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AAN’s June Artist in Residence Last year, the Artists Association of Nantucket opened the much anticipated Visual Arts Center, and just one of their many expanded art education offerings is an Artist in Residence program from November-June, which gives island artists a chance to learn from and interact with a broader range of experienced artists. The June Artist in Residence at the VAC is Frank Costantino. A first-time visitor to AAN, Frank is an artist from Winthrop, MA who specializes in painting en plein air. He will teach a Plein Air Watercolor class at Brant Point on June 15 and 16. In conjunction with the class, he will also give an demonstration during AAN’s 2016 Plein Air Nantucket painting festival at Brant Point on June 15 at 9 a.m. To round out his stay, Frank will exhibit his work and judge the art in the 2016 Plein Air Nantucket exhibition on Sunday, June 19, at the Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. “Frank is a talented watercolorist,” said AAN adult education program director Mary Emery Lacoursiere. “As an Artist in Residence, he will stay in AAN’s studio apartment for his visit and work in one of the VAC’s new studios,” said Lacoursiere. “We invite artists and art enthusiasts to come and meet him while he is on island.” “It’s unusual to see a watercolor artist paint en plein air,” said Lacoursiere. “It should be quite inspiring to see him working with this medium at Brant Point. Even if people don’t want to join the class, they should come and see him do his demonstration. It will be fascinating.” Registration information for the Plein Air class is available at Nantucketarts.org. The Brant Point demonstration will take place on Wednesday, June 15 at 9 am, during his Plein Air class. The AAN’s 2016 Plein Air Nantucket exhibition will be held on Sunday, June 19 at the Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery, 19 Washington Street. The exhibition reception starts at 6 p.m. with the presentation of the Frank Swift Chase Awards. For details about Costantino and the AAN’s artist in residence program, as well as a schedule of classes and public programs, visit Nantucketarts.org.
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Clinton Folger’s Horsemobile And His Fight to Allow Cars by Amy Jenness In June of 1916 the Inquirer & Mirror ran an item in its “Waterfront” column recounting the story of a recent Nantucket visitor looking to hire a car. The man, who had never been here before, asked a group of local men for information about the island. “You see this is my first trip down here and I am in love with the place just from the view I gained in approaching it on the steamer and in breathing this fine air,” the newspaper quoted him saying. Then he asked how to get a car. “As I tenderly as possible the news was broken that automobiles were barred from Nantucket and that if he wanted to go to 'Sconset he would either have to go by train, in a carriage behind a horse, or ‘hoof it.’ Evidently it was a severe blow to his Nantucket enthusiasm.” The visitor left and did not return. The first cars arrived here in 1900 and frightened PHOTO COURTESY NHA the horses so badly that buggy passengers feared for their lives. Nantucketers did not embrace the automobile and in 1908, under pressure from the island, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a law banning cars from the island from May to September.
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Today’s Nantucket
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THURSDAY, JUNE 2 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 AM - Free Greenhouse Tour See what goes on behind the scenes & learn about our organic growing practices and farm history. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in front of the market. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket A sea captain could be away for as long as five years, some Nantucket women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages; others got involved in astronomy, Temperance, women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist
Movement, & the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Fire Hose Cart House & Old Gaol will be open daily from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Some sites are closed occasionally due to inclement weather or maintenance. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 3:30 to 5 PM - Free Stand Up & Learn Kids’ Comedy Workshops Workshops are taught by Kevin Flynn, professional standup comedian and executive director of The Nantucket Comedy Festival, with help from his pro comic friends. Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4:30 PM - Lance Mountain Dance Party Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 PM - Jacob Butler Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 4:30 to 5:45 PM - Learning Workshop for Literacy Volunteer Tutors Atheneum Gallery Learning Lab, 1 India Street continued on page 10
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A Walk with a Not Good Dog
Sail Endeavor a Nantucket tradition. established 1982
by Robert P. Barsanti Summer takes a while to settle into the island. For most of New England, Memorial Day weekend means finding the cooler, a swimsuit that still fits, and a lake. The Red Sox are still in first place, the grill just got its gas tank refilled, and thunder rolls up the valley. Out here, on God’s last best island, the first tenants are in and the heat is still on, Chad and his bros are carrying twelve packs up the middle of the street (just like it is in the catalogs), and the polar fleece pullover needs another wash. Still, everything that lives out here is trying to push the sky into the right season. The daffodils have long since fallen, and the roses are heaving their way out. The hedges have swelled and hidden the neighbors, the stripers are running, and the ducklings have returned to stop traffic. Curls of cloud flip over head, the wind remains raw, and beaches are cold, but the bushes teem with deer, rabbits, and loud birds. My boon companion has joined in the chorus. Surgery has long since robbed him of the primary drive of the spring, but the itch is hard for him ignore. He sits at the screen door and gets teased by the bunnies and the robins. He barks a quick warning to them, which they ignore. He hunches over, stares, then comes and nudges my hand off the table. I shove him away. Then he noses me again, and I shove him away. Then, he unveils his teeth and circles my wrist, as if I am a duck to be swum to shore. Something must be done. So, I find my shoes, fill a pocket with treats, leash the pup, and pull the boys out of the digital pool and pack into the world of wind and grass. When the boys were younger and smaller, I could always find a playground for them to spin about at. Even in the gray summer, I would bundle them off and push them out into the sandy playgrounds. Failing that, we could visit the pool or the ice rink or we could walk the beaches picking up plastic bottles. But somehow, as they have aged, the options have grown
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Cellar Stocked: How to Protect Your Wine Investment by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits
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Location, Location, Location You made sure to follow this rule with your real estate acquisition and should do the same with any wine purchases. Think of your wine collection as a buried treasure here on island just waiting to be discovered. Rule of thumb is that wine should be kept in the darkest, coolest corner with little to no vibration. This means do not store your wine treasures in a picturesque wrought iron wine rack in direct sun light. Not only will this ray of sunshine make the temperature of your wine fluctuate throughout the day, which is detrimental to the juice inside the bottle, it will also be unsightly as the bottles quickly attract any particles of dust in close proximity. While many home chefs cook with wine (and sometimes even add it to the food), it is best to avoid the concept of easy wine access and never store wine in your kitchen. Again, the irregular rise and fall in temperature while you are baking Nantucket Bay scallops or sautéing Bartlett Farm vegetables is not recommended. Never store your wine on top of the fridge - not only does heat rise in the kitchen, the vibration of the compressor will shake the wine causing it to lose its flavors and aromas. Keep It Cool Your wine collection should be stored and remain at a constant, steady temperature in order for it to mature properly and not suffer from premature development. The range of acceptable temperatures for a wine cellar is dependent on the types of wines that you keep. If your wine is intended for long-term aging, you could set your gauge as low as 55 degrees F (13 degrees C). Most wine cellars are in the range of 58-62 degrees F. High quality white wines, such as white Burgundies and Champagnes, should be kept at the lower end of the temperature spectrum, while big hearty reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah could be stored between 64-68 degrees F. Lighter styles reds like Pinot Noir, Barolo and Chianti would fall in between this span. All wine should definitely be stored at less than 70 degrees F without any negative effect over a long period of time. A variety of wine coolers now have dual temperature zones that have two temperature compartments that make it ideal for storing both white and red wines.
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Your ‘Castle in the Sand’ on Nantucket is finally renovated after many months of patience and last minute fire drills to meet your deadline. As if you weren’t stressed enough about getting the final decorating touches in place before guests arrive to our magical island, you wanted to make sure that your state-of-the-art, show piece of a wine cellar was also stocked for your drinking pleasure, and also to impress the dignitaries you will soon be hosting. The amount of time, effort and dollars spent on a wine collection, no matter how big or small, is an investment that needs to be well protected like any other asset. In honor of National Preservation Month with the Nantucket Preservation Trust, here is a smart reference list of important things you need to know for preservation of your wine investment.
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The Daggers at Cisco Brewery
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The Daggers, Cape Cod’s aural architects of the indefatigable dance party, come to Nantucket on June 8th to get you up on your feet at Cisco Brewery. With a combination of styles incorporating the best of R&B, rock, funk and punk, The Daggers can play as exquisitely as the light from a summer sunset or with as much attitude as the wind whipping from a Nor’easter. This is a band that likes to have fun. Their original songwriting demonstrates a deft storytelling style and leaves room for the kind of refrains that could someday become rock anthems. Join them Wednesday, June 8th at Cisco Brewery from 4:30 to 7 pm, Bartlett Farm Road.
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5 PM - Adult Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Light & hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & ghost ships of New England. $25. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 5 to 7 PM - Chardonnay-nay: Now Watch Me Sip A Chardonnay taste-off! Old World Bop from Burgundy versus New World Whip from the West Coast, Julian Casey of Vineyard Road will be our emcee for this “Superman of a Chardonnay” Showcase. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach Street. epernaywines.com 5:30 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 5:30 PM - Movie: Sing Street PG-13, Showing in The Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. 6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes Open to all, conducted in English. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 8 PM - Preservation Month Talk Local artist & jeweler Megan Anderson will discuss her process of preserving Nantucket deer leather & antlers to make jewelry & art. Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring a favorite beverage and watch a Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 7 PM - “The Odd Couple” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket The Tony Awarding-Winning Neil Simon classic comedy—love, marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Felix and the slovenly Oscar decide to share an apartment. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-2284305 or theatreworkshop.com 7 PM - Movie: Neighbors 2 - Sorority Rising Rated R, Showing in The Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. continued on page 11
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7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7:30 PM - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of The Shadows PG-13, Showing in The Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:30 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 3 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Sankaty Bluff Walk down the beach past Sankaty Bluff where you can see 3 layers of glacier sediments. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. continued on page 12
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FULL SERVICE BAR LIMITED LUNCH MENU
Delicious Thai Cuisine
Pizza, Chowder, Raw Bar
A Full Sushi Menu
FULL SERVICE DINNER
BUCK-A-SHUCK 3-5pm
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CHARTER FISHING VOTED NANTUCKET’S BEST CHARTER BOAT
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bar opens at 5pm, dinner from 5:30pm
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AUNT LEAH’S F UDGE “The Best Fudge in The World” FREE sample available
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10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-228-5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 10:30 AM - Ravenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Walk: History of Nantucket Hear about founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 11 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi., 80 min. walking tour. For ages 13+. $20. $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre sts by bank steps 10 min. early. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Fire Hose Cart House & Old Gaol will be open daily for the season. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Town Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street.
June 2 - 8, 2016
1 PM - Spirit & Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play A one-woman walking play that depicts the lives of Capt. George Pollard, Jr., First Mate Owen Chase, & Cabin Boy Thomas Nickerson and their harrowing experiences aboard the whaleship Essex. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Oysters, clams , & shrimp for $1 each at The Jetties Beach Bar, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. Lunch from noon to 5pm. 3:30 to 5 PM - Stand Up & Learn Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Comedy Workshops are taught by Kevin Flynn, professional standup comedian and executive director of The Nantucket Comedy Festival, with help from pro comic friends. The Dreamlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theater, 17 South Water St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4:30 PM - The Dusty 45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Each gravestone has a story to tell, & your guide will tell them. Visit gravestones in Old North Burial Ground & the New North Cemetery. $20. 65+ & Teens $15. Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586. 5 PM - Dining at The Jetties continued on page 13
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Vol. 46 No. 4 • Our 46th Season!
Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant is open weekends, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 7 PM - “The Odd Couple” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket The Tony Awarding-Winning Neil Simon classic comedy—love, marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Felix and the slovenly Oscar decide to share an apartment. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-2284305 or theatreworkshop.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8 to 10:30 PM - Live Music in Brant Point Grill Lounge Enjoy the music of Sean Lee. The White Elephant, 50 Easton Street. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early. 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association Join professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. (members free)
Maria Mitchell
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7 AM - Wing Day at Easy Street Cantina Basket of 16 jumbo wings $9.95; half basket for $5.95: buffalo, barbecue, teriyaki, plain. Easy Street Cantina, Easy & Broad Streets. 8 AM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up Nantucket. Meet at Jetties Beach area. ackcleanteam.org.
June 2 - 8, 2016
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59 Milk Street
Ever y Monday, W Weednesday, and Friday E Evvenings 9 pm – 10:30 pm Weather Permiitting Free to Members $10 fo for Nonmembers
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COSKATA-COATUE WILDLIFE REFUGE AND GREAT POINT OSV Permits for your 4WD or passes for your rental! Natural Discovery Tours Join a guided oversand adventure tour of this remote wildlife refuge. Leaving daily 9am and 1pm
Sunset Tours July and August Tuesday through Friday Pickup at 33 Washington St. or the Wauwinet Gatehouse arrive 15 min. prior to departure
508.228.6799
Call for reservations & information
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Year Round | BYOB bring your own beer or wine to complement our menu
Dinner: Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm closed Monday & Tuesday
29 Centre Street • 508-228-8470 ~ Eat and happiness will follow ~
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Vol. 46 No. 4 • Our 46th Season!
