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A Family Affair

by Sarah Teach Joe Donelan isn’t one to grab the mic and crow about his winemaking prowess. In fact, it’s hard to even get him to talk about himself. But catch him for a chat, and you’ll find the founding owner of Donelan Family Wines casts a calming spell over his conversations, honing in on the reasons we drink wine rather than on the minutiae of each beverage. This is not to say the long-time seasonal island resident hasn’t earned his grape stripes. Donelan’s California winery consistently produces wines that tip Roberrt Parker’s Wine Advocate scales into the 90s. (Hats off and jaws dropped to their 100-point 2009 Syrah.)

How did this former paper executive reshape his ambitions into a successful boutique winery?

The year was 1989. The place: Topper’s Restaurant on Nantucket. Donelan was sitting down to a nice dinner with his wife, Chris, when the sommelier drew near. It went something like this: Donelan: “Any suggestions for a pairing with the tuna tartare?”

Sommelier: “How about this ‘87 Sauvignon Blanc?”

Donelan pressed the sommelier, Michael Fahey, for details. And more details. And then more. Fahey remembers vividly this man who made it clear that he was an eager wine student. “There were a lot of people who liked Topper’s,” Fahey says, “but Joe was on a mission. He started coming in two or three times per week, probably to the chagrin of his wife. I imagine she was thinking, ‘Geez, Joe, Topper’s is good, but don’t you want to switch it up and go to the Galley once in a while?’” Fahey continued: “When I first met Joe, he told me, ‘I don’t play golf. I don’t belong to a country club. This is my hobby, my passion, and I have elected you my teacher.’” What began as a quiet curiosity blossomed into eight years of journeying into France, where Donelan would learn from Fahey and his world-class wine contacts.

If there is such a thing as a wine bug, Donelan definitely caught it in France.

Fahey’s tours to Europe were billed as educational trips, not relaxing vacations.

This suited Donelan just fine. “Everyone on the tour was interested, of course,” says Fahey. “But Joe thoroughly submerged himself in the topic.” Donelan always carried fresh pads of paper that turned quickly into creased sheets

scrawled with notes. “Sometimes,” says Fahey with a chuckle, “we had to give him the ol’ elbow in the gut, like, ‘Come on Joe, we need to move on!’ He was just so driven to learn.” Fahey recalled, “When I met Joe, all he could really drink was California chardonnay. I weaned him off of that and onto French wine. This was partly because I love French wine, but also because even great rock and roll bands do best if they learn classical first. In France, you go to these amazing vineyards and see the beauty of passing winemaking down through the generations, perpetuating the family love. It can take a whole lifetime to understand a vineyard. You knock on a drab wooden door, but then enter a winery with a 530-year history of unbroken father-to-son winemaking. And that,” finishes Fahey with a flourish, “is where Joe learned about wine.”

Call it obsession, passion, or both. Whatever it was that overtook Donelan in France, it paid off.

Each time he’d return to the States after a trip to Europe, heard Donelan Sonoma County singing a siren song to him. Eventually, the music grew too loud to ignore. At the turn of the millennium, Donelan shed his corporate suit and Tripp, Joe, Joe Nielsen, Cushing took up the vine.

Thanks to years of fervent study, success wasn’t that far ahead of him. With the help of a young winemaker, a 2003 vintage of Syrah garnered 100 points. After accolades arrived from influential critic Robert Parker, the wine world started to take notice of the little winery. Nantucket Wine Festival founder Denis Toner continued on page 13

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THURSDAY, MAY 8 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

5 PM - Adult Skating Skills & Ice-R-Cise Class Instruction and practice. Beginners through advanced. Register at the rink. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

6 to 7 PM - Free Drop-in English Classes Atheneum, 1 India St. 7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 7:30 PM - Bruins on the Big Screen at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

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FRIDAY, MAY 9 9 AM - Adult Open Stick Pick Up Hockey Full gear required. 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Babies Into Books at the Atheneum Intro for babies & their caregivers to books & the library. Limited to first 10. Tickets at 10am at Children’s Desk. 1 India St.

11 to 11:45 AM - Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 10 mos-3 yrs Class limited to first 15 children+caregiver each. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 12 to 2:30 PM - Public Skating $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals. Call for additional skating sessions: 508-228-2516. Nantucket Ice, Backus Lane.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

3:15 to 4 PM - Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 3-5 Class limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 5 to 7 PM - A Taste of Tuscany and Piedmont Italian Wine Specialist Iris DiCicco will take us on a tour of Italy featuring wines from Tuscany & Piedmont, paired with Italian cheeses from each region. Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way. 6 to 7:20 PM - Disco Skate Party Public Skating with disco lights. $5 youth, $8 adult, $5 skate rentals.

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6 to 8 PM - The Shep Cats Local band performs live at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

6 to 9 PM - Mother’s Day Weekend Fund Raiser Auctions! 50/50 Raffles, Door Prizes & More... Stop in & have a bite, say hi and help support The Marla Ceely Lamb Cancer Travel Fund! $10.00 Suggested Donation. Faregrounds Restaurant, Fairground Rd. 7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf. continued on page 12

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Magical Kingdom of Vernal Ponds Marsha Egan

by Dr. Sarah Oktay, Director, University of Massachusetts Nantucket Field Station Spring is vernal pond season. All over the island, creatures who have adapted to the unusual conditions that are inherent in a vernal pond are hatching and going through a variety of stages as they progress to become the fairy shrimp, salamanders, frogs, dragonflies, mosquitoes, and other aquatic insects they were destined to become. Vernal ponds are temporary pools of water usually created by spring rains, melt-water from ice and snow, freshwater seeps, and groundwater. These ephemeral or fleeting ponds got their name from the Latin word for spring (“vernal”). Some vernal pools can be created by fall rains (autumnal”) and may even persist over the winter, although they normally dry completely by the middle or end of summer each year, or at least every few years. Typically they have no natural outlet or stream for water to drain into or out of the system; they are dependent on the vagaries of snow and rain. Because vernal ponds dry up, fish cannot survive in them, so the creatures that make them their home are safe from fish but they have to adapt to drying conditions and the loss of lifesustaining fluid. This blooming of creatures from the muddy or dry bottom always remind me of some magical place, and the creatures that live in them have a phoenix-like ability to survive, in some cases for years, before hatching.

Vernal pool habitat is extremely important to a variety of wildlife species including some amphibians that breed exclusively in vernal pools, and other organisms such as fairy shrimp, which spend their entire life cycles confined to vernal pools. Massachusetts was one of the first states to formally recognize vernal ponds and develop regulations protecting them as special habitats of concern. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife’s

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This season, the Artists Association of Nantucket (AAN) gallery will host fourteen unique exhibitions at the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery, located 19 Washington Street.

Dimensional Perspectives–this year’s only exhibition that focuses on 3D elements–will open with a festive reception on Friday, May 16, 6–8 p.m. in the Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery. The exhibition, generously sponsored

by Champoux Landscaping, will be on display through May 26. “At times artists enjoy a departure from their usual style, and while not a requirement, we are hoping many will go outside their norm and add some 3D components,” said AAN curator of exhibitions Robert Frazier. “It is not unusual for some of our artists to incorporate ‘outside objects’ into their work, normally referred to as mixed media, but we’re excited to showcase more than usual in this exhibition.”

Also on display until May 26 is Tree/Cloud/Bird/Time, an installation by longstanding AAN artist member Ginger Andrews. The artist used objects of nature paired with the softness of woven silk, enhanced by theatrical lighting.

Andrews, an ardent birder, supporter of the local arts and theater–who for many years provided all the lightening effects for the Theatre Workshop of Nantucket–has used her love of nature along with her lighting expertise to create an intriguing display suspended in mid-air. Andrews says, “My work in the theatre gave me an appreciation of the ability of light to direct attention and shape perception. The use of electronically controlled lighting in a non-theatrical setting allows me to add the dimensions of change and time to a sculptural arrangement of silk fabric and tree branches. I wanted something that would steal up on the viewer and catch their eye unexpectedly,” the artist said. “The piece can be viewed from any angle—up, down, or sideways—and picked up at any moment, although the full sequence takes just over half an hour.

Abstraction of certain elements in nature takes the mind on a journey; some things happen very fast, others more slowly.”

The Cecelia Joyce & Seward Johnson Gallery is open Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. For further information about the AAN and 2014 programs and events, visit www.nantucketarts.org or call 508-228-0722.

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Falling in Love With Wine Fest

by Jenny Benzie Advanced Sommelier + Certified Wine Educator, Proprietress of Épernay Wine & Spirits May has arrived, and everyone is revving up for the Nantucket Wine Festival (NWF). This is, by far, my favorite annual event on island. Not just because the entire weekend revolves around wine, but also because it is how I was initially introduced to Nantucket in all its splendor. This is my story about a place that I am glad to now call home.

While working as the Wine Director at Café Boulud in Palm Beach, I met several servers who spent the summer season working on Nantucket. They told me about the NWF and suggested that I volunteer for it. I got in touch with NWF founder Denis Toner, found a place to stay, and off I went… thirty miles out to sea! I volunteered at NWF for four years before the opportunity finally arose for me to spend the whole summer on the island. Since then, I never looked back and have even brought a few more washashores to Nantucket along the way.

My first year attending NWF was 2006. I made arrangements to volunteer at as many events as I could. There were so many to choose from! For starters, the Harbor Gala is a “must-attend” every year. I served as sommelier for the Great Wines in Grand Houses (GWGH) dinner at East Brick, a newly restored historic Main Street mansion. At that time, Mark Goldweitz owned the home. Little did any of us know that seven years later, Mark would become the new owner of NWF. That weekend, I attended the Grand Tasting, which was held in a tent at Jetties Beach. There I became friends with a sommelier from Fahey & Fromagerie, a fantastic wine and cheese company owned by Michael Fahey. Sunday morning's highlight was the Veuve Clicquot brunch. That evening, I attended a winemaker dinner at Topper's with Cellar Master Craig Hanna. There I met winemaker Alex Gambal, learned his story, and discovered his wines. After experiencing my very first NWF, I had so many good memories. I was impressed that the entire weekend went off without a hitch. watch the

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The 2007 festival rolled around, and my wine-loving friend Rebecca came with me. We had traveled to Burgundy together the previous year, where we tasted with Alex Gambal and visited Denis Toner's home in Beaune. If you were at the 2007 festival, you may recall that the weather was cold and rainy. This was not something for which we Florida girls were prepared! On the evening of our GWGH dinner, it was one of those “Grey Lady” kind of days. But the hosts’ out-of-town residence still had a breathtaking view of the water. The chef was Patrick Ridge, who then served as the hosts’ private chef and now owns Island Kitchen. Assisting him was Tony Nastus, currently Chef de Cuisine at Le Languedoc. Sunday night, I attended Topper's winemaker dinner, which featured August Kesseler from Germany.

After a one-year hiatus, I returned to NWF in 2009. This time, I brought with me two chef friends from Café Boulud in New York. I recall several highlights from the 2009 NWF. I was back in East Brick for the GWGH dinner. This time, the dinner was hosted by the home’s new owners, the Wackenhuts, who I knew from Florida. I met Skip Bennett and his team from Island Creek Oysters. (I’ve since been to visit Skip's oyster farm!)

That year, I also worked at the Burgundy Roundtable, which featured Laurent Drouhin, whom I had met while working as a sommelier at Caneel Bay Resort on St. John. Sunday night, I enjoyed dinner at Topper's sans winemaker, but am glad to know that there is a Drappier Champagne dinner happening this year!

After having volunteered for four years, I was asked to come work as a sommelier at the 2010 NWF. I did the Burgundy Symposium again, the Champagne Tête de Cuvée tasting at the beautiful new Great Harbor Yacht Club, and was back at East Brick (third time’s the charm!) for the GWGH continued on page 19

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NWF: A Marathon for the Senses

by Leah Mojer For those of you who, like me, suffer with aching anticipation for Nantucket’s many exciting events, then you know just how excruciating waiting for wine fest can be.

