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Dear Readers, I am forever grateful for my years of life on Nantucket. The island’s rich history of past seafaring days, elegant whale merchants’ mansions and the powerful beauty of being surrounded by a vast ocean, together weave an aura of quality and dignity. Nantucketers are both elegant and casual at the same time. One can wear flip flops and blue jeans and still command a sense of style. We are known for the understated. You need not be over-thetop here. That does not purport quality. On upper Main Street, one sees historic mansions of sea captains. These men appreciated hard work out on the ocean, yet understood the quality of life they wanted for themselves and their families once they returned home to the island. Our cobblestoned streets speak of their ingenuity and frugality, as these large stones were used for ballast in the empty whale ships returning from afar. The ancient art of scrimshaw can be seen in the Nantucket Whaling Museum’s extensive collection of this art form. The sailors who made these pieces of “art,” did so to pass time while on their long sea journeys, all the while thinking of their loved ones in their creativity. Beautiful boats are appreciated to this day, whether they be new yachts or the well-made wooden sailboats that participate in the Opera House Cup Race, in August. Hats off to the founder, Gwen Gaillard, for appreciating their timeless beauty and teaching us to do the same. Just look around you and you will see the elegant past brought into our current day. However, you do have to look, as that which is truly elegant does not scream at you, yet beckons quietly. I know you will see it and appreciate its true value. The memory of which, will forever be embedded on your mind. Just take a quiet walk up Main Street, past the Pacific National Bank. This building is, in itself, an anchor of stability and elegance, watching over the town. On your walk, you will see well cared for homes and beautiful gardens. All a testament to the quality of life which Nantucket values. Enjoy your time here and be sure to take home memories.
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They stand sentry over upper Main Street, three identical imposing brick facades that are reminders of Nantucket’s booming maritime economy that lived and died by the whale oil industry.
THE HOPE CHEST, ‘SCONSET STORE Originally built in the early nineteenth century, the structure had fallen into disrepair and was on the brink of being a completely lost cause. “It had been left to decay.”
NANTUCKET BLUES Whether arriving by boat or plane, landing on Nantucket is defined by the magnetic color of blue, and it is impossible not to fall under its spell.
SUMMER TOP 10 LIST But don’t let summer pass you by as quickly as it came! Here we outline the official summer bucket list, an itinerary of “must-do’s” that the “September you” can be proud of.
MUSSELS AND STEAMERS It might just be scientifically proven that a dinner of mussels or steamers will taste significantly better if you were the one to have caught them yourself.
EVANS AND HIS ART This summer, Nantucket sculptor John Evans’ island renowned “Wild Hares,” will be making the pocket garden outside the arrival gate of the Nantucket Memorial Airport even more colorful.
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Languedoc is the perfect mix of casual and elegant. You will find a refined interior that exudes comfort and friendliness, all with a dash of gentility.
HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME WITH US “The concept is the American Diner meets Bistro on the Lower East Side. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun, a fresh take on some classic dishes.
“KEEPERS” – PLAYING FOR KEEPS It’s the kind of place that invites you to linger over coffee in the morning or dessert after dinner. It’s the kind of place that just feels like home.
THE ISLAND HAS SOME SPECIAL PLACES Town, ‘Sconset and Madaket offer some unique aspects for you to explore. Shops, highly manicured hedges and sunsets beyond belief are but a few of what each area offers.
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They stand sentry over upper Main Street, three identical imposing brick facades that are reminders of Nantucket’s booming maritime economy that lived and died by the whale oil industry. The Three Bricks, as they are known collectively, were built by Nantucket whale oil merchant Joseph Starbuck in the early nineteenth century. He had three sons, each of whom was bequeathed with his own brick mansion. The three gorgeous houses have since come to be privately owned by other individuals, and each is known by its position relative to the other two. The westernmost house is West Brick; the center house is Middle Brick; the easternmost is East Brick. 27
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East Brick. is currently owned by Nantucket summer residents Marie and Rick Wackenhut, the eleventh owners in the house’s illustrious 180-year-old history. The couple first encountered the home’s interior during a tour sponsored by the Nantucket Preservation Trust. “When we went through it, neither of us had any intention of buying it,” Marie recalled. The couple already owned a historic home on the island located on Union Street, and moving was not on their agenda. “We honestly weren’t in love with the house the first time we saw it,” Marie recalled. “But we were in love with the history of Nantucket and the history of the people who were here before us.” That love of history—the Wackenhuts are also avid historians (“it’s an avocation,” Marie explained of their mutual love of history) – meant that when came up for sale, they had a conversation about the possibility of buying it. “We decided that we could be the custodians of this historical home,” Marie explained. Upon moving in, the Wackenhuts discovered a litany of things that needed updating and repairing, and being the avocational historians that they are, they decided to go room-byroom (a number that hovers around thirty) and do a full historical restoration of the home’s interior. “We spent a great deal of time researching the different periods,” Marie said. “We learned a lot about Nantucket history in general and the specific history of the interiors of historic homes.” That research included countless hours working with the Nantucket Historical Association staff, as well as various museums and libraries throughout New England.
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This was not merely a veneer-style restoration, with historically appropriate coverings on top of modern craftsmanship. The Wackenhuts sought out specialists and craftspeople who were able to literally recreate the historical pieces using historical techniques. From the furniture to the wallcoverings—and even things that aren’t visible to the average visitor—everything was done with historically accurate materials and processes. “You can’t see it,” Rick explained, “but we know it’s there. And it just feels right to have it done that way.” When they began the renovation, the first room to get a makeover was the foyer. Marie recalled the day they began: “When they hung the first piece of wallpaper in the foyer, you could literally feel the house take its first great breath. The house began to come alive at that moment.” From that first piece of wallpaper, the Wackenhuts created a tangible timeline of Nantucket’s history. “We saw it as our duty as custodians of this home to preserve the history that was so important to it,” Marie said. “And that meant presenting the history through artifacts.” On the first floor’s two parlors, the Wackenhuts offer a presentation of Nantucket’s whaling days. The first parlor features a recreation of Starbuck’s office, complete with period antiques including a whaleship’s logbook. The second parlor offers a glimpse into the China trade that was so important to Nantucket’s economy in the 1830s. Chinese antique porcelain, art, and furniture are the focal points of this part of the home. The second floor reflects the fact that, as the decades wore on, whalers had to travel further and further around the globe in search of their quarry. Those global travels resulted in whalers’ bringing back artifacts from around the world, and the second floor features period antiques from all over. The third floor shifts from the whaling days to the early twentieth century on Nantucket, when the island was quickly becoming a popular vacation destination and an artists’ colony. Local carvings, hand-woven lightship baskets, and other artwork by Nantucket artists populate this top floor. “The house is a real timeline,” Marie said of the interior. “We love history and we love restoring things back to the way they originally were because that history is both so beautiful and so important.” One of the joys of renovating a historic home like East Brick is the discovery of heretofore unknown architectural elements or other hidden treasures. For the Wackenhuts, that discovery came in the basement, which had been the site of the original kitchen and where Rick envisioned a wine-tasting room. The centerpiece of the wine-tasting room is a piece from a huge wine barrel mounted to the wall, which required the moving of some electrical boxes. When they moved those boxes, the Wackenhuts could see brick behind the plaster, and they began to investigate. Behind the plaster was a wall that had been added in the 1900s, and behind that was the home’s original cooking fireplace that had been covered up for more than a century.
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‘SCONSET STORE
by ANDREW SPENCER photography by JEFFREY ALLEN
When it comes to matters of design, I freely admit to lacking any sort of vision. When I hear
people talk about their renovation plans after buying a home, I completely tune out. I see the
house the way it is, and can’t imagine it any differently. Because of that personal shortcoming, I have nothing but the utmost of admiration for people who do have the vision. They are the
people who can see the potential lying beneath the surface of what is there. And after seeing
the before-and-after sequence of a recent ‘Sconset renovation, my admiration is exponentially
high for Stephen Theroux and the team at Nantucket Architecture Group.
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HISTORIC NAME THE HOPE CHEST COMMON NAME ELISHA CLARK BARN –CROMWELL BARNEY HOUSE VILLAGE 25 BRAODWAY STREET SIASCONSET MA ARCHITECTURAL STYLE VICTORIAN ECLECTIC
USES HOUSE • BARBER SHOP OR HAIR SALON MARKET OR GROCERY STORE • PHOTOGRAPHY OR ART STUDIO
2019 PAUL & NIKI TSONGAS AWARD FOR PRESERVATION
Left to right: Accepting ”The Paul & Niki Tsongas Award” are Michael Humphrey of Humphrey Custom Builder Co., George Vasvateki of 1620 Capital, LLC and Stephen Theroux of Nantucket Architecture Group
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’SCONSET, A VILLAGE TRAPPED IN TIME . . . A STORIED STRUCTURE ON BROADWAY STREET WITH A PAST STEEPED IN LOCAL LORE.
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Noted from the book: Early Nantucket and It’s Whale Houses
Photographic evidence suggests the structure was built prior to 1860 and local lore states that it is even earlier and a portion of the north section was moved in the early 1800s from Sesachacha. The exact date of construction is unknown, but it was probably first used as a barn and evolved with additions through the 1880s. Deed records confirm some local lore such as its ownership by Elisha Clark who sold the property along with “a house and barn” on this site to Cromwell Barnard in 1836. It is very likely a portion of the building contains elements of the early barn and/ or house.