June 2 - 8, 2016
Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 13
- SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE -
ROUTES/FARES: AIRPORT ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 20 mins. from 6/20-9/5 FERRY CONNECTOR.....$2.00 each way, 7am-10pm every 20mins from 6/1-9/5. MID-ISLAND LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/23-6/12 & 9/6-10/10; 7am-12am every 30 mins. from 6/13-6/19; 7am-12am every 15 mins. from 6/20-9/5 MIACOMET LOOP.....$1.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 30 mins. from 5/18-6/14 & 9/8-10/12; 7am-12am every 20 mins. from 6/15-9/7 MADAKET ROUTE.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. from 5/22-6/19 & 9/6-9/11; every 30 mins. from 6/20-9/5 ’SCONSET VIA OLD SOUTH RD.....$2.00 each way, 7am-11:30pm, every 60 mins. 5/23-6/12 & 9/6-10/10; 7am-12am 6/13-9/5 (last bus leaves Sconset at 11:35pm and last bus leaves town at 12am) ’SCONSET VIA MILESTONE RD.....$2.00 each way, 7:15am-7:15pm every 60 mins. from 6/20-9/5 ’SCONSET VIA POLPIS RD.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 80 mins. from 6/27-9/5 SURFSIDE BEACH.....$2.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 40 mins. from 6/25-9/5 JETTIES BEACH ROUTE.....$1.00 each way, 10am-6pm every 30 mins. from 6/25-9/5
8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Smooth Hummocks See this rare and fascinating island ecosystem with rare wildflowers & grasses. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary. Down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min. early. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 8:30 to 10 AM - Hospital Thrift Shop Open for Donations Start your Spring Cleaning early! The Thrift Shop will accept donations in the Nantucket Cottage Hospital parking lot, Prospect Street. 9 to 10 AM - 21st Pirate & Mermaid Parade Gather all ye buccaneers and sail over to The Toy Boat at the far end of ye olde Straight Wharf. At 9 am sharp, the sea dogs and rapscallions will parade up and down the wharf and then gather at the ships wheel by The Toy Boat for some kid-friendly grog and pirate & mermaid swag. This is a free fun event for all ages - come dressed for the parade! 10 AM - Farm Talk: Lyme: Info, Myths & Basic Herbal Prevention Lyme is endemic on Nantucket. Danica Connors is an herbalist who specializes in helping people with Lyme. She will talk about the 3 stages of Lyme, when antibiotics are effective; how Lyme is transmitted, & more Free at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.
High Speed Ferry
Half fares: 65 and older, individuals with disabilities, veterans & active military. Children 6 & under ride free. Change is only given in the form of a voucher for future rides only. Drivers do not make change.
DOWNTOWN BUS STOPS: Madaket & Jetties – Broad St, in front of the Whaling Museum • Airport, Surfside & Sconset via Polpis – Washington St. Mid-Island, Miacomet, Sconset via Old South Rd and Milestone Road – Washington Street, Greenhound Site Designated stops are conveniently located along the routes - look for grey posts with blue stripes. PARK & RIDE LOTS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE ROUTES: The Muse – 44 Surfside Rd • The Chicken Box – 5 Daves St • Faregrounds (7am-5pm) – 27 Fairgrounds Rd All buses carry 2 bikes and are handicap accessible. 1, 3, & 7 day passes for unlimited travel may be purchased aboard all buses. For complementary paratransit or TDD service call (508) 325-7516. Bus info (508) 228-7025. Riders Guides are available at NRTA 20R South Water St., Visitor Services 25 Federal St., Chamber of Commerce 0 Main St., Greenhound Building, on all buses, and at downtown stops. Information and amenities are available at the Greenhound Building on Washington Street, which is open from May 23-September 11, daily from 9:30am-6:30pm and September 12-October 10 from 10am-6pm
Real time info from your cell phone or computer at nrta.transloc.com For more information visit nrtawave.com, or email nrta@nantucket-ma.gov
Souza’s Seafood “Fresh Off the Boat!” Lobsters alive or cooked - call ahead for fast service Lobsters • Littlenecks • Nantucket Bay Scallops • Tuna • Flounder • Cod Salmon • Swordfish • Smoked Bluefish • Smoked Paté • Shrimp Stop by to enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing!
508-228-9140 Call for our weekly specials
Gift Certificates Available • Handicap Accessible
Open 9 am–7 pm Year-round • 23 Trotter’s Lane Look for the Lobster Flag
Depart Nantucket
Schedule May 18 - June 10, 2016
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Arrive Hyannis
Depart Hyannis
Arrive Nantucket
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*Operates Sundays only **Changes to 8:45pm & 10pm Fridays only from May 27 – June 10
Reservations strongly recommended
Straight Wharf | Nantucket 508.228.3949
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10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM - Workshop on End-of-Life Planning Documents Free workshop includes a video-conversation with physician & advocate Matt Whitaker, who will explain end-of-life planning documents and take questions. Followed by assistance in completing the MA legal forms. Atheneum, 1 India St. Pre-registration requested: NantucketAtheneum.org 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Walking Tour Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20 — $15 age 65+ & Teens — $5 Age 712)). Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. by the Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open with Free Admission Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Fire Hose Cart House & Old Gaol will be open today free of charge in honor of Preservation Month. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Free Greenhouse Tour See what goes on behind the scenes & learn about our organic growing practices and farm history. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in front of the market. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 1:30 PM - Timbukblues Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 2:30 PM - Flashback Film Series - “Big” rated PG, showing in The Dreamland Theater, 17 South Water St. 4 PM - Wine Tasting on the Wine Deck Wine tasting on the wine deck at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road 4:30 PM - Sam Reid & The Riot Act Performs Live Live music at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road. 5 PM - Free Stand Up & Learn Kids’ Comedy Performance Watch the end result of all the hard work of island kids in a transformative comedy education program offered by Nantucket Comedy Festival & Kevin Flynn. Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 7 PM - “The Odd Couple” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket The Tony Awarding-Winning Neil Simon classic comedy—love, marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Felix and the slovenly Oscar decide to share an apartment. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-2284305 or theatreworkshop.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 6 AM to 1 PM - Benedict Sunday at The Downyflake Savor three different creative versions of Eggs Benedict, 18 Sparks Ave. 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Stump Swamp & Norwood Farm See forest, upland meadows, ponds, former cranberry bog, & flowing stream. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily
June 2 - 8, 2016
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departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 10:30 AM to 2 PM - Sunday Brunch Savor a new twist on breakfast dishes & savory fare at Proprietors, 9 India Street. Reservations: 508-228-7477 10:30 AM to 3 PM - Sunday Brunch at Miacomet Brunch classics, hearty plates, fried clam roll & lunch favorites at the Restaurant at Miacomet, 12 W. Miacomet Rd. 508-325-0335 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open with Free Admission Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Fire Hose Cart House & Old Gaol will be open today free of charge in honor of Preservation Month. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 to 3 PM - Seal Cruise to Great Point A Nature’s Lovers Dream! A cruise to Historic Great Point to see and learn about seals & birds with Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-2287037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 2 PM - “The Odd Couple” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket The Tony Awarding-Winning Neil Simon classic comedy—love, marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Felix and the slovenly Oscar decide to share an apartment. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-2284305 or theatreworkshop.com 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Oysters, clams , & shrimp for $1 each at The Jetties Beach Bar, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. Lunch from noon to 5pm. 4 PM - Parlor Concert - Contemporary Solo Violin Womens Chorus of Nantucket perform at St. Pauls Church, 20 Fair St 5 PM - Dining at The Jetties The Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant is open at 4 Bathing Beach Rd. 5 PM - Adult Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Light & hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & ghost ships of New England. $25. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early.
MONDAY, JUNE 6 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Gardner Farm See sandplain grasslands, pitch pine forests, cattail choked inlet near Cisco Beach. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. continued on page 24
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smaller for us. They can compete in road races or hang out at the library or go sailing, but there isn’t much I can do other than wait outside in the car and buy them Watermelon Creams. Soon enough, I won’t have to even do that. So the four of us—boys, man, and dog—head to Sanford Farm. We have walked from the parking lot to the barn several times. The boys find that distance just inside the realm of tolerable, and I find it just outside the realm of physical comfort. Unfortunately, my boon companion is not a good dog. A good dog would stay with you, or at least stop when you called his name and come trotting back with his head and his tail down. A good dog will not start singing all five choruses of the Song of His People. The Not Good Dog sees another person, or another dog, or a blowing water bottle and goes off, hell bent for leather and bellowing his friendly aria. If he is on leash, and I am well braced, he sprints until he is brought up short, then he tries again and again. But if I am listening for ghosts or looking at the clock tower, and the mood strikes, he is gone. What follows is regrettably predictable. I follow at a jog, hoping that my heart will hold up while eighty-five pounds of toothed yellow lab goes thrill seeking. Should it be an islander, familiar with such shows of loud love from Not Good Dogs, there will be a smile and a firm bracing in case his love becomes overwhelming. For others, who have dogs that can fit in purses and eat sweets from their fingers, they see all of the barking fur and teeth come at high speed and think that they should have named their pet “Snack” and been done with it. Inevitably, she will bend down to pull her pet “Snack” up into the air and the Not Good Dog will think that he will have to leap up and say “Hello.” The sweaty middle-aged man jogging afterwards does not help calm anyone. Apologies are said, leashes are retrieved, and the world is dragged firmly back to regular order. The boys lead the way today. Both of them have grown tall and have created lives for themselves in the shadows of their parents’ love. Everything in the light seems fine so we trust that years of care, support, and Blue’s Clues will keep them undamaged in those growing shadows. I follow along with the boon companion who remains enamored of horse droppings and something dead that smells delightful. At a lull, the Not Good Dog comes nosing up to the boys and bangs them in the shins. My oldest young man stops and waits for me to catch up. “I’ll take him from here, Dad.” I give him the leash. Not without hesitation or the screaming of my better angels. The new season has risen around us, in spite of raw wind and sky, and the path has runners, walkers, bicyclists, other dogs, and one incontinent horse somewhere before us. The young man who escaped from his crib and who called 911 to see a police car and who once came home with only one shoe was now in charge of the rampaging love of my Boon Companion. Engrossed in their own conversation about something called Overwatch, they out paced their dear old Dad and left me about fifty yards behind. My Boon Companion, eater of my treats and demander of my scratches, didn’t even look back at me. He didn't go off a roaming either, even when the horse passed. Two young men in short sleeves walking a Good Dog (on a leash, still). Time, tide, and the season press forward, withhold what we will from them. The warmth will finally fill the ocean, and the sky and yet another summer will pass beyond us. I will put away the polar fleece for another season, hope that the Red Sox bullpen doesn’t blow up, and buy them yet another round of ice cream.
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A few off-islanders challenged the law, but Nantucket remained car-free until 1913 when Clinton S. Folger, who owned a livery business and was a vocal automobilist, was given the contract to deliver the mail. The next week he travelled to Boston and purchased a car. The Inquirer & Mirror noted Folger’s disregard of the car ban. “The 1909 law stands unchanged on the statute books today, and the report that one of the island liverymen has actually taken steps to bring a machine to the island, has caused a feeling of unrest, both among the islanders and summer visitors who seek to keep the machines away.” In response, Nantucket selectmen voted to ban automobiles year round. Two weeks later Folger and his Overland car arrived on the steamer Sankaty and a crowd gathered to watch it come off the boat. Some predicted a police arrest or a riot, while others cheered as the car rolled down the ramp. Folger disembarked peacefully and drove his car to ‘Sconset on the first mail run. Both supporters and critics carefully watched to see how much Folger’s car tested the will of the selectmen. Within weeks town leaders called a hearing. William A. Thibodeau, attorney for the Automobile Legal Association, spoke in favor of allowing cars on the island and said he represented Clinton S. Folger and 781 Nantucket taxpayers who had signed a petition. He argued, “The law plainly says that no regulation shall be valid which excludes automobiles from any state highway, yet the selectmen have actually done so, inasmuch as they have excluded automobiles from all roads leading to the state highway on Nantucket island.” As debate heated up, Folger dug in. On the days of his ‘Sconset run, he hitched a pair of horses to the car and towed it through town. Folger’s “Horsemobile” made headlines in off-island newspapers and soon people from all over the country wrote letters to the Inquirer & Mirror rooting for Folger and his cause. Folger was fined and called into court repeatedly, but despite his trouble with the law, his car did a brisk business. Doctors called upon him for house calls. Residents living in rural areas called upon him for rides to town. Yet he still had not won over the majority of town voters, who declined to support repealing the car ban several times between 1914 and 1917.
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By 1916 many summer people, accustomed to driving on the mainland, brought their cars and used them. When they got in trouble with the law, the Massachusetts Automobile Association represented them. The convenience and popularity of cars proved undeniable. When the Nantucket Railroad closed in 1917, 36 years after its inaugural run, PHOTO COURTESY NHA railroad owners cited the popularity of automobiles as the main reason for the decline, even though cars were still illegal on Nantucket. By 1918, Nantucket was the only Massachusetts town that didn’t allow cars and the tide of public perception started to turn in support of allowing them on the island. Perhaps Nantucket voters felt they could no longer stop progress or perhaps they simply changed their minds, but four years after Folger first drove off the boat, they narrowly elected to repeal the automobile ban. Three weeks before the vote, a letter appeared in the Inquirer & Mirror signed “Old Fogey.” “The scrapping of the railroad has caused me to look backward. I remember when the railroad came, for I did not want it to come. How we did kick about it and how we predicted all sorts of calamities. But it came – and now we are all sorry it is going to leave us. The letter continues to list other modern improvements that met resistance on Nantucket, like the water company, electric street lights, the telephone, and the “auto-chemical” fire engines. In regards to allowing cars on Nantucket’s streets, the writer says, “I’m almost tired of bucking against these modern inventions. They come in time and then we are glad they are here. Suppose it will be that way with the automobile after it gets here. Probably it will prove a blessing like the rest of the things we bucked against. I’m against it just the same from force of habit, for I’ve been against everything else that spells progress and guess this is about the last chance I’ll have to kick, for my kicking days are almost over.” Amy Jenness is the author of “On This Day in Nantucket History,” available in local bookstores
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Take-Out Around the Island If you’re on the island long enough you will eventually hear the joke “What do you call a Nantucketer with two jobs?” “Retired.” The work schedules most island residents have leads us to rely on takeout food options on a regular basis. Lucky for us, Nantucket “fast food” choices are much better than those in most of America: no Big Macs and Nuggets for us! Within our range of 14 miles by 7 miles, we count more than two dozen options for takeout. Several of Nantucket’s fine dining restaurants like FiftySix Union, The SeaGrille, and Atlas also offer menu items to go, which is a real plus when you’re hungry for Clams Casino and Truffled Frites or Parmesan Crusted Swordfish or Lamb Skewers and Carolina Pulled Pork but your 2-year-old is not ready for a civilized meal. Here are some staff picks and insider tips for takeout food on Nantucket...
