06/14 NANCY GARDELLA, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, DR. JOEL FISHER, STEVE EVANS

NANCY GARDELLA -  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE           

The Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome you to the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard and its rural towns of Aquinnah, Chilmark and West Tisbury, and the more populous towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven (also known as Tisbury).

Whether you seek the natural beauties of pristine beaches, clay cliffs and plentiful bird watching, historical and cultural attractions, exquisite  dining and world-class accommodations, diverse outdoor activities or the many artists, handcrafts and one-of-a-kind boutiques, the Vineyard provides these and so much more.

Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding and honeymoon, as well as a lovely retreat from the hectic pace of the world.

The Vineyard also welcomes corporate meetings and executive retreats, offering state of the art technologies to accommodate every need.

When contacting any of these listings, please let them know you found them through the Chamber of Commerce.

Whether your visit to Martha’s Vineyard is for a day or more, for business or pleasure, or joining us as a summer or year-round resident, we stand ready to welcome you to this beautiful island.
 Martha’s Vineyard can be reached by sea or by air. Many options exist including: by ferry, by car to the ferries, by bus to the ferries, by plane, by train, by private boat, or by securing concierge and travel services.

 Home to nearly 100 lodging options, Martha’s Vineyard has options to meet any need. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, a family vacation, or a romantic dream wedding –  If you’re looking for B&B's, Inns, Guest Houses, Hotels,  Motels, Resorts,  Cottage and House Rentals, or even  Campgrounds – There is a place for you on Martha’s Vineyard.


DR.  JOEL FISHER  

Joel M. Fisher, PhD is the wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout Southern California. Sommelier for the Escoffier Association of Southern California, Joel is also a member of Patterson Magazine's tasting panel.

Dr. Fisher is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, The Circle of Wine Writers (UK) and was awarded a Wine Enthusiast Media Scholarship for 2005 at the Culinary Institute of America. He is the author of the Wine Work Book now in its 6th edition.

In 2004 he co-led a program for chefs and culinary students to the Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany and to wineries in Burgundy and Champagne. In June 2006 he again led a program, "Wine and Cuisine of Iberia," to Spain and Portugal.

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