The exterior of the structure has changed very little since the late 1800s. A Henry Wyer photo dated from the 1890s shows that some changes in the window arrangement occurred in more recent years. Evidence of the changes can still be seen today – such as a break in the cornice board along the Broadway elevation where a second floor window was once located. On the north elevation there are also cuts in the vertical corner boards that correlate to the interior’s first floor ceiling that might indicate the start of a gable roof for the original 1½ story barn. The 1860s photograph shows the structure at the north end as 1½ stories with a higher south end. It is unclear when the roof was raised, but it may have been raised during the Barnard ownership (1836-1878). Along the south end, windows have been added on the first floor and a board dividing the first and second floor was originally exposed and topped by decorative shingles at the base of the upper story. Shutters also were found on several windows. The storefront, added in 1889 by F.J. Crosby according to newspaper accounts, retains its decorative timbered peak, but has lost a decorative bracket(s) on its first floor. A portion of the store section appears to be part of the earlier 1800s structure since the roofline extends into this section as visible along Front Street. The interior of this section also has a support beam and posts on the first floor as well as evidence on the second floor, suggesting that the rear ell was added to the earlier structure possibly at the same time the front store window and second floor bay were added along Broadway.
On the interior, old wide board flooring on the second floor of the north section gives credence that this part of the structure is older. It is possible the random pattern of the boards (generally located at the north and south end) were the top of barn stalls and used for hay storage (this is only theory and investigation during rehab will likely reveal additional information). Most of the elements of the interior are late 1800s and early 1900s. A brick chimney was probably added during the Crosby ownership (1889-1919). Some old elements such as paneled doors are found and an early tin(?) tub is found in the second floor. More recent walls were added when the first floor was divided into two living spaces.
A search of the Sanborn Maps reveals the shape of the structure has not changed since 1898. The entry doorway shed along Front Street may be post 1949 since it is not visible on the 1949 map.
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The building in question was once, among a litany of other things, the ‘Sconset Store. Originally built in the early nineteenth century, the structure had fallen into disrepair and was on the brink of being a completely lost cause. “It had been left to decay,” said Stephen. “There were holes in the floors, mold on the walls, standing water on the first floor. And there wasn’t really much of a foundation, so the whole thing was sagging, too.” In other words, it was the kind of place that somebody like me—somebody without vision—would see as a building in need of being torn down. But fortunately enough, George Vasvatekis of Plymouth-based 1620 Capital was able to see what the dilapidated structure might become with the right design talent. “His father thought he was crazy to buy it,” Stephen said with a laugh. And I admittedly would have been on that side of the description. Vasvatekis got in touch with Stephen to consult about what could be done in terms of restoration. “I saw it as a challenge,” he said of the project. “It was a challenge to restore this historical building back to what it used to be.”
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Describing this undertaking as “a challenge” might be, in retrospect, the understatement of the decade. This was “a challenge” in the same way that the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was “an art project.” The original building itself occupies essentially the entirety of the lot that it is built upon, which meant that there was literally no room for error. In addition to the general contractor and associated tradespeople, Theroux and his team brought in experts in geothermal systems to monitor vibrations as a way of ensuring that neighboring structures weren’t affected by the construction. “We needed to assemble a great team of people in order to do this project right,” Stephen said. “And that’s what we did. We had the best team on this.” Even with the expert team he put together, Theroux is quick to admit that the process from start to finish was grueling. “There were so many approvals we needed and so much that had to be rebuilt. But we used as much of the original materials as we could salvage,” he said. That includes reusing the original bricks in the new fireplace and creative placement of interior wooden beams and rafters throughout the house. To that end, we must credit the integrity and talents of Michael Humphrey of Michael Humphrey Custom Builder Co..
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From start to finish, the renovation took four years and a ton of hard work, which to at least my mind doesn’t sound like the easiest way to make a living. “It’s really not,” Stephen admitted, “but that’s not why I do it. I’m fascinated by the history of the unknown. You never know what you’re going to find when you do a renovation like this, because not everything reveals itself at the door.” This labor-intensive process is, for Theroux, a labor of love. He loves the history embedded within homes like Hope Chest, and he loves the research that goes into learning more about that history. “We look at old photos of these buildings and say that this is how it needs to look today,” he said. “A lot of folks can’t see certain things, but I see potential. The ability to see what something can be is the part that drives me.” True to that, a closer examination of the history of Hope Chest reveals far more than what it shows viewers today. This particular structure has served many purposes over its wo-hundred-and-someyears of existence. It has been at various times of its life a barn, a barbershop, a general store, and a private home, among other things. “Those different uses probably grew out of a particular need at the time,” Stephen suggested.
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Today it is the embodiment of careful and tasteful renovation as a residential duplex; one-half of the house is an owner’s residence, the other half is a rental unit. Gone are the walls stained by black mold and floors with holes that made walking on them treacherous. They have been replaced by gorgeous new wood floors and white walls that reflect the abundant natural light coming in through the many windows. The once-tenuous foundation has been completely rebuilt and reinforced to modern code, and the house has a new full basement and all the amenities one could ask for. In other words, it looks exactly like I would have expected it to look, if I had any kind of design vision. To view more about Nantucket Architecture Group go to their Website at www.nantucketarchitecturegroup.com
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Evans Sculpture Flying "V"
by John Evans
Viewings by appointment 29 inches wide Bronze with blue patina on weathered aluminum 740-504-8082 jevans@evanssculpture.com evanssculpture.com To me, blue is a very calm and organized color. It typically does not dominate my sculpture and its form but compliments it. We spend our lives surrounded by blue so it is a very comfortable color to use when working the creative process.
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Blues..... T
he Egyptians were the first to discover blue, which was
indigo and cyan, all somewhat similar, but each infused with
produced from the lapis stone, and they used the
a slightly different hue that sets them apart. Azure is often
pigment for their decorative arts. The color continued
described as the color of the sky. It is easy to see why the color
to evolve for the next six thousand years. But because it was
blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. Its mystical
rare and not found in nature as much as other colors, it
qualities are believed to slow human metabolism, which in turn
became valuable and expensive. This created a market that
produces a calming, yet powerful effect.
only royalty could afford, and the hue remained rare for centuries. The color also became associated with divinity due
The scarcity of the color blue in nature does increase its value
to this rarity.
and popularity. Besides the sky and the ocean (which are both a mixture of blue and other colors), it is not found much in our
While blue may evoke many different emotions in people, it is
natural world. “Less than 10 percent of the 280,000 species
widely agreed that light blue is associated with health, healing,
of flowering plants produce blue flowers,” says David Lee,
tranquility, understanding, and softness; and that dark blue
author of Nature’s Palette: The Science of Plant Color and a
represents knowledge, power, integrity, and seriousness. Of
retired professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at
course, there are many shades of blue, each with its own
Florida International University in Miami. Perhaps that helps
unique beauty and meaning. According to color psychology,
to explain the popularity of the beautiful hydrangea plant – of
“light blue is the color most linked to creativity. Sky blue is the
course, it is also a hearty plant that takes well to the salty,
most calming shade of blue and helps a person relax. It is also
windy Nantucket environment. Other blue flowers in nature
a color that inspires safety and serenity. Dark blue is the shade
are the iris, morning glory, cornflower, muscari – more
that is associated with intelligence.” Then there is azure,
commonly known as grape hyacinth, the butterfly bush, and
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a scant few others. The combination of the color’s calming
artist’s work. It defines a painting in the sky, sea and in the
effects and its lack of abundance makes seeing it akin to taking
flowers that are depicted. Nantucket sculptors and ceramicists
a deep breath and finding a precious jewel at the same time.
also depend upon blue for its strength and depth.
It is key to the transfixing atmosphere of a Nantucket summer. Because blue creates an enticing and emotional grip on the The enchanting character of the island has attracted many
human psyche and is such an important part of Nantucket
people over the centuries, including the artists who visit and
culture, many businesses naturally like to use it for their motifs,
live on Nantucket and find their inspiration in its mesmerizing
logos, and merchandise. The color creates a common theme
colors, light, and landscape. While the pinks, yellows, and
that registers as sky, sea, serenity and therefore Nantucket.
oranges of an island sunset glow magnificently, they would be
The added benefit is that it also conveys trust and dependability.
lost without the blues, greens, and violets of the sea and sky.
What could be better for a product’s message? But it does not
Blue is an essential element of art and, of course, art on
(obviously) work for food!
Nantucket. At the beginning of the 20th century, many artists recognized the emotional power of blue, and made it the
Blue is an enduring source of comfort and tranquility and is
central part of their paintings. Pablo Picasso used blue and
forever tied to Nantucket. We, who visit and live near the
green to create a melancholy mood. Henri Matisse used
water and open sky, are captive to its charms.
intense blues to express the emotions he wanted viewers to feel. He wrote, "A certain blue penetrates your soul." As anyone who admires the art on Nantucket knows, blue is vital to an
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Illya Kagan
Across Clark Cove by Illya Kagan by appointment 30 h x 40 w inches Oil on linen 617-803-4817 illyakaganpainting@gmail.com illyakagan.com Living on an island surrounded by ocean, blues are never far away.
I often return to these views where the ponds and creeks lead out to the sea beyond because of the variety of blues that you can see in one landscape. The lee shore of the pond reflects the pale cerulean blue of the sky, while the distant, rippling, ultramarine, blue of the Atlantic creates a crisp horizon line, and where the waves are breaking on the shore, the white froth is set off by the translucent turquoise of the curling waves. Finally, in the nearest foreground the road is crisscrossed by deep purple-blues set off by complementary sandy yellows and oranges. Plenty to work with!
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Cate Raphael Daydreaming at the Shore
by Cate Raphael
Viewings by appointment 18 h x 24 w inches Oil on canvas 508-325-8829 ackcate@gmail.com cateraphael.com On Nantucket, you can find the entire spectrum of Blues in our skies as well as the water. I love painting Nantucket skies, as the values and hues change with the hour of the day, and the time of the year. Always beautiful, always a pleasant surprise.