Downtown Nantucket The Bean: 4 India St. 508-228-6215; TheBeanTakeout.com This landmark Nantucket coffeehouse is operated by the island’s only coffee roaster, so you can count on getting a great cup of coffee. When they expanded their location, they added a delicious selection of soups, salads, flatbreads, and sandwiches. Our favorites are the Funghi Sandwich (roasted portobello, provolone, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, & balsamic ) with an Iced Coffee or the Tacchino (turkey, spinach, tomato, onion, Swiss cheese, banana peppers, & Russian dressing) with a Dirty Chai. TIP: order online at thebeantakeout.com for fast service.
Centre Street Bistro: 29 Centre St. 508-228-8470 Chef owned & operated, this is where many in-town business owners order their lunches to go. We’ve sampled each item on the menu and loved every one, which make choosing favorites particularly difficult. Their Tomato Soup is the best we’ve ever tasted. And we keep going back for their Crispy Chicken Salad (avocado, tomato, bacon, blue cheese, & chicken breast) and their luscious Goat Cheese Tart over greens with raspberry sauce. TIP: Add a freshly baked cookie to your order. Doesn’t matter what kind, just get one!
Easy Street Cantina: Broad & Easy Sts. 508-228-5418 Their menu includes tacos, fresh seafood, burgers, sandwiches, subs, and wraps, breakfast sandwiches—most items are under $10, which makes it a great place to feed the family! Everything here is made fresh to order, even the fried clams are hand-breaded, and the cookies are freshly baked from the Nantucket Cookie Com-
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pany in the same location. Our top picks here are Fish Tacos, the hefty Beef Burrito, and their Cheddar Fries. TIPS: Dust the fries with Bartholomew’s Nantucket Spice before you dip into the creamy cheddar sauce and if you’re heading Off on the boat, call in a order for a Box of Tacos for the trip across the pond.
Rose & Crown: 23 S. Water St. 508-228-2595 Burgers are our first choice for takeout from this island hotspot! Our top choice is their Smokehouse Burger, with smoked gouda, bacon, BBQ sauce and crispy onion straws. Our staffer who doesn’t eat meat, swears by the Crown’s Fried Oyster Po’Boy. TIP: Don’t take them out—order these to eat in and listen to the live music Thursday and Saturday evenings.
The Jetties at Jetties Beach: 508-228-2279 While not exactly downtown, Jetties is an easy walk from town, and well worth it. They’re open only weekends now, but on June 16 they’ll be open 7 days a week for the summer. With a location directly on the beach, it’s a short walk from the restaurant to your beach blanket for a picnic while you watch a beautiful sunset. Our top choices here are the summery Caprese Thin Crust Pizza (roasted tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, alfredo sauce, and balsamic drizzle) and the Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo, with a 7-ounce filet nestled into the linguini alfredo. TIP: Arrive right at 5pm for dinner; The Jetties is very popular with locals who stop by after work.
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entire menu is available for takeout, but it’s their Donuts (espcially the coconut) and their Scotch Irish Cake that our staff cannot resist for takeout! TIP: Go early, especially on Sunday when this is a favorite stop after church, they open at 6 am; and ride your bike here to avoid parking congestion.
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tomatoes, red onion, tzatziki sauce, on pita bread. TIP: Parking is in the back, but ride your bike to Yummy for an easier approach, or take the bus because they’re right next to an NRTA stop.
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Centrally located with plenty of parking, Faregrounds is the venue for Rotary lunch and for many island functions They’re known for their pizza, but our favorite takeout foods from Faregrounds are their Potato Skins stuffed with broccoli, bacon, and cheese and their Faregrounds Fish Fry with fresh cod. TIP: Have a Strawberry Lemonade or Peach Mojito in their pub while you wait for your takeout, but ONLY if someone else is driving home.
Siam to Go in Nantucket Ice, 10 Backus Ln. 508-228-7426 This is one of two eateries on the island specializing in Thai cuisine, and our staff pick at Siam to Go is their Fried Tofu Pad Thai, the thin tender rice noodles tossed with egg, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrot, and scallion with crushed peanut and lime. TIP: order this with a sweet and creamy Thai Iced Coffee and their Banana Spring Rolls.
Nantucket Bake Shop: 17.5 Old South Rd. 508-228-2797 For decades, this island bakery has received high praise for their fresh breads (especially their Portuguese Bread & Cheese Bread) and their freshly made donuts (the Boston Cream is sinfully good). But our staff pics are their Apple Turnover with a hazelnut coffee and their Fruit Tart with strawberries, nectarines, grapes, blackberries, and blueberries beautifully arranged over a satiny pastry cream. TIPS: Order your Fruit Tart in advance, as they are made fresh and sell out quickly. And stop by early in the morning for the best choice of donuts.
Thai House: 118 Old South Rd. 508-680-1522 We love the Fresh Rolls at this Thai restaurant, but our favorites here are from their Sushi Menu. They serve more than a dozen rolls, and our top pick is their Spicy Tuna Roll, one of the best and most reasonably priced on the island. TIP: Double the order. After you give each of your friends a taste, you’ll want more!
Crosswinds: at Nantucket Airport, 508-228-6005 Sophie T’s Pizza: 7 Daves St. 508325-6265 This family-friendly favorite makes great pizza, but their subs, soups, salads, stuffed shells & lasagna are terrific, too! Our favorite pizzas here are their White Pizza with house-made pesto, diced tomato, and blended cheese and their Greek Pizza with spinach, red onion, pesto, tomato, black olives, mozzarella & feta. TIP: order a salad with your pizza, Sophie T’s salads are perfectly sized for sharing.
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We love the nightly specials at this island eatery—the food and the price! Tuesday is Steak Night when you take home steak dinners for two for $25.90. Thursday nights you can order a half-rack of delicious Crosswinds BBQ Ribs for under $12, and Friday Fish & Chips are just $9.95. TIP: Crosswinds is open even when everyone else is closed: 365 days a year.
Annye’s Whole Foods: 14 Amelia Dr. 508-228-4554 Not enough people think of Annye’s when they want takeout: here you can get globally inspired hot lunches & family style dinners, wraps, sandwiches, gourmet soups, fresh salads, with gluten-free, vegetarian &vegan options. Bring home a Roasted Chicken with seasonal veggies when you’re short on time and dinner is served. TIP: Take home a biodynamic wine from the selection at Annye’s to complete your meal.
Bartlett’s Farm: 33 Bartlett Farm Rd. 508-228-9403 Farm-fresh food to go with two expert chefs in their kitchen... need we say more? Our farm favorites are the Tuna Sandwich paired with their Goat Cheese Spread with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto with a bag of pita chips and a Lemon Bar from the dessert selection. TIP: The farm is a short drive to Ladies Beach or to Cisco Beach for a summer picnic!
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8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 AM to 7 PM - MegaFish Drawing Stop by Souza’s Seafood at 23 Trotter’s Ln to enter a weekly drawing. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 10:30 AM - Great Writers on Nantucket Walking Tour Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20 — $15 age 65+ & Teens — $5 Age 712)). Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. by the Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 10:30 AM - Spirit & Tragedy of Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play A one-woman walking play that depicts the lives of Capt. George Pollard, Jr., First Mate Owen Chase, & Cabin Boy Thomas Nickerson and their harrowing experiences aboard the whaleship Essex. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 11 AM - CLEE Orientation for Foreign Student Workers Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, India Street. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Prime Rib + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418
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11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Fire Hose Cart House & Old Gaol will be open daily from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Some sites are closed occasionally due to inclement weather or maintenance. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket A sea captain could be away for as long as five years, some Nantucket women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages; others got involved in astronomy, Temperance, women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist Movement, & the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. 1:30 PM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi., 80 min. walking tour. For ages 13+. $20. $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min. early. 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special pricing; continues through June 12, 2016 5 PM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 5:30 PM - Documentary: “Cherry Cottage” Film focuses on a cottage in Stockbridge, MA built in 1782. The cottage’s history is shown in connection with the history of America &the region. Tickets: $13, $10 65+ & children. A portion of ticket sales benefit Nantucket Preservation Trust. Dreamland Theatre, So. Water St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-228continued on page 37 5585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.
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Altar Rock (via Polpis) 6 miles Quidnet 7.5 miles Surfside 3.5 miles
Madaket 6.75 miles Siasconset (via Polpis) 10.5 miles Wauwinet 9 miles
Monomoy 2 miles Smith Point 7 miles
Nantucket Cottage Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Nantucket Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 The Restaurant at Miacomet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Souza's Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Thai House Nantucket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Yummy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 2016 PHOTO CONTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All over the island
Eel Point 6 miles Sankaty Lighthouse 9.5 miles Tom Nevers Head 6.5 miles
Approximate distances, in miles to various locations of Nantucket Island from Main Street and Orange Street (Pacific National Bank)
41° 17' 30" Latitude by 70° 05' 30" Longitude ~ The winter population is approximately 9000
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Bartlett's Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 Cisco Brewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 The Faregrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Great Point Natural History Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Hy-Line Cruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Airport 3.5 miles Quaise 3.5 miles Squam 8.5 miles
Vol. 46 No. 4 • Our 46th Season!
Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop
508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road
All the products you love & mail order online Perfectly Portable Daffodil Picnic Pastries!
Nantucketbakeshop.com Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You still can in the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP. Here you’ll find genuine Portuguese bread & rolls. Be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our fresh donuts, native cranberry & blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, & bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. We bake decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, & more! How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Take our Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.
Nantucket Cookie Company
508-228-5814 2 Broad St., Steamboat Wharf
Small batch cookies from scratch
THE NANTUCKET COOKIE COMPANY offers their freshly baked tempting treats. Stop in their Steamboat Wharf location inside The Easy Street Cantina and indulge — you won’t be disappointed! Sending our cookies to friends and family? Arrange for in-store pickup, or we will ship anywhere in the USA! Open daily. nantucketcookie.net
Cisco Brewers
5 Bartlett Farm Rd; 508-325-5929 Open Mon-Sat 10am-last call at 7:45pm; Sun 12-last call at 6:45pm Tastings, tours, live music and good times! Dogs, kids, &snacks welcome!
At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the “Triple Eight Vodka,” and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Take the free shuttle from Visitor Services that starts at 12:30pm, or park in our new lot just past the Brewery on the right. ciscobrewers.com
Clubs & Entertainment 508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
Open daily from 11:30am-1am Come for the Food, Stay for the Fun!
THE ROSE & CROWN SEAFOOD PUB is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Not only do they offer a great menu with the freshest food at affordable prices, but their specialty drinks can’t be beat! And at 10 pm, the fun and frolic begins, with DJs, poker nights, karaoke every Thursday night, dance parties, and live jazz on Thursday. They have the largest TVs in town to watch football. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket! Entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Theroseandcrown.com
Coffee Shops The Bean
508-228-6215
Open at 4 India Street & in the mid-island Stop-n-Shop Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks THE BEAN offers coffee, espresso, cappuccino, lattes, mochas, and much more all prepared with coffee beans freshly roasted on-island by Nantucket Coffee Roasters and expertly brewed by our baristas. A variety of teas, cold beverages, and smoothies are also available, along with a tempting selection of snacks. Order to go or sit around the tables in their cozy cafe atmosphere. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at NantucketCoffee.com. nantucketcoffee.com
Light Food & Take-Out Atlas New, approachable, dynamic, fresh
508-825-5495 Tues-Sat from 5 pm at 130 Pleasant Street
New, approachable, dynamic, fresh with a focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The ATLAS menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out. atlasnantucket.com
Bartlett’s Farm Open every day 8-6pm. Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce
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foods that you can take home and heat up for dinner and freshly baked pies you can serve for dessert. Don’t forget that BARTLETT’S also has the freshest island vegetables, plus annuals, perennials, herbs, and beautiful cut flowers. bartlettsfarm.com
Centre Street Bistro
508-228-8470 Dinner: Wed-Sun, 5:30pm-930pm; Lunch: Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm 29 Centre Street nantucketbistro.com “Eat and happiness will follow!”
The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfast, plus savory lunches and fabulous dinners. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking
“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Downyflake
Brewers
Rose & Crown
June 2 - 8, 2016
508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road
Did you know that BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM prepares mouth-watering baked goods, homemade soups, breads and foccacia, hearty sandwiches, salads, and many more daily seasonal specialties to go? Stop in early for a muffin and freshly brewed coffee, or make it your lunchtime destination for a delicious change from the downtown crowds. BARTLETT’S even has prepared
508-228-4533 Breakfast Mon-Sat 6am-2pm & Sun. 6am-1pm; Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years 18 Sparks Avenue
Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for takeout, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. thedownyflake.com
Easy Street Cantina Sun-Wed 7am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 7am-2am Full Breakfast served all day
508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.
EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf is the merging of two island traditions of 20 years (award-winning Joe’s Broad Street Grill and Tacos Tacos). One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kids’ foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our dining room or patio, or take your feast home, to the beach, or on the boat. Our bacon-egg-and-cheese burritos are the perfect breakfast to go. One Nibble & You’re Hooked! EasyStreetCantina.com
The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 Nantucket’s Premier Sports Bar 27 Fairgrounds Road
One of Nantucket’s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you’ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Lunch and Dinner Specials are offered, and salad bar is available with dinner. All menu items are available for takeout, and they have an extensive pizza menu. There’s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party—it’s a terrific location for gatherings large and small. They have the island’s premier sports bar — the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.
Jetties Beach Bar & Restaurant
508-228-2279 Open daily for Lunch, Buck-a-Shuck, Dinner 4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop. Live Music Nightly!
Come to JETTIES BEACH BAR & RESTAURANT great food, summer cocktails, gorgeous sunsets, and for all the fun you want to have at the beach! Buck-a-Shuck from 3-5 pm. Serving lunch every day from 11:30 to 4, and dinner nightly from 5pm. Bar opens at 11:30 every day. Our Beach Shop rents beach chairs & umbrellas and has all you need for your day at the beach on Nantucket. And, there’s plenty of parking! Open through Labor Day. Call about holding your next event or private party at JETTIES. thejetties.com
Siam to Go
Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln; 508-228-SIAM (7426) Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-3pm; Dinner Mon-Sat 4pm-8:30pm Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
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Yesterday’s Island/Today’s Nantucket
Nantucket Dining Guide Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Su 12-8pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice. sophietspizza.com
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm 118 Old South Road Dine in or take out
June 2 - 8, 2016
available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MC and Visa accepted. nantucketbistro.com
Company of the Cauldron Serving dinner nightly.
