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Open wide and say ACK For three days in June, some of the country’s most respected dentists will be all smiles as they journey out to Nantucket for the annual meeting of The Nantucket Dental Society. The conference is the brainchild of island summer resident Dr. Michael Varallo, who, in addition to hosting the festivities, is presenting a new model of dentistry that may just end up saving your life. Most know Varallo simply as “Doc,” and like his oral surgeon-father before him, the familiar moniker suits him perfectly. Doc first came to the island in the early ‘80s, and has been an active member of the Nantucket community ever since. He’s an accomplished fisherman, a member of Great Harbor Yacht Club, and a lover of all things Nantucket.
Dr. Micheal Varallo and his daughter, Lauren
Four years ago, Varallo joined his love for the island with his passion
When making a visit to his office, a patient receives more than just
for dentistry by forming the Nantucket Dental Society. The annual
a cleaning or filling, crown or root canal; Varallo takes their blood
conference hosts world-renowned thinkers in dentistry, and brings local
pressure, checks their medical history, researches their medication,
and national dentists together to discuss ways of improving their
and scans for oral cancers. Since introducing these procedures, he has
practices and the lives of their patients.
diagnosed many life-threatening diseases that may have otherwise gone untreated. “Your dentists should be looking to help you, not just your
During the conference, Varallo drills down on the topic “The Mouth
teeth,” Varallo says. This interdisciplinary dentistry is one of the many
Body Connection,” an innovative approach to dentistry that cares for
topics nurtured at the Nantucket Dental Society.
the patient’s total health with a simple premise that “a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth.” He details how dentists can preemptively
Of course— being on Nantucket— the conference does have some fun
diagnose many systemic health concerns such as head and neck cancer,
and games. Varallo caters lavish cocktail parties with Spanky’s Raw
heart disease, pregnancy complications, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Bar, hosts galas at GHYC, and takes groups fishing on his 40 foot
“The profession no longer just fixes teeth; the core business is people
fishing boat, ‘Tucket Away. The conference goes to show that visiting
and people’s health,” says Varallo.
your dentist doesn’t always have to be like pulling teeth.
N Magazine Team drives off first at Daffy With its fully restored 1957 Chevy 3100 pickup truck converted to the “American Pie Diner,” the judges ate up N’s first entry into the Daffodil Parade and awarded the team first place for Tailgate Picnic in the Antique Car Division. Driving the concept and execution were veteran Daffodil Parade participants Eileen O’Connell and Diane Metcalfe. The girls of N were decked out in 50’s poodle skirts, and the gents were sporting varsity letter sweaters. With ten varieties of apple pies, the victory was sweet. The team now has its sights set on the next parade. As for the revered award of Best in Show, Steve Cheney rolled away with the victory in his 1969 Dodge Charger.
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Top left clockwise: Mike LaScola and Tom Berry, James and Scott Osif, LaScola with Chef Derek ronspies, Osif squeezing a lemon
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he James Beard House is the Madison Square Garden of
culinary contests. Nestled in the West Village, the three-story
and Scott Osif of Galley Beach as his challengers. On the top of their game, the three represent the island’s culinary heavy hitters.
brownstone belonged to famed chef and cookbook author James Beard. In its hay day, Beard’s personal kitchen saw
the likes of culinary heavyweights Julia Child and Wolfgang Puck.
Half the size of a regulation boxing ring, Beard’s kitchen was cramped quarters for three chefs, four sous chefs, three volunteers, a kitchen manager, and a slew of waiters, spectators and press. The three teams were to cook a combined 210 plates per
After Beard’s passing in 1985, his Manhattan townhouse became the epicenter of the James Beard Foundation, a non-profit that awards scholarships to aspiring chefs and hosts 250 events per year for legions of faithful foodies. Most recently, Beard’s historic kitchen served as stage to three Nantucket chefs as they competed in a cook-off for the ages.