Four days of non-stop tasting, eating, attending seminars & wine dinners. Is there anything better? I live for entrance into the Grand Tasting, making my way slowly and calculating through those lively tents. Lobster Salad on Brioche? Oh my. Tuna Tartare with Champagne? Si Vous Plait! The classes, the Culinary Tent, the demos, like an over-the-top circus for foodies and oenophiles, Wine Fest brings together some of the best talent and excellence in the food and wine realm the world has to offer. Like any great holiday, the magic can begin to wear off a few days in, when the thought of yet another cabernet or canapé can be intimidating. This is when smart eating and drinking choices need to become a reality or all that you learned in that cheese seminar or the name of that incredible California Pinot will likely be forgotten! Between inevitable cheese plates, glasses of wine, and restaurant tasting menus, sneak in a protein packed salad, an antioxidant rich fresh juice, or a healthy snack packed with fiber to stave off hunger pangs in between swishing syrahs. With a bit of planning, the weekend can be conquered with without it conquering you! Happy Tasting!

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New Bus Service for Fast Ferry Riders As a result of dramatic growth in fast ferry usage over the past few years the NRTA Advisory Board, in conjunction with the Board of Selectmen, recently approved a new, comprehensive Park & Ride bus system for this summer season. The service will operate from May 22 to mid-October 13, 2014 daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is a pilot program and, if it is successful, the NRTA will continue to operate it in the future.

Buses will run between the Park and Ride lot located at 2 Fairgrounds and both Hy-Line Cruises and Steamship Authority fast ferries. The connections will be timed to meet each arriving and departing fast ferry throughout the day until 8 p.m. Parking is free and is available overnight with free fares on the bus for boat users, thanks to financial contributions from ReMain Nantucket, Hy-Line Cruises, The Steamship Authority, Nantucket Island Resorts, Stop & Shop, The Nantucket Hotel, and Nantucket Bank.

The goal of this program is to alleviate congestion and reduce the number of vehicles presently parking in town when their occupants use the fast ferry services. Although everyone using the fast ferries of both Hy-Line and the Steamship Authority will be encouraged to use this new service, one of the primary goals is to reduce the number of off-island commercial vehicles left overnight in town and to provide an easy overnight parking solution for islanders leaving the island.

The Park and Ride Lot at 2 Fairgrounds Road is a convenient choice for overnight parking, and there is a large area available to park cars on this town owned site. Because it is bisected by many of the islands major roadways, the lot is perfectly situated as a park and ride and shuttle bus location.

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Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program “Guidelines for the Certification of Vernal Pool Habitat” lists a description of the two types of species used along with physical criteria to distinguish a vernal pool. They are: “Obligate Species: vertebrate and invertebrate species that require vernal pools for all or a portion of their life cycle and are unable to successfully complete their life cycle without vernal pools. Facultative Species: vertebrate and invertebrate species that frequently use vernal pools for all or a portion of their life cycle, but are able to successfully complete their life cycle in other types of wetlands.”

According to the Vernal Pool Association (an excellent resource for teachers found at www.vernalpool.org/vernal_1.htm ), in New England, the most easily recognizable obligate species are organisms such as fairy shrimp, mole salamanders, and the wood frog. We do not have mole salamanders here, but our trusty State Reptiles and Amphibians list (link below) lists Spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) and Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) as two species of salamanders that we do have roaming the vernal ponds of Nantucket. Currently, students at the Nantucket Field Station are conducting a survey on the various “morphs” or color varieties (red striped versus gray/black striped) that are exhibited by P. cinereus. Our primary obligate species on island and at least a runner-up in any “coolest creature” contest is the fairy shrimp. Our primary facultative species (and one of the best ways to find these well hidden ponds) is the spring peeper, our loudest harbinger of spring.

If ever a creature was aptly named, the fairy shrimp [Eubranchipus vernalis and the less common E. intricatus] is it—from their upside down swimming behavior (common for all the species in the order Anostraca) and forked white tails to the delicate manner in which the females protect the encysted eggs in a brood pouch. These inch-long crustaceans, whose diaphanous bodies are tinted in varying shades of blue, orange, or yellow, are as ephemeral as their habitat. The shrimp mate and the females lay eggs continued on page 20

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Arts & Crafts in Historic Nantucket The Nantucket Historical Association (NHA) is pleased to announce another exciting season of historic arts and crafts courses at the 1800 House.

Inspired by Nantucket history, the NHA 1800 House program is dedicated to celebrating and reviving Nantucket’s rich tradition of historic decorative arts and crafts. Classes take place in the restored early nineteenth-century historic property at 4 Mill Street and are taught by artisans from Nantucket and around the world.

Upcoming 2014 classes highlight the arts of woodcarving, needlework, painting, scrimshaw, letterpress printing, ceramic transferware, shell work, and much more! Several one-day workshops are also being offered, such as an “Unfinished Needlework Workshop” on June 27, and an “Advanced Shell Workshop” on July 8.

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6:30 PM - Family Night - Chinese Acrobatics Demonstrations of hand-balancing, plate-spinning, foot-juggling, ribbon-dancing, and the manipulation of Chinese water bowls and yoyos. Volunteers will be selected to attempt a few of the easier (and safer!) acrobatic skills. Atheneum, 1 India St. 9:30 PM - “The Cranberry Alarm Clock” at NIXS Tom Proch, Phil Proch, Frankie Hunter, Rob Head & Steve Tuna perform live at NIXS Brew Pub, (formerly The Sea Dog), 15 South Water Street.

10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Awesome new DJ format with blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, MAY 10 8 to 9 PM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet this morning on Surfside and E. Miacomet Road. www.ackcleanteam.org.

9 AM - Helping Adolescents Cope With Loss This program explores ways that health care workers, hospices, educators, social workers, clergy, funeral directors & others can assist adolescents as they cope with loss. To register: 508-825-8325 10 AM - Ayurveda Sheri Perlman will share her knowledge of Ayurveda in The Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

10 AM - Birding on Internat’l Migratory Bird Day Come to the Linda Loring Nature Foundation for a guided bird walk on our trails. See migratory Ospreys that nest here. 110 Eel Point Road 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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10:30 AM to 3 PM - Weekend Brunch Eggs Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Bourbon French Toast, and more, along with our famous Bloody Marys. The Restaurant at Miacomet Golf, 12 W. Miacomet Rd. 508-325-0333.

11 AM to 2 PM - Volunteer Fair Many Nantucket Nonprofits will be represented to meet with the community to talk about their current and upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Opportunities include special event, long and short term opportunities. Held in the American Legion, 21 Washington St. 11:30 AM to 3 PM - Brunch at The Brotherhood Enjoy brunch with a free squeeze! If you like mimosas, order a bottle of sparkling wine during brunch, and we’ll give you a free pitcher of orange juice. 508-228-2552 12 to 4 PM - Mechanical Mayhem Free Program Join us to dismantle and explore all sorts of mechanical devices in a safe and informative setting. There is no better way to learn about something than to take it apart! All sorts of gizmos are on the docket for investigation. Natural Science Museum, corner of Milk & Vestal Sts. 12 to 5:45 PM - Free Yoga Day Held in The Hayloft at Bartlett’s Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road.

2 to 4 PM - Free Cyber Cafe Join Atheneum staff for a drop-in workshop on using digital devices. Atheneum, 1 India St. 2 PM - The Bean Unplugged Local Trio, Nigel Goss, Tom Stoddart, and Nick Hyden will perform live in The Bean at 29 Center St during this week’s The Bean Unplugged!

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

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world are off of my shoulders.” Today, the Donelans enjoy their home on serene West Miacomet Road as often as they can. “We’re sort of billed as the Nantucket Wine Festival’s ‘local’ winery,” he says. “Our whole family loves it here. It’s a great place to get family time.

It’s so peaceful. The swimming, the beautiful beaches, the people. The sky and landscape. It’s all very, very therapeutic.” Cushing likens the family’s wines to Nantucket in their purity. “Nothing added, nothing taken away,” he recites. “We strive to make our wine as pure an expression of the fruit as possible. And with wine – just like Nantucket – every day is different. We’re dealing with Mother Nature here.”

The entire Donelan family knows their way around Nantucket’s food and wine scene. Joe Donelan proudly reveals that all four of his children have worked in the restaurant business on the island. Cushing attributes the gentleness of his own wine learning curve to his parents’ European approach to raising kids. “There’s a big difference between Europe and the U.S.,” says Joe Donelan.

“Most Americans weren’t brought up with wine, so their introduction to it comes through cheap brands like Yellowtail. Europeans serve wine with water at meals. For them, it’s a celebration of being alive, a chance to review the activities of the day. If you’re reflective, wine gives you an opportunity to be thankful for a lot of things. Wine should give you pleasure.”

At the 2012 Nantucket Wine Festival, I confessed to Donelan’s then-winemaker Tyler Thomas that I didn’t know how to drink wine properly. Thomas smiled, handed me a glass of his pinot noir, and asked a simple question: “Does it give you pleasure to drink this?” It did. Wine really is that easy. Its creation may be complex and highly variable, but the end goal is always the same: to enhance our experience of life. And Joe Donelan of Donelan Family Wines is living, breathing, winemaking proof.

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invited Donelan to participate in the prestigious event, and the Donelan brand grew an East Coast client base. To boot, the festival quickly became the Donelans’ favorite excuse for an annual family reunion. “It’s a homecoming for us,” says Cushing Donelan, the youngest Donelan son and the winery’s Director of Marketing. “What’s unique about the Nantucket festival is that our family members are pouring your wine.”

Some wineries bank on flashy marketing to make a quick buck. Donelan Family Wines entrusts its handiwork into the loving arms of authenticity and dedication. Joe Donelan personally calls every new customer, and handwrites thank-you notes with each order, whether it’s for a case or a single bottle. “My dad is a romantic,” says the eldest Donelan son, Tripp, who serves as the winery’s Director of Sales. “He’s a big believer in personal touch and going out of his way for the customer. And despite his third grade handwriting,” adds Tripp with a grin, “He cranks those notes out and loves every minute of it.” The winery’s team is made complete by winemaker Joe Nielsen (or “Little Joe,” as Tripp has affectionately dubbed him). Nielsen took over the winemaking after Tyler Thomas’ 2013 departure.

(Tyler Thomas fans, have no fear; he continues to consult at Donelan and has utmost confidence in Nielsen’s expertise.)

Tripp says, “We’re a small brand family business with topnotch customer service. We’re the best winery you’ve never heard of!”

As a winery owner, Joe Donelan has been all over the world, but reserves his highest regards for this tiny island. “Some people complain about the ferry. It’s never bothered me,” he says softly. “Since 1976, every time I round Brant Point, I feel like the worries of the YOUR COMPLETE RETAIL FISH & LOBSTER MARKET

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SATURDAY, MAY 10

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5 to 7 PM - Mother’s Day Weekend—Women & Wine Tasting Mother’s Day is May 11th and we’re celebrating women in the wine business by pouring wines all crafted by female winemakers. Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way. 7 PM - Bruins on the Big Screen at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, MAY 11 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 3 PM - Mother’s Day Brunch Brunch for Mom (and the family) at Brant Point Grill, Easton Street.

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10:30 AM to 3 PM - Mother’s Day Brunch Eggs Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Bourbon French Toast, and more, along with our famous Bloody Marys. The Restaurant at Miacomet Golf, 12 W. Miacomet Rd. 508-325-0333.

11 AM to 3 PM - Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Celebrate with Mom at The Nantucket Hotel, 77 Easton Street. Lavish Brunch; live piano music & antique fire truck rides. $65 Adults; $29 Kids (13-17); $15 Kids (3-12). Reservations: 508-228-4730.

11:30 AM to 2 PM - Mother’s Day Brunch at Topper’s Treat Mom to a special Mother’s Day Buffet Brunch at TOPPERS at The Wauwinet, featuring breakfast dishes, entrees, soup & salad, raw bar, artisan cheese and charcuterie, and dessert station. 508-228-8768.