508-228-4016 5 India Street
If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON. Discover romance at this charming restaurant located in the heart of Nantucket’s Historic District. Through the doorway, past an abundance of beautiful flowers, tables set with classic floral linens glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Three evenings a week a classical harpist plays soft music. THE COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON serves outstanding and creative cuisine, with elegant, prix fixe menus that change every evening. Menus are available a week in advance: see their website. COMPANY OF THE CAULDRON is well known for its lamb preparations, as well as for its innovative creations featuring beef and seafood. Menus are available at www.CompanyoftheCauldron.com.
Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar
508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30am-9pm 14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport Biggest portions & great food at the best prices; Free & Easy Parking
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering services are available. ackthaihouse.com
“Fly into CROSSWINDS...where our huge portions and delicious daily specials will keep your pockets full and your spirits soaring!” Stop by anytime and join us at the Nantucket Memorial Airport, home of the classic “Wings” television series. We have something for everyone on our fun and diverse menu which spans breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feel free to bring the kiddies with you, because we also have a complete children’s menu, as well. Our dining room, kitchen, and bar have been newly renovated as perfect compliments to our extensive beer, wine, and cocktail lists. Whether you’re waiting for a plane or just want to relax with a tasty and filling meal at a great price, Crosswinds is the place to go. Come meet our friendly, courteous staff for a casually elegant dining experience and see what’s new at Crosswinds. CrosswindsNantucket.com
Yummy
Downyflake
Mon-Sat: 7am to 4pm, Sun: 7:30am to 3pm Fresh, hand crafted breakfast & lunch, on your way to the beach
508-228-2712 63 Surfside Road
yummynantucket.com Yummy is a new take out café located right on a bike path to Surfside beach. It has a casual sunny front yard where you can relax at one of the picnic tables or beach chairs and bite into a moist, fresh-from-the-grill burger served on a perfectly toasted, almost sweet bun. Our menu also boasts mouthwatering sandwiches on fresh baked bread including vegetarian and vegan delights. We start the day with fresh roasted coffee, breakfast sandwiches, house-baked pastries, and fruity smoothies. Oh, and don’t forget the ice cream, and frappes! It’s the perfect way to cool off on from a hot day at the beach. Yummy has what you are craving. Treat yourself to some goodies - come join us at Yummy! BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF!
Markets Bartlett’s Farm
508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road
Open every day 8-6pm. Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
Grocery shop at BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces. bartlettsfarm.com
Restaurants Atlas New, approachable, dynamic, fresh
508-825-5495 Tues-Sat from 5 pm at 130 Pleasant Street
New, approachable, dynamic, fresh! Atlas offers an ambiance that you can enjoy with your family on any evening, on date night (first or 200th) or with your greatest friends. An approachable and dynamic atmosphere with focus on the freshest smoked and grilled meats, fish and vegetables. The menu features Brandt Gould’s authentic barbecue, grilled whole fish selections and sumptuous vegetarian options all with bold clean flavors. Everything is made from scratch daily, no corners cut! Dine in or take out. atlasnantucket.com
Black-Eyed Susan’s Breakfast daily 7am-1pm; Dinner Mon-Sat from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking
508-325-0308 10 India Street
Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you’ll discover one of the island’s great finds! Part of the neighborhood for 20 years, BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S is a favorite of visitors and locals alike. The dinner menu is inspired by the seasonal market and changes frequently. They also serve hearty breakfasts featuring Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Buttermilk Pancakes, Sourdough French Toast, and a variety of “Scrambles” and Omelettes. The freshly squeezed orange juice is a real eye-opener! Find out why everyone is raving about BLACK-EYED SUSAN’S! BYOB & no credit cards. Black-EyedSusans.com
Centre Street Bistro
508-228-8470 Dinner: Wed-Sun 5:30-9:30pm; Lunch: Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; 29 Centre Street Breakfast: Sat & Sun 8am-1pm “Eat and happiness will follow!” The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful weekend breakfasts, from 8 am to 1 pm; savory lunches Wednesday-Friday from 11:30 to 2pm; and fabulous dinners Wednesday-Sunday from 5:30 pm. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients
508-228-4533 Breakfast Mon-Sat 6am-2pm & Sun. 6am-1pm; Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm A Nantucket Tradition for 80 Years 18 Sparks Avenue
Serving breakfast and lunch daily, THE DOWNYFLAKE is a Nantucket tradition known for the big doughnut outside and delicious doughnuts inside. Choose from a menu of Flake favorites and daily specials for good food and fast, friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere. Call ahead for takeout, bulk pastry orders, and catering or event planning. thedownyflake.com
Dune Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner from 6- 9:30 pm; Lunch 11:30-2:30 Where chic meets casual comfort.
508-228-5550 20 Broad Street
DuneNantucket.com DUNE is open for the season with Chef Michael Getter, formerly of 21 Federal and American Seasons, in the kitchen! The décor in our three distinct dining rooms is a blend of sophisticated elegance and soothing comfort. Along with our exotic quartzite bar and charming patio we offer an extensive selection of handcrafted cocktails, wines, liquors and cordials along with tempting dinner and dessert menus. The ever-changing menu showcases an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors.
Easy Street Cantina 508-228-5418 Sun-Wed 6:45am-10pm, Thurs-Sat 6:45am-2am corner of Easy & Broad sts. Fried Clams, Fish’n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More. Breakfast all day! EASY STREET CANTINA on the corner of Easy & Broad streets by the water on Steamboat Wharf. One nibble and you’re hooked! EASY STREET CANTINA features fresh fried seafood such as Nantucket bay scallops, clams, and beer-battered Atlantic Cod along with cheese steaks, burgers, fresh falafel and our famous burritos, nachos, and tacos. Also deli wraps, kid’s foods, fresh pastries, fresh ground coffee, and cookies. Enjoy in our spacious dining room or on our outside patio beside the water. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.
The Faregrounds Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Affordable Family Dining
508-228-4095 27 Fairgrounds Road
FAREGROUNDS is one of Nantucket’s favorite year round restaurants (and we are sports fanatics, with 15 HDTVs)! Choose between the bustling energy of Pudley’s Pub, the cool ocean breeze on our deck, and the quiet of FAREGROUNDS dining room! Our affordable fare is complemented by Daily Specials, Early Birds and a different All You Can Eat every night. We are THE perfect place to satisfy everyone in your party! FAREGROUNDS is a terrific venue to celebrate any occasion. No party is too big or too small, and we have plenty of parking to accommodate all your guests. FAREGROUNDS is the right place to reunite with friends, enjoy a beer and cheer on your team; or gather the family and savor a great meal while enjoying those who matter. thefaregrounds.com/
Fifty-Six Union Tues.-Sat. Bar opens at 5, Dinner starts at 5:30 Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff
508-228-6135 56 Union Street
Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTYSIX UNION has an appealing combination of quality food and fun that will draw you back again and again. FIFTY-SIX serves dinner Tues.-Sat. from 5:30 pm; bar opens at 5. Patron dinner favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. For dinner, Chef Peter Janelle prepares a creative Fish Special and a tempting Vegetarian Pasta du Jour. FIFTY-SIX UNION offers more than a dozen exhilarating cocktails, served by their libation experts. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there’s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket. fiftysixunion.com
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Vol. 46 No. 4 • Our 46th Season!
The Proprietors bar & table
508-228-7477 Bar opens at 5pm; Dinner 5 nights from 5:30pm; Sunday Brunch 10:30-2 An adventurous menu of sharable plates & dishes 9 India St
The menu at The Proprietors borrows techniques & flavors from global cuisines while celebrating local ingredients harvested on small Nantucket and New England farms. Chef Michael LaScola serves an adventurous menu of shareable plates and dishes hot off the plancha with a strong focus on imaginative seafood, vegetable and grain presentations. Guests can expect to see dishes playfully combining international flavors with ingredients from small farms and producers raised specifically for the restaurant. Dinner is served 5 nights a week during Spring from 5:30 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 10:30 am to 2 pm. The Proprietors bar opens nightly at 5 pm. proprietorsnantucket.com
The Restaurant at Miacomet Lunch daily; Dinner Wed-Sat 5:30-8:30; Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch, Lunch, Lite Bites, & Dinner
508-325-0335 12 W. Miacomet Road
THE RESTAURANT at MIACOMET is the place to go for great food and a relaxing ambiance! Located in the Miacomet Golf Club on beautiful Nantucket Land Bank property, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch, lite bites, and dinner to the public as well as to club members. Join us for Sunday brunch from 10:30 am to 3pm, when you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the lush golf course. Also join us for lunch, lite bites, and dinner! See our display ad for hours. miacometgolf.com
Rose & Crown Lunch & Dinner from 11:30am-10pm, open til 1am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails
508-228-2595 23 South Water Street
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with great food at reasonable prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like Nachos, Rum & Brown Sugar Shrimp Skewers, and Clam Fritters. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas and sandwiches, along with wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Pasta Primavera, Shrimp Scampi, and a wide variety of amazing burgers (try the Cubano Burger). Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly — children’s menu available. Entertainment Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. theroseandcrown.com
The Seagrille
508-325-5700
Lunch Mon-Sat. 11:30 to 2 pm; Dinner from 5:30; Bar opens at 5 pm Creative coastal & traditional New England cuisine 45 Sparks Avenue THE SEAGRILLE serves the freshest local and regional seafood creatively prepared and presented. Special lobster and raw bar selections are available, and their homemade soups and their famous quahog chowder are island favorites. Pastas and breads are made fresh daily. The SEAGRILLE offers a selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails to perfectly compliment the menu choices. Bar and enclosed patio dining also available. Reservations recommended. Gift cards make great stocking gifts! Call us to book your celebration! theseagrille.com
The Ships Inn Dinner Wed-Sun from 5:30pm; Dory Bar open 5 ‘til close American Brasserie
508-228-0040 13 Fair Street
June 2 - 8, 2016
section of the menu allows you to pair a protein with any of their six favorite curries. The entree section of the menu is especially tempting, with dishes like Kai Yad Sai (Thai-style Egg Fu Yung) and Ram Rong Song. While the menu is extensive, every dish is prepared well and fresh to order, so call ahead to take home or to the beach, or sit at a table in the ice rink lobby and enjoy a taste of Thailand. siamtogonantucket.com
Sophie T’s Pizza
508-325-6265 Mon-Sat 11:30am-9pm; Su 12-8pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more. sophietspizza.com
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T’S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket’s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy, ultra-thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T’s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials, and an array of subs or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T’S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.
Thai House Nantucket
508-680-1522 Open daily 11am-9pm; Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm Dine in or take out 118 Old South Road
Sawadee! The Thairatana family welcomes you to THAI HOUSE NANTUCKET, where they serve Thai specialties along with a tasty full menu of fresh sushi and dishes that are Japaneseinspired and Asian-fusion. Vegetarian Dishes are also available and they can alter the level of spiciness to suit for individual taste. Local favorites include Fresh Rolls, Drunken Noodles, and their variety of Curries. You can dine in the cozy dining room, or order ahead for takeout. Catering ackthaihouse.com services are available.
Seafood Souza’s Seafood Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
Vineyard Nantucket Vineyard Fine Nantucket wines
508-325-5929 Open daily at 5 Bartlett Farm Road
Stop by for a sample of our delicious wines. Located next to Cisco Brewers and Triple Eight Distillery. Ask about our wine dinners and events. Call for more information or to book a tour. Nantucketvineyard.com
Epernay Wine & Spirits
Siam to Go
Open daily; wine tastings thru the season
SIAM TO GO offers an appealing selection of authentic Thai cuisine that is light, fresh, and traditional. The menu includes Thai curries, noodle and rice dishes, and house specialties, offered with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fried tofu, or vegetables. The Create Your Own Curry
508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane
SOUZA’S SEAFOOD, under the red and white flag on Trotter’s Lane, offers a full line of quality seafoods both fresh and frozen: steamers, littlenecks, cherrystones, lobsters, swordfish, crabmeat, escargot, shrimp, quahogs, and much more! Only at SOUZA’S can you get delicious smoked scallops, their secret recipe stuffed quahogs, homemade chowder base and Nantucket bay scallops frozen within 20 minutes of shucking (the freshest tasting frozen scallops). Call ahead and arrange for a cooked lobster for a picnic at home, on the beach, or on the boat. Remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.
The diverse menu features a variety of seasonal specials and Ships Inn favorites. The food is presented with understated elegance and fresh, bold flavors that will make your visit a memorable one. Stop in for a drink at our Dory Bar and check out our menu. Surely you’ll want to stay for dinner. Reservations are recommended but not necessary, walk-ins are welcomed. Dinner is served Wed.-Sun. from 5:30 pm; Dory Bar opens at 5 pm. shipsinnnantucket.com
508-228-SIAM (7426) Mon-Fri 11am-8pm; Sat 4-8pm, closed Sun. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Ln Thai Cuisine made with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices
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Wine & Spirits 508-228-2755 1 North Beach Street
Épernay is the only Sommelier Owned + Operated wine store on island. Offering Beer, Wine + Liquor, along with exclusive Wine Tastings + Events and Beverage Catering for your next affair. 1 N Beach Street, on the corner of Easton Street near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel We Deliver, Gift Cards Available + Parking in Back epernaywines.com 508.228.2755 fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket twitter: EpernayWines instagram: epernay_wineandspirits epernaywines.com
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Advertiser Directory Adventure / Eco-Tours Shearwater Excursions
508-228-7037 Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Sunset Cruise, & more Yankee Magazine Editors’ Pick for Best Eco-Tour Straight Wharf, Slip #1011 The most well known water tours and adventure tours of Nantucket. Call or visit us on Straight Wharf to choose the tour that suits you: Whale Watches, Seal Cruises, Ice Cream Cruises, Whaling History Tour, Private Charters, Sunset Cruise. New Excursions: Kids’ Fishing Trips and Clamming Excursions. shearwaterexcursions.com
Antiques James Robinson, Inc
Established in 1912, James Robinson, Inc. is a fifth generation, owned & operated proprietor of antique jewelry, silver, porcelain, and glass, and crafter of the only handmade English sterling silver flatware left in the world. Over the past 35 years, our collection of 19th & 20th Century jewelry, which includes pieces from masters such as Giuliano, Castellani, Oscar Heyman, Tiffany, Cartier & Buccellati, has come to be recognized as one of the finest available. Employing the same time tested techniques used since 1510, our silversmiths in Sheffield, England, forge by hand sterling flatware that’s as singular in quality as it is practical for daily use. We are delighted to share highlights from our collection of jewelry and handmade flatware jrobinson.com with historic Nantucket.