Half the size of a regulation boxing ring, Beard’s kitchen was cramped quarters for three chefs, four sous chefs, three volunteers, a kitchen manager, and a slew of waiters, spectators and press.
course, a tall order even in a spacious, well-equipped kitchen. At their disposal were 12 burners, two convection ovens, a grill, a small fryolator, and over a hundred years of combined culinary knowledge between them. As the last guest sat, the dinner bell was rung. Wearing black coats and black pants,
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Set for three rounds, the light bite bout was judged on a food and wine
and Derek Ronspies were the dark horses of the competition. This was
pairing. In one corner—hailing from the Great Harbor Yacht Club and
LaScola’s fourth time cooking in the legendary kitchen, which seemed
wearing the blue jeans and double-breasted chef coat—was returning
to afford him certain ease and comfort as he deftly executed his plates.
champion Tom Berry. Berry took the tapas title two years ago, and as
Out of the gates, the Seasons team sent out an amuse-bouche of pulled
reigning champion selected chefs Mike LaScola of American Seasons
pork head that was breaded and fried, and served with smoky tomato
ketchup and a house cured pickle. The opening gambit
showmanship; when a guest walked through the kitchen, he nonchalantly
epitomized American Seasons: pork prepared exquisitely.
diced a piece of protein, and flipped it to them for a taste. The Osif brothers’ first course was a stunner: sea urchin quenelle
Once given the nod, waiters swooped
served with apricot purée, squid ink and chervil.
through the kitchen and grabbed the plates
Though light and airy, the morsel was loaded with
for delivery. Seventy diners were scattered
flavors that achieved perfect harmony with its
throughout the first two floors of the
Albariño accompaniment, a 2009 La Cana from
residence; some sat in the foyer, others in
Rias Baixas, Spain.
the library and still others in the atrium. For the most part, the guests represented the
After a brief pause in the action, the maître d’
under-forty foodie culture in New York, who
signaled the chefs to proceed with the next
the James Beard Foundation calls “Greens.”
course. Tom Berry glided around the small
Each Green was provided an anonymous
kitchen confidently, the humble champion utterly
ballot to judge plates A, B, and C with wine
aplomb in the face of his challengers. Along with
pairings from such stellar producers as
his sous chef Juan Pedrosa and chef Don Kolp,
Donelan Family Wines, Odisea, and Salneval.
Berry went about plating his second course, a haymaker of quail galantine with Butifarra
Back in the kitchen, chef Scott Osif and
sausage, mahón fingerling purée, tart cherries,
sous chef James Osif were collaborating
and toasted almonds. The three worked in swift
seamlessly, the two brothers anticipating each other’s moves like
succession: Pedrosa laying down the starch, Kolp coming in with the
longtime sparing partners. Scott cooks with bravado and an air of
protein, and Berry finishing the plates off with the finesse of a master chef.
Below: The judges’ circle
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ntering the last round, all was silent but for the chatter of knives and the hiss of pans. Robust aromas of smoked duck and creamy grits weighed heavily in the air,
making the chefs’ intense concentration seem palatable. Spectators lined the moist walls and flash bulbs exploded as the three teams fell into a beautiful rhythm. They moved about the confined space like prize fighters, ducking and weaving around one another, station to station, as if they’d been cooking together for years. In these closing minutes, the true nature of the event became clear: this night was about camaraderie, not competition. Yes each chef wore the insignia of their respective restaurants, but they represented Nantucket first and foremost. No matter who walked away with the tapas trophy that night, the victory was shared: Nantucket’s top chefs had come to New York’s premier culinary stage, and put on a show. Of course in the end, a winner was named; Tom Berry retained his title. Along with a modest trophy, Berry won bragging rights for the summer to come.
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A Storybook
Summer Written by MARY HAFT
Photography by NATHAN COE
At the age of seven, Elin Hilderbrand was given the top author award by her second grade teacher, foreshadowing a writing career that has since achieved spectacular success. This summer, the Nantucket resident and world-acclaimed author releases her tenth book, Silver Girl. No stranger to the New York Times Best Seller List, Hilderbrand is sure to top the Best Beach Reads of 2011 with her newest novel.
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Above left: e elin’s old school longhand technique, Above: e elin in her home office
The inspiration for Silver Girl came “ripped from the
I love that place,” says the Pennsylvania native who settled on the island
headlines” of a June 2009 New York Times article
after marrying husband Chip Cunningham. “Not only do I want to live
entitled “The Loneliest Woman in New York,” a piece
there, I want to write about it. And I’m going to make it my thing. I’m
about Ruth Madoff, the now exiled-from-society wife
going to write about Nantucket. So I started a novel
of criminally indicted financier Bernie Madoff.
while I was in Iowa that became The Beach Club...
“I read this article and I was devastated by it,”
That’s how I got the idea of writing about Nantucket
exclaims Hilderbrand. “It wasn’t that I wanted to write about
because I missed it so desperately in the middle of
Ruth Madoff; I wanted to write about
the country with all
a woman who was in Ruth’s position,
these silos and
which was much more complicated and nuanced than any of us understand.” The article mentioned a pre-school friend that remained faithful to Ruth Madoff throughout the tumult, and
Loss and love, forgiveness and hope are all threads pulled through this new book.