11:30 AM to 3 PM - Brunch at The Brotherhood Enjoy brunch with a free squeeze! If you like mimosas, order a bottle of sparkling wine during brunch, and we’ll give you a free pitcher of orange juice. 508-228-2552 2 to 4 PM - SBPF Open House The ‘Sconset Beach Preservation Fund invites you to visit 3 homes in one of ‘Sconset’s historic neighborhoods on Sankaty Bluff. Look for the balloons starting at 77 Baxter Road. A Preservation Month Event 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

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MONDAY, MAY 12 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5 PM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Children + their caregivers explore various arts mediums and elementary art fundamentals in a relaxed setting. $8 per child per day.

Registration required at www.nantucketarts.org 4:30 PM - Timbukblues Perform Live music at Cisco Brewery, 5 Bartlett Farm Rd. 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Free Atheneum Writer’s Group: The Moving Pen This group is a place to meet other writers and to flex your writing muscles. Come ready to write with paper & pen. Atheneum, 1 India St. 6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

9 PM to 1 AM - Open Mic with Brian Glowacki at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 So. Water St. - depending on how the Bruins play, there might be some very special guests at NIXS tonight

TUESDAY, MAY 13 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Children+their caregivers explore various arts mediums & elementary art fundamentals in a relaxed setting. $8 per child per day. Registration required: www.nantucketarts.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Program limited to first 10 kids, each with 1 caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

3:15 to 4:15 PM - Free Beginner’s Yoga for Ages 6+ Limited to first 15 children. Tickets available at the Children’s Desk 30 minutes before program begins. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 5 to 7 PM - TWN Audition Call Audition to be in the 2014 Theatre Workshop production of Roger and Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Production dates July 16 to Aug. 16. Head shots & resumes should be sent to productionmgr.twn@gmail.com AEA & non-union casting for all roles 5 PM - Nantucket Coastal Conservancy Lecture “A Global Perspective on Coastal Management Issues in an Era of continued on page 15

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Poetry Contest The winning poet will receive $250 and have his or her work published in the print and online editions of the 2015-2016 Nantucket Directory. Send entries to: Nantucket Directory Poetry Contest, PO Box 626, Nantucket, MA 02554 or submit via email to info@nantucket.net.

Entry forms can be found at www.NantucketDirectory.com/poetry.

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Rising Sea Level” - discussion by Cornelia Dean and Dr. Robert Young.

Held in Hendrix Hall at the Unitarian Church, 11 Orange Street.

6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 8 AM to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road &carpool to various island hotspots in search of whatever birds we target. Dress for the wind & weather. 508-325-0873. $5.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

5 to 7 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Opening Reception Welcome chefs and winemakers to the island for the 18th Annual Nantucket Wine Festival. www.nantucketwinefestival.com 7 PM - Wine Dinner at Company of the Cauldron Passed Hors D’Oeuvres & the first flight of wine start at the Gallery at 4 India. Four-course dinner featuring Frog’s Leap wines continues at Company of the Cauldron 5 India Street. For tickets, call 508-228-4016.

7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

PEACH TREES

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7 to 8 PM - Free Tibetan Singing Bowl Performance This is an unforgettable sound healing experience for those who seek deep relaxation, meditation & rejuvenation. Atheneum, 1 India St. 8:30 to 10:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Perform live at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

THURSDAY, MAY 15 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Program is limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets available 10am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs - program is limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street.

11 AM to 5 PM - Pre-Season Sale at Made on Nantucket Special Pre-Season Sale of select items at 18 Old South Wharf.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

3:15 to 4 PM - Free Dance(sing) Movement, Ages 3-5 Class limited to first 15 children. Tickets at the Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum Gallery, 1 India St. 4:30 to 5:30 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay Featuring Ridge Vineyards at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755 6 PM - “Preserving the Brotherhood Elm” Free lecture by Nate Barber, Beau Barber, and Sam Myers upstairs at Mitchell’s Book Corner, 54 Main St.

DID YOU YOU KNOW KNOW... ...

6 to 9 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Harbor Gala Enjoy 40 Exquisite Wine Pairings in a Harbor setting; renowned vintners present their wines perfectly paired with dishes designed by award-winning chefs. www.nantucketwinefestival.com 6 to 7 PM - Free Drop-in English Classes Beginner & Intermediate/Advanced English skills class. Open to all, no pre-registration. 508-228-1110, ext. 113. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7:30 to 9:30 PM - Earth Got The Blues Plays Live Local favorite at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Karaoke Every Thursday night at the Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

FRIDAY, MAY 16 18TH ANNUAL NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL The ultimate event for foodies & oenophiles, featuring acclaimed wineries, celebrity chefs. www.NantucketWineFestival.com 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 2 PM - Wine Festival Culinary Marketplace Featuring live cooking demonstrations, artisan food samples; and book-signings. One-time fee, come and go as you please! $30.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Babies Into Books at the Atheneum Intro for babies & their caregivers to books & the library. Limited to first 10. Tickets at 10am at Children’s Desk. 1 India St. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Join us on our walk to hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women, some went on whaling voyages; others were very involved at home.

Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20.

Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586. continued on page 25

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with Carissa Mondavi of Continuum and Boston chef David Bruce. The weather was perfect. The Grand Tasting spilled out of the tent and onto the lawn at the Nantucket Yacht Club. And I finally stayed on-island for my first summer experience.

The festival has experienced some great changes under the ownership of Mark Goldweitz and leadership of Nancy Bean. The fun, jovial concept of La Fête, which is similar to Burgundian celebration La Paulée, has been introduced. The number and diversity of NWF seminars has increased, and now includes top sommeliers from around the US. While I have participated as a sommelier for other eminent wine festivals, nothing pulls at my heart strings as much as NWF. Being on an island makes each event so much more intimate. Our interactions with winemakers are more personal. And the connections we make during the course of the weekend always bring us back to the Grey Lady. The relationships cultivated over this weekend are real and linger longer than the fog. Épernay Wine & Spirits is located at 1 North Beach Street, near the White Elephant and The Nantucket Hotel; www.epernaywines.com; 508-228-2755

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Skirtin Around is moving around!

Come visit us at our new location at One Candle Street!

Diagonally across from our old store location One Candle Street 508.228.1225 www.skirtinaround.com

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We use the freshest, most local, organic, and natural ingredients, come see us for brunch, lunch or dinner!

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that fall to the bottom of the pool. The eggs go into suspended animation when the pool dries out, sitting in the sediment for months or years, if necessary, until the pool fills up again. These eggs can even survive ingestion by animals! Once immersed in water, like magic “sea monkeys,” the creatures come to life, breed and die, all in as few as 15 days.

While the fairy shrimp are around, they serve as an important food source for hungry waterfowl and other birds migrating north during the spring. And yes, the similarities to a “Sea Monkey” or brine shrimp are not accidental. Fairy shrimp (Anostraca) are invertebrates that include brine shrimp (genus Artemia (i.e., “Sea Monkeys,” boxtop not included). There are about 300 known fairy shrimp species. While a few fairy shrimp species live in salty environments (hence the name brine shrimp), the majority of fairy shrimp live in fresh water like our local friends. The fairy shrimp found in vernal ponds on Nantucket in areas like Squam Swamp are orange in color due to a combination of higher levels of hemoglobin created to accommodate and facilitate oxygen transport in water known for lower oxygen levels and carotenoids in the phytoplankton and microscopic detritus they eat. In the spring, oxygen levels are high and the water temperature is cold, but as temperatures increase and the water level drops (and decomposition increases) the oxygen levels drop.

The race to complete all the stages in an organism’s life cycle before the pond dries up is also complicated by a delicate and highly orchestrated dance of larval emergence and development observed in many species of vernal-pond-loving insects, dragonflies, salamanders, frogs, and crustaceans. Each group’s appearance is carefully timed to include optimal egg laying, die off or sequestering in the mud, or haul up on land (or into the sky for the dragonflies and mosquitoes) before their primary nemesis comes along. The fairy shrimp are an excellent example of this as they come out very early in the sequence of larval development and are gone before too many other predators show up. Several species of salamanders are exhibitcontinued on page 21

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ing die offs that have been attributed to an inability to escape a pond quickly enough in the tadpole stage before a pond dries up prematurely when surrounding trees are cut down that provide shade protection.

On Nantucket, the Nantucket Land Council has traditionally been the advocate for documenting our vernal pools, and they offer excellent vernal pond field classes. Habitat destruction is the major threat to vernal ponds.

Often, people mistake seasonally wet areas as unimportant and proceed to fill in or drain these critical habitats. Sometimes landowners believe that by making a vernal pond permanent (by digging it bigger and deeper) they are increasing the value of the area for wildlife. And diverting groundwater for other uses, whether in filling private ponds or by building culverts in areas not suited for them, can lower groundwater areas and permanently dry up these critical resources. Tree cutting and buffer removal takes away two very important defense mechanisms; the lack of shade causes premature desiccation and removal of the leaves means that they are unavailable to provide habitat, hiding spaces, and decaying organic matter to feed the creatures and bacteria in the pools. Vegetated buffer zones around vernal ponds keep silt out of the vernal pond. Excessive silt can fill in a pond and also suffocate the delicate salamander and frog eggs. Sadly, many ponds are filled in, or altered in some way long before they are documented or even known to exist. A vernal pond can be simply a low spot in the summer. It is estimated that in California, perhaps only 7% of the vernal ponds are still intact.

Even of more concern are the lower diversity and incidences of mutation observed in many species of animals that live in these habitats. Amphibians are declining worldwide due in great part to their ability to absorb chemicals and moisture through their skin. Amphibians are indicator species for pollution and vectors that act as early warning systems. And the other creatures that live in vernal ponds are especially susceptible to land use changes and mismanagement and they deserve our protection.

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If you have no previous experience with these art forms, this is the perfect place to dive in.”

The 1800 House at 4 Mill Street was built in 1805 and donated to the NHA by Frederick Melhado in 1951. First occupied by the island’s high sheriff, who managed the Old Gaol, the 1800 House reveals the aesthetic simplicity and fine craftsmanship that characterized the Quakerinfluenced houses of nineteenth-century Nantucket architecture.

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with their needlework projects at this free, informal weekly gathering, hosted by 1800 House expert instructors. Bring your projects to work together in a comfortable and friendly environment and get some tips from other craftspeople. The group meets in the cozy Nantucket Corner room in the Whaling Museum.

For a full 2014 course description, visit www.nha.org/1800house. To register for classes, call the NHA 1800 House at (508) 228-1894. All valid NHA members qualify for special member rates for these courses. Space is limited, and full payment is due at registration. All materials and tools are included in the course fees.

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FRIDAY, MAY 16 11 AM to 11:45 AM - Free Dance(sing) for Ages 10 mos-3 yrs Creative movement class; limited to first 15 children+caregiver. Tickets at Children’s Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 AM to 12 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay A tasting with Francois Roland-Billecart and Geoffrey Loisel at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755.

12 to 5 PM - Pre-Season Sale at Made on Nantucket Special Pre-Season Sale of select items at 18 Old South Wharf.

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whaleship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

2 to 3 PM - BRIX Wine Festival Tasting Featuring Geoff Whitman, General Manager & Assistant Winemaker of the Michael Mondavi Estate at Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way. 3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

3:30 to 4:30 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay Featuring Chateau D’Esclans with Sacha Lichine and Paul Chevalier at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755.

3:30 to 5 PM - BRIX Wine Festival Tasting Featuring Thomas Schlumberger, wwner of the famed Alsatian estate, Domaines Schlumberger at Brix Wine Shop, 1 Windy Way. 4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Visit the final resting places of interesting Nantucketers. We’ll visit Old North Burial Ground and New North Cemetery. Meet at the bank at the top of Main St. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Wear appropriate footwear.