Apparel & Accessories Blue Beetle
508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry & monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets). Browse our nautical charm bar to design a necklace all your own. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or just strolling around town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes, handbags, & jewelry. We proudly carry designers like Joules, Jude Connally, Captiva Cashmere, Tyler Boe, Britt Ryan, Lilla P, and MZ Wallace. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments & signs, Midge Dey Home Designs and Barefoot Dreams throws. Don’t forget that we can monogram tote bags, jewelry, iPhone/iPad covers, and outdoor entertaining items. Shop year round in store or visit us online at BlueBeetleNantucket.com
Island Cashmere Cashmere, accessories, shoes
508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Johnstons of Elgin
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
johnstonscashmere.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.
Milly and Grace Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts
508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554
Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages
Serving Nantucket since 1930, THE NOBBY CLOTHES SHOP has provided name-brand activewear, footwear, foul-weather gear, outerwear, and rugged workwear at affordable prices. Major credit cards accepted. Handicapped access. Open daily and year-round. Fax number: 508-228-6568. nobbyshop.com
Peter Beaton
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street
PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients (Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Ashley Judd, Martha Stewart, Liv Tyler, Tommy Hilfiger, and more) as it is for its custom fitted straw hats & handbags, classic striped sailor shirts, and signature hatboxes, Peter Beaton proudly offers “all the best for your family— from hat to toe.” Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St. peterbeaton.com
Sara Campbell 508-825-8909; 212-752-6166 2 South Beach Street
Clothing, Accessories, Jewelry, Gifts
Nobby Shop
June 2 - 8, 2016
508-901-5051 Daily at 2 Washington Street
508-680-1626 5 South Beach St.
Seaside Essentials: beachwear, accessories, jewelry
All year long SARA CAMPBELL offers color and detail to a woman’s wardrobe with her beautiful silhouettes of dresses and sportswear, but when summer arrives – it’s time to play! Fun beachwear, accessories, jewelry, and other seaside essentials are available in her chic shop. Visit Sara Campbell at 5 South Beach to find the perfect look … see you soon!
Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store 508-325-8884 Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road) Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Open Mon-Sat THE UPS STORE now makes high quality, full color art reproductions. You’ll hardly tell the difference! The banners and posters they print for you will get your message across— stop in and see their samples! THE UPS STORE also offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. Their professional service and expert advice is unmatched. Also, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket Check the Calendar for openings
508-228-0294 19 Washington St.
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NANTUCKET’s J. Cecelia & Seward Johnson Gallery is the only gallery that exclusively shows the work of Nantucket artists. Over the years, it has become the primary source for art on the island. The downtown building hosts a year-round schedule of changing member exhibitions by established island artists and emerging local talent, as well as juried shows, featured artist shows, auctions, and community-oriented arts events like our annual museum-quality exhibition drawn from the AAN Permanent Collection. The two hundred artist members who exhibit here are residents of Nantucket and their work ranges from paintings to sculpture to photography to a wide variety of media. Take a look at our schedule and join us for one or several of our many wonderful art classes. nantucketarts.org
G. S. Hill Gallery Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill
508-228-1353 Daily at 40 Straight Wharf
G. S. HILL’s one-man gallery is open daily and celebrating over three decades at 40 Straight Wharf. His original oil and watercolor paintings capture the image and spirit of Nantucket. The gallery also offers exclusive American-made gifts designed by Greg and Judi Hill. Stunning porcelain china dinnerware, hand-pressed glass and ornaments are only a few of treasures you will find. gshill.com
Ireland Galleries 508-228-1907 Open Daily 13 Old South Wharf Paintings, sculpture, & Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs.
Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for cute clothes, jazzy jewels, adorable accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place! millyandgrace.com
If you’re a lover of the arts, even if you’re not an artist yourself, then this is the place for you too! There’s always something new at IRELAND GALLERIES... paintings, sculpture, and Lorene Ireland’s world-famous mosaics and shell designs. Come check out the internationally acclaimed mosaic and shell artwork of Lorene Ireland, winner of World of Wearable Art!
Murray’s Toggery Shop
Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts
Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 10-4 Classic & Updated Clothing for Men, Women, & Children
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Made on Nantucket
508-228-0110 18 Old South Wharf
MADE ON NANTUCKET is open for the season at 18 Old South Wharf. Don’t miss the S&K Collection of vintage bakelite with a contemporary twist! We also offer paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Rod Cole, and Lisa Maxell. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Kathleen Duncombe, Sarah Hutton, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. We also offer vintage American Indian jewelry (dead pawn).
Miki Lovett - Textile & Print Artist Studio by Appointment
508-332-2553 Unique Textile and Print Art and Accessories
Miki shows regularly at the Artists Association of Nantucket. To visit her studio, please call 508-332-2553. mikilovett.com
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Nantucket Carving & Folk Art
508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
Open Year-Round Folk Art, antiques, prints, nautical art, ship models
On the Gallery side of NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART you’ll see the work of many local artists including originals by folk artist Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop and treasures such as carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards carved by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. He is responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available. Nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com
Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints
508-325-1842 17 Old South Wharf
BRING IN THIS AD FOR $5 OFF The only genuine Nantucket Gyotaku
Gyotaku is the art of creating prints of genuine fish on delicate handmade rice paper. This art form captures and reproduces the exact characteristics and features of an individual fish. First practiced in the early 1800s in Asia, Gyotako provided an accurate means of measuring and recording a commercial fisherman’s actual catch. At PETE’S FRESH FISH PRINTS, Pete’s art expresses a variety of compositions, textures, and colors through this unique art form, breaking through yet keeping with the traditional boundaries. Stop by to see his unique art and variety of holiday gifts, including prints, notecards, placemats, coasters, and serving trays. BRING IN THIS AD FOR $5 OFF! www.freshfishprints.com
Cooks Cycle
508-228-0800 Bicycle Rentals, Sales, and Service 6 So. Beach Street, next to Affordable Rentals Nantucket’s bike shop for all of your vacation needs.... here at Cook’s Cycles Nantucket we have all of the latest bikes and accessories for your beach runs, brewery tours, and beyond. Our selection of new bikes in a convenient downtown Nantucket location (just a 2-minute walk from Steamboat Wharf) is great for a day of cycling. Nantucket is known for its many bike paths and trails. Whether you want to ride to Jetties Beach for a swim or take in the sights of the Sconset Loop, Cooks Cycles has the bikes for you and your family. Moped & Jeep rentals, too! Open daily. cookscyclesnantucket.com
New Model Hybrid/Comfort Mountain & Road Bikes
508-325-2722 65 Surfside Road
EASY RIDERS BICYCLE RENTALS offers rentals, sales, and service, plus island-wide free delivery on all rentals and usually within an hour or so. With advanced on-line reservations, it’s the easiest way to experience Nantucket! Offering low prices and discounts on multi-day, weekly, monthly, and group rentals of top quality, new GT and Mongoose bicycles, as well as retro-style Schwinn Cruisers, and accessories in a variety of styles...They have the right bicycle for all of your adventures. They have a safe and convenient bike path location at 65 Surfside Road. easyridersbikerentals.com
Nantucket Bike Shop Open daily 8 am to 6 pm Bike, scooter, & 4 x 4 rentals
508-228-1999; 800-770-3088 Steamboat Wharf & Straight Wharf
nantucketbikeshop.com NANTUCKET BIKE SHOP, with two convenient locations on Steamboat Wharf and the only bike shop on Straight Wharf, offers quality bike and scooter rentals for the entire family. We offer for rent SPECIALIZED, GIANT, and KYMCO hybrid and mountain bikes as well as Specialized Fat Boy bikes and KidZTandems. Stop by, pick up a map, and rent from a wide selection of new equipment that will take you to your destination and back. We are open seven days a week from 8 am to 6 pm and accept all major credit cards.
Young’s Bicycle Shop Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.
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508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
Visit our online publication to see more articles, more photos, enter contests, and to share your impressions of Nantucket. For 46 years, YESTERDAY’S ISLAND has been the best source for planning your leisure time on Nantucket Island. From Daffodil Festival through Christmas Stroll, you can pick up our print editions, available everywhere, or you can visit us online at YesterdaysIsland.com. After you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here — find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our Yesterdaysisland.com free Nantucket eNewsletter at the top of Nantucket.net
Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner
508-228-1080 54 Main Street
Open Daily 10am-5pm Pre-Order new Nantucket beach reads!
mitchellsbookcorner.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 46 years. In addition to the carefully selected stock of titles in all areas, Mitchell’s Book Corner offers the most extensive selection of books available about Nantucket; from the newest Nantucket beach read to whaling and the island’s history to a selection of local authors. Make time to visit the Nantucket Room upstairs at Mitchell’s; the room dedicated to all of these gripping Nantucket reads! Ask about a free gift & autographed books. Check the calendar of events for booksignings and special events.
Nantucket Bookworks Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm; Fri & Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-6pm Books, Cards, & Unique Gifts
Bike Rentals
Easy Riders Bicycle Rentals
June 2 - 8, 2016
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Grandpa Harvey Young started YOUNG’S BICYCLE SHOP in 1931. He ran the bike rental store down on Steamboat Wharf until 1954, when his son Roger took over. Now the third generation is running the shop. With more than 70 years of experience, YOUNG’s provides you with the ideal rental bike for Nantucket Island. They use the best bikes, CANNONDALE and TREK. They are kept clean, safe and well maintained and they are rented to you with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Experience a Nantucket family tradition. YOUNG’s Bicycle Shop, the “Cycle-Logical way” to see Nantucket Island. Watch for the famous sidewalk sign with the revolving wheel. Open daily. youngsbicycleshop.com
Books & Publications On This Day in Nantucket History
by Amy Jenness available at Mitchell’s Book Corner and The Whaling Museum Gift Shop Quirky & fascinating stories that shaped this island Nantucket is much more than beautiful beaches and sailboats. One day at a time, author Amy Jenness offers up quirky and fascinating stories of the people and events that shaped this remote island. On August 11, 1841, Frederick Douglass made his first antislavery speech at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Great Fire of July 13, 1846, devastated the island, forcing residents to rebuild what they lost. On December 5, 1981, a nor’easter stranded nearly two thousand visitors and forced seventeen pilot whales to come ashore. Read a story a day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Nantucket history. ON THIS DAY IN NANTUCKET HISTORY is available for sale at Mitchell’s Book Corner and the Whaling Museum Gift Shop.
