Islanders may be seeing the return of the former Aquinnah Shop Restaurant this summer. The news was revealed by Aquinnah Land Initiative (ALI) president Wenonah Madison during an Aquinnah Select Board meeting on Tuesday, although she did not specify what type of plans are in the works for the property. “There are plans to open […]
The iconic Martha’s Vineyard restaurant formerly known as the Aquinnah Shop Restaurant and the surrounding land have been sold to a Cape Cod-based land organization with roots in the Wampanoag tribe. The Native Land Conservancy (NLC), founded and led by members of Native tribes, will hold the property temporarily until its final steward, the Aquinnah […]
Updated June 1 The Aquinnah Shop Restaurant An iconic, seasonal up-Island eatery is up for sale The restaurant’s website states there are “new things coming for summer 2023!” and asks people to “stay tuned.” However, co-owner Jacob Vanderhoop confirmed in a statement the business will also be sold. “To family, friends and valued […]