5 PM - 2014 Nantucket Birdathon The Birdathon starts at 5 pm May 16 & continues to 5 pm May 17. It raises money for birding activities on Nantucket and maintenance of the E. F. Andrews Ornithological Collection. www.mariamitchell.org.

5 to 7 PM - An Evening with Nick Addeo Spend an evening with artist Nick Addeo learning about the preservation and repurposing of Nantucket’s Drift Wood. 3 Pond Lane. A Preservation Month Event.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay Featuring Patz & Hall with Donald Patz and Kevin Hinchman at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755.

6 to 8 PM - Reception for Wine Festival Stop by and celebrate with us at The Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery, 8 Washington Street.

6 to 8 PM - Dimensional Perspectives Exhibition Opening Opening reception for this show general show that encourages but does not require 3D elements in the Artists Association Gallery at 19 Washington Street. Show ends May 26.

6 to 8 PM - The Shep Cats Local band performs live at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

6 PM - Winemaker Reception & Dinner Savor a 5-course dinner with wine pairings by Justin Vineyards, including their very special Bordeaux-Isosceles. The Restaurant at Miacomet Golf Club, 508-325-0335 6:30 PM - Wine Dinner at Dune A light reception followed by a dinner by Chef Michael Getter featuring Jay Somers of J. Christopher, Oregon, and Ernst Loosen of Dr. Loosen, Germany, at Dune, 20 Broad Street. Reservations: 508-228-5550.

6:30 PM - Wine Dinner at Topper’s Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30; wine dinner at 7 featuring the Peter Michael Winery. $200 pp. For reservations: 508-228-8768.

7 PM - Wine Dinner at Company of the Cauldron Passed Hors D’Oeuvres & the first flight of wine start at the Gallery at 4 India. Four-course dinner featuring Cliff Lede Vineyards continues at Company of the Cauldron 5 India Street. Reservations: 508-228-4016.

7 to 8 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay Featuring Faiveley with Christian Moreau and Bernard Hervet at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755.

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tory & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

7 to 9:30 PM - “The Spire Collection’s California Gems Dinner” Nantucket Wine Festival event. 5-course dinner paired with wines from California’s best vineyards. Master Sommelier John Blazon & Breeze Bar and Café Chef Steve Haverson collaboration. 77 Easton Street. $175pp. Reservations: 508-228-4730..

8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & the ghostly tales of its past. Expect the unexpected.

Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 10 PM to 1 AM- “The Tricky Dicks” Live at NIXS Live Rock-n-roll by Shawn McPoland, Jeff Nabb, Chris Carey, Casey Kiley at NIXS Brew Pub, (formerly The Sea Dog), 15 South Water St. 10 PM to 1 AM - Urban Beatbox with Good Lyfe Entertainment Awesome new DJ format with blend of new and familiar music at Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SATURDAY, MAY 17 18TH ANNUAL NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL The ultimate event for foodies & oenophiles, featuring acclaimed wineries, celebrity chefs. www.NantucketWineFestival.com 8 to 9 PM - ACK Clean Team Help clean up various parts of Nantucket. Meet this morning in the parking lot at Surfside Beach. www.ackcleanteam.org.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 1 PM - Breakfast on the Harbor fresh brewed coffee, teas, gourmet pastries and artisan samples featuring breads & pastries. Star chefs will demonstrate their favorite breakfast recipes. White Elephant, Easton St. $30. A Wine Festival Event 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Join us on our walk to hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women, some went on whaling voyages; others were very involved at home.

Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20.

Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM to 3 PM - Weekend Brunch Eggs Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Bourbon French Toast, and more, along with our famous Bloody Marys. The Restaurant at Miacomet Golf, 12 W. Miacomet Rd. 508-325-0333.

11 AM to 12 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay Featuring Robert Sinskey Vineyards with Rob Sinskey and Maria Helms Sinskey at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755.

11 AM to 5 PM - Pre-Season Sale at Made on Nantucket Special Pre-Season Sale of select items at 18 Old South Wharf.

11:30 AM to 3 PM - Brunch at The Brotherhood Enjoy brunch with a free squeeze! If you like mimosas, order a bottle of sparkling wine during brunch, and we’ll give you a free pitcher of orange juice. 508-228-2552 12 to 2 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Grand Tasting Featuring more than 150 wineries. Tickets $125 at www.NantucketWineFestival.com. A Nantucket Wine Festival Event.

12 to 2 PM - TWN Audition Call for “Oklahoma!”

Audition to be in this Theatre Workshop production at Bennett Hall, 62 Centre St. Production dates July 16 to Aug 16. Send head shots & resumes to productionmgr.twn@gmail.com AEA & non union casting.

2 PM - The Bean Unplugged Bobby Maguire will play his fiddle in The Bean at 29 Center Street during this week’s The Bean Unplugged!

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whaleship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

3 PM - Historic Bake Oven Demonstration A cooking demonstration & tasting + a discussion with island historic masonry expert Pen Austin. 508-228-2896. A Preservation Month Event continued on page 26

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3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

3:30 to 5:30 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Grand Tasting Featuring more than 150 wineries. Tickets $125 at www.NantucketWineFestival.com. A Nantucket Wine Festival Event.

5:30 to 6:30 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay Featuring Priest Ranch with Jack Edwards at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755.

6 to 8 PM - Spaghetti Dinner for Scholarships The Knights of Columbus will serve a Spaghetti Dinner to benefit its scholarship fund. $10; $5 for children - available before & after Masses, also at the door. St. Mary’s Parish Center, 3 Federal St. 7 PM - Wine Dinner at Company of the Cauldron Passed Hors D’Oeuvres & the first flight of wine start at the Gallery at 4 India. Four-course dinner featuring Argyle Winery continues at Company of the Cauldron 5 India Street. Reservations: 508-228-4016.

7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

8 to 10:30 PM - Bob Lehman Trio Performing live in the Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St. 8 PM - The Raven’s Night Walk: Ghosts of Nantucket’s Past A haunted history tour of Nantucket Town. Hear about Nantucket’s incredible history & the ghostly tales of its past. Expect the unexpected.

Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

9 PM - “The Jason Spooner Band” Live at NIXS Performing blues rock & folk at NIXS Brew Pub, (formerly The Sea Dog), 15 South Water Street.

10 PM to 1 AM - Top 40 Video Dance Party With DJ Bri Guy at The Rose & Crown, 23 S. Water St.

SUNDAY, MAY 18

Artisan Bottles Cellar Champagne Cheers Cheese Chefs Connoisseur

Culinary Ferment Festival Gala Glasses Grand Cru Grapes Nantucket

Oenophile Pairing Palate Pouring Regions Seminars Sommelier Sophisticated

Tannins Tasting Vineyard Vintage Vintners Wine Winemakers Winery

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10 AM to 1 PM - Junior Top Chef Competition Teams of culinary students go head-to-head as they compete for the prize of a $5,000 scholarship. Each team will be given a mystery basket of ingredients and have 1 hour to prep, plate, & present their dishes for judging. White Elephant Hotel, Easton St. $10. A Wine Festival Event 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Join us on our walk to hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women, some went on whaling voyages; others were very involved at home.

Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20.

Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586.

10:30 AM to 3 PM - Weekend Brunch Eggs Benedict, Steak & Eggs, Bourbon French Toast, and more, along with our famous Bloody Marys. The Restaurant at Miacomet Golf, 12 W. Miacomet Rd. 508-325-0333.

11:30 AM to 3 PM - Brunch at The Brotherhood Enjoy brunch with a free squeeze! If you like mimosas, order a bottle of sparkling wine during brunch, and we’ll give you a free pitcher of orange juice. 508-228-2552 12 PM to 2 PM - Nantucket Wine Festival Grand Tasting Featuring more than 150 wineries. Tickets $125 at www.NantucketWineFestival.com. A Nantucket Wine Festival Event.

2 to 3 PM - Free Concert by The Shepcats A blend of folk and bluegrass by Steve Sheppard, Chris Westerlund and Erik Wendelken in the Atheneum Garden, 1 India Street.

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whaleship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586. continued on page 38

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Nantucket Dining Guide Bakeries Nantucket Bake Shop

508-228-2797 17-1/2 Old South Road BLJ

All the products you love at a new location Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads, NEW hot lunches

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 www.nantucketbakeshop.com Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Wicked Island Bakery Mon.-Sat. 5:30am to 3pm; Sun. 7am-1pm Box lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, & pastries for Daffy picnics!

508-901-5797 147 Orange Street

WICKED ISLAND BAKERY offers delicious fresh breads, pastries, and baked goods, including our famous Morning Buns. Every menu item is created in house and from scratch. We use only the finest, all natural ingredients in all of our baking. No artificial anything! We can make your Daffy Picnic: boxed lunches, fresh baguettes, dips, and pastries. wickedislandbakery.com

Clubs & Entertainment Rose & Crown

508-228-2595 23 South Water Street LDosJ*

Open daily from 11:30 am to 1 am 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! www.theroseandcrown.com

Coffee Shops The Bean

Open daily at 29 Centre Street

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. 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 www.NantucketCoffee.com. www.nantucketcoffee.com

Light Food & Take-Out Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily Prepared meals to take home, wine, organic foods

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

AtANNYE’S you’ll find fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Take them home for a hot lunch or a handy dinner. We also sell tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts. And you can choose a bottle of wine from our selection to accompany your meal. ANNYE’S is a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open every day 8 am-6 pm Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce

508-228-9403 33 Bartlett Farm Road BLDJ

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 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. www.bartlettsfarm.com

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Centre Street Bistro

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Breakfast, Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner, Wed-Sun 5:30-9pm Outdoor patio dining in season

29 Centre Street BLDd J

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite!They serve bountiful breakfasts, 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 & Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 corner of Easy & Broad sts.

BLDJ

One Nibble & You’re Hooked!

Full Breakfast served all day

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. Spring hours: Mon.-Thurs. from 7 am to 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. from 7 am to 10 pm; Sun. from 8am to 9 pm www.EasyStreetCantina.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am-8:30pm Saturday 4pm-8:30pm, closed Sunday inside Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane 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 (Thaistyle 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. www.siamtogonantucket.com

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm; Sun. noon to 9 pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

LDd *

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 7 days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located midisland at 7 Daves St, in Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box. Stop by for a menu, see if you can resist a slice.

Thai House Nantucket Open daily 11am to 9pm Grab & Go Thai Lunch Mon-Fri from 11am-2pm

508-680-1522 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 services are available. ackthaihouse.com

Markets Annye’s Whole Foods Open daily Complete organic market & prepared meals

508-228-4554 14 Amelia Drive

Visit ANNYE’S in our new and larger location! You’ll find the best in organic foods, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturally-farmed wines from Italy, France, and California. Try ANNYE’S fabulous prepared meals made from scratch — easy, healthy, and delicious! Purchase tasty, convenient frozen foods, including ice creams and desserts, or select from our all-organic bulk foods—grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and earth-friendly cleaning supplies. ANNYE’S carries the most effective supplements, herbal and homeopathic remedies, as well as skin and hair care products, to keep you feeling and looking

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Nantucket Dining Guide great! We’re a short trip from downtown, through Milestone Rotary, down Old South Road, and a right turn onto Amelia Drive. We have plenty of parking. www.annyes.com

Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm Open every day 8 am-6 pm Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go

508-228-9403 Bartlett Farm Road

www.bartlettsfarm.com BARTLETT’S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Grocery shop at 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

Restaurants American Seasons Dinner and tapas at the bar 5:30 - 10 pm Casual fine dining: Zagat’s #1 food rating; reservations suggested

Black-Eyed Susan’s

508-228-7111 80 Centre Street Ds*

508-325-0308 10 India Street DJ~

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. www.Black-EyedSusans.com

The Brotherhood of Thieves Open year-round from 11:30 am Lunch, Dinner, Sunday Brunch

508-228-2551 23 Broad Street LDs

THE BROTHERHOOD OF THIEVES, 23 Broad Street, is an landmark island eatery, offering three dining areas: The original restaurant echoing 1840 s Whaling Bar. Upstairs was recently renovated (great option for private parties). Outdoor patio provides relaxed/casual dining. All three bars are stocked with unique liquors to delight connoisseurs. Menu offers specials (fresh /organic ingredients), signature burgers, famous shoestring fries. Voted Best Chowder/Family Dining—Cape Cod Life and Best Nantucket Bar—Boston Magazine. www.brotherhoodofthieves.com

Centre Street Bistro Breakfast, Sun 8am-1pm; Lunch, Wed-Sat 11:30am-2pm; Dinner, Wed-Sun 5:30-9pm “Eat and happiness will follow!”