508-228-4000 25 Broad Street
NANTUCKET BOOKWORKS is chock full of books for every taste and every age. Stop in and browse through their tall stacks and through their room full of children’s books. In addition to their wide range of reading materials, BOOKWORKS also has an appealing selection of funky gifts, cards, beautiful stationery, unusual pens, fun toys, decorative ornaments, and eccentric goodies that make the best gifts. BOOKWORKS is open every day — it’s the perfect shop for discovering that perfect gift and rediscovering the joy of reading. Ask about a free gift & autographed books. nantucketbookworks.com
Buses NRTA 508-228-7025 See display ad for times and routes Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town RIDE THE WAVE to/from town, mid island areas, Madaket, Sconset, Surfside and Jetties Beaches, the Airport and points in between. Access real time information bus locations and estimated arrival at your stop from your computer or internet enabled cell phone at live.nrtawave.com Service is provided thru October 12 from 7am to 11:30pm - dates and times are route specific - visit our website www.nrtawave.com for complete schedule or pick up a riders guide at NRTA Office 3 East Chestnut Street, Visitor Services 25 Federal Street, Chamber of Commerce 0 Main Street or the Greenhound Building 10 Washington Street. Fares are $1 or $2 depending on route, half fare for 65 & older, persons with disabilities, veterans, and active military personnel. Exact change is recommended or a future ride change card will be issued. Short term passes are available on any Wave vehicle. Season passes may be purchased at the NRTA office at 20R South Water Street M-F, 8-4. nrtawave.com
Car Rentals Affordable Rentals Cars, jeeps, mopeds
508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street
AFFORDABLE RENTALS can help make your visit on Nantucket more complete. With their cars, 4x4s, vans, and mopeds, you will have access to all parts of the island: Great Point, Wauwinet, Coatue, Squam, ‘Sconset, Madaket, and more. Explore to your heart’s content in a vehicle from AFFORDABLE RENTALS, open daily at 6 South Beach Street. Call ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted. Open daily. affrentals.com
Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car Free renter pickup at all boats, hotels, and inns
508-228-9989 at Nantucket Memorial Airport
We are Nantucket Island’s premier auto rental agency, specializing in Jeeps and sport utility vehicles, as well as sedans and minivans. ALL NEW vehicles with beach permits! Whether on the island for a day or for a month, we offer the lowest rates and best service, with free renter pick-up from all boats, hotels, and guest houses. Call ahead for our specials. All major credit cards accepted. Open daily. Nantucketislandrentacar.com
Young’s Bicycle Shop Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service
508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf
Young’s Bicycle Shop is the most convenient car and Jeep rental shop to either ferry. We have fuel efficient Honda Fits and sedans. We also have 2 door Jeeps and 4 door Jeep Wranglers. We offer fuel efficient sedans and rugged Jeep Wrangler 4 X 4’s in both the 2 door and 4 door variants complete with the town beach permit and Great Point permit. Come see why we are the “Cycle-Logical Way” to see Nantucket Island. Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals! Open daily. youngsbicycleshop.com
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June 2 - 8, 2016
Advertiser Directory WORD SEARCH Restaurant Week
Charters - Fishing Albacore
508-228-5074 Private Charters only Voted Nantucket’s Best Charter Boat Catch blues, bass, shark, tuna, whale watching Slip 1010, Straight Wharf THE ALBACORE is a 35-foot custom Sport Fisherman with large cockpit and walk-in cabin for complete comfort. Capt. Bob DeCosta, a second-generation charter boat captain, has more than 40 years of experience fishing Nantucket waters. We offer a variety of private charters from 2-1/2 hour bluefish trips to full day shark and tuna fishing. Whale watches are also available. Fun for the whole family—young, old, inexperienced, or experienced. All equipment is provided, except for cold drinks and sandwiches. Two-and-a-half-hour, five-hour, and full day trips are available. You’ll be fishing within ten to twenty minutes from the dock. Call for reservations or information, or visit Slip 1010 on Straight Wharf. FISH GUARANTEED or your money back. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Cruises depart at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing
508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf
“Captain James Genthner shares his love of the Island with visitors aboard his sloop ENDEAVOR”—Ted Reinstein, CBS Good Day! Featured in Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England 2010: “A cruise aboard the Endeavor is a lesson in beauty and local history.” The ENDEAVOR sails daily at 10am, 1pm, 4pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations. endeavorsailing.com
Children’s Apparel Murray’s Toggery Shop
508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S has an entire department devoted to children’s fashion. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps Appetizer Check Chef Courses Cuisine Culinary Date Night Delicious
Dessert Dining Out Eat Entree Favorites Food Full Gastronomy
June Menu Participating Pricing Prix Fixe Reservations Restaurant Savings
Silverware Specials Taste Tasty Treat Waitstaff Week Wine
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A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories
508-228-7285 x5 Nantucket Community School
The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of sports & day camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, field hockey, multi-sport, night clinics, dance, gymnastics and much more! Which ACKventure awaits your child this summer? Go to www.nantucketcommunityschool.org to register or find out further information. Contact: Blair Jannelle, Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrowc@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-2287285 x1361. NantucketCommunitySchool.org
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Classes & Workshops Artists Association of Nantucket
508-228-0294 24 Amelia Drive
Classes & Workshops for all ages
June 2 - 8, 2016
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copyright-free images of Nantucket present and past. You can mail in your prints of Nantucket Island or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. Visit Nantucket.net to see a great selection past entries and winners. nantucket.net/photos/contests.php
Share the Love Wedding Photo Contest
508-228-9165 Share photos of your wedding and win cash! Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
The ARTISTS ASSOCIATION’s Arts Program offers year-round educational programs for adults and children. Our spacious workshop on Gardner Perry Lane hosts a wide variety of classes and workshops in many media including oil painting, watercolor, pastel, life drawing, ceramics, woodcarving, printmaking, textile art and mixed media. Our instructors are resident artists, AAN artist members and a variety of visiting artists who work in a range of mediums and bring a wealth of talent and experience to the program. Classes are designed for all levels of experience, from the novice to advanced student and for all ages from 3-93. nantucketarts.org
Share photos of your wedding on Nantucket with our readers AND win a cash prize if you get first or second place! You can mail in prints of your wedding pics or you can mail us a CD with electronic images from your digital camera. If you send us digital images, please make sure they are high-resolution. By entering our contest, you give us permission to publish your photos online at www.NantucketWeddings.com and to use for promotional purposes, so do nantucketweddings.com not send copyrighted photos.
Coaching/Consulting
Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping
Coaching at the Corner 508-332-1505 Thursday morning chats at Mitchell’s Book Corner Call or visit CoachingatTheCorner.com Life and success skills coaching Get a great start to your Thursday mornings – join Nantucket’s Professional Certified Coach Marsha Egan, CSP, PCC, upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner. Discussions start at 8:30 AM sharp and end at 9:30 am. $15 at the door, packages available. Season passes for all 9 discussions are available now. The June 30 chat is “Setting Boundaries with Toxic People." For more information visit CoachingatTheCorner.com
Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free sample available: just ask!
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for almost 30 years on Nantucket. Her fudge has been voted “the best fudge in the world” year after year. Once you have a free sample, you’ll see why it is always rated the best! AUNT LEAH makes it daily in her shop, using the freshest and finest ingredients. She has more than 40 scrumptious flavors. Her most popular fudge flavor is chocolate peanut butter, which has a layer of rich peanut butter fudge on the bottom, topped with a layer of decadent chocolate fudge. AUNT LEAH also has her famous Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries for taste testing. The cranberries come in both milk and dark chocolate. Both the fudge and chocolate-covered cranberries make unique island wedding favors or gifts for special events. She has a wide selection of kid’s candy for all ages. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Nantucket Candy Company 508-228-0667 Open Daily - BRING IN THE AD IN THIS PAPER FOR 10% OFF Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays 48 Centre Street THE NANTUCKET CANDY COMPANY is pleased to be offering many local favorites. They offer all sorts of candies including: homemade turtles, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered cranberries, Jelly Belly jelly beans and many other wonderful candies! Bring in our ad in this paper for 10% off your purchase. www.nantucketcandy.com
Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981
508-228-5814 Zero India Street
Be sure to visit the famous SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, showcasing unique artisan chocolates freshly created on the premises. The Nantucket Chocolatier has been featured on Food Network’s “Food Finds,” and on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show, awarded “Best of Boston,” “Best of Nantucket,” and Cape Cod’s Best Chocolatier! You must experience the award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle, world-famous Buttercrunch and Sea Salt Caramels, Coco the Whale™ truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist™ Almonds. Sweet Inspirations’ artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition collectible tins, including the “Sailor’s Valentine,” “Rainbow Fleet,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Don’t miss this Nantucket tradition since 1981 and enjoy a complimentary taste of the best—exclusively at the SWEET INSPIRATIONS CHOCOLATE SHOP, home of the Nantucket Chocolatier at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. nantucketchocolate.com
Consignment & Thrift Island Treasures Mon-Fri 10am-5pm & Wed 6pm-8pm; Sat. 10am-2pm New & Used clothes, household goods, toys, & more
508-228-0789 17B North Beach St
Looking to expand your wardrobe on a budget or need some items for your home at affordable prices? ISLAND TREASURES, at 17B North Beach Street (a short walk from town toward Jetties Beach), is the perfect place to shop! Here you’ll find a great selection of new and gently used clothing, jewelry, housewares, small furnishings, books, beach toys, kids toys, and so much more. There’s an ever-changing variety, so visit often — you never know what treasures you may find. Donations of saleable items in good condition are accepted daily.
Contests 2016 PHOTO CONTEST Deadline September 12, 2016 See winners & entries online at Nantucket.net
508-228-9165 Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554
This annual photo contest has been a popular way to share you photos of Nantucket with the world. The 2016 Contest has begun: DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12, 2016. We accept
The UPS Store
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated
Nantucket’s UPS STORE is where go-getters go to get things done! Conveniently located at the corner of Windy Way and Surfside Road (just past the schools in the direction of the beach), THE UPS STORE has a variety of products and services to make your life easier: personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps & metered mail, certified mail, UPS shipping and receiving, overnight delivery, and more. THE UPS STORE offers a wide variety of copy and print services, including b&w and color copies, output from disks, wide format printing, laminating, collating, and a full range of finishing services. You can even go there for notary services, passport photos, and mail boxes. THE UPS STORE makes high quality, full color banners and posters! Plus they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!
Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge
508-228-1017 The Courtyard, 16 Straight Wharf
Free sample available: just ask!
Stop in AUNT LEAH’S for a free sample of her delicious homemade fudge. Choose from more than 30 flavors of “the best fudge in the world.” Try her cranberry fudge or her famous Nantucket chocolate covered cranberries. AUNT LEAH’S Nantucket chocolate-covered cranberries, both milk and dark chocolate, are not only delicious, but also are loaded with antioxidants proven to have health benefits! Both make unique wedding favors, gifts for special events, or take-home gifts. Another unique gourmet candy is her cranberry “bog frogs,” filled with roasted cashews, dried sweetened cranberries smothered with rich caramel and topped with premium milk chocolate. And you’ve got to try her mouth-watering cranberry bars: dried and sweetened cranberries with roasted almonds in both milk or dark chocolate. AUNT LEAH ships worldwide. auntleahs.com
Sweet Inspirations Award-Winning Artisan since 1981
508-228-5814 Open year-round at Zero India Street
Inspired by Nantucket’s Cranberry Harvest, Sweet Inspirations Chocolatier created the original and now world-famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweet cranberries lavishly covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. Sweet Inspirations’ exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates have been featured on Oprah’s Best Gifts Show and Food Network’s “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets and limited edition gift tins including “Rainbow Fleet,” “Sailors Valentine,” “Blue Hydrangeas,” and “Nantucket Memories.” Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make perfect wedding and party favors. Other unique cranberry recipes include Cranberry Caramels with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier’s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981, this amazing shop and showcase kitchen is an experience not to be missed. Discover Sweet Inspirations~NantucketChocolate.com at ZERO INDIA STREET ~ In the heart of Nantucket. Open year-round. Come enjoy a complimentary tasting of delectable chocolate. nantucketchocolate.com
Furniture Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com
Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts
508-228-1353 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf
Established in 1981, HILL’S combines the best of Nantucket for the art and gift seeker. G.S. Hill Gallery and Hill’s of Nantucket offer fine art by Greg Hill and wonderful speciality gifts designed by this husband-and-wife team. Nantucket theme prints, note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a unique gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf. gshill.com
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Advertiser Directory Made on Nantucket
18 Old South Wharf; 508-228-0110
MADE ON NANTUCKET has a large selection of gifts from $30 and up. Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Kathleen Duncombe, Anne Terry, and Amy Burrough. We carry Art Glass Nantucket plaques and ornaments by ackfire studios, as well as handcrafted shell wreaths. We have the largest collection of vintage Bakelite in the East, featuring jewelry, kitchenware, and barware. Now carrying vintage Lucite purses.
Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs
508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf
Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate spring with our limited edition apparel and accessories. Up to 50% off all merchandise! We have a variety of island merchandise. We offer the highest quality wearables, headwear, and accessories for visitors, boaters, and islanders. You’ll find us at 33 Straight Wharf. nantucketboatbasinshop.com
Nantucket Carving & Folk Art Open Year-Round Residential & Commercial Signs, Quarterboards
508-325-7463 167 Orange Street
nantucketcarvingandfolkart.com As you walk along the cobblestone streets of Nantucket you see Paul & Jean’s handiwork at every turn, from traditional to whimsical—they are responsible for many of the beautiful signs visitors see plus 100’s of quarterboards that adorn homes. At NANTUCKET CARVING & FOLK ART, 167 Orange Street, you’ll find treasures by both Master Carver Paul McCarthy and Folk Artist Jean Petty. On the Gallery side you’ll see the work of local artists including originals by Jean Petty, extraordinary photographs by David Petty, Nantucket furniture by Blue Barn Door, lamps, and home decor. Through a partnership with Nantucket Stock Exchange, they also have an incredible selection of antiques, prints, nautical art, and ship models. On the other side, you’ll discover a traditional woodcarver’s shop with carved mantles, whales, eagles, and authentic quarterboards created by Master Woodcarver Paul McCarthy. Come visit Nantucket’s working woodcarving shop & art gallery where tomorrow’s antiques and collectibles are made. Shipping available.
Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday
508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)
Nantucket’s UPS STORE now offers high quality, full color banners and posters for your business, event, or party. These stunning reproductions can be up to 44 inches wide! And they can be done on vinyl, canvas, art paper — rolls and single sheets. THE UPS STORE can also assist you with mounting and laminating as well as printing of photos, text, and logos.
Hats Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street All the Best for Your Family—from Hat to Toe
508-228-8456 16.5 Federal Street
peterbeaton.com PETER BEATON is synonymous with timeless Nantucket style. As famous for its notable clients and philanthropic endeavors as it is for as it is custom fitted straw hats, signature hatboxes, handbags, and authentic Nantucket sailor shirts—Peter Beaton is a hidden gem that you don’t want to miss. Located down the discreet little boardwalk at 16.5 Federal St.
Health Care Nantucket Cottage Hospital 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000
508-825-8100 57 Prospect St
Since 1911, NANTUCKET COTTAGE HOSPITAL has been caring for our island community. In addition to excellent physicians and nursing staff, the hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Department, full laboratory, physical therapy, cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, surgical services, imaging services, maternity services, and much more. Nantuckethospital.org
Home Decor Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & FURNITURE is the largest furniture showroom on island featuring indoor furniture, outdoor, home décor and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. Their garden center has a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com
Milly and Grace Open daily Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts
508-901-5051 2 Washington Street
millyandgrace.com Inspired by her sassy grandmother Milly and her sweet grandmother Grace, the owner decided to open a shop with them in mind. Our fabulously feminine boutique has the perfect pieces to make you and your home feel pretty and polished. If you are looking for adorable
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accessories, haute home décor or gorgeous gifts, MILLY & GRACE is the place!
Immigration Law Glaskin Law
954-473-8087 Appointments available on Nantucket
Call for free consultation Immigration Law
glaskinlaw.com Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights and interests in court. Specializing in immigration law, we will work with you to understand the details of your unique case and give you the aggressive and professional representation you need. Bruce L. Glaskin, Attorney at Law works with a wide variety of clients on many cases. Since 1972, Bruce L. Glaskin has been committed to giving clients the outstanding legal representation they expect from a knowledgeable and experienced attorney.
Internet Nantucket.net
508-228-6777
Beaches, Events, Museums, Dining, Classifieds, & More Visit Nantucket before & after you visit Nantucket! Visit NANTUCKET.NET for a beach listing, photo galleries, maps, and guides to lodging, dining, real estate, recreation, and much more! Our Calendar of Events is the most complete and is updated several times a week, year-round. And our classifieds are ever-changing. Visit Nantucket before, during, and after you visit Nantucket by going to Nantucket.net.