Hilderbrand saw a story in that
suburban, midwestern sprawl. I knew I only feel happy when I’m home on Nantucket.” The Beach Club was published the
relationship: “The friend that is still standing by her side—that was
summer of 2000, and was an instant hit. Featured in People Magazine,
the redeeming thing about the article for me and I thought, well, I’m
the book sold out, far exceeding expectations. Nantucket Nights
going to use that. What’s it like to be the best friend of this incredibly
followed, then Summer People, then Blue Bistro, creating an annual
infamous woman?”
buzz for the launch of a new Hilderbrand novel set on Nantucket. Each book creates an entire world with a cast of finely drawn characters,
Out of this anguished and complicated story came the beginnings of a
each with their own texture and complications of life. “More than most
tangled web of plots, exploring the drama and interwoven details of a
books, it really feels like you have met individual people,” reflects
cast of characters drawn from a recognizable world of contemporary
Wendy Hudson of Nantucket Bookworks. “Elin creates individuals that
headlines, and grounded by a common humanity. This is character
people can identify with and have a personal connection to.”
driven fiction—a fictive leap made by a creative, imaginative writer who is well schooled in her craft.
Redemption and forgiveness are running themes in all of her writing. “I am obsessed with forgiveness: how people who can’t forgive, and
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how people can forgive, and the difference in those people. Everybody
seminar major, one of the only undergraduate creative writing degrees
messes up. Everybody. People make mistakes.
in the country. This became foundational training for the next step,
My favorite kinds of stories are of people who get
admittance to the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
a second chance, and come back and prove themselves worthy. I like to believe that people
It was in Iowa that Nantucket surfaced as a place, a locale, and a center for her writing. “It was only after I had left Nantucket that I thought,
will straighten themselves out.”
‘I only feel happy when I’m home on Nantucket.’ — Elin Hilderbrand
Silver Girl is already being touted as “her best book yet,” and is certainly the author’s most personal. For it is within the main character of Meredith Delinn that Hilderbrand begins to touch upon the profound pain of losing her father in a plane crash when she was sixteen. “I am the same age now that my father was when he died. It was 25 years ago, so I used the silver anniversary as Silver Girl. That was also the line from the [Simon and Garfunkel] song that my father always played for me and would sing the last part of. That is a gift that he gave me,” she remembers. “So I wrote about my character in an extremely serious situation, as a woman who loses her father as a teenager. Those emotions are all really drawn from my own life, especially the use of that song. I excavate a lot of that pain, and use it in the book.” Reflecting further, she adds, “I’ve come around to being able to understand a parent dying from a parent’s perspective. What’s heartbreaking to think is if my father had known that he was going to die and leave us, to imagine his devastation at having to leave us behind.” Loss and love, forgiveness and hope are all threads pulled through this new book. For this hard-working mother of three, discipline is her daily drill. Writing in longhand on white legal pads, she is hard at work on her next book, Home and Away. “That’s the great thing about my life—I’ve always known what I wanted to do.”
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Diane Metcalfe & Mayor Fifi — Daffodil Parade
Olivia Charney — Daffodil Parade
Renata Shapovalova-Webb — Daffodil Car Parade
Tom Ayars & Kathy Garre Ayars — Daffodil Car Parade
Christy Kickham & Jessica Manning — Daffodil Parade
Anne Levasseur, Laura Fletcher & Martha Murphy — Daffodil Parade
Marixa Pena — Daffodil Parade
Roy Weedon with Katie & Ally, Dalton Frazier & Shelly Weedon — Daffodil Festival Photos by Kris Kinsley Hancock
A DRAMATIC
COMEBACK John Shea and the Revival of Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Written by MARIE-CLAIRE ROCHAT
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On television John Shea played the villain, Lex Luthor. Yet here on the island, he’s acting more like Superman, helping save the day for the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket and bringing new life to the island’s cultural arts.
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t was the spring of 1968 on Nantucket.