508-228-8470 29 Centre Street BLDd J

The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm, is an island favorite! They serve bountiful breakfasts, 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 & Visa accepted. www.nantucketbistro.com

Company of the Cauldron 5 India Street

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

508-228-6005 Open daily 5:30 am-9 pm 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 and the longtime island favorite, Hutch’s Diner. 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. www.CrosswindsNantucket.com

Downyflake

Always near the top of every “not to be missed” list, AMERICAN SEASONS features uniquely imaginative, regional American Cuisine rated #1 by Zagat’s and described as “the most creative food on Nantucket.” The dining room is casual with a touch of elegance, while the outdoor patio provides the perfect romantic setting. The impressive wine list has been recognized with a prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine. AMERICAN SEASONS is conveniently located on Centre Street, just a short walk from virtually all major hotels and guest houses. Come discover for yourself why we have been described as “a legend in the making.” www.americanseasons.com

Breakfast Sat. & Sun. 7 am-1 pm; Dinner Mon.-Sat. from 6-10pm Foreign & Domestic Cooking

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508-228-4016 Dod *

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. www.companyofthecauldron.com

508-228-4533 Breakfast daily 6am-2pm (Sun ‘til noon) Lunch Mon-Sat, 11am-2pm BLJ 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.

Breakfast is served until 2 p.m. daily (‘til noon on Sundays), and lunch is offered from 11 am to 2 pm. Take-out is available. www.thedownyflake.com

Dune

508-228-5550 20 Broad Street LDsJ

Bar opens at 5 pm; Dinner 6-10 pm Where chic meets casual comfort.

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 showcase’s an innovative selection of the finest in seasonal local produce, fish, and meats from regional farms and select purveyors. www.DuneNantucket.com

Easy Street Cantina

508-228-5418 Open daily! One Nibble & You’re Hooked! 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 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, 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. Spring hours: Mon.-Thurs. from 7 am to 9 pm; Fri. & Sat. from 7 am to 10 pm; Sun. from 8am to 9 pm

Fifty-Six Union

508-228-6135 56 Union Street Ds*

Dinner Tues-Sat from 5:30pm; Bar opens at 5 pm Global Cuisine, Glorious Libations, Glamorous Staff

Warm and welcoming with an irreverent spirit and food that is nothing short of inspired…FIFTY-SIX 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 pm. 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. www.fiftysixunion.com

foood for here & there Open daily at 10:30am for lunch, dinner, & snacks Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, Burgers, Etc.

508-228-4291 149 Lower Orange St LDd J

foood for here and there is the place to go for great food at reasonable prices. Rated the Best Pizza on Nantucket, foood serves small, medium, large, and deep dish pizzas at the lowest price on the island. At foood for here and there, you can have a quick lunch for under $6.00. We also offer specialty pizzas, including Mexican, Summer White, and Tropic Rocky, a variety of sandwiches and subs on freshly baked rolls, delicious salads, burgers, lasagna, spicy wings, and more! Stop in our casual and fun location at Lower Orange Street. If you’re in a hurry to get home or to the beach, call ahead with your order. www.fooods.com

NIXS Brew Pub Open Daily 11:30 am to 1 am Great pub food, live bands, small batch brews

508-680-7342 BOGO COUPON in this paper 15 So. Water Street

NIXS is an upscale independent brewpub located on 15 South Water street next to the Dreamland movie theatre. Nix’s focuses on award winning independent small batch brews,

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superior craft cocktails and upscale gourmet pub fare. Come try our 14 beers on tap, our famous Moscow mule, or the best lobster roll around. Clip the coupon in this paper for second appetizer at half-price. #PlayNice www.NixsNantucket.com

The Restaurant at Miacomet Open daily - Join us for a Wine Dinner May 16 Brunch, Lunch, Lite Bite, and Dinner

508-325-0335 12 W. Miacomet Road

www.miacometgolf.com THE RESTAURANT at MIACOMET is the place to go for great food in a relaxing ambiance!

Located in the Miacomet Golf Club on beautiful Nantucket Land Bank property, the restaurant serves brunch, lunch, lite bites, and dinner. On Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 3 pm, you can enjoy Eggs Benedict, their Our Famous Bloody Marys, and a view of the lush golf course. Lunch is served Wednesday-Sunday from 11:30am to 3pm; lite bites on WednesdaySaturday from 3-5:30 pm; and dinner is served Wednesday-Saturday from 5:30-8:30 pm.

Rose & Crown Lunch & Dinner from 11:30 am-10 pm, open til 1 am Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails

508-228-2595 23 South Water St LDos

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. www.theroseandcrown.com

Siam to Go

508-228-SIAM (7426) Monday-Friday 11am-8:30pm Saturday 4pm-8:30pm, closed Sunday inside Nantucket Ice, 1 Backus Lane www.siamtogonantucket.com 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 (Thaistyle 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.

Sophie T’s Pizza

508-325-6265

Mon-Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm; Sun. noon to 9 pm 7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.

LDd J~

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 midisland 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. www.sophietspizza.com/

TOPPER’S at The Wauwinet Nothing is ordinary, not even the view!

508-228-8768 Bayview Dining at The Wauwinet LDs*

Located at The Wauwinet overlooking Nantucket Bay, award-winning TOPPER’S offers one of

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the most spectacular views on the island. Enjoy a superb prix fixe or a la carte dinner in the intimate dining room or relax outdoors on the casual TOPPER’S Deck. Cocktails on the lawn at sunset are another special treat. For brunch, lunch, or dinner, you can arrive via a scenic one-hour water taxi cruise or catch our complimentary jitney (both depart from the White Elephant). Dress is smart casual; reservations recommended. www.toppersrestaurant.com

Seafood Sayle’s Seafood Open daily year-round Fresh Nantucket seafood & takeout seafood platters

508-228-4599 99 Washington Street Ext. J~

SAYLE’S SEAFOOD, just a 5-minute walk from town on Washington Street extension, carries the widest variety of fresh fish and shellfish available. We have bluefish, flounder, swordfish, Nantucket bay scallops, steamers, shrimp, crab, mussels, and much more—all the basics for a great picnic or clambake. SAYLE’S will also prepare a seafood feast to go—perfect for the boat, beach, or relaxing dinner at home. If you’re visiting for the day, we’ll cook a lobster to order for you to eat at the beach or on the boat ride home. We also cater to boat basin visitors.

Souza’s Seafood Open 9am-7pm with a full selection of seafood Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing

508-228-9140 23 Trotter’s Lane J~

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.

Wine & Spirits Brix Wine Shop Open Daily Wine, Beer, & Spirits; Cheese & Charcuterie; Beverage Catering

508-228-9123 One Windy Way

BRIX WINE SHOP is a different kind of wine shop—a space where you wanted to hang out, one that provides you with incomparable customer service, and offers you a hand-picked selection of wine and spirits. For us, it’s not just about buying a bottle of wine; it’s about the experience. Our shops are extensions of our own homes and the moments that you might have in them. We taste every bottle of wine that goes on our shelves and travel the world to find them.

We earn your trust. We take the stories of the wines and give them a voice. www.BrixWineShop.com

Épernay Wine & Spirits

508-228-2755 Open Daily Where Winemakers Come to Mingle: Join us for our Wine Tastings during Nantucket Wine Festival #WineExpertonACK 1 North Beach Street Mention Yesterday’s Island and receive two FREE GoVino wine glasses with a $50 purchase during any wine tasting event. 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 | www.epernayfinewine.com | 508.228.2755 | fb: EpernayWineAndSpiritsNantucket | twitter: EpernayWines | instagram: epernay_wineandspirits

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Featured Restaurant: Easy Street Cantina

Where You Get Quality & Quantity There’s a local joint on Easy Street where you can start your day with a bountiful breakfast that won’t break the bank, and it doesn’t matter if your day is starting at 7 am or at 7 pm! Easy Street Cantina serves breakfast from the time they open until 10 pm, so you can have breakfast for lunch and breakfast for dinner as well as having breakfast for breakfast. But breakfast is not all they serve: their m e n u includes an Pancakes array of hearty sandwiches, burgers, fajitas, tacos, burritos, salads and wraps, fresh seafood, and finger foods. Monday through Friday they offer All-You-Can-Eat Buffets with a different featured entree each day that will satisfy even the hungriest appetite for under $12! This is one place on Nantucket where you don’t have to choose between quality and quantity.

From the street, Easy Street Cantina has the usual Nantucket look: low slung with gray shingles, but step inside the door and it’s fiesta time! Every wall is painted in a festive color and adorned with fun and whimsical south-of-the-border wall-hangings, sculpture, and there are even a couple of jaunty neon signs.

The Cantina also has a cheery side patio equipped with picnic tables, flowerfilled hanging baskets and potted plants, and wide market umbrellas. This patio is a favorite spot for outdoor dining: right on the corner by Steamboat Wharf, it’s a great spot for people-watching.

Breakfast at Easy Street Cantina can start with a freshly brewed steaming

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hot (or iced) cup of Caribou coffee, tea (hot or iced), or hot chocolate. Frozen coladas are also offered to quench your thirst. They’re known island-wide for their tasty Breakfast Burritos. Six different versions are served, each one under $7 —the simple Egg and Cheese Burrito is under $6 — and if you prefer a breakfast sandwich, the burritos can be made on a grilled roll or on a bagel instead of wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. You can even add tomato, onion, salsa, jalapenos, or hot sauce if you need a little extra zing to wake up. We like the Steak, Egg, and Cheese Burrito, a flour tortilla is stuffed with freshly scrambled egg, thinly sliced steak, and plenty of melted cheese. The Large Breakfast Taco is another tasty way to start your day.

Filled with black beans, egg, cheese, Large Breakfast Taco sour cream, and salsa, this gluten-free breakfast will get you started right. Tuck a freshly baked scone or muffin into your takeout bag, too, for a mid-morning snack.

We also love the breakfast treat that chef-owner Bartholomew Gangemi calls his Grand Slamwich. This is breakfast on a bun...and not just any bun, a maple grilled bun! Bacon slices, a sausage patty, slice of ham, egg, and cheese make this the best portable breakfast you’ve ever had! All these Cantina’s Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos very handy if you’re on your way to somewhere else, whether it be the beach, the boat, or off to work. But if you have time to sit down an enjoy breakfast, then order the Pancakes. A stack of three fluffy cakes with butter and syrup and a side of bacon is just $7.95. Add an extra 95 cents and you can have them with blueberries or cranberries or Grand Slamwich chocolate chips. For just a few dollars more, you can add hash browns, sausage, or ham for a morning feast.

At 11:00 am Monday through Friday, Easy Street Cantina sets up their AllYou-Can-Eat Buffets. Each day features a different main course, but every day

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includes a variety of Pizza, make-your-own Nachos, and a fresh Salad Bar with more than a dozen toppings including avocado, grilled chicken, and shrimp. The Salad Bar is offered as it’s own all-youcan-eat lunch for just $9.95. Tasty, filling, and fast— who can argue with lunch on Nantucket for under $12?

The Monday Buffet featuring Prime Rib is a favorite and sometimes sells out. The Fish Fry Buffet beef is liberally seasoned with Bartholomew’s Secret Spice (a distinct blend of more than 17 different herbs and spices including garlic, onion, Nantucket sea salt, paprika, pepper, and turmeric but no msg) and slow roasted till the exterior is deliciously crusted while the middle stays succulent and pink. Slices are cut to order, and the buffet includes horseradish, lettuce, tomato, and rolls to make a sandwich. There is often an extra side like sauteed mushrooms and onion.