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Gallery at Four India Traveling XI by Peter Bremers (Born 1957, Maastricht, The Netherlands) 27 h x 32 w x 4 d inches Banas Glass 508-228-8509 gallerynantucket@@gmail.com thegallerynantucket.com “When you have made the voyage to the Antarctic on a square rigged three-master, traveling takes on a whole new meaning. Being exposed to the forces of nature, stormy winds, ripping sails, treacherous icebergs and the tremendous power of the ocean’s waves rolling your 150 foot vessel like a dingy, is an experience that begs to be translated into a series of sculptures. I named them “Traveling”. In Traveling XI I chose a color blue that is the fusion of the sky at early dawn, the sea and its white foamy waves. The shape of course resembles a sailing boat, its potential to take you across the oceans to new horizons, the whole a window of new opportunity and new adventures.“
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Lois Wertheimer Moving Forward by Lois Wertheimer Viewings by appointment 14 h x 15 w x 10 d inches Alabaster on a rosewood base 212-706-0897 loisw.sculpt@verizon.net A freelance style of two fish swimming together that form a symbiotic relationship. The delicate nature of the carved scales softens the piece. I attempt to construct my sculptures to have movement in space.
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Katie Trinkle Legge Perfect Beach Day by Katie Trinkle Legge Courtesy of Old Spouter Gallery 30 h x 36 w inches Oil on canvas 508-325-9988 ktlfineart@gmail.com katietrinklelegge.com I think the best days on Nantucket are the days when the sky is blue and we have time to play. This piece represents that perfect combination.
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Melissa Dudley Are Diamonds Forever by Melissa Dudley Studio by appointment 3 h x 3 w x 1 d inches 508-846-0237 melissa@melissadudleydesigns.com melissadudleydesigns.com It is my hope that I can help to raise awareness regarding the impact of ocean diamond mining. Many people do not realize that diamonds can be mined from our beautiful blue oceans. This miniature Sailors Valentine has a tiny blue diamond that could have come from the ocean. I included it for aesthetic reasons as well as a conversation starter about our ocean’s future health. In 2017 vessels operated by Debmarine Namibia, a joint venture between the Namibian Government and De Beers mined over 1.3 million carats of diamonds from the ocean. Many Marine scientists believe that seabed mining negativity impacts marine environments and species. We need to have conversations about policing diamond ocean excavation and limiting deep sea mining.
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Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints Mako My Day! by Peter Van Dingstee Courtesy of Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints 44 h x 104 w inches This art form is done in the Japanese direct method style of Gyotaku (Fish rubbing) 508-325-1842 petervandingstee@yahoo.com freshfishprints.net The water South of Nantucket when going off shore fishing, approximately 25 miles, the water has a mesmerizing blue hue to it. It is very clear and fish can see a great distance. When man can see no land, sometimes it is hard to distinguish sky from water. This 225 lb. Mako was caught in such a place.
Caroline Weld Blue Perspective by Caroline Weld
48 1/2 h x 48 1/2 w x 2 d inches (framed) Acrylic on canvas 917-363-5885 carolineweldart@gmail.com carolineweld.com The layers of abstract blue washes has secret layers and marks leading the viewer’s eye throughout the painting. This piece is an exploration of blue colors and forms, and how they come together in harmony creating a sense of calm, emotion and curiosity. I work in both oil and acrylic paints.
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Sharon Woods Hussey Nantucket Blues by Sharon Woods Hussey Viewings by appointment 16 h x 20 w inches Oil on canvas 508-325-5604 artist studio woodsdesigns@comcast.net Nantucket seas and skies are a constant source of inspiration. The vivid intensity of the Atlantic waters and the moods of the sky can change from minute to minute and always challenge the artist to do them justice in translating to paint..
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SUMMER by REBECCA NIMERFROH
IT ALL HAPPENES
SO FAST.
ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU NOTICE IT. THE TOP HAS BEEN DOWN ON THE JEEP FOR WEEKS NOW. YOU SPEND MORE TIME CIRCLING THE PARKING LOT AT THE STOP
& SHOP THAN YOU DO ACTUALLY BUYING GROCERIES, AND THE LINE AT FOUR CORNERS IS A GAME OF POLITENESS GONE AWRY.
AND THE BEACHES – WELL,
THEY’RE JUST THE RIGHT BIT OF CROWDED, AND THE WATER IS JUST THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE TO WASH ALL YOUR WORRIES AWAY.
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You’ve officially left your oven for your grill, and afternoons with friends on the deck linger long after stars fill the sky. The sidewalks of town are swimming in Nantucket reds and dresses the color of flower fields, these Sunday best-dressed tourists sauntering in and out of shops. The buttery sweet smell of the waffle cone press pulls you into the Juice Bar line each and every time you try to walk by. It’s finally here. Summer. But don’t let it pass you by as quickly as it came! Here, we outline the official summer bucket list, an itinerary of “must do’s” that the “September you” can be proud of. So follow along, and allow your hair to air dry, allow that sand to find its way in your bed, allow that beach bag to stay in the car for easy access tomorrow, and most of all, enjoy every single second.
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in the Harbor When the wind is calm and the sky is clear, it’s the perfect day to explore Nantucket harbor, and it honestly couldn’t be easier. Companies here rent both kayaks and stand up paddle boards. Some companies can be found right on the beach yoou are at. They can rent these water toys by the hour or even the day. Go it alone or grab a friend, head out into the water and weave in and out of the many beautiful boats moored just feet from shore. Or, pack a picnic and head to Coatue, directly across the harbor, an untouched strip of sand home to piping plovers, songbirds and lots and lots of clams.
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Speaking of clams, Coatue isn’t the only place to dig for them, in fact, any bay-like body of water on Nantucket is worth investigating for a good bounty (you just need to have a shellfishing license pinned to your waders - you can get one at the Police Station on Fairgrounds Road.) Once you get a bushel, head home with your ear on the horn calling all friends to a barbecue at yours, and tell them to bring the sides. Cooking clams can be as complicated as you like, or as simple as pie. Naturalists prefer placing them directly on the grill and closing the lid for five minutes. When the shell has opened, they’re good to go. Let them cool for a minute or two, and then slurp them down and the delicious sweet clam juice inside. Allow your friends to pat you on the back for your hunter-gather capabilities.
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Head out to Madaket, the western side of the island, where sun sets are something of a spectator sport. But come prepared with a beach chair, a blanket, and snacks because as soon as that sun goes down, stargazing is pretty amazing too. Be prepared to find all your favorites, from Orion’s Belt, to the Big Dipper, and take in that glorious, cloudy streak across the sky, the Milky Way. (Pro tip: Do this in August, during the Perseid Meteor Shower for a true show of “out of this world” entertainment.)
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See how the other half lives by strolling the beautiful ’Sconset Bluff Walk. This easy path begins right in the heart of downtown ‘Sconset, wedged in between two homes just across from the ‘Sconset Market parking lot. Meander along the cliffs (don’t worry, it’s very safe) and enjoy unspoiled views to your right of the Atlantic Ocean, and to your left, the most magnificent waterfront homes you may have ever seen. End your walk back at the ‘Sconset Market for ice cream and other treats. (Tip: Do this hike in July when the rose-covered cottages are “swallowed” by blooms at their peak.)
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There’s a magical hour down on Straight Wharf and it happens every day around five when the fishing boats have all returned from long days at sea. Laid out in all their glory on the wood dock planks are rows of beautiful stripers and bluefish, hosed off and cleaned by the crew. Get there early enough to snap a pic or two, and then grab an early dinner at one of the local eateries. The Tavern is a favorite for their table on the second level balcony where you can watch the people filter on and off the pier.
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To celebrate the fourth of July, pack a picnic and head to Steps Beach on the fifth (yes, the fifth of July, at 9 pm to be exact) where just feet from the beach a barge will set off an impressive show. Don’t forget glow in the dark bracelets and remember, they’re not just for the kids!
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Sometimes the best food in town can be found in your very own home, so light up the grill and throw on whatever caught your fancy at the store. Don’t forget the s’mores to cook over an open flame, to enjoy the creamy, crumbly mess as you watch an old classic movie like JAWS projected on a sheet hanging from a clothesline. Hold your loved ones close and
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Day 9.
TriPPin’
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Eat at the Pharmacy lunch counter There’s a little “old Nantucket” that can still be found on this island, and that can especially be said for the lunch counter at Nantucket Pharmacy. Located on Main Street, and complete with its swinging country screen door, grab yourself a seat at the laminate counter and order a grilled cheese and a root beer float. Let your feet dangle from the stool as if you were a kid again (or at least try) and even check out the silly toys and games by the front door before you leave. This is a must do on a rainy day.
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t might just be scientifically proven that a dinner of mussels or steamers will taste significantly better if you were the one to have caught them yourself. You sit before your plate, your nose just a little red from the sun, your arms just a bit tired from the rake, but each and every bite is oh so sweet, like you are tasting the very fruit of the sea, and in fact you are. So follow along as we give you the low-down on how to catch and prepare these delectable treats from mother ocean.
Mussels
Although Nantucket’s commercial mussel industry has ceased due to an inconsistent crop (the ones you enjoy at an island restaurant are likely to come from Chatham), you can still harvest them yourself around the island. With a yearlong season, simply get your permit from the licensing office at 4 Fairgrounds Road, a long scallop rake or scallop dredge and set off on your way. However, you will need to find them by boat.
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Like the Bay scallop, mussels grow by attaching themselves to something, and therefore, you are likely to find them where the ocean floor has a large gravel consistency. Large mussel beds surround the east side of the island in water 140 feet deep or more, but you don’t need to travel that far. In your boat, you can find them in relatively shallow water, with popular locations being the jetties in the harbor, or Eel Point Channel off Eel Point. Even easier than a rake is to borrow a scallop dredge from a friend.
How to prepare:
Edwin Claflin, Chef and co–owner of Oran Mor Bistro says: “It’s simple. Just butter, shallots, white wine and parsley. Lightly sauté the shallots until they start to get tender, then throw in the mussels with salt and pepper. You want to get the flavor out of the mussels by dry sautéing them, then deglaze with white wine. The wine will make them open up. Then, you typically add a lot more butter than you think you need. It makes you happy.”