2009. “When I accepted the job, I agreed
John Shea was on his way to Captain
only on the condition that someone be hired
Toby’s for a bowl of chowder when
to run the administrative end,” he said. Within
voices and singing caught his attention.
the year, Gabrielle Gould joined on as
Peeking into the doorway, Shea was greeted
executive director, injecting a much-needed
by an elderly couple in the midst of a play
dose of business and fundraising acumen.
rehearsal. That fortuitous peek into the
Together, Gould and Shea have done much to
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket would
turn the company around in a short time. Not
launch Shea’s theatrical career on the island
only have they reversed the organization’s
and ultimately around the world.
finances (TWN is operating in the black for the first time), but they have also made
Since then, Shea has achieved smashing
tremendous strides in furthering the mission
success as a writer, director, and Emmy
first set in place by TWN founder, Joseph
award-winning actor. Most recently, he
“Mac” Dixon.
finished production on a romantic comedy— The Trouble with the Truth— and premiered
An important element of Dixon’s vision was
three other films this spring, including An
for TWN to remain “community-based”
Invisible Sign with Jessica Alba. Here on the
theater. To that end, Shea and Gould have
island, the ‘Sconset resident is passionately
formed successful collaborations with
working to make Nantucket a cultural arts
such island non-profits as the Atheneum,
This summer, TWN teams up with the NHA
destination. Fittingly, the Theatre Workshop
Nantucket Historical Association, and the
for a reading of Herman Melville’s Moby
of Nantucket—the very stage that started his
African Meeting House. “It’s thrilling to have
Dick, which will be performed in a whaleboat
career—has become the spearhead of this effort.
so many of Nantucket’s creative forces
under the skeleton of a sperm whale in the
Executive Director Gabrielle Gould
Whaling Museum. “It’s showbiz meets
“I see the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket as one finger on the fist of the creative organizations that are going to be forging the future for Nantucket.”
community,” said Shea. The company will also produce Shakespeare’s Macbeth with a group of Nantucket New School students, and will run a regular schedule of performances geared to families and caregivers of children
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Unlike Shea’s prolific career, TWN has
coming together,” said Shea. “Through our
floundered since its inception in the early
synergy, we can create all kinds of amazing
All this on top of a full schedule of 16
1950s. Yet all that has changed within the
things. I see the Theatre Workshop of
performances slated to run through December.
last two years, thanks to Shea and a talented
Nantucket as one finger on the fist of the
The playbill covers the spectrum of the genre:
supporting cast.
creative organizations that are going to be
drama, comedy, family musicals, one-man
forging the future for Nantucket.”
shows and a short play festival. “We aim to
Recognizing the dire need for leadership,
put together a balanced season,” said Gould.
Shea assumed the role of artistic director in
“We want to offer something for everyone.”
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Ultimately, Shea and the organization’s board of directors want to see TWN become a forum for major productions. Presently, its summer sights are set on launching a world premiere production of “Blue Roses,” by Tennessee Williams. “Nantucket has a very sophisticated theatre audience,” said Shea. “Both the yearround and summer populations have very high expectations for the caliber of stage acting they want to see – and that is what we aim to meet.” Shea and TWN are confident, moving forward on a steady path with strong leadership, smart management, great creative vision, and a groundswell of community support. “We are growing TWN very carefully and with a great deal of direction and purpose,” said Shea. “It seems to be working. TWN is on a great track – and can become even better.” As for John Shea’s track on Nantucket, it looks to be long and exciting. “During the last couple years, I’ve begun to talk to people around the island about this vision of Nantucket as a cultural arts destination,” he said, “as a place that people N magazine
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and film…but also where we can be making this kind of art as well. It could be one of the new financial drivers of a new Nantucket economy.” Artistic Director John Shea
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beacH bumming want to be a beach bum? beach critic Holly finigan breaks down the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best beaches and those who roam them.
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eel point: Want to escape the hustle and bustle of town? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found your match on the west side, just a few lazy miles down Madaket Road. This quiet spit of sand makes for fun family barbecues, whiffle ball games, and just simply laying out.
madaket: There is simply
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no better place to watch a sunset than this westernmost beach. Pack a blanket, perhaps some wine and cheese, and watch the sun take a long dip into the Atlantic.
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ciSco: Haunt this spot if you want it all: a beautiful shoreline, a few surf-able waves, and a couple cold ones at Cisco Brewery come sunset.
great point: The name says it all! This remote, drive-on beach spot offers everything from superb surf fishing to swimming to picnicking. Just plan accordingly: it’s a long drive out, and a longer drive back after a long day in the sun!
JettieS: If you’re babysitting, have a young family, or just want to stay on the edge of town, then this is the beach for you. And if the idea of screaming, splashing children doesn’t quite float your boat, then maybe a rum runner and some raw bar at The Galley will do the trick— the restaurant is just a few sandy steps from Jetties.
low beacH: If you frequent nobadeer: Get your earrings and
you’re a tourist! This wavy wonder offers a glorified snack shack, public restrooms, and the space for young and old to soak up the good life.
eyeliner out! You’re in for a party. Drive your SUV right on with a cooler packed full of lunch and libations. Warning: if your idea of a break is not spring break, then you might as well just keep driving.
