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Flatbread, Lobsterville Hold Season-Opening Events

Flatbread Company on Airport Road and Lobsterville Bar & Grill in Oak Bluffs are both opening for 2013 this Thursday, with Lobsterville holding an open house preview Wednesday and Flatbread throwing a party with local bands Saturday.

Two more seasonal Martha's Vineyard restaurants are opening their doors Thursday, May 16: Flatbread Company on the Edgartown side of Airport Road and Lobsterville Bar & Grill on the Oak Bluffs waterfront.

On Facebook, both establishments are inviting customers to special events celebrating the start of the 2013 season.

Lobsterville Bar & Grill posts "Come on down on Wed the 15th at 5pm for our 2013 Open House! Hors d'oeuvres, limited menu, Refreshing Beverages, meet the new crew! New Lunch & Dinner Menus begin at 11:30am Thursday the 16th!"

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If you haven't been there yet, the @LobstervilleMV Twitter account advises "We're in the Caribbean Blue gingerbread-style house - The tallest structure right on OB Harbor." The address is 8 Circuit Ave. and the phone number is (508) 696-0099.

Flatbread Company created a Facebook event: "May 18 is Flatbread's Opening Party! Featuring music from Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish and Goodnight Louise. No cover, delicious pizza...come celebrate the start of the season with us! Party starts at 8PM, music until 11:30PM." Flatbread is located at 17 Airport Rd., on the right soon after you turn off the main road; phone number is (508) 693-1137.

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Among other restaurants returning for 2013: The Island's westernmost eatery, the venerable Aquinnah Shop on the edge of the Gay Head cliffs, reopened Mother's Day.

As the season progresses, other Vineyard restaurants are adding hours: The Square Rigger in Edgartown is now open Thursdays.

Please see our Restaurant Page for more of the latest news on Island eateries. Our Food & Dining Directory has the phone numbers and addresses of your favorite spots.

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