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CLAMS casino chowder fritters fried bake steamed stuffed
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Shell Clams Who can resist the delicious, salty sweet bite of a full– bellied clam, especially one from Nantucket? The season for this particular shellfish is fairly strict and limited. Be sure to have your license with you when clamming. The same license is used for quahogs, mussels, eels, oysters, scallops, and soft shell clams (steamers) Because soft shell clams (or steamers as they are sometimes called) have a fragile shell, care should be taken in digging for them, as they can break easily
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from a rake. Generally, these clams can be found in marshy, wet areas, such as Shimmo Creek, Coatue and Polpis Harbor. When digging, use a clam hoe to break off the top layer of soil and then dig with your hands. Once harvested, to release the sand inside the steamer bellies, some people opt to soak them in ocean water for a few hours. Note that it must be salt water, however, because fresh water will kill them.
How to prepare: Chef Edwin weighs in, “Almost any shellfish like that you can just sauté. People cook them in beer, in wine or in tomato sauce. You just need a little liquid to make them open up, and they’re sure to be delicious.”
Town-issued recreational shellfish licenses are required and can be purchased at the Nantucket Police Department, 4 Fairgrounds Road, from 8am to 8pm in summer. Seasonal fees are resident, $35; resident over age 60, free; non-resident (all ages), $125. Weekly fee is $50. Anyone over the age of 14 must have a license to take shellfish. Fishers under age 14 must be with a licensed adult.
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JOHN EVANS and
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“Jacques the Rabbit” in private Nantucket garden – Commission
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MEMORIAL
HIS SUMMER, NANTUCKET SCULPTOR
JOHN EVANS’
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WILL BE MAKING THE
GARDEN
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WORK, MOST RECENTLY ON DISPLAY OUTSIDE THE
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Opposite: “WhalerMan” completed in the barn studio –12’ height Above: Evans working on the final paint layers of “WhalerMan” 2018
Well, Nantucket is not without its rabbits,” jokes the sculptor,
Along these same lines, the sculptor has most recently erected
who for the last 40 years has populated the island with his
“Whaler Man” in the center of the rotary on Sparks Avenue,
sculptures. The artist explains that he “found humor” in creating
a large, blue man now on display until mid-May. John
this sculpture of leaping rabbits, saying “They’re pests, but we
fashioned “Whaler Man” on a base that can be periodically
love them. People don’t really know me for the rabbits because
rotated, so don’t be surprised if there’s “something” that
I’ve always done contemporary work.” While true that John,
randomly catches your eye about this impressive figure. John
most widely known for his large, modern shapes, has not often
says, “He will be looking down one road and then change his
dappled in more “realistic sculpture,” he says, “As an artist, I
mind and start looking down another. I love the idea of having
believe you have to keep searching for some sort of challenge.
him a little bit animated and changing.”
I’m really not that interested in finding a formula that works. I’m interested in taking chances and seeing what happens.
“It’s interesting because when I put him in the rotary, it did
And as an artist, I believe you’re allowed to do anything you
cause quite a stir initially,” laughs John, who was inspired to
want to do.”
make the piece after reflecting on a favorite childhood toy. “It
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was really fun to see how others interpreted him. A lot of people identified with the toy, while others saw him as an authoritarian image.” John laughs again. “As far as art goes, if you’re not infuriating a few people, are you succeeding?” As a student, John attended Ohio University, majoring in sculpture and painting. And then went on to obtain his Master of Fine Arts with emphasis on sculpture, photography and art history from the Instituto Allende which is associated with the University of Guanajuato in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. However, it was David Hostetler, the late Nantucket sculptor, his teacher and mentor who originally brought John to the island of Nantucket in the early 1970s. “It was one of those Tom Sawyer events where David said, ‘Hey, this will be a lot of fun,’ and really he just needed guys to come out and help him,” John smiles. “But really I willingly did it because he was a lot of fun to be around.” John reflects on that first time he came to Nantucket to help David set up his gallery, finding himself “In the middle of the ocean with all these gray shingled shacks.” He says, “I’m a contemporary artist and a lot of people don’t quite get the connection, but I love the yin and yang of that. I feel as though I have accomplished my intention when I see my clients mix my contemporary work into their traditional homes, it’s a thoughtful way to live your life, to mix it up a bit.” Throughout the years, John’s work has been on display in his own galleries throughout the island, from Old South Wharf to Broad Street, and now is represented in the Old Spouter Gallery on Orange Street. John’s work is also currently on display in Greenwich, Connecticut, Stowe, Vermont and Columbus, Ohio. “I just found that I was enjoying making art a lot more than selling it,” laughs the artist. As far as John’s sculpting process goes, the artist explains, “It requires a certain amount of infrastructure, the right tools, and space. People ask you how you do it, but usually you’re mid-sentence and they glaze over,” he laughs. “It’s a lot of work! The end result is considerably more exciting than the
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Nautical Chain in progress
Installing a show at Evans Sculpture on 13 Old South Wharf 2004
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“Wine Pull“ in progress
process.” As for his favorite medium, John prefers wood to metal and welding. “I still consider myself a wood-carver first,” he says. “I think it’s one of the more romantic ways to accomplish the 3D thing. It’s a bit quieter, more thoughtful process than assembling and welding, while I do like doing that. In having the choice, I will still choose a bench and a piece of wood it’s a quiet, meditative process.” John elaborates on the process, saying, “Wood is a little different because sometimes you get this amazing piece of wood that nature has already done some bending and twisting to, or maybe you open it up and it has something really beautiful in it, and that will dictate part of your idea. Wood is always a little different in that respect.” Raised in Ohio, John recently discovered in his parents’ house a book he had created in the second grade. The book was about things he liked to do, and to his bewilderment, in as early as second grade, where it asked what he wanted to be
“Dancer” bronze 40" on location
when he grew up, John had answered “an artist.” “I just feel so lucky that I have been able to navigate through life doing things that I have found to be both challenging and rewarding. That has been a gift to me.” As for his home on Nantucket, John says the beauty of the island is what keeps him inspired. “Even when I’m not sculpting I’m still out there visually collecting data. It’s a lovely place to live.” To learn more about John Evans and his art, visit his Website at www.evanssculpture.com
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“SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED,
SOMETHING BLUE,” THE SAME COULD BE SAID ABOUT THE BEAUTIFULLY CURATED INTERIOR OF
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STREET, A CAREFUL BLEND OF OLD MEETS NEW THAT CREATES A FEELING OF HEAVENLY MATRIMONY. “WE WANTED THE FIXTURES AND FURNITURE TO FEEL FAMILIAR,” SAYS DESIGNER HIRED BY THE HOMEOWNER FOR THIS PROJECT.
AUDREY STERK,
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Located just across from the pedestrian access to Lily Pond Park, and just behind the old school house of Academy Hill, walking the wood floors of 11 Lily Street, one can only imagine the stories these walls could tell. “There is a beautiful harmony,” Audrey explains, “the modern details mimic historic detailing.” Matthew R. MacEachern, Assoc. AIA, and the team at Emeritus, Ltd. were tasked with the master planning of the project. They collaborated closely with the homeowner to produce a contemporary layout while still preserving the home’s historic character. In the open floor plan living room, dining room and kitchen space, easy sight lines make visible windows looking out to the park in the front and to the hardscaped yard in the back. A warm and comfortable mix of creams is supported with a splash of deep value greens and charcoal colors throughout the rooms. “The vision was to have a collected look,” Audrey explains, pointing out various antiques mixed with new furniture. “These are one-of-a-kind finds and I enjoyed looking for some of these antique pieces because we wanted it to be special.” Audrey explains that her design process begins when she fully understands the vernacular of the space she is working with and the goals of her client, and then inspiration can come from seemingly anywhere. Audrey reveals a floral fabric that
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upholsters the seat cushions of two antique woven cane chairs in the living room, a pattern that served as inspiration for the rest of the interior. “It feels like a reminiscent pattern, but the colors are updated, and that language really threaded through the entire project.� A study at the end of the hall is warm and inviting, and across the way is a stunning bedroom and attached bath. Built-in storage surrounds the bed, and Audrey notes the architect worked with the existing square footage of the historic home to maximize ease of usage. The architectural firm Emeritus paid tribute to the interior details of this historic home.
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From the open living area, a hallway leads to a half bath adorned in a daring and moody colored lacquered wallpaper, something similar to looking inside the colors of a rare stone. “Powder rooms are spaces where you can try something a little different, I like to treat them like little gift boxes,” Audrey explains, these colors a nod to the repeats of charcoal, light blues, and hunter greens. “This space continues the character and personality of the house, but a bit more amplified.” Stairs in the home lead down to an additional gathering space complete with wet bar, and more guest bedrooms. Upstairs, a children’s room is wallpapered in real nautical charts of Nantucket’s surrounding waters. “You could use these to chart the course from Manhattan to the island,” Audrey says with a smile. A repeat of soft blues and creams, mixed with antique furnishings give off a playful vibe. “The inspiration for this room is reminiscent of a ‘Jacques Cousteau’ story, an underwater, sea diver experience.” In the master, a hand-loomed Turkish rug anchors the light and airy space. “The rugs are hand-loomed and have a vintage quality to them, and the patterning is so beautiful, they give you an immediate warm and inviting visceral feeling.” Cary Hazlegrove
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A guest cottage complete with a round, nautical window on
and kitchenette. Within this space, Audrey treated a daybed
its front door sits just across the brick and flagstone patio from
to a shade of dark navy colored paint and topped it with
the main house. Boasting its own kitchenette, dining and seating
an upholstered pillow in a custom fabric. Blue continues
area, Audrey maximized on space with smaller than standard
throughout the space, with the vintage-inspired refrigerator in
stainless steel appliances, while exposed shelving makes it
its own shade, as well as throw pillows on vintage chairs.
easy for overnight guests to quickly locate kitchen items. Just
A statement chandelier gives height and dimension to the
in front of the kitchenette, the designer created a dining area
room. “It’s a special little space,” Audrey says, showing the
complete with a vintage tulip table made from marble, and
focal wall herringbone detail that was designed with patina in
around it placed chairs upholstered in a complementary sky
mind, being that the wood used to create the design will
blue. Another seating area complements the front entry of this
separate and expand over time. These are the subtle details
cottage, with a tan leather couch that warms the room. From
that create a mindful project.
here, a stairwell leads up to a guest bedroom, adorned with a vintage light fixture Audrey created from a vintage shop.