Tuesdays the buffet features Soup & Sandwiches, with chowder, chili, and an assortment of different small sandwiches.

Lobster Roll Wednesday you can make as many steak or chicken or steak and chicken Fajitas as you can eat!

Taco Bar with all the fixins is Thursday’s all-you-can-eat buffet (and we can eat a lot of Cantina tacos!). Friday is a Fish Fry Buffet, that features two types of fish, usually Grilled Swordfish Steaks and Beer-Battered Pollock, along with a surprise or two like hot, crisp, sweet onion rings.

You can make a plate from the buffet to with you — this is an excellent alternative to boat food if you’re leaving on one of the midday ferries, you’ll be the envy of everyone else munching on concession snacks. Or stay Salad Bar

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and enjoy the buffet at Easy Street Cantina dining room or patio so you can go back for refills (it is all-youcan-eat, after all).

You can have lunch at Easy Street Cantina every day of the week and enjoy something different every time Taco Bar you visit!

Their menu has diners returning often to sample the varied offerings. Four different versions of hamburgers plus a veggie burger, hot dogs, grilled and fried chicken sandwiches, ten different wraps, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, cheesesteak subs, and one of the best lobster salad rolls you’ll find on the island!

Lobster is not the only seafood that Easy Street Cantina treats just right— their fish, shrimp, clams, and scallops are all outstanding!

Both their Clams and their Scallops come highly recommended. The clams are dipped into a buttermilk batter before being fried just till the outside is golden brown but the clams are still tender. The scallops are coated in Prime Rib an egg batter and lightly cooked so they stay sweet and succulent.

Even if all you want is a mid-day bite to hold you over till dinner, Easy Street Cantina a variety of tasty tidbits like Popcorn Chicken, Popcorn Shrimp, Seasoned Fries, Buffalo Wings, Guacamole & Chips, Mozzarella Sticks, and even “Snachos” (small cheese nachos). Come in with a sawbuck and you’ll leave with some change -- that doesn’t happen very often on Nantucket, but it happens a lot at Easy Street Cantina. This is the place you want to go for quality and for quantity!

Easy Street Cantina • 508-228-5418 Corner of Easy & Broad Streets • www.easystreetcantina.com Open every day from 7 am to 10 pm (till 2 am Fri. & Sat. in summer) Breakfast foods served all day along with regular menu items Most items range in price from $4.00 to $9.95 All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Mon-Fri from 11am-2:30pm: $10.95 to $11.95 Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, & Takeout • Party Platters available Visa & MasterCard accepted Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company: www.NantucketCookie.net

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Advertiser Directory Antiques The Antiques Depot

508-228-1287 14 Easy Street

Open daily One of Nantucket’s oldest & finest antique shops

One of Nantucket’s oldest and finest antique shops, THE ANTIQUES DEPOT offers quality 18th- and 19th-century furniture, art, accessories, and an exciting collection of decoys.

Stop by their shop on Easy Street and browse through a shop filled with treasures.

Proprietors Howard B. Chadwick and Jack Fritsch have more than 36 years of experience on Nantucket, and you’ll find their prices reasonable. THE ANTIQUES DEPOT is open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit their website and enter their Antique Short Story Writing Contest, open to youths and teens. www.NantucketAntiquesDepot.com

Val Maitino Antiques Mon–Sat 9am-pm & 2-5pm. Sun by appt or chance.

Antique furniture & lighting fixtures

508-228-2747 31 North Liberty St

May 8 - 21, 2014

friends and family back home? BLUE BEETLE at 12 Main Street is the premier destination on Nantucket for everything from ladies’ apparel to unique jewelry to 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. Need a new outfit for dinner, a party or a night on the town? We offer a great selection of dresses, tops, bottoms, scarves, wraps, shoes and handbags. We proudly carry designers like Elizabeth McKay, Jude Connally, Kut from the Kloth, Julie Brown, Joules, and MZ Wallace bags. Our specialty gift items include Nantucket ornaments, picture frames, photo albums, signs and cufflinks.

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. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

The Haulover

508-228-9010 Open Daily at 7 Salem Street

Island Casual: the only dress code you’ll need!

Outdoor & active-inspired clothing, luggage, footwear, and gifts for men, women, & kids, THE HAULOVER has it all! We keep Nantucket outfitted year-round for the “Island Casual,” the only dress code you’ll need. We feature clothing, shoes, packs, luggage, and accessories from Haulover, Patagonia, Toms, North Face, Olukai, Sanuk, Kaenon, casual beachwear, and more. A stop at THE HAULOVER has become a right of passage on Nantucket — stop in and say “hello.”

Island Cashmere Cashmere sweaters, accessories, shoes

508-228-7611 Open Daily at 32 Centre Street

VAL MAITINO ANTIQUES, established in 1950, offers American and English furniture, marine items, lighting fixtures, hand-carved eagles, beds, weather vanes, and a variety of decorative accessories for the collector or the casual tourist who likes good antiques. The showroom is a short walk from the center of town, located at 31 North Liberty Street (opposite Franklin Street) in the old historic district, one block south of Nantucket’s oldest house.

Their hours are Monday-Saturday 9 am to 1 pm; 2 to 5 pm. Sundays and evenings are by appointment or by chance. There is plenty of room to park. Go and browse; it’s well worth a visit. www.valmaitinoantiques.com

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.

Apparel & Accessories

More than just cashmere! We start with the world’s finest cashmere, then select tops, belts, bags, boots, sandals, scarves, skin care, jewelry, jackets and gifts, so you don’t have to. “My first stop when I get to the island, and my source from home.” A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary knitwear by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, English Weather, Amina Rubinacci and more in concert with selected sportswear, bags and footwear. At Johnstons Cashmere at 4 Federal Street. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com

Blue Beetle Clothing, Accessories, 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

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Planning a wedding or honeymoon on Nantucket Island?

We have all the information you need to make your special day perfect:

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Johnstons Cashmere Open Daily Luxurious European cashmere, shoes, bags, & jewelry

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

Letarte

508.228.7946 (SWIM) Open daily 5 South Water St (behind Pollacks & Lilly) Swimwear & Caftans for Island Living

Maui-inspired swim and cover-up label, LETARTE, is island-hopping from Hawaii’s beaches to the New England seacoast and has opened a new Nantucket store. Located at 5 South Water Street (across from The Nautilus on Cambridge St), the Letarte Boutique will be open daily from 8am to 8pm during peak season and will feature their collection of swimwear, caftans and cover-ups along with Maui-designer jewelry, towels, and signature lotion and oil. www.letarteswimwear.com

Milly and Grace Open daily 10 am to 6 pm Clothing, Accessories, Home Decor, Gifts

508-901-5051 2 Washington Street

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! www.millyandgrace.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop Mon.-Sat. 10am to 5pm; Sun. 10am to 4pm Classic & Updated Clothing

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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-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com

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Artists & Galleries Artists Association of Nantucket

Nobby Shop Open daily year-round Sportswear for all ages

508-228-1030 17 Main Street Box 538, Nantucket, MA 02554

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. www.nobbyshop.com

Peach Trees Open Daily Jewelry, Women’s Clothing, Accessories

508-228-8555 19 Main Street

Located at the bottom of Main Street in the heart of downtown Nantucket, PEACH TREES is a unique women’s boutique. We provide items with a fun flair, including but not limited to one-of-a-kind jewelry, women’s clothing, and Nantucket prints. Upstairs, above PEACH TREES, is Babies & Bellies, featuring the finest clothing and accessories for infants and todwww.peachtreesofnantucket.com dlers plus gifts for Mom.

Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 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. www.peterbeaton.com

Scrub Oak Open almost daily from 10am until 5pm.

508-228-2458 14 Easy Street

Scrub Oak is a small shop specializing in unusual cards, unique jewelry, beautiful clothing, and small gifts for the home. We feature lesser-known designers such as: Ace & Jig, Lemlem, Isobel & Cleo, Mikkel Brogger, Jacqueline Cullen, Doug Johnston, TEN, Loup Charmant and Fog Linen. Also a source for Tata Harper skincare, Matta scarves, artwork by Lucinda Young and a selection of furniture from John Derian. www.scruboakstore.com

Serenella Nantucket 508-228-3400 Open Daily 9B South Beach Street The latest Ready-To-Wear and Accessories from the best in American and European fashion Since its inception in 1980, SERENELLA has been on a mission to bring the best in women’s luxury fashion to Boston and Nantucket. The boutique offers a carefully edited selection of elegant Parisian apparel, fine Italian craftsmanship and luxurious American sportswear. Featuring Aquazzura, Birkenstock, Bottega Veneta, Cedric Charlier, Delfina Delettrez, Emilio Pucci, Giambattista Valli, Jade Jagger, Herve L. Leroux, K. Jacques, Lucien Pellat-Finet, Marco De Vincenzo, Marni, Massimo Alba, Nina Ricci, Norma Kamali, Reed Krakoff, Tomas Maier, Stella McCartney for Adidas and more. www.Serenella-Nantucket.com

Skirtin’ Around New location, new styles ...women’s clothing that’s fun and flirty, with a twist

508-228-1225 One Candle Street

Stop by SKIRTIN’ AROUND on Straight Wharf for our fabulous selection of fashions.

We’re bursting at the seams with bright bold colors and new sassy prints! From skirts and shorts to blouses and cover-ups, we have everything you need to stay in style. www.skirtinaround.com

Art Reproduction, Posters, & Printing The UPS Store

508-325-8884 Open Monday - Saturday Large format Digital Printing, Family Photos, Posters, & more Locally owned and operated 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

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!

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Open daily 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 winter art classes. nantucketarts.org

G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily Oils, watercolors, prints, and note cards by G. S. Hill

508-228-1353 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. www.gshill.com

Made on Nantucket

508-228-0110 Open Thurs, Fri, Sat in May at 9 and 18 Old South Wharf Nantucket Art, Bakelite & other vintage jewelry, gifts MADE ON NANTUCKET at 18 Old South Wharf offers paintings, prints, and photographs by island artists, including Lu Page, Terry Walsh, Garth Grimmer, Brian Araujo, Bill Dickson, Whitney Kreb, and Lisa Maxell. We have a collection of pre-owned Nantucket art, and we have the Donn Russell’s entire portfolio! Jewelry by Beth Borzilleri, Anne Terry, Rod Cole, 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

508-332-2553

Studio by Appointment 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. www.mikilovett.com

Sosebee Studio & Fine Art Gallery

508-228-0014

Open Monday-Saturday 10 to 5 for Spring Opening Reception on Friday, May 16, 6-8pm 8 Washington Street, just a block off Main St! Fine Art, Artisan Jewelry, Hand-Painted Christmas Ornaments SOSEBEE STUDIO & FINE ART GALLERY is located at 8 Washington Street, just one block from historic Main street. We feature the work of many award-winning local and regional artists, including the owners and their daughter. Our styles vary from contemporary to traditional but always focus on the beauty of Nantucket. We carry select lines of artisan jewelry, limited edition canvas giclee’s, prints, and beautiful Nantucket ornaments designed by Debbie Sosebee. Our second floor studio is a comfortable working environment where you can sit, watch and talk with an artist at work and have a cup of coffee or cold drink. There are artist’s receptions every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. in July and August as well as demonstrations throughout the summer on Saturday mornings. Due to limited seating these require a sign up. We hope you will come and visit our gallery to experience the island from an artists’ perspective. Don’t miss our Daffodil Weekend opening reception on Friday, April 25 from 6 to 8 pm. www.sosebeestudio.com

Bike Rentals 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

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 GARY FISHER hybrid and mountain bikes. 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. info@nantucketbikeshop.com www.nantucketbikeshop.com

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Car Rentals Affordable Rentals

Young’s Bicycle Shop Open daily with BIKE SPECIALS Rent with us and avoid the 19% airport tax on car rentals.