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SurfSide: Admit it,
this slice of heaven, you probably think “20 is Plenty in ‘Sconset” (and probably aren’t in your 20s). Either way, it’s a lovely, quiet spot for toasting to another day in paradise.
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This spectacular waterfront listing on Ocean Ave, in Siasconset is a rare offering to the Nantucket market. Comprised of multiple parcels this property totals more then 2.3 acres of land. A beautiful five bedroom home sits above bluff overlooking your own Nantucket beach. $7,900,000
TOWN Two homes on 1 over sized lot close to Main Street, Nantucket. 13,341 sq. ft lot in 5,000 sq.ft. Residential/Commercial zoning offers lots of opportunities for this property. $1,275,000
Newly constructed, custom designed home in Hummock Pond. This well built 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath vacation home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac moments from town and close to the pristine beaches on Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southern shore, Bartlett Farm and Cisco Brewery. Modern amenities and custom details throughout make this property a must see. $1,495,000
SCONSET Two homes close to the village of Siascon Siasconset on 1 lot, accessed by two streets. This property offers expansion, privacy and all that Siasconset has to offer. Potential for family compound, rental income or more, this property is only limited by your imagination. $2,450,000
TOWN Beautifully designed 3 plus bedroom home in downtown Nantucket with harbor views, and moments to Main Street. This home was built in 2003 and thoughtfully designed with a contemporary flair. The 1st floor living room has a wonderful 3 season room that opens to the outdoors with floor to ceiling screen and barn doors. Excellent rental income history on this property. $1,495,000
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MADAKET Dramatic Ocean and Pond views from the elegant 4 bedroom summer home. Located on Long Pond with a dock this charming home looks over the pond to the beach and Atlantic beyond. Four Bedrooms, two full baths, open living dining kitchen areas with vaulted ceilings open to back deck and yard, a cozy den, and exterior storage access$1,600,000
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So you want to be a
TriAThleTe? What does it take to be an elite endurance athlete? Is it physical strength? Is it rigorous work ethic? Mental toughness? Or is it all in the genes? N takes a look into the minds of some of Nantucket’s best in running, cycling and swimming to find out.
On love of the bike… “Cycling is a way of life for me. It keeps me physically and mentally healthy. Once you get a taste for the pain, you just can’t get enough. You get into that dark hole, and just crush it.”
On training… “The current methodology is incorporating more high intensity, max efforts in your training regimen. This has proven to increase strength and resistance to fatigue, and surprisingly boosts endurance without having to log large volumes of time in the saddle.”
On routine… “Typically I train five to six days in a row, with 15 to 24 hours between rides. Tuesday through Friday at 5:00 a.m., I train on my stationary bike for two hours each morning. On the weekends, I ride outdoors an average of five to seven hours each day.”
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On competition… “You can train as hard as you want, but nothing will push you past your fitness boundaries like racing… While I thrive on competition, the friendships I have established through cycling have been the ultimate gain.”
N On feeling the burn… “Whenever you workout, you don’t want to sell yourself short—pushing through the burn is a good thing. Know the difference between good pain and bad pain: good pain is going to get you to the next level, and get you racing faster. If your muscles do not get a little uncomfortable, then you aren’t doing enough!”
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On stroke… “High elbow, long reach, control your arms through the stroke, and keep your head still. Swimming is a whole body sport, but it all generates from your core.”
On love of the pool… “I love the rush of jumping into a calm pool, feeling the burn in my lungs and shoulders, and just being able to forget about everything and follow the line on the bottom of the pool.”
On lapping the competition… “I always try to pass people. I like to be at the front of the pack so I have clean, calm water and can see where I should go.”
On form… “Form is so important: chest up, core tucked and engaged, and arms swinging front to back. This maximizes energy coming from the core and gives your legs a break.” On racing… “I always pick someone at the starting line who looks fast, and try to stay with them. If I pass them, there is always someone ahead who I can pick out and try to pace...The watch is my best friend and my worst enemy.”
On hitting the streets… “Listen to your body, to your breathing, to your footsteps…finding that natural rhythm is key in order to stay in tune with what is going on.” On love of the road… “I run because I love to run. To me there is nothing better than leaving everything behind and hitting the pavement. I am a marathoner through and through.” N magazine
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