In terms of how to design your own home, Audrey advises on “finding something that inspires you. Every home has its own
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Across the patio again is yet another structure, again with its
voice and then we create a story that supports it,” and while
front door adorned with a nautical window. Here is a small
also not getting too overwhelmed with the picture as a whole,
yet perfectly quaint studio complete with its own sitting area
try to focus on something simple to start with. “Even just hanging
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a piece of artwork completely changes the space,” the designer says. “It is after the artwork is hung that the space feels like a home. And we have so many amazing artists on the island to choose from. In this home hangs work from Joanna Kane as well as Julija Mostykanova and Joan Albaugh.” For Audrey, who was born in Ohio and now celebrating her 25th year in business on the island, the designer continues to work from her interior design studio on Broad Street and says, “I love getting to know, understand and produce something that’s meaningful to the individual that I’m working for, collaborating with this inspiring island we share and appreciate.” For more information on Audrey Sterk, visit her Website at www.audreysterk.com. To view this property contact Philip Bloom Centre Street Realty at 973.580.5393
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you should know Meet some of Nantucket’s most successful brokers. They are willing to create a manageable portfolio of properties to show you. Call them to arrange this endeavor.
Linda Bellevue ...... Atlantic East nantucket Real Estate Linda Bellevue is a highly motivated, dedicated and savvy real estate professional, who strives to be the best with her wealth of knowledge and experience in sales of Nantucket properties. Her attention to details, along with people skills, sets her apart. Most of her new clientele are referrals from countless repeat customers. Linda’s warm, caring and efficient style will turn you, too, into a client for life. Persistence, hard work and dedication to excellence have established Linda Bellevue as a leader in her profession. She is highly regarded by her colleagues for honesty and integrity. With more than 30 years of Nantucket Real Estate experience, Linda has the skills that are crucial to communicating, negotiating and navigating you through what has become a sophisticated real estate market. Linda is a member of both the Massachusetts and Cape Cod & Islands Board of Realtors, the Nantucket Association Real Estate Brokers and has a degree of GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute) and CBR (Certified Buyers Representative). All of the associations uphold a strict code of ethics and assure that their members are up to date on all the newest marketing techniques and real estate law.
Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate 82 Easton Street • Mailing: Box 1407, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.7707 Ext. 235 | c. 508.325.2700 | f. 508.228.7780 | email: linda@nantucketrealestate.com | www.nantucketrealestate.com
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Angel C. Frazier ...... Nantucket Realty Advisors A Nantucket native for multiple generations, Angel’s close ties to the island are an advantage to her clients when buying, selling, or renting Nantucket Real Estate. Angel’s expert knowledge of the market and her focus make for easy and seamless transactions. She has successfully owned and operated a Nantucket business for over 20 years. Her business acumen has led her to manage several of her own building projects, giving her an insider’s track of what it takes to build on Nantucket. Angel understands well the importance of good communication, and the value of time sensitive action. Angel is attentive to her clients individual needs, and hearing their priorities, efficiently guides them through purchase or sales transactions that meet their expectations. Whether first time guests to the island or a seasoned a visitor, Angel’s goal is to share her extensive knowledge of Nantucket Real Estate, and provide the highest standard of service in finding a client their “peace” of the island. Angel is well travelled, and always loves coming home to her serene, native island. She enjoys fishing, travel, a good meal and most of all, spending time with her three children. Vibrant island sunsets, misty ocean breezes, Nantucket’s pristine beaches – these are but a few of the joys of living on an uncommercialized island for Angel. Angel looks forward to working with you, to help you invest in your dreams!
Nantucket Realty Advisors 15 North Beach Street, 2A, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.367.9557 | email: angelcfrazier@gmail.com | www.nantucketrealtyadvisors.com
John F. Trudel III ..... Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate John set foot on the island in the summer of 1989 and knew right away, while rounding Brant Point on the slow boat, that Nantucket was the place he wanted to call home. John and his wife Susan have lived on the island full-time for over twentyfive years, Celebrating 29 years of being happily married, raising two wonderful young men, Jackie age 24 and Zander age 20. John has been actively involved in the community, coaching youths in baseball, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. He has held positions on various island boards, including the Nantucket Little League, Nantucket Student Lacrosse (president for three years), Nantucket Platform Tennis Association (president for one year) and Nantucket Student Soccer. In addition to real estate sales, John is currently serving on the Nantucket Planning Board, of which he was recently elected unanimously to the position of Vice-Chairperson, Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission and Community Preservation Committee. John owns and operates TPM, Inc., a construction and property management company. John’s skills and experience as a contractor, property manager and real estate agent allow him to help individual buyers and sellers see a property, not only for its current strengths and values, but also for its potential. Let John share his enthusiasm and love of the island with you, whether you are buying, selling or renting a property on the island he calls home. Atlantic East Nantucket Real Estate 82 Easton Street • Mailing: Box 1407, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.7707 Ext. 234 | c. 508.648.8870 | f. 508.228.7780 | email: john@nantucketrealestate.com | www.nantucketrealestate.com
Carol Coffin ...... Great Point Properties Carol has been involved in Island real estate since her marriage in 1968 to Bernie, a native Nantucketer. She grew up in Garden City, N. Y. and was educated at Green Mountain College, in Vermont, and at Boston University. She has raised two children and has worked in real estate on Nantucket, where she is a Massachusetts Broker and in Florida, where she is a salesperson. Carol is available to show and discuss property for both sales and rentals. Having pride in the island and in maintaining its integrity and history is a large part of Carol’s interest in assisting buyers, sellers, tenants and homeowners for vacation rentals. Carol’s interests are bridge, Mah Jongg, golf and sharing Nantucket Island with her five grandchildren. Carol and her husband, Bernie, own the historic ’Sconset PO office building which received the first Nantucket Preservation award and plaque. The Coffins continue their support for ’Sconset Trust, ’Sconset Civic Association, Nantucket Historical Association, Sankaty Golf & Beach Club and the ’Sconset Casino. Great Point Properties One North Beach Street • Mailing: One North Beach Street, Nantucket MA 02554 c. 1.508.560.2916 | p. 508.228.2266 | f. 508.228.2321 | email: carol@greatpointproperties.com www.greatpointproperties.com
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Marybeth has been a full time resident of Nantucket for twenty-five years. Her knowledge of the Nantucket real estate market enhances her understanding of the challenges of the housing issues on the island. She has developed an awareness as to what people need and want in this unique community. Marybeth and her husband Christopher own Christopher’s Home Furnishings. She has a passion for interior design and this, coupled with her knowledge of construction has been beneficial for sellers and buyers when they need to imagine the potential of a property. When not selling real estate, Marybeth enjoys traveling to exotic places and entertaining with friends and family.
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 110 | c. 508.325.2897 | email: marybeth@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com
Lisa Winn ...... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty What is it that makes Lisa Winn’s three decades of experience as a sales and rental agent at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty extraordinary? It is the fresh and open approach she takes when listening to her clients and customers. When clients express the criteria for their ideal Nantucket property, whether it be a Nantucket “forever” home or a summer rental, they talk about the physical attributes of a property: number of bedrooms, water views and amenities. Because she truly listens, Lisa hears far more than a list of property requirements. She hears her clients expressing their desire to create a legacy – a lifetime of wonderful Nantucket memories for their family or a sound financial investment or, perhaps, both. It’s that ability to match a property with individual client needs through critical listening skills, an open mind and an intimate knowledge of island real estate history and current trends that has made Lisa one of the top producing island real estate agents. It’s also why you want Lisa Winn to be your Nantucket agent.
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 126 | c. 617.281.1500 | email: lisa@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com
Robert Sarkisian . . . Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties Originally from Natick, Massachusetts, Robert has been a broker since 2004 and was recently named Partner with Island Properties. He has spent the last 25 years calling Nantucket home. He was recognized and awarded the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chairman’s Circle – Gold for sales performance in 2017 and 2018. The former General Manager of the island’s 21 Federal restaurant, Robert prides himself on offering a high-level of customer service, honesty, and integrity. Robert enjoys volunteering in the community he loves. In 2014, he received the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year Award; in 2015, he was recognized with the organization’s Achievement of Merit Award. A Brother Mason and the Senior Warden at Union Lodge, F&AM, he received the 2015 Brother of the Year Award. As a former Board Chair, President and Trustee of the Nantucket Lighthouse School, Robert still serves on the school’s Board of Advisors. Most recently, as founder and co-chair of Nantucket License Plate, an organization sponsored by the Nantucket Lighthouse School that supports non-profits on the island that benefit children, Robert was instrumental in this effort for raising over $700,000 for Nantucket’s youth through this license plate program. In 2015, Nantucket’s Inquirer and Mirror newspaper named him one of “Nantucket’s Brightest Stars” for making island life a whole lot better. In 2016, Nantucket Today magazine named him as one of ten individuals who make a difference on Nantucket. Robert is a graduate of The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Island Properties 35A Old South Road, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.6999 ext. 20 | c. 508.292.0665 | email: robert@islandpropertiesre.com | www.islandpropertiesre.com
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GARY WINN ..... Maury People Sotheby's International Realty Highly respected throughout Nantucket’s real estate community, Gary’s proven knowledge of the political process of permitting, zoning, development, financing and investment sectors is invaluable to his clients. Gary’s clients attest to his consistent discretion, loyalty and dedication. His positive approach and client level service over the past 30 years has led to his rise as owner and Principal Broker of Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty. When not selling real estate, Gary can be found with his wife, Grainne, and daughter, Morgan, skiing, running and enjoying time together.