Island Giving Maria Mitchell Association
508-228-9198 4 Vestal Street
THE NANTUCKET RED TIE SOIREE SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 10
Wear your bright Nantucket attire and come on out to Sankaty Head Golf Club for a fun-filled evening of great food and drinks, fun, and dancing at The Maria Mitchell Association’s Nantucket Red Tie Soirée! Eat Spanky’s Raw Bar and sip refreshing drinks from the open bar. Bid on exclusive items and experiences at our silent auction. Dance the night away to Perry Rossi’s band. Talk with the staff about the great programs and learn from demonstrations that embody Maria Mitchell’s belief in learning-by-doing. The Maria Mitchell Association is Nantucket’s Science Center. mariamitchell.org
Nantucket Preservation Trust Your support matters! Don’t erase the past...give your gift today!
508-228-1387 PO Box 158, Nantucket, MA 02554
nantucketpreservation.org Help preserve Nantucket’s architectural heritage for present and future generations — become a member of NANTUCKET PRESERVATION TRUST today! Become a 2016 member of the NPT at the $250 level or above, and be invited to a special tour of 55 Union Street during Preservation Month in June of 2016. Join us and see what is possible!
Jewelry Akimbo Beads & Things Nantucket’s Bead Shop
508-901-5032 Open Mon.-Sat. at 119B Pleasant Street
AKIMBO, Nantucket’s bead shop, has all the supplies you’ll need to create your own beautiful jewelry. You’ll find gemstones and pearls, and beads of glass, ceramic, and metal. Findings include ear wires, clasps, toggles, jump rings, and crimping materials as well as leather, cord, hemp, wire, and ribbon for stringing. Call us to sign up for classes! We’re open Mon.-Sat. — come in with your friends and create some beautiful jewelry. Our Akimbo Jewelry Kit makes a wonderful gift!
Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts
508-228-3227 Open daily at 12 Main Street
Looking for that perfect something to remember your time on the island or a special gift for friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for unique jewelry and monogrammed gifts. Carry a piece of the island with you all year with our exclusive collection of Nantucket Charm Beads (compatible with Pandora, Chamilia & Troll bracelets) or browse our nautical charm bar to build and design a necklace all your own. Shop year-round in our store or visit us online. BlueBeetleNantucket.com
G. S. Hill Gallery Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company
508-228-1353 Open daily at 40 Straight Wharf
Each piece of exquisite Nantucket Pearl Company jewelry by Pam Freitus is specially crafted and includes designs that contain a unique blend of quality fresh water pearls, stones, leather, crystal and glass. Each authentic design can be identified by the small red coral bead. This color marking is symbolic of the Chinese culture and to the country where her business began. Each year Pam returns to Suzhou to collaborate, design and hand-select the pearls she uses. All materials (except the pearls) are American-made. It is Pam’s sincere mission to adorn women with beautiful pearls at affordable prices, available on Nantucket exclusively at NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY. gshill.com
James Robinson, Inc
508-825-8909; 212-752-6166 2 South Beach Street
Established in 1912, James Robinson, Inc. is a fifth generation, owned & operated proprietor of antique jewelry, silver, porcelain, and glass, and crafter of the only handmade English
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sterling silver flatware left in the world. Over the past 35 years, our collection of 19th & 20th Century jewelry, which includes pieces from masters such as Giuliano, Castellani, Oscar Heyman, Tiffany, Cartier & Buccellati, has come to be recognized as one of the finest available. Employing the same time tested techniques used since 1510, our silversmiths in Sheffield, England, forge by hand sterling flatware that’s as singular in quality as it is practical for daily use. We are delighted to share highlights from our collection of jewelry and handmade flatware with historic Nantucket. jrobinson.com
Jewelers’ Gallery of Nantucket
508-228-0229 Open daily at 21 Centre Street
Fine Antique & Estate Jewelry
JEWELERS’ GALLERY offers Nantucket’s largest collection of antique and estate jewelry, including pieces by Tiffany, Cartier, Webb, and more. Stop in to see our classic period pieces. We specialize in diamond, sapphire, and emerald engagement and anniversary rings. We also carry exquisite island classics, including the Turk’s Head braided bracelet, Nautical Cable Collections, gem-set Sailors’ Valentines, and handwoven gold lightship basket jewelry. Also featured at JEWELERS’ GALLERY is an outstanding collection of beautifully designed jewelry by such leading goldsmiths as Ronald Pearson, Michael Good, Thomas Kruskal, and others. Each unique piece is skillfully crafted in platinum, 18K, or 14K gold and will be a treasured keepsake from historic Nantucket. JEWELERS’ GALLERY has been serving Nantucket since 1971. jewelersgallery.com
Johnstons of Elgin
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
johnstonscashmere.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.
Nantucket Pearl Company Open daily. Gifts for everyone on your list! American made, hand-strung pearl jewelry
508-228-1353 online and at 40 Straight Wharf
Pageo Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers
508-228-6899 46 Main Street
PAGEO offers some of the most unique collections of Fine Jewelry found anywhere. Come see their exclusive Misani Collection. PAGEO also offers consultations for custom pieces with warm advice from an expert staff. “Like” us on Facebook to get the latest info on special events. pageo.com
R. Simantov Fine Jewelry
212-752-6166; 917-324-4410 2 South Beach Street
rsimantov.com R. SIMANTOV is known for creating contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value. The firm resurrects lost techniques from the past, utilizing the most exquisite materials and outstanding craftsmanship to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Works by R SIMANTOV have been recognized with international design awards and installed in permanent museum collections. R SIMANTOV’s masterpieces illustrate the playfulness and whimsical beauty that can be created with unique combinations of metals and precious stones. The resulting pieces are fine treasures reminiscent of classical styles, with touches of modern elegance.
The Trinity Collection Vintage & Contemporary Watches and Exquisite Jewelry
508-228-7557 50 Main Street
THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces— classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, and Rolex, vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces. Open daily.
Nantucket Historical Association Your portal to Nantucket history Nantucket’s #1 rated attraction!
Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs
508-228-1894 15 Broad Street
No trip to Nantucket is complete without a trip to the NANTUCKET WHALING MUSEUM . In this top-quality exhibition venue, visitors can see a 46-foot sperm whale skeleton, a restored 1847 candle factory, exquisite collections of scrimshaw, artwork, artifacts from centuries of Nantucket life, and a fully accessible rooftop observation deck with an unmatched panoramic view and cozy seating. Discover treasures from Nantucket’s cellars and attics in the newly redesigned, artifact-rich Hadwen & Barney Oil & Candle Factory. Don’t miss the new gateway film “Nantucket”, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ric Burns. Showcasing the island’s natural beauty and its significant role in global history, this 51-minute film is a feast for the eyes, offering a transformative experience for islanders and visitors alike. All this and more can be found at the Nantucket Whaling Museum. See the Historic Sites page in this publication for a complete listing of NHA sites. nha.org
508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way
ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM has a spacious garden center with a fabulous selection of plants, flowers, pottery, fountains, statues, garden structures, and garden accessories. In addition, their indoor showroom carries the largest selection of indoor & outdoor furniture on the island, featuring teak, aluminum patio sets and more. Stop by their location near the airport, just beyond A.K. Diamond’s restaurant, and browse through their wide variety of home accessories, including decorative items, table settings, indoor furniture, and unique gifts. ARROWHEAD NURSERY & SHOWROOM...where home and garden arrowheadnursery.com meet.
Office Products Nantucket Office Products
508-228-4220 96 Pleasant Street
Open Year-Round, Monday-Saturday
The island’s business hub for digital printing, wide format printing, scanning, e-mailing & faxing of your personal documents. We feature computer workstations for your use, a complete copy center, color laser copies, custom T-shirts with your Nantucket picture, art & drafting supplies, Kodak Picture Kiosk, lamination services, and an extensive inventory of office supplies and toner cartridges. print@ackoffice.net nantucketofficeproducts.com
Pets Cold Noses
508-228-5477 Open daily at Straight Wharf
COLD NOSES offers a wide variety of toys, treats, accessories and necessities for your pets. Exclusive signature Nantucket collars and leashes feature eight different designs, including the new Nantucket Anchor. Unique hand-painted wooden ornaments showcase your favorite dog breed and iconic Nantucket sights. Conveniently located on Straight Wharf, stop in if you forget a critical pet item, if you are looking for that distinctive pet-themed Nantucket keepsake or special something for a pet or pet person. coldnoses.net
Geronimo’s Open year-round Mon-Sat—perfect gifts for pets Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”
508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street
Convenient mid-island location. GERONIMO’S complete selection of pet supplies and accessories includes collars, toys, treats & items made exclusively for our shop. We specialize in dog, cat, bird, and small animal food and supplies with a wide variety of feeders and seed for wild birds. We also have unique gifts for your favorite pet person. geronimos.com
Shoes & Handbags Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes
508-228-7611 Open daily at 32 Centre Street
In addition to the most beautiful cashmere sweaters and accessories made from the finest Scottish yarns, ISLAND CASHMERE offers an extensive collection of French Sole shoes, Peace of Cloth pants, Fabrizio Gianni Jeans, “Pure Linen” shirts, and our unique “Hampton” leather bags imported directly from Italy.
Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Knitwear & Accessories Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry
508-228-5450 4 Federal Street
johnstonscashmere.com A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary styles by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, Rani Arabella, 27 Miles Malibu, Zynni, and more. Knitwear, dresses, jackets, ponchos, wraps, capes – easy but elegant for your Nantucket evenings.
Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4 Classic & Updated Accessories for Men & Women
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Authentic American-made jewelry from quality pearls at affordable prices. Jewelry designer Pam Freitus creates unique jewelry from hand-picked pearls, stones, leather, crystals and glass. On some pieces, pearls are interspersed with turquoise, on others, the Ying and Yang of black and white is featured, or sapphire and diamond bling may be chosen to set off the soft reflection of the pearl’s whiteness. Look for Pam’s signature, a small red bead that identifies the piece as hers. NANTUCKET PEARL COMPANY jewelry is available exclusively at Hill’s of Nantucket, 40 Straight Wharf. nantucketpearls.com
Open daily; appointments recommended contemporary jewelry masterpieces of lasting value
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508-228-0437 62 Main Street
Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in this multilevel store is a real experience. MURRAY’S is multi-faceted. MURRAY’S is exciting. Go in and see their creatively designed displays of the newest in-season merchandise. MURRAY’S is fashion. Their buyers comb the markets for the tasteful assortment of clothes, shoes, and accessories they carry, all of which are tempered with a traditional, upbeat, and long lasting flair. See their full-page advertisement in this paper for the extensive lines of merchandise they carry. They also feature MURRAY’S Nantucket Reds™: the name of their exclusive pants, shorts, skirts and toddler overalls made from their 100% cotton that fades to pink and becomes softer with repeated washing. For well over 50 years these pants have been the mark of the “in-the-know” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. Nantucketreds.com
Special Events Nantucket Dental Society 10th Annual Seminar: June 23 to 25, 2016
201-406-5783 Register online
Nantucket Dental Society offers one of the best continuing education programs in the world, with world-class speakers, cutting-edge topics and techniques. You’ll network with industry leaders, earn 8 or more CE credits, and experience Nantucket. The 2016 speakers include
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Advertiser Directory Dr. Robert Lowe, Dr. Michael Varallo, and Dr. Gregory Chotkowski. Register online at nantucketdental.com
Sunglasses Summer Shades The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses
508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf
Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Oliver Peoples, Maui Jims, Oakley, Salt, Rayban, Tom Ford, Smith, Michael Kors, Burberry, Costa, Persol, and many others. Summer Shades has been doing business on the island for more than 20 years. Visit us in our spacious downtown location: in the front shop of The Courtyard on Straight Wharf. Open daily.
Theatre Workshop of Nantucket
508-228-4305 at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St
“THE ODD COUPLE” “scarcely a moment that is not hilarious”
theatreworkshop.com TWN has been the island’s live theatre company for more than 50 years. Playing through June 18 is Neil Simon’s (new version) of THE ODD COUPLE. Love, Marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Florence and the slovenly Olive decide to share an apartment together, after their lives have been turned upside down. “…There is scarcely a moment that is not hilarious”—The New York Times. For tickets, call the TWN box office at 508-2284305, stop by upstairs at 50 Main Street, or visit TheatreWorkshop.com.
Tours - Beach 508-228-6799 Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
Join our naturalist guide on an over-sand vehicle Natural History Tour through CoskataCoatue Wildlife Refuge. Witness Nantucket’s most expansive salt marsh, learn about the geology, ecology and history of this special place. We also offer Private Tours. Tours are offered every day at 9 am and again at 1 pm into October. Sunset Tours offered in July and August Tuesday-Friday; call for times. thetrustees.org/ccwr
Gail’s Tours, Inc.
508-257-6557 Call for pickup
Departures at approx. 10 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm Personal scenic Island tours: voted “Best of Nantucket”
GAIL’S TOURS, tours of Nantucket guided by native islander Gail Johnson who has been giving tours for more than 40 years, gives you a look at the Island with a personal touch. Gail leads tours in her 14-passenger deluxe Mercedes with comfortable individual seats, AC, huge windows, and leg room! She’ll pick you up at approximately 10 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm every day. The tour lasts 1-3/4 hours to 2 hours, and passengers are welcome at any time during Gail’s tour to get out to take photos. Private charters are available. Call for reservations.
Tours - Walking Guided Walking Tours 508-228-1894 Walking Tour offered by the Nantucket Historical Assoc. Departs at 11:15 am and 2:15 pm depart from Whaling Museum, 15 Broad St. Take a walk with the Nantucket Historical Association. Explore the ambiance of Nantucket’s cobbled streets and architecture with NHA guides trained in Nantucket history. Tours begin at the Nantucket Whaling Museum, rain or shine. Ticket, $10 adults, $4 for ages 6 to 17; under 6 free. Over 65 & students $8. Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. nha.org
Nantucket Walkabout 508-422-7466 Book online & meet at Handlebar Cafe, 15 Washington St nantucketwalkabout.com Daily Guided Wilderness Hikes on Nantucket see website for hikes & times Explore Nantucket’s wilderness with “Walking Nantucket” and “Nantucket: A Natural History” author and naturalist Peter Brace, and learn how the last glacier formed the island. Experience wildlife and rare plants. Learn about Nantucket’s conservation efforts, ecology and the Native Americans that lived here. Get more information & reservations at nantucketwalkabout.com.