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. www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Books & Publications Yesterday’s Island CELEBRATING OUR 44th YEAR! Nantucket’s oldest & largest guide

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 44 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 www.YesterdaysIsland.com. And even after you leave your favorite island, you can stay in touch with the happenings here - find us on Facebook, and sign up for our free Visitor eNewsletter at the top of www.nantucket.net www.yesterdaysisland.com

Bookstores Mitchell’s Book Corner

508-228-1080 Clip the coupon in this paper for a free gift & use the Book Buck!

(1 per customer) 54 Main Street Read our Blog: www.independentandouttosea.com MITCHELL’S BOOK CORNER prides itself on a long tradition of personalized attention to its customers for the last 45 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! www.mitchellsbookcorner.com

Nantucket Bookworks

508-228-4000 Open daily year-round. CLIP THE COUPON IN THIS PAPER for a free gift with purchase!

25 Broad Street Books, Cards, & Unique Holiday & Stocking Gifts 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.

Clip the coupon in this paper for a free tote with $35 purchase. www.nantucketbookworks.com

Buses NRTA 508-228-7025 Runs 7am-11:30pm to Oct. 13 Bus stops at Broad St. & at Washington St. Bus routes thru town & out of town; dates & times vary by route 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 13 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 3 East Chestnut Street M-F, 8-4. www.nrtawave.com

508-228-3501 6 South Beach Street

Open daily Cars, 4x4s, vans, convertibles, mopeds

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 www.affrentals.com ahead for reservations. All major credit cards accepted.

Nantucket Island Rent-a-Car Open Daily 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 2014 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. www.nantucketislandrentacar.com

Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental Open daily, year-round We’re at the airport & we’ll meet the boat.

508-228-1227 Nantucket Memorial Airport

www.NantucketAutoRental.com NANTUCKET WINDMILL AUTO RENTAL has been voted “The Best of Nantucket” in the car rental category each of the last five years. We offer service and value not found elsewhere on the island. Once you become a WINDMILL customer, it’s doubtful you’ll rent from any other company when on Nantucket. Daily, weekly, monthly and extended rates are available. We accept Amex, MC, Visa, Diner’s Club, and Discover. Commercial accounts wmill508@aol.com available to qualified companies. 800-228-1227.

Young’s Bicycle Shop

508-228-1151 Steamboat Wharf

Open daily with CAR SPECIALS Bicycle, Car, & Jeep Rentals; Bicycle Sales & Service

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! www.youngsbicycleshop.com

Charters - Sailing & Boating Endeavor Cruises depart at 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, & sunset Pleasure sailing

508-228-5585 Slip 15, Straight Wharf

www.endeavorsailing.com “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 10 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, and at sunset. Private charters, sailing celebrations, children’s programs, and gift certificates available. Call for information and reservations.

Children’s Camp ACKventure Sports & Day Camps A variety of camps for ages 3-1/2 to 18 Building Strong Kids & Great Memories

508-228-7285 x 1576 Nantucket Community School

www.NantucketCommunitySchool.org The Nantucket Community School offers a multitude of day & sports camps throughout the course of the summer. There are options for everyone spanning ages 3-1/2 to 18. Football, disc golf, 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, Assistant Sports Camp Supervisor, jannelleb@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-2287285 x 1576 or Casey Morrow, ACKventure Day Camp Supervisor, morrow@nps.k12.ma.us — 508-228-7285 x1361.

Coaching/Consulting The Egan Group, Inc.

508-332-1505 Life and success skills coaching, workplace productivity consulting, and leadership development workshops www.marshaegan.com

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want your organization to do the same? The Egan Group, Inc. is committed to helping you reach your professional, business and personal goals by being more productive, influencial, and intentional. Our coaching, consulting, keynoting and seminar services are all about YOU, as an individual or as an organization, reaching your stretch goals — by mastering the art of interpersonal success. www.marshaegan.com

Confections Aunt Leah’s Fudge

508-228-1017 The Courtyard on Straight Wharf

Free samples available: just ask!

AUNT LEAH has been making her award-winning homemade fudge for more than 20 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 30 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 chocolatecovered 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. www.auntleahs.com

Nantucket Candy Company

508-228-0667 48 Centre Street

Open Daily 10% OFF with ad in this paper Candy, gift baskets, party favors, dessert trays

www.nantucketcandy.com 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.

Sweet Inspirations Artisan Chocolates Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

508-228-5814 Open year-round 26 Centre St

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 the 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, Coco the Whale™ chocolate truffles, the original and exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates and the new Sea Mist Almonds splashed with sea salt. The Nantucket Chocolatier’s artisan creations make great gifts and are available in limited edition gift tins, including the “Sailors Valentine” and “Nantucket Cottage.” 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 26 Center Street. Open yearround. www.nantucketchocolate.com

Copying, Mailboxes, Shipping The UPS Store Open Monday - Saturday Locally owned and operated

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

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.

They offer personal mailboxes, mail forwarding, stamps and 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 now makes high quality, full color banners and posters—stop in and see their samples! And, they have off-street parking. THE UPS STORE: let them help you!

Cranberry Products Aunt Leah’s Fudge Free samples available: just ask!

508-228-1017 Courtyard on Straight Wharf

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 these local products 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. www.auntleahs.com

May 8 - 21, 2014

Sweet Inspirations Cranberry Creations Open year-round Award-Winning Artisan Chocolatier since 1981

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www.nantucketchocolate.com Inspired by the Nantucket Cranberry Harvest, the NANTUCKET CHOCOLATIER ccreated the original and now world famous Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates. Plump, sweetened cranberries generously covered in premium chocolate create an amazing gourmet taste. The Nantucket Chocolatier presented his exclusive Cranberry Creations™ Chocolates on Oprah’s “Best Gifts Show” and on the Food Networks’ “Food Finds.” Cranberry Creations™ chocolates are featured in Nantucket-style gift baskets, and the limited edition “Nantucket Seashells” tin. Elegantly gift-boxed, Cranberry Creations™ chocolates also make the perfect wedding and party favors. Give a special gift basket filled with unique gourmet gifts including the original Cranberry Caramel Chocolates sprinkled with sea salt, fancy cranberry & nut mixes, Cranberry Caramel Corn, and Nantucket Chocolatier‘s award-winning Cranberry Cheesecake Truffle. A Nantucket tradition since 1981—come experience it for yourself, and enjoy a complimentary taste of the delectable chocolate. Artisan Chocolates are made on the premises and are available exclusively at Sweet Inspirations, 26 Centre Street and NantucketChocolate.com. Open year-round. Complimentary tastings.

Festivals Nantucket Music Festival Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3 Tickets now on sale!

Tom Nevers Field

www.NantucketMusicFestival.com The NANTUCKET MUSIC FESTIVAL is a two-day event to benefit the Celebrate Music Foundation and the Nantucket Community Music Center, featuring a host of worldrenowned musicians and local performers. NMF will be held at Tom Nevers Field, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Tickets on sale now at www.NantucketMusicFestival.com

Furniture & Home Accessories 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. www.arrowheadfurniture.com

Gifts Hill’s of Nantucket Open daily Unusual and Original Nantucket Theme Gifts

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

www.gshill.com 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 and note cards by Hill are their main focus. American made; that hard-to-find gift is here waiting for you! Treat yourself to a truly one of a kind gift gallery situated on the water at Straight Wharf.

Island Weaves

508-221-8343 Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday in May 20 Old South Wharf Heirloom quality handwoven throws, rugs, shawls, baby blankets

Weaver Karin Ganga Sheppard grew up on Nantucket and learned her craft from two master weavers. Her products are crafted from high-quality natural fibers and include throws made from silk, alpaca, cotton, chenille, and mohair. Karin’s versatile line also includes multi-fiber scarves, washable cotton baby blankets, and rugs made from recycled towels, jeans and khaki pants. You can find a wonderful selection in the weaving studio or she will work with you to help you choose just the right color for a custom order. “I pride myself on making heirloom-quality goods,” she says. “For example, the wedding shawl can find later use as a christening blanket, or as a wrap for a night out.” Visit her on Old South Wharf to watch the magic of a working weaving studio. www.IslandWeaves.com

Nantucket Boat Basin Authentic Shop Open daily - Celebrate Daffy Weekend Authentic Island Merchandise with Special Nantucket Designs

508-228-5470 33 Straight Wharf

Visit the NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN AUTHENTIC SHOP and celebrate summer with our limited edition apparel and accessories. 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. Celebrate Spring and Daffy Weekend with limited edition apparel and accessories. www.nantucketboatbasinshop.com

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Advertiser Directory Nantucket Throw 508-228-0437 Open Daily from 10 to 6 62 Main Street The Nantucket Throw—carefully crafted and perfect for boat, home, or beach Stroll up Main Street, just a few steps from the wharves and marina, to find MURRAY`S TOGGERY SHOP, where recreational shopping in their multilevel store is a real experience. In addition to ongoing carefully selected quality merchandise, Murray’s features the NANTUCKET THROW. This 100% cotton, predyed and jacquard-woven throw is specially designed for Murray’s and covered in typically Nantucket symbols and themes. It’s available in two color combinations: navy/natural and taupe/natural. The Nantucket Throw is a perfect souvenir and suitably sized for your boat, beach, or home. www.nantucketreds.com

Signs, Banners, & Posters Open Monday - Saturday

508-325-8884 2 Windy Way (corner of Surfside Road)

G. S. Hill Gallery Open daily Home of the Nantucket Pearl Company

Johnstons Cashmere Open Daily Jewelry, shoes, bags, & luxurious cashmere

Tom David

Open daily Nantucket’s award-winning & most sophisticated jewelers

The world’s most efficient peppermill. Fast grinding, easy loading, large storage chamber, adjustable grind, and one-hand use. See the Finback Boxed Set at the Nantucket Whaling Museum Shop. At our website — www.unicornmills.com — you can choose from more than half a dozen styles and colors of our peppermills and salt mills, and also order our spices and aprons. www.unicornmills.com

Museums & Sites Your portal to Nantucket history

Peter Beaton down the discreet little boardwalk on Federal Street

508-228-8456 16.5 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. www.peterbeaton.com

Nantucket Cottage Hospital

Nursery 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. www.nantuckethospital.org

Jewelry Blue Beetle Jewelry & Gifts

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. www.nha.org

Health Care 24-hr emergency services, hospital care, lab, rehab MD ACKcess Line: 508-825-1000

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. For Daffodil Weekend, our fabulous Nantucket Watch is on special! 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. www.pageo.com

Nantucket Historical Association

Hats

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com More than just cashmere! We start with the world’s finest cashmere, then select tops, belts, bags, boots, sandals, scarves, skin care, jewelry, jackets and gifts, so you don’t have to. “My first stop when I get to the island, and my source from home.” A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary knitwear by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, English Weather, Amina Rubinacci and more in concert with selected sportswear, bags and footwear.

Pageo

Add some spice with our Finback Boxed Set Invented and made on Nantucket

508-228-1353 40 Straight Wharf

www.gshill.com 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.

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.

(800) 634-8881 available at your finer stores

May 8 - 21, 2014

Arrowhead Nursery & Furniture Where Home & Garden Meet Outdoor & Indoor Furniture, Home Accessories, Garden Needs

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 meet. www.arrowheadnursery.com

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. www.BlueBeetleNantucket.com

Custom Lightship Bracelets 508-367-3909 Call to see her full selection of handwoven bracelets, or to have one custommade especially for you. Carolyn will come to you!

Experience the exquisite designs of Nantucket native Carolyn Gould, who honors the island’s traditional basket-making method in creating her beautiful Custom Lightship Bracelets. glassesontheroad@comcast.net

508-228-1961 9 Wampanoag Way

Pets Cold Noses Open daily A special downtown pet boutique

508-228-5477 Straight Wharf

www.coldnoses.net 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.