Maury People Sotheby's International Realty 37 Main Street • Mailing: 37 Main Street, Nantucket MA 02554 p. 508.228.1881 Ext. 115 | c. 508.330.3069 | email: gary@maurypeople.com | www.maurypeople.com
Bernie Coffin ...... ’Sconset Real Estate Bernie is a multi-generation Nantucket native, on both his maternal and paternal lines. ’Sconset Real Estate originally began in the 1950s and is located in the ’Sconset Post Office Building in the Village Square, owned by Bernie and his wife, Carol. A total historic restoration of the building by the Coffins earned them a Nantucket Preservation Trust award in 2007. Bernie has been a broker and involved in the business on-Island since 1965, continuing to support the Island, its history and preservation. He has served on the boards of the Nantucket Cottage Hospital, the Nantucket New School and the ’Sconset Chapel and as the long-time treasurer of NAREB, the Island's association of real estate brokers. He enjoys golf and the views of Sankaty Lighthouse and the expansive moors. He loves to share his history and knowledge of the Island with clients for rentals and sales.
’Sconset Real Estate Post Office Square, 6 Main Street • Mailing: Box 860, Siasconset, MA 02564 c. 508.560.2917 | p. 508.257.6335 | f. 508.257.4655 | email: berniec@sconsetrealestate.com www.sconsetrealestate.com | www.greatpointproperties.com
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historic past, yet resembles the craftsmanship of a modern establishment. Just a few feet from Main Street, this wonderfully updated Pine Street home has the framework to illustrate the configuration of an original 1830s Nantucket masterpiece. Three floors of historical charm with four bedrooms, four baths, dining room, and several living rooms, creates a vibrant playground for gathering with family and friends. In addition, the private fenced in yard contains a rear porch and patio, outdoor shower, and garden. 17 Pine Street $ 2,895,000.
A n g e l C o n r a d Fr a z i e r a t N a n t u c k e t R e a l t y A d v i s o r s 15 North Beach Street, 2A • 508.367.9557 • angel@nantucketrealtyadvisors.com
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he Nantucket Lifestyle! Easy summer living in this cheerful and bright, open modern design - over 5,000 sq. ft. - conveniently located on the edge of town and minutes to Main Street. Relax and enjoy the outdoors by the 18 ft. x 36 ft. Pebble Tec pool with 8 ft. x 8 ft. spa. Pool house with half bath. Large fenced back yard area.
First Floor: Master bedroom with cathedral ceilings, spacious walk in closet, large en suite bath, dual vanities, tiled shower, stone floor, marbled wall and Victoria Albert tub appointed with LaCava fixtures. Exterior door to access to outdoor shower and slider to outdoor deck. Wonderful, bright and open kitchen, living and dining room - ship lap walls, transom windows, custom cabinetry, large island with Danby marble top. Sliding door to outdoor living space. Private den off the kitchen with sliding barn door and 65 inch Samsung TV. Powder room and laundry room with custom cabinetry and extra utility sink. Mudroom with built-ins and exterior side door. Full finished lower level with 10 ft. ceilings with large entertainment room, movie theater, full bath and two bedrooms. Second Floor: Three bedrooms with private, tiled baths, custom vanities, closets and vaulted ceilings. Lower Level with 10 ft. ceilings: Office/bedroom, full hall bath. Gym with mirrored wall, 65" Samsung TV and zebra yoga floor. Huge entertainment room with 75" Samsung TV, movie theater with 4K projector screen, Savant media system by Nantucket Media Systems. Storage closet, utility room. Radiant in-floor heat. Exterior door to wide set of stairs to rear yard. 51 Vestal Street 6 bedrooms • 5 and 2 half baths $30,000. – $40,000. /week
A n g e l C o n r a d Fr a z i e r a t N a n t u c k e t R e a l t y A d v i s o r s 15 North Beach Street, 2A • 508.367.9557 • angel@nantucketrealtyadvisors.com
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his well appointed 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath home epitomizes sophistication and style in its contemporary design, while retaining vestiges of a historic past. The highest level of craftsmanship and materials were used in the thoughtful renovation which is apparent in every detail Town $4,395,000.
Marybeth Gibson, Sales & Rentals at Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty 37 Main Street • 508.325.2897 • marybeth@maurypeople.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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I’ve been associated with Nantucket for a very long time as a summer visitor who turned year-round resident for a few years then went back to summer visitor. In those multiple decades of time spent on Nantucket, I’ve seen places come and go. The Blueberry Muffin
on Centre Street? I parted with more than a few hard-earned dollars in that place. The Dory on India Street? One of my teenage crushes worked in the kitchen and I ate
my own weight in croissant French toast one summer trying to impress her. The Opera House and the Mad Hatter? At least I can say I was too young to really appreciate either of those fine establishments, but I remember their exteriors very well.
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But alas, all of those places are relegated to memory. As much as we all might like to freeze time here on Nantucket and keep it just the way we remember, the outside world has a way of encroaching and changing things up on us. And as much as I love the current Nantucket, I’m not ashamed to admit that there is plenty about the old Nantucket that I really miss. Thankfully, there are a few things that are still the way I remember them, including Le Languedoc Bistro on Broad Street.
another element of the bistro’s old-world charm, and the Languedoc that so many of us know and love was officially born. The owners still operate the inn component of the business, but those who don’t stay there can still partake in one of the island’s most incredible culinary traditions in the restaurant.
The story of the Languedoc’s current iteration traces its roots back to Charlestown, Massachusetts. It was there that brothers Neil and Ed Grennan owned and operated Warren Tavern. One of their bartenders was a young man who was also a graduate student at nearby Suffolk State University named Alan Cunha. The trio decided to form a restaurant partnership, and sought out the perfect location. “We spent a year looking for a location,” Cunha said recently. “We finally found the Languedoc on Nantucket in 1976.”
The Languedoc is the perfect mix of casual and elegant. You won’t find stuffy servers and pretentious bartenders. You will find a refined interior that exudes comfort and friendliness, all with a dash of gentility. Walking down the narrow steps into the downstairs bistro at the Languedoc—we abbreviated it as “Le Lang” when I was kid delivering orders for Walter Glidden back in the days when Island Seafoods was on Steamboat Wharf—is like walking into your childhood home. It doesn’t matter if it’s your first visit or your five-thousandth visit; you’re going to feel like you belong to a special club as soon as you enter.
Prior to being acquired by the Grennan/Cunha team, the building was a guest house owned by Rose and Leon Marty, a couple from the Languedoc region of France. They were summer residents of Nantucket who decided to make the island their permanent home, and they opened a guest house that was reminiscent of their European home. The guest house had a commercial kitchen downstairs, which made the transition to full restaurant easier. The team added the zinc bar that is
The menu features a mix of new and old, and many of the same items that have been on it since the place opened in 1974, combining the finest in French cooking techniques with the freshest local ingredients to create culinary magic. No matter where your taste buds lead you, you can’t go wrong with the Languedoc’s offerings. Soufflés don’t wait for guests, but trust me when I tell you that waiting for the Languedoc’s cheese soufflé will be one of the best decisions you make all
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night. On top of that, the cheeseburger is legendary, and the steak frites is out of this world. And be sure you save room for a pot de crème. If it sounds like I have a few favorite menu items, then my secret is out. But I’m not the only one, apparently. Alan said—only half-jokingly, I think—“There are some things on the menu that we can’t take off. Period. If we took the beet salad off the menu, I’d have a riot on my hands.” I can actually say—again, only half-jokingly—that my own father might be one of those carrying a torch if they did take the beet salad off, and my wife and mother would be right alongside to offer their own protests. They have their favorites, too, and the beet salad is an indelible addition to that list. Those favorite menu items are all part and parcel of the tradition that is Le Languedoc. It’s a place you return to year after year, and you start to plan your August meal in February. And that tradition goes beyond patrons who order the same thing every year. It extends to the way the food is prepared. “We still use all the traditional methods,” Alan said of the kitchen staff’s preparations. “We make our own stocks and use only fresh and seasonal ingredients. Those basic techniques are always the basics,” he said. “The ingredients change, but the techniques never do.” People who have worked in the Languedoc kitchen—and the roll call of that illustrious group reads like a who’s who of Nantucket chefs—consistently remark about those traditional French techniques the restaurant employs. I remember overhearing a sous-chef once say that some of the preparations at the
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Languedoc were labor-intensive methods she’d only read about as a student at the Culinary Institute of America but never actually seen in practice. More recently, Patrick Ridge, former Languedoc Executive Chef and current owner of Island Kitchen, said of the Languedoc, “Their approach is steeped in the classical French tradition. There are no shortcuts. It’s amazing. I love that place and I love those guys!” Other employees of the Languedoc are equally quick to sing the restaurant’s praises. Former pastry chef Laurie Donovan— of Laurie’s Cookie Plate fame, for those that remember that culinary delicacy—recalled her days of working in the Languedoc kitchen with immense happiness. But she also echoed Alan’s belief on consistency: “When thinking about the Languedoc’s success, there are so many reasons for it,” she said. “But I keep coming back to one they do not waver from and that is consistency. There is a reason they have such a loyal clientele. It’s a combination of knowing practically everyone who is in the front of the house and a menu that consists of their signature and classic dishes along with cuisine that the chef is preparing around what is in season.” Alan told me how grateful he and his partners are for the exceptional talent that has graced the restaurant over their forty-plus years. “The staff is our second family,” he said. “You spend so much time together. And truthfully, we believe that nobody works for us. Instead, they work with us. We all work together.” The more cynical amongst us might write that off as nothing more than “employer speak.” But the proof, as they say in more English-themed kitchens, is in the pudding. In recognition of the Languedoc’s 40th anniversary, the partners decided that the best way to celebrate was by inviting former staffers back for a weekend party. “If you worked at the Languedoc for a day or ten years, it didn’t matter. You got invited back for the party,” Alan recalled. “More than onehundred-and-twenty people came from across the country. We consider ourselves to be blessed that so many incredibly talented people are part of our legacy.” Another former sous-chef at the Languedoc, Jason Albus, once joked with me that he’d spent years training in fine dining techniques and preparations, but he seemed to spend an inordinate amount of his time making cheeseburgers. The truth is, though, that one of the most popular offerings at the Languedoc is the famous cheeseburger. But this is no ordinary cheeseburger. Imagine an oversized meatball covered in melted cheese, all cooked to perfection, and served on a toasted English muffin. In regard to that particular menu item,