Nantucket Walking Tours
Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her History of Nantucket Walk, Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket, and Raven’s Night Walk are great for adults and families. Along the way, you will hear tales of Nantucket’s past infused with ghostly encounters that took place throughout the centuries. Or you’ll hear all about Nantucket’s beginnings, and its fascinating history. Kids will love Raven’s Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse with Tales of Pirates, Shipwrecks, & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times of walks, see the ravens-walk.com Calendar of events in this publication.
Toys The Toy Boat
508-228-4552 Open daily at Straight Wharf #41
THE TOY BOAT, the island’s oldest specialty toy store, represents handmade and unusual items including those designed and made on the island. Locally made toys include bears, dolls, a mermaid who lives in her own shell, creative art kits, games and puzzles. The “Harbor Series” is a group of boats, lighthouses, and other harbor-related items designed to be used independently or collectively to replicate a harbor. Highlighting the series is the world famous “Rainbow Fleet.” Other specialty items include handblown glass marbles, matryoshka dolls, tin wind-ups, and other collectibles. Their carefully selected books emphasize local subject matter, a wide variety of which are autographed by local, national, and international authors and illustrators. Stop by the TOY BOAT for the best toys the island has to offer! Located on thetoyboat.com Straight Wharf, across from the Hy-Line.
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The 2-time runner-up in the the Nantucket History Quiz Bowl and the most experienced walking tour guide on Nantucket is your guide for a wide array of informative and exciting tours: Fifty Shades of Fabulous: the Story of Nantucket, Into the Heart of the Seas: the History of Nantucket Whaling, Great Writers on Nantucket, Notorious Nantucket, Nantucket’s Historic Mansions, and the Original Nantucket Ghost Walk (since 1998, the most popular walking tour on Nantucket). Group rates are available. See the Events Calendar in this issue for dates, times & details.
Travel in style on one of SeaStreak’s 400 passenger vessels, the largest, fastest, most luxurious catamarans in the New York Harbor! SeaStreak vessels offer 3 spacious decks, a full service cash bar, food concessions and flat screen TV’s with movie showings. No traffic, No stress! All summer long our ferries will depart from our NY/NJ docks on Friday afternoon and return from Martha’s Vineyard on Sunday. And Nantucket departures mean easy travel to Martha’s Vineyard then on to New York City! Call for details and reservations.
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Nantucket is located 26 miles from Cape Cod’s mainland port of Hyannis. Take a leisurely 2 hour and 15 minute voyage on our traditional ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket. Or ride in style and luxury on board our seasonal high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, which gets you to Nantucket in just one hour. steamshipauthority.com
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THE TRINITY COLLECTION. Our shop offers an extensive collection of fine timepieces— classic designs with superb Swiss watchmaking. We specialize in fine watches such as: Franck Muller, Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, Cartier, Audemars, Graham, Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, Pierre Kunz, U Boat, and Rolex—vintage and contemporary. We also offer fine jewelry, contemporary and estate. We take trades and are always looking to purchase timepieces. Open daily.
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Events & Entertainment Events updated online daily at Nantucket.net from page 24
8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early. 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association Join professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. (members free)
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Polpis Harbor-Quaise Experience Nantucket & Polpis harbors: shorebirds, harbor creatures, & incredible views. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary. Down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min. early. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 AM - Free Greenhouse Tour See what goes on behind the scenes & learn about our organic growing practices and farm history. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in front of the market. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket A sea captain could be away for as long as five years, some Nantucket women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages; others got involved in astronomy, Temperance, women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist Movement, & the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk through the village of Siasconset. $20 , $15 for 65+ and teens. Age 7-12: $5. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board in Sconset. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Soup & Sandwich + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 1 PM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 4 to 4:45 PM - Mindful Meditation Group Here+Now is a program highlighting the benefits of stress relief through mindful meditation. All levels of meditators welcome. Family Resource Center, 20 Vesper Lane, L-1 Gouin. 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special
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pricing; continues through June 12, 2016 5 PM - Adult Pirate Walk to the Lighthouse Join Pirate Robin on a walk to the Brant Point Light & hear tales of pirates who sailed past our shores, lost sailing ships, & ghost ships of New England. $25. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 6 PM - Flashback Film Series - “Big” Showing in The Dreamland Main Theater, 17 South Water St. 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Shawkemo Hills Sweeping views of Nantucket Harbor, learn about the formation of Coatue, Great Point, the Haulover, & more. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Carpool to different birding hot spots on-island to observe birds and learn about their natural history. Arrive 15 min. early. Binoculars available. $10 LLNF, 110 Eel Point Road 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 AM to 7 PM - MegaFish Drawing Stop by Souza’s Seafood at 23 Trotter’s Ln to enter a weekly drawing. 10 AM - Notorious Nantucket Walking Tour Discover hidden history of Old Nantucket they dare not tell you anywhere else on this 2/3 mi., 80 min. walking tour. For ages 13+. $20. $15 Age 65+ & Teens. Cash Only. Meet at Main & Centre by bank steps 10 min. early. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. continued on page 38
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10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 10 AM to 5 PM - Happy Birthday Frank Lloyd Wright Stop by to register for a chance to win an autographed copy of Blue Ballette’s Book, The Wright Three at The Toy Boat, 41 Straight Wharf 10:30 AM - Raven’s Walk: The History of Nantucket Hear about founding settlers, Mary Coffin Starbuck & Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whale ship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Burger Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11 AM to 4 PM - NHA Historic Sites Open Old Mill, Oldest House, Greater Light, Fire Hose Cart House & Old Gaol will be open daily from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Some sites are closed occasionally due to inclement weather or maintenance. 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 12 PM - Rotary Luncheon Weekly lunch meeting; visiting Rotarians are welcome. Faregrounds Restaurant, 27 Fairgrounds Road. $16. 1 PM - Spirit & Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex: A Walking Play A one-woman walking play that depicts the lives of Capt. George Pollard, Jr., First Mate Owen Chase, & Cabin Boy Thomas Nickerson and their harrowing experiences aboard the whaleship Essex. $20; Seniors & Teens $15; Kids $10. Reservations required: 508-257-4586 2 PM - Fifty Shades of Fabulous Walking Tour 3/4 mi., 90 min. stroll led by 3 time runner-up in Nantucket History Quiz Bowl: the dynamic story of Nantucket. $20; $15 Ages 65+ & Teens; $5 Ages 7-12. Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 4 PM - Great Writers on Nantucket Walking Tour Hear how Melville, Hemingway, Steinbeck & others were inspired by Nantucket on a 2/3 mi, 90 min stroll. $20 — $15 age 65+ & Teens — $5 Age 712)). Cash Only. Meet 10 min. early at the Corner of Federal St. & India St. by the Atheneum fence. 508-332-0953 4:30 to 7 PM - The Daggers Perform The Daggers have earned a reputation as aural architects of the dance party with their repertoire of original rock, R&B, funk, latin jazz, country, hip-hop, and more. Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special pricing; continues through June 12, 2016 5 PM - Widows Walk: Remarkable Women of Nantucket A sea captain could be away for as long as five years, some Nantucket women accompanied their husbands on whaling voyages; others got involved in astronomy, Temperance, women’s suffrage, the Abolitionist Movement, & the Underground Railroad. Meet at Centre & Broad sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15 & Kids $10. 5:30 PM - Book Club at Mitchell’s Book Corner Tricia Lowe’s Book Club at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street.
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6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Maker Space - Knitting and Crocheting Circle An evening of knitting or crocheting. Bring your own project to work on. We can teach you simple patterns if you are a beginner. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 PM - “The Odd Couple” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket The Tony Awarding-Winning Neil Simon classic comedy—love, marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Felix and the slovenly Oscar decide to share an apartment. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-2284305 or theatreworkshop.com 7 PM - Lecture: “Scavengers on Nantucket” Andrew McKenna-Foster, MMA Dir. of Natural Science. Nantucket lacks large mammalian scavengers like raccoons, possum, and skunks. So what creatures pick up the slack in their absence? The Maria Mitchell Association Science Speakers Series, 33 Washington St. $10 (MMA members free). Parking in Town lot. 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 7 to 8:30 PM - “Notes from a Traveling Bookbinder” Rachel Hazell is a professional bookbinder who will talk about her art. Free admission. Nantucket Atheneum, India Street. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s history & ghostly tales of its past. Visit houses that have stories to tell, & see mysterious pictures from Nantucket’s haunted places. Meet at Main & Federal sts. $20, Seniors & Teens $15, Kids $10. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early. 9 to 10:30 PM - Open Night with Maria Mitchell Association Join professional astronomers for a tour of the starry sky & telescopic viewing of the Moon, planets, nebulae, & galaxies. Loines Observatory at 59 Milk Street Ext., weather permitting. $10. (members free)
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Sankaty Bluff Walk down the beach past Sankaty Bluff where you can see 3 layers of glacier sediments. Reserve: 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Historic Mansions of Main & 1746 Windmill A 2 mile, 45 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary. Down streets most visitors never find. $15. Cash Only. Meet Main & Centre sts, by bank steps. Arrive 10 min. early. 8:30 to 9:30 AM - Whaling History Boat Tour Learn about one of the most exciting times in Nantucket History on this 1hour cruise with complimentary coffee. Offered daily by Shearwater Excursions. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. 9 AM - Free Greenhouse Tour See what goes on behind the scenes & learn about our organic growing practices and farm history. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in front of the market. Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hr narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 10:45 AM - Glorious ‘Sconset A 2/3 mi, 90 min historic walk through the village of Siasconset. $20 , $15 for 65+ and teens. Age 7-12: $5. Cash only. Catch the 10:15 am bus at the Greenhound Depot on Washington St for 20 min ride to Siasconset. Meet guide at rotary bulletin board in Sconset. 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet at Easy Street Cantina continued on page 39
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Taco Bar + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 4 to 6 PM - NHA 1800 House Summer Social Meet the 1800 House instructors, watch demonstrations of crafts taught here, and enjoy refreshments. Free event at 4 Mill Street. 5 PM - Nantucket Spring Restaurant Week Participating Nantucket restaurants will serve special menus with special pricing; continues through June 12, 2016 5:30 PM - Rossini Club Performs Live in Greater Light The Rossini Club will perform an evening of music in the historic Greater Light. Tasting of appetizers from Ambrosia. Tickets $30 at nha.org/tickets Concert begins at 6pm; no late admittance. 5 to 7 PM - Syltbar: Preserving Your Health with This Bubbly Elixir Find out how this premium sparkling wine brand from Italy “sets the bar”as the measure of quality. Owners Claus & Regina Blohm will be in the store. Epernay Wine & Spirits, 1 North Beach St. epernaywines.com 6 to 7 PM - Free English Classes For those seeking to improve English language skills. Open to all, conducted in English. No preregistration required. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6 to 7:30 PM - Book Binding with Rachel Hazell Class with Rachel Hazell at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main Street 6:30 to 8 PM - Sunset Cruise with Shearwater Excursions Bring your favorite beverage and witness a beautiful Nantucket sunset. Offered daily. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. (Time varies according to the sunset.) 7 PM - “The Odd Couple” by Theatre Workshop of Nantucket The Tony Awarding-Winning Neil Simon classic comedy—love, marriage and friendship abound as the fastidious Felix and the slovenly Oscar decide to share an apartment. Bennett Hall, 62 Centre Street. Tickets at 508-2284305 or theatreworkshop.com 7 PM - Sunset Sail Aboard the Endeavor Watch the sun set over Nantucket harbor. Capt. Genthner will acquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & waterfront sights. Tickets: 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 8:45 PM - The Original Nantucket Ghost Walk - Town Route
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Nantucket’s first & oldest Ghost Walk features 5 of the island’s famous haunted locations. Led by the original guide, it is 1 mi. long & lasts 80 min. $20. $15 for 65+ & Teens. Age 7-12 $5. Cash Only. Meet at corner of Main & Centre sts, by bank 10 min. early.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 8 AM - Nantucket Walkabout Hike Smith’s Point See gray seals in winter; nesting piping plovers, least terns & American oystercatchers during the summer & glimpse Tuckernuck Island. Reserve at 508-422-7466 or NantucketWalkabout.com 8:30 AM - Fabulous Mansions of the Cliff & Brant Point 2-1/2 mi., 55 min., non-stop exercise walk with historic commentary past spectacular homes on Nantucket. Ends at The White Elephant, $15. Cash only. Meet 10 min. early at Main & Centre sts. 10 to 11 AM - Harbor Tour & Ice Cream Cruise A 1-hour narrated tour of Nantucket’s inner harbor with free ice cream. Daily departures. Reservations 508-228-7037 or Shearwaterexcursions.com. Also at 11:15am, 1pm, 2:15pm, 4pm, & 5:15pm 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail Aboard the Endeavor Capt. Genthner talks about Nantucket’s maritime history as you enjoy waterfront sights. Departs again at 1 & 4 pm. $45, Sunset sail: $60. 508-2285585. Endeavor Sailing, Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. 10 AM - Island Tour with Gail Unique, in-depth tour of Nantucket by 7th generation native. In-town pickup in air-conditioned van. Also at 1 & 3pm. 508-257-6557. 10 AM to 5 PM - Whaling Museum Open 13 Broad Street, 508-228-1894 11 AM to 2:30 PM - All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Fish Fry (Grilled Sword & Fried Pollock) + Nachos, Pizza & Salad Bar. Easy Street Cantina, corner of Easy St. & Broad St. 508-228-5418 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM - Downtown Walking Tour Walk the Old Historic District with an NHA guide & learn about the people, places, & events that transformed Nantucket. Tour departs from Whaling Museum lobby, rain or shine, 13 Broad Street. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at The Jetties Oysters, clams , & shrimp for $1 each at The Jetties Beach Bar, 4 Bathing Beach Rd. Lunch from noon to 5pm.
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