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Sometimes it the simple things that help you get the most out of a weekend. Where to get the morning paper, the best breakfast spot, where to have cocktails before dinner, what to do after dinner? We ask ourselves “what do you need to know? And then we go out and find the answers for you. "Good To Know" helps you experience the destination like a local.

Food & Drink

Breakfast

Dock Street Coffee Shop. End of Main Street on Dock. Local’s place. Opens at 7am. Just a counter with old red vinyl seats. Short order cook is right in front of you. Old time diner. Among the Flowers. Mayhew Lane. Opens at 8am. Sit outside “among the flowers”. More upscale than Dock Street. Very good food, diminished only by the use of paper plates and plastic utensils.


On our most recent visit we happened upon the Right Fork at the Katama airport as we were waiting to take a bi-plane ride. The place was packed for lunch so we came back the next day and had a wonderful breakfast while watching the planes take off and land.


For something quicker and equally delicious, the European Gourmet Bakery on Water Street is fabulous. pastries, muffins and great coffee. Newspapers too.

Lunch

Outside the best spot is the upper deck of the Seafood Shanty on Dock Street. Raw bar, sushi and other good pub food. Great chowder. Inside, particularly in cooler weather, enjoy fireside dining at Newes from
America on Kelly Street.
Locals think the restaurant at Farm Neck Golf Course has the best lunch.

Burger

My favorite is the juicy burger and fries at Alchemy on Main. Another great choice is Newes From America. Kelly House. Kelly Street particularly if you are a beer drinker They feature a great collection of beers, some brewed locally.

Lobster Roll

Can’t confirm this because I haven’t been there on a Friday, but everyone raves about the lobster roll, served only on Fridays from 4:30-7:30 at Grace Church on Woodlawn Ave. Vineyard Haven.

Martini

Alchemy. Main Street. Lots of choices. Great Dirty Martini. Also uses freshly squeezed juices in all their other drinks. Excellent wines. Real vibe....it's fun being here.

Cocktails

The Seafood Shanty. Dock Street. Outside rooftop bar overlooking the harbor. Great spot. Alchemy, Main Street when it’s too cold or rainy to be outside.