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Laurie Donovan rhetorically asked, “Do we need to talk about the cheeseburger?” That’s one of those questions that are better answered by just trying the cheeseburger. Suffice it to say, I’ve had one or two in my lifetime. And once you experience it, you will understand why this cheeseburger so popular with regulars. “We were the first fine-dining restaurant on the island to offer a cheeseburger,” Alan said. “We put it on the menu as part of our desire to be part of the community. We wanted to be a restaurant for everybody. So, we had French cuisine and a cheeseburger.” That desire to be a restaurant for everybody is reflected in the fact that the Languedoc offers diners the choice of fine-dining elegance or a more casual bistro setting. Upstairs, you will find white linen; downstairs is blue and white checkered tablecloths. On both floors, you will experience some of the best cuisines the island has to offer prepared and served by some of the island’s most talented experts. One other tradition that regulars at the Languedoc have grown to cherish is Alan’s presence every night. He’s there to greet you with warmth that exudes from him no matter the weather and no matter the season. It can be the busiest moment of the
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busiest night of the busiest summer ever, but none of it matters when you walk down those stairs and through the door. At that moment, you’re the most important person to Alan Cunha and the rest of the restaurant’s staff. It’s all part of the Languedoc’s tradition, and it’s that tradition that keeps diners coming back night after night, year after year, decade after decade. In a world where things seem to change at the blink of an eye, it’s nice to know that there are still those who hold fast to traditions and work to keep them alive. Here’s to hoping the Languedoc is around for another forty-five years! Le Languedoc Inn and Restaurant is located at 24 Broad Street. Dinner is served six nights a week, Tuesday through Sunday, from 5:30 pm until closing. Sunday brunch is served from 11:30 am —2 pm. Reservations are recommended for upstairs seating; reservations for the downstairs bistro are taken only for the day of dining beginning at 10 am. To make reservations, please call 508-228-2552 or stop by the bistro. For more information, visit their website at www.languedocbistro.com
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he restaurant scene on Nantucket’s downtown Main Street has been experiencing a slow yet welcome revival, last year with Lemon Press opening its doors in the old Arno’s location, and now, this season with the debut of OR, THE WHALE fitting sweetly in the spot of the former Met on Main. Brought to you by the team behind Sandbar at Jetty’s Beach: George Kelly, Nick Nashington and chef Emmanuel Rojas, this time additionally joined by Nick’s sister Jamie Lee Nass and George’s fiancé Emily Berger, a highly anticipated, new hot spot has us all talking. 175
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Having earned its name from the once known alternative title to the novel Moby Dick, Emmanuel (or “Manny” as he is known to locals) explains, “The concept is the American Diner meets Bistro on the Lower East Side. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun, a fresh take on some classic dishes.” Echoes Nick, who shows me the menu, “We want to do classic stuff really well.” Nick explains that they will be offering brunch every day from 8am until 2:30pm, and you can anticipate a menu with all the “usual suspects” like the classic two eggs over easy with hash browns and toast, but also expect some flair with items like homemade corned beef hash, or a veggie mushroom bowl with a fried egg on top. Lunch items include a blackened swordfish sandwich and a turkey BLT. Adds Emily, “Manny has also created a really cool spin on a bistro frisée salad that I loved! Thinly sliced country ham on brioche with brie cheese and pear, topped with frisée and a soft egg. It’s really pretty and light, great for a summertime lunch. And guaranteed his daily donuts will go quick.” Come dinner hour, however, Nick says, “is the time we really wanted to allow Manny to shine.” Entrees include a lobster cavatelli, featuring lobster served over homemade cavatelli, with pea greens, leeks and a lobster reduction (“It’s amazing!” Nick says) and a roasted chicken dinner for two, deboned, seared and crispy with grilled squash and zucchini, roasted tomatoes and watercress with buttermilk dressing and a green harissa. “I’m playing a lot with spices,” Manny explains. The chicken is served with crispy, fried potatoes.
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“ . . . IT MAKES IT FEEL LIKE YOU’RE HOSTING PEOPLE AT YOUR HOUSE.” As for the physicality of the restaurant, Nick explains that, in keeping with the American Bistro feel, they have put in a 45-foot long oak bar, and paired it with white subway tile and cushions accented in teal. For their inspiration, the team went scouting locations in Charleston, South Carolina, “and we hope to bring it to life up here.” As for the back patio that we all know and love, the enchanting, open-air oasis located behind 38 Main with dripping ivy and string lights will be relatively unchanged, save for some new furniture and the addition of live acoustic guitar on the weekends. Nick says that they are very excited about the cocktails they plan to offer, saying that they will serve a mimosa program, a magnum of champagne and juices for the table, perfect for a lazy, sunny summer morning with friends. A bloody mary will come with the option to add three old bay shrimp. “As a bartender for a long time,” Nick says, “less is more. Less ingredients. And as far as cocktails go, our mindset is fresh juices.” One signature and simple drink, Nick describes, consists of gin, lavender, and lemon, served straight up. “It’s really refreshing and delicious.”
Nantucket restaurant industry, these friends-turned-business partners don’t quite consider their jobs to be work, per se. “Being a part of the hospitality community on this island - it lends itself a different kind of connection that you get to make with guests, and oftentimes that connection turns into friendship before you know it,” says Emily with a smile. Adds Nick, “The more you are in this industry, the more everyone that comes in is someone you know, and that’s your friend, and it doesn’t make it feel like work. It makes it feel like you’re hosting people at your house.” Luckily, for them, with the amazing, one-of-a-kind location on the center of Main, we’re sure to feel blissfully comfortable at “their house.”
OR, THE WHALE will be serving brunch and dinner seven days a week beginning this summer season, with plans to stay open year-round. To make a reservation call 508-825-5897 or view their Website at www.otwnantucket.com
Heading into their third season at Sandbar at Jetty’s Beach, this team is ready and excited to incorporate this new venture downtown. Having all worked one way or another in the
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some time have no doubt come to the startling realization that Fog Island Café, one of downtown’s favorite places for breakfast and lunch, is no longer in its familiar South Water Street location. And for those of us who remember being told to “Find me in the FOG,” this is a realization that comes with more than a twinge of sadness. Despite this, there is good news to be found at Keepers Restaurant located out-of-town at 5 Amelia Drive. 181
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found anywhere) and you just might discover a new favorite
Island’s owners Mark and Anne Dawson) has teamed up with
way to start your morning. If you’re in a hurry, there are
fellow island native Gaven Norton (owner of ACK Surf School
take-out options available for breakfast.
at Nobadeer Beach) to keep alive the tradition of Fog Island Café while adding their own twist to that island mainstay. The
They also serves dinner Thursday – Monday from 5pm until
interior is bright, with exposed brick and beams accenting the
9pm. The dinner menu reflects the philosophy of sharing food
understated, yet elegant furniture. Local artwork adorns the
with friends. KEEPERS’ unique “Pair and Share” offering
walls and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. It’s the kind
allows guests to choose an entrée, along with sides for either
of place that invites you to linger over coffee in the morning
themselves or for sharing at the table. The menu is what Gaven
or dessert after dinner. It’s the kind of place that just feels like
describes as “comfort food.” Choose from a perfectly cooked
home. As Sabrina said of the team’s vision, “We wanted to
Sirloin or Bacon-wrapped Meatloaf if your tastes lean towards
create a place where it felt like you’re eating at home. We
beef; Hoisin-glazed Salmon or Lemon Pepper-crusted Cod
really want to be the neighborhood restaurant for everyone.
have your desire for fresh fish covered. There’s also Chicken-
We want food to be a shared experience, something that
Under-A-Brick for the poultry lovers. As for sides, your taste
brings people together.”
buds will thank you for introducing them to things like Mexican Street Corn, Pea and Pancetta Risotto and Crispy Broccoli with
Breakfast is served at KEEPERS Thursday – Monday from 8am
Parmesan and spicy aioli.
until noon (to 1pm on Sunday), and is billed as Fog Breakfast at Keepers. So all of you Fog Island favorites, the Huevos
Of course, we don’t want to forget lunch. KEEPERS offers a
Rancheros, the Fog Oatmeal, or the (I can barely restrain
take-out only lunch menu Monday – Friday from 11 am until
myself here) Fog French Toast – are yours for the asking at
2 pm. Soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, bowls, it’s all here
Keepers, as are a few new additions. Treat yourself to
and all made fresh to order. There are plenty of options for
breakfast tacos, the Power Veggie Bowl or the appropriately
both the vegetarians and the omnivores out there, and the
named “Keeper” (arguably the best breakfast sandwich to be
quality is second-to-none.
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In addition to offering dining options both inside and out,
KEEPERS has two different bars to accommodate those seeking a comfortable place to enjoy a cocktail. Whether you choose a stool at the indoor bar or one outdoors, you will be able to choose from a wide variety of specialty cocktails and an extensive beer and wine list. Of all the things you will find here, one thing you won’t find is exorbitant prices. In that vein, Gaven said, “The thing that I think our guests are most impressed by is the fact that we offer high-quality food and service in a comfortable setting, all at an affordable price.” And lest you doubt me, a quick glance at the restaurant’s online reviews will show you that people are in love with KEEPERS. Words like “affordable, “delicious,” and “superb service” keep coming up in those reviews. It’s clear that Sabrina and Gaven have tapped into something special on Amelia Drive. High-quality food at an affordable price in a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of parking at a place that is open year round? And you thought unicorns didn’t exist! Sabrina and Gaven have definitely caught themselves a keeper!
KEEPERS is located at 5 Amelia Drive. For more information, please call 508-228-0009 or check out their Website at www.KeepersNantucket.com.
