New dining room at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
Salmon with soba noodles and mango curry at 9 Craft.
Chef Johnny Hoffman plating black rice at 9 Craft.
The kitchen at 9 Craft in Vineyard Haven.
Miso Cod with Black Rice and Bok Choy at 9 Craft.
9 Craft on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
Model Deli on State Road in Vineyard Haven.
La Strada on Main Street in Vineyard Haven.
Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
La Strada opened this summer and is the newest restaurant by Salvatore della Torre and Dusan Veselinovic.
Salvatore della Tore in La Strada.
[Mike Pomer and Cristopher Stam of Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Fries at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Onion Rings at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Burgers, Fries, Onion Rings, and a Strawberry Milkshake at Wicked Burger in Edgartown.
Jordan Wallace of Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Italian Sausage and Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean.
Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Steak Kabob at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Grilled Black Sea Bass at Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.
Midnight Mediterranean in Oak Bluffs.

With summer in high gear, residents and tourists alike have a host of new places on the Island to eat this season. Six new restaurants have opened in the down-Island towns, all of them from familiar faces on the Vineyard cooking scene.

Next Level Chef Star Ryan Scanlon Returns to Alchemy

Chef Ryan Scanlon and the fire-roasted cioppino.
Chef Ryan Scanlon and the fire-roasted cioppino.
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Chef Ryan Scanlon and the fire-roasted cioppino.
Chef Ryan Scanlon and the fire-roasted cioppino.
Ray Ewing
Cutting heirloom tomatoes from Morning Glory farm.
Cutting heirloom tomatoes from Morning Glory farm.
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Cutting heirloom tomatoes from Morning Glory farm.
Cutting heirloom tomatoes from Morning Glory farm.
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[l-r] Federica Fabbrini, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
[l-r] Federica Fabbrini, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
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[l-r] Federica Fabbrini, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
[l-r] Federica Fabbrini, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
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Ryan Scanlon getting ingredients from the freezer.
Ryan Scanlon getting ingredients from the freezer.
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Ryan Scanlon getting ingredients from the freezer.
Ryan Scanlon getting ingredients from the freezer.
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Ryan Scanlon finishing the scallop crudo with Cristopher Stam looking on.
Ryan Scanlon finishing the scallop crudo with Cristopher Stam looking on.
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Ryan Scanlon finishing the scallop crudo with Cristopher Stam looking on.
Ryan Scanlon finishing the scallop crudo with Cristopher Stam looking on.
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Ryan Scanlon plating the scallop crudo.
Ryan Scanlon plating the scallop crudo.
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Ryan Scanlon plating the scallop crudo.
Ryan Scanlon plating the scallop crudo.
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Ryan Scanlon at the stove.
Ryan Scanlon at the stove.
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Ryan Scanlon at the stove.
Ryan Scanlon at the stove.
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Testing the lobster mezzaluna.
Testing the lobster mezzaluna.
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Testing the lobster mezzaluna.
Testing the lobster mezzaluna.
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Cristopher Stam plating dishes in the kitchen.
Cristopher Stam plating dishes in the kitchen.
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Cristopher Stam plating dishes in the kitchen.
Cristopher Stam plating dishes in the kitchen.
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Tables are set and ready for guests.
Tables are set and ready for guests.
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Tables are set and ready for guests.
Tables are set and ready for guests.
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Ryan Scanlon dinner menu.
Ryan Scanlon dinner menu.
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Ryan Scanlon dinner menu.
Ryan Scanlon dinner menu.
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[l-r] Art Howey, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
[l-r] Art Howey, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
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[l-r] Art Howey, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
[l-r] Art Howey, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
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The first wine pairing being poured.
The first wine pairing being poured.
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The first wine pairing being poured.
The first wine pairing being poured.
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Guests arrive and settle in.
Guests arrive and settle in.
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Guests arrive and settle in.
Guests arrive and settle in.
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Scallop crudo is the first course.
Scallop crudo is the first course.
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Scallop crudo is the first course.
Scallop crudo is the first course.
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Servers bring out the fire roasted cioppino with smoked mussels.
Servers bring out the fire roasted cioppino with smoked mussels.
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Servers bring out the fire roasted cioppino with smoked mussels.
Servers bring out the fire roasted cioppino with smoked mussels.
Ray Ewing
Lobster mezzaluna.
Lobster mezzaluna.
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Lobster mezzaluna.
Lobster mezzaluna.
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Cristopher Stam and Ryan Scanlon bring out a birthday dessert.
Cristopher Stam and Ryan Scanlon bring out a birthday dessert.
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Cristopher Stam and Ryan Scanlon bring out a birthday dessert.
Cristopher Stam and Ryan Scanlon bring out a birthday dessert.
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Lemon olive oil cake with basil sherbet for dessert.
Lemon olive oil cake with basil sherbet for dessert.
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Lemon olive oil cake with basil sherbet for dessert.
Lemon olive oil cake with basil sherbet for dessert.
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Applause for Ryan after a great meal.
Applause for Ryan after a great meal.
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Applause for Ryan after a great meal.
Applause for Ryan after a great meal.
Ray Ewing
Ryan Scanlon is a success at Alchemy.
Ryan Scanlon is a success at Alchemy.
Ray Ewing
Ryan Scanlon is a success at Alchemy.
Ryan Scanlon is a success at Alchemy.
Ray Ewing
Chef Ryan Scanlon and the fire-roasted cioppino.
Cutting heirloom tomatoes from Morning Glory farm.
[l-r] Federica Fabbrini, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
Ryan Scanlon getting ingredients from the freezer.
Ryan Scanlon finishing the scallop crudo with Cristopher Stam looking on.
Ryan Scanlon plating the scallop crudo.
Ryan Scanlon at the stove.
Testing the lobster mezzaluna.
Cristopher Stam plating dishes in the kitchen.
Tables are set and ready for guests.
Ryan Scanlon dinner menu.
[l-r] Art Howey, Ryan Scanlon, Cristopher Stam.
The first wine pairing being poured.
Guests arrive and settle in.
Scallop crudo is the first course.
Servers bring out the fire roasted cioppino with smoked mussels.
Lobster mezzaluna.
Cristopher Stam and Ryan Scanlon bring out a birthday dessert.
Lemon olive oil cake with basil sherbet for dessert.
Applause for Ryan after a great meal.
Ryan Scanlon is a success at Alchemy.

Next Level Chef contestant Ryan Scanlon made his homecoming on Thursday at Alchemy in Edgartown, where he first discovered his passion for cooking as a teenager.