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HE TOWN CENTER OF NANTUCKET IS MORE THAN A LOADING DOCK
for ferry passengers. It is more than a host of eclectic restaurants. Beyond the boat slips and bars, there is a town that hearkens to the past. The cobblestones allow for a slow
drive up Main Street. The pharmacy still sells sandwiches and ice cream, as it always
did. Shop windows display antiques restored by hand. Inside studios, artisans toil on scrimshaw and baskets. There is still a need for historic homes to be maintained with authentic plaster bound by actual horsehair. Each season is infused with community events. Spring is synonymous with the Daffodil parade, where friends surround unique cars with celebratory picnics. Families sit shoulder to shoulder on beaches, to watch July 4th fireworks. At Halloween, kids are disguised as ghouls, witches, and characters, as they parade through town in search of candy. Some of those same kids make ornaments of colored paper and aluminum foil that hang from Christmas trees on Main Street through December. When the island sleeps, one dim light shines inside the museum. Behind those doors, hangs the skeleton of a whale, a silent reminder of how Deborah Anderson
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CONSET IS A TREE–LINED HAMLET LOCATED AT THE EASTERNMOST POINT OF
the island. Its quaintness is bedecked with a general store and locally made items, ranging
from salty to sweet. A short distance from the store stands a small sign that reads “public way.” The footpath is better known as the Sconset Bluff Walk. It meanders along the edge of private properties. The path is reminiscent of a private garden tour. Hydrangeas and hollyhocks color the land, while lilacs and roses scent the air. Opposite the perennials, annuals, and picturesque homes, stretches the Atlantic Ocean — outward from the bluff walk, onward to the horizon. The serenity of Sconset is interrupted each April when the Daffodil Parade enlivens the streets. The parade is a spirited display of showy cars, each decorated in theme, flowers, and passengers. The streets are festooned with the color yellow. It is a celebration of the season ahead and a grateful farewell to winter. The parade starts in town and ends in Sconset, where it morphs into a tailgate picnic, with elaborate fare and libations. The party would impress Gatsby himself.
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over the ocean. However, there seems to be a lasting novelty about watching the sunset from a Massachusetts beach. Those seeking a social sunset, complete with a margarita, head to Millie’s. While Smith’s Point offers a quieter option. From the shores of Madaket, floating scallop baskets are seen atop the water. Recreational scallop licenses lure men and women to don waders and merge their push rakes into the sea. On island, those scallops are the taste of a winter night, shared with neighbors at dinner tables. Commercially harvested scallops are sold on and off island, to restaurants and fish markets. The flavor of a Nantucket Bay scallop is sweetly unique, making them a commodity. Seemingly abundant, they are a delicate species, threatened by the dwindling eelgrass habitat. Excessive amounts of nitrogen are proven to harm eelgrass. Homeowners can promote the vitality of Nantucket Bay scallops by limiting the lawn and garden fertilizers. Eating a raw, sweet scallop on the Madaket shore, watching the sunset, is one of the rewards for being a steward of the earth.
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Finally something special for grooms to wear!
Custom Woven, Custom-made Sport Jackets! For the Wedding Party – Handwoven Silk & Merino Shawls and Mens Neckties Karin Ganga Sheppard 44 Hooper Farm Road www.islandweaves.com 508.221.8343
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ERHAPS IT IS THE VERY PLACE YOU FIRST MET, INTRODUCED THROUGH FRIENDS OVER A COOKOUT ON THE BEACH, THE STARS SHINING ABOVE YOU.
OR MAYBE IT’S THE PLACE WHERE HE PROPOSED, DOWN ON BENDED KNEE
ON THE DOCKS IN THE HARBOR. NO MATTER WHAT THIS ISLAND MEANS TO YOU AND YOUR FIANCÉ,
NANTUCKET, WITH
ITS GLORIOUS BEACHES AND
STUNNING VIEWS IS TRULY AN UNRIVALED WEDDING DESTINATION, AND IF YOU HAVE DECIDED TO ALSO MAKE THIS HOME TO WHERE YOU SAY “I DO,” FOLLOW ALONG FOR AN EASY GUIDE OF WHAT NOT TO MISS WHILE PLANNING YOUR BIG DAY ON THE ROCK.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
PHOTOS
Finding a location to be married on Nantucket can be made
As we all know, photos are one of the most important parts of
simple when you ask yourself what kind of wedding you are
the “big day,” and along with popular venues booking at least
looking to have. Are you the type of couple who can’t be
a year in advance, the same can be said for on-island
peeled off the dance floor? There are some excellent choices
photographers. A great way to shop for these professionals is
with oversized spaces for dancing allowing plenty of space to
to explore social media applications like Instagram, or ask
cut a rug. Looking for something classic, chic and refined?
your venue for preferred vendors. Tip: After hiring your
Choose a location with a large room. Some of the private clubs
favorite photographer, book an engagement session where not
rent to the public or museums do the same. Or you can use
only will you score pics of the two of you in front of the
the grounds, where a tent can be set up to take advantage of
stunning island locations, but you will eventually feel more
the breathtaking views of Nantucket Sound and the ocean
comfortable in front of the camera itself, making for better pics
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HAIRDRESSER AND MAKEUP
surrounded by a small group of friends and lush, summer
Leave it to the professionals to doll you up so that you can
blooms. The options for ceremony locations on Nantucket are
enjoy time with loved ones and family. There are several
truly as vast as your imagination, but a word to the wise,
salons to choose from on island, or you can even bring some-
depending upon the popularity of the space, venues can be
one in from another location. If getting a manicure for the big
booked out at least a year in advance.
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and perhaps make it a group activity. Bring a bottle of champagne or two to clink while you allow others to pamper you and it's officially a party.
WHERE TO STAY AND WHERE TO PUT UP YOUR GUESTS Just like the location of your ceremony, the location of where to stay for both you and your guests is numerous and plenty, and again, all depends on what kind of experience you are looking for. Feel like spending the long week in the lap of luxury? Perhaps an ocean-side suite at The Wauwinet is for you, a five-star resort located on the protective inside of Nantucket Harbor. Or maybe you want a whole house for friends and family to gather under one roof, and so working with a local real estate agent or checking out Airbnb would be your best option.
CAKE‌ OR DONUTS! How to cap off your special day is all up to you! Always envisioned cutting that towering beauty of a cake in front of a throng of guests? A visit with any of the bakeries on island will get you the perfect specimen you’ve always dreamed. Want to try something unexpected? A tower of donuts from local favorite The Downy Flake will not only delight your wedding guests but also allow them to taste an island staple.
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WEDDING PARTY GIFTS As for wedding party gifts, the key here is to have it be both functional and personal. Getting married somewhere given the nickname “Gray Lady” makes for an interesting opportunity; why not gift your guests umbrellas in a matching color, monogrammed with their initials or imprinted with your wedding date? Or, what about a return ferry ticket or two, something for them to use to come back and reminisce on the fun times they had while celebrating your love?
AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, DON’T FORGET TO HAVE SOME FUN! Meeting up with your guests at local eateries and coffee shops is a nice respite from the duties of the bride and groom, so treat yourself! After all, your guests are here to see you and celebrate with you. Steal some time from your schedule and enjoy a coffee or cocktail, and take joy in the small town feel of having your loved ones all around you because if that’s not what a Nantucket wedding is truly all about, we don’t know what is.
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Bridesmaids•
A BRIDESMAID IS SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL. SHE GLOWS IN THE SUNSHINE OR IN THE GRAY MIST THAT SOMETIMES VEILS THE ISLAND. SHE IS COMFORT AND SUPPORT FOR THE BRIDE ON HER SPECIAL DAY.
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Fathers• HE IS THE SPECIAL MAN IN YOUR LIFE WHO LOVED AND CARED FOR YOU WHILE YOU WERE GROWING UP. HE NOW HAS THE HONOR, ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, OF WALKING YOU DOWN THE AISLE. THIS MAN IS JUST MOMENTS AWAY FROM GIVING YOU TO THE MAN WHO WILL NOW CARE FOR YOU.
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Rings & Bling• WHETHER A FAMILY HEIRLOOM OR A GIFT FROM THE GROOM, YOUR JEWELRY WILL HOLD MANY MEMORIES OF THIS DAY OR OTHERS THAT HAVE COME BEFORE. Zofia & Co.
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Flowers•
THEIR COLORS AND SHAPES SPEAK YOUR STYLE, WITHOUT SAYING A WORD. CHOOSE THEM CAREFULLY. USE THEM SPARINGLY OR IN MASSIVE AMOUNTS. Zofia & Co.
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THE INNOCENCE AND PURITY OF A CHILD ADDS A SPECIAL ELEMENT TO ANY WEDDING. EVEN IF, THEY MISBEHAVE. AND, YES, WE ALL LOVE THE OTHER “LITTLE ONES” (OR BIG) – OUR DOGS. THEY ARE SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR FAMILY!
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Tabletop• ARTISTIC TABLETOP DECOR IS A GREAT WAY TO WELCOME GUESTS AND BRING THE SHARED MEMORIES
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The Cake• AN IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY IS YOUR WEDDING CAKE. CUTTING THE CAKE IS JUST ONE OF MANY WEDDING CUSTOMS THAT INVOLVES FOOD AS A SYMBOL OF BOUNTY, FERTILITY AND GOOD FORTUNE. THE DECOR OF THE CAKE WILLFOLLOW THE COLORS OF THE WEDDING.
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The Invite• THE WEDDING INVITATION IS THE FIRST SHOW OF YOUR STYLE AND THE THEME OF YOUR WEDDING. YOU WILL CHOOSE TO SEND THEM TO A SELECT GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT YOU WANT TO SHARE THIS SPECIAL DAY WITH YOU. THE PEOPLE CHOSEN TO RECEIVE THEM WILL ENHANCE THE MEMORIES OF YOUR DAY.
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A NANTUCKET BRIDE IS SOMETHING TO BEHOLD. SHE REVELS IN THE DAY AND KNOWS THAT HER MEMORIES OF HER WEDDING WILL LAST FOREVER. THE ISLAND HAS A MAGICAL WAY OF DOING THAT.
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