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Geronimo’s Open year-round Monday-Saturday Pet supplies and gifts: “We’re more than just pet food”

508-228-3731 119 Pleasant Street

www.geronimos.com 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.

Real Estate Sales & Rentals Mariner House Call Tracy to arrange a tour You can own 2 weeks in historic downtown Nantucket!

508-680-1082 30 Centre Street

On the beautiful island of Nantucket, in the heart of the quaint historic downtown quarter you can immerse yourself in a bit of whaling history. In 1846 Master Mariner and Whaling Captain William Jernegan built the Mariner House as a private residence. It has since been renovated into six tastefully decorated apartments, with fireplaces and woodstoves, full kitchens, Wi-Fi and cable TV. One- and two-bedrooms units are available. Operating year round, Mariner House is within walking distance to the worn cobblestones of Main Street, to casual and gourmet dining, beautiful beaches, boats, boutiques, galleries, historic landmarks and museums. For reservations, please call 508-680-1082. RCI affiliated. themarinerhouse@comcast.net www.themarinerhouse.com

Shoes & Handbags Johnstons Cashmere

508-228-5450 4 Federal Street

Open Daily Shoes, bags, cashmere & jewelry

More than just cashmere! We start with the world’s finest cashmere, then select tops, belts, bags, boots, sandals, scarves, skin care, jewelry, jackets and gifts, so you don’t have to. “My first stop when I get to the island, and my source from home.” A deluxe cashmere collection of contemporary knitwear by Johnstons of Elgin, John Laing of Hawick, English Weather, Amina Rubinacci and more in concert with selected sportswear, bags and footwear. www.johnstonscashmerenantucket.com

Murray’s Toggery Shop

508-228-0437 62 Main Street

Mon.-Sat. 10am to 5pm; Sun. 10am to 4pm Classic & Updated Clothing

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-theknow” island lovers. MURRAY’S IS Nantucket. www.nantucketreds.com

ViVi G Shoes

508-228-0411 25 Centre Street

Shop for the season at Vivi G Shoes Chic Shoes, Haute Handbags, and Accessories

Sherri and Jennifer Guggenheim needed to expand their shoe closets... And through expansion, the area’s go to mecca for the ultimate in shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories, blossomed. VIVI G SHOES constantly strives to deliver hard-to-find, unique, fashion forward merchandise in all price ranges. From comfortable run-around shoes to couture heels, day bags to evening clutches, fun costume jewelry to premier designer pieces, boots to flip flops...they have it all! www.vivigshoes.com

Sunglasses Summer Shades Open daily The Island’s largest selection of sunglasses

May 8 - 21, 2014

508-325-5530 The Courtyard, Straight Wharf

Featuring sunglasses by Chanel, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Oliver Peoples, Roberto Cavelli, Maui Jims, Oakley, Coach, Dior, Rayban, Natives, Tom Ford, Smiths, 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.

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Tours - Van 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 Raven’s Walk

508-257-4586

See calendar of events for details.

Highlighted by The Boston Globe: “Best Walks in New England” Join your guide and her raven on one of her exciting adventures. Her Great Expectations History Walk, Inside the Graveyards Tour, 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 Tales of Pirates & Ghost Ships, or they can learn to Become a Ghost Hunter or Become a Pirate Hunter. For details, dates, and times, visit www.ravenswalk.com. www.ravens-walk.com

Transportation Boat Hy-Line Cruises Travel daily; see schedule for times Reliable Fast Ferry service between Nantucket and Hyannis

508-228-3949 Straight Wharf

www.hy-linecruises.com Travel between Nantucket and Hyannis is about an hour on the HY-LINE’s reliable highspeed ferry. THE GREY LADY, Hy-Line’s water-jet catamaran is comfortable, convenient, and offers the high level of customer service passengers have come to expect from HY-LINE CRUISES. You’ll cross the Sound in half the time! PLEASE SEE OUR SCHEDULE PRINTED HERE IN YESTERDAY’S ISLAND FOR CURRENT DEPARTURES.

Steamship Authority Ferry service - call for schedule

508-228-0262 Steamboat Wharf

Weddings Nantucket Weddings

508-228-9165, ext. 101

This comprehensive website will guide you through all the steps to planning and holding a wedding on Nantucket. From getting the marriage license right through the honeymoon, you’ll find valuable information all in one easy-to-navigate location. This website, beautifully illustrated by island photographers, has links to restaurants that host receptions and rehearsal dinners, lodging establishments, musicians, florists, and many others who will help make your day special. There are also sections devoted to anniversary celebrations and vow renewal ceremonies. www.nantucketweddings.com

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SUNDAY, MAY 18

CONT.

2:30 to 3:30 PM - Free Wine Tasting at Épernay Featuring Malvira with Roberto Diamonte at Épernay Wine & Spirits, 1 N. Beach Street. 508-228-2755.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Visit the final resting places of interesting Nantucketers. We’ll visit Old North Burial Ground and New North Cemetery. Meet at the bank at the top of Main St. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Wear appropriate footwear.

6:30 PM - Wine Dinner at Topper’s Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30; wine dinner at 7 featuring Drappier Champagne. $185 pp. Reservations: 508-228-8768.

7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. 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 incredible history & the ghostly tales of its past. Expect the unexpected.

Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

MONDAY, MAY 19 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Join us on our walk to hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women, some went on whaling voyages; others were very involved at home.

Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20.

Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586.

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whaleship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4 to 5 PM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Children + their caregivers explore various arts mediums and elementary art fundamentals in a relaxed setting. $8 per child per day.

Registration required at www.nantucketarts.org 4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Visit the final resting places of interesting Nantucketers. We’ll visit Old North Burial Ground and New North Cemetery. Meet at the bank at the top of Main St. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Wear appropriate footwear.

6 PM - Special Lecture & Book Signing with Philip Hoare The world-premiere of author Philip Hoare’s publication “The Sea Inside.” A love letter to the sea, part memoir, part travelogue, and part natural history, “The Sea Inside” is Hoare’s most personal book yet. A book signing follows. $20. Gosnell Hall, Whaling Museum, 13 Broad St. 6:30 PM - Poker Night At the Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St. 7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. 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 incredible history & the ghostly tales of its past. Expect the unexpected.

Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

9 PM to 1 AM - Open Mic with Brian Glowacki at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

TUESDAY, MAY 20 9:30 to 10:30 AM - Exploring Art for Ages 2-5 Children + their caregivers explore various arts mediums & art funda-

May 8 - 21, 2014

mentals in a relaxed setting. $8. Register: www.nantucketarts.org 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:15 to 10:45 AM - Free Music Program for Ages 2-7 Program limited to first 10 kids, each with 1 caregiver. Tickets at the Weezie Desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Join us on our walk to hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women, some went on whaling voyages; others were very involved at home.

Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20.

Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

6 to 7 PM - Tai Chi Class $10. Free for teens. Atheneum, 1 India St. 7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. 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 incredible history & the ghostly tales of its past. Expect the unexpected.

Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 8 to 10:30 AM - Birding Field Trip Meet at the LLNF at 110 Eel Point Road, and then carpool to various island hotspots in search of birds. 508-325-0873. $5.

10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585. Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:30 AM - Widows Walk: The Remarkable Women of Nantucket Join us on our walk to hear stories of remarkable Nantucket women, some went on whaling voyages; others were very involved at home.

Meet outside the Jared Coffin House, corner of Centre & Broad sts. $20.

Seniors & Teens $15. 508-257-4586.

2 PM - Great Expectations: The History of Nantucket Hear about the founding settlers, Quakerism, whaling, the effects of 3 wars, & the tragedy of the whaleship Essex. Meet at Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

4:30 PM - Inside the Graveyards Walk: Footprints to the Past Visit the final resting places of interesting Nantucketers. We’ll visit Old North Burial Ground and New North Cemetery. Meet at the bank at the top of Main St. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Wear appropriate footwear.

7 to 8:30 AM - Sunset Sail aboard The Endeavor Capt. James Genthner will aquaint you with Nantucket’s maritime history & sights along the waterfront. $50. 508-228-5585. 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 incredible history & the ghostly tales of its past. Expect the unexpected.

Meet at corner of Main & Federal Sts. $20. Seniors & Teens $15. Kids $10. Under 6 free. 508-257-4586.

8:30 to 10:30 PM - 4 EZ Payments Perform live at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

THURSDAY, MAY 22 10 to 11:30 AM - Sail aboard The Endeavor Join Capt. James Genthner along the waterfront. $40. 508-228-5585.

Again at 1pm & 4pm. Slip #1015, Straight Wharf.

10:30 to 11 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 18-36 months Program is limited to first 15 toddlers + caregivers. Tickets available 10am at the Children’s Desk. Atheneum, 1 India St. 11 to 11:30 AM - Free Story Time for Ages 3+ Stories & songs - program is limited to first 20 attendees. Tickets at the Weezie desk when the library opens. Atheneum, 1 India Street.

3 to 5 PM - Buck-a-Shuck at NIXS Oysters & littlenecks $1 ea. at NIXS Brew Pub, 15 South Water Street.

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Vol. 44 No. 2 • Our 44th Season!

NWF: A Marathon from page 8

1 cup Pumpkin or Sunflower Seeds 2 cups Almonds 2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 1/2 cup Olive Oil 1/2 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Honey 2 Tbsp. Ground Cinnamon 1 Orange, Juiced & Zested Dried Figs, Cherries or Raisins Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large roasting pan, mix oats, flaxseed, seeds, nuts and coconut. In a medium microwave-safe , mix oil, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, Orange Juice & Zest. Heat in microwave on low heat until melted, about two minutes. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture; mix well.

Bake 20-30 minutes until golden brown, tossing every few minutes; cool.

Add dried fruit to mixture if desired.

Enjoy Granola over Greek Yogurt with fresh seasonal fruit, or as I like to eat it, out of a mason jar I keep in my car’s cup holder! Makes about 11 cups

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN & BABY KALE WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING A few bites of this make-ahead salad and you will be ready for the Gala in no time. The flavors will improve over night so make sure to make enough for lunch the next day!

2 cans (16 oz each) Black Beans, rinsed and drained 1 Organic Chicken Breast, Grilled, cooled & chopped.

1/4 c Chopped Fresh Parsley, Cilantro or Mint, or all three 2 Tbsp minced Red Onion 1 handful Cherry Tomatoes, halved 1 C Corn Kernels Baby Kale Combine all ingredients & toss with Avocado Dressing. Can be made one day ahead. Mix in Baby Kale just before eating.

CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING 1 Avocado 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Fresh Lemon Juice 1 tsp Honey 1 tsp minced garlic Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper, To Taste Blend all ingredients in a blender. Season to taste.

“DETOX TIME OUT” JUICE Beets are a super food, especially for the liver, which helps to rid it of toxins, not to mention they are packed with vitamins & antioxidants!

The ginger & cilantro add a welcome kick to a palate that has been over loaded with rich foods

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1 lemon, peeled small handful cilantro leaves 1/2 Cucumber, peeled, whole ½ red apple (optional) agave (optional) If Juicing, simply put all ingredients through the juicer & voila! If blending just be sure to peel beets & ginger, and strain through a sieve. Can be kept up to 24 hours, but better to drink right away. Now back to the wine!

The parties have quieted, the day trippers have gone home, and the foodies are all detoxing, but you still have some fabulous wine leftover and inevitably, an appetite for a fine, yet easy dinner. The diet can wait, this is Wine Fest!

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WITH

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Serves 4 4 6 oz. Skinned Striper Filets Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper Vegetable Oil 6 Cups packed Mixed Greens, Arugula or Spinach 1 1/2 C. Dry Red Wine 1 large Shallot, Minced 1 Stick (Gasp!) Cold Butter, Cubed 1 T White Miso Paste 1/4 teaspoon Soy Sauce In a skillet, boil wine and shallots over moderately high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderate. Gradually add the butter to the skillet and whisk constantly on and off the heat until the sauce is creamy. Remove from the heat and whisk in the miso and soy sauce; season with salt and pepper. Keep just warm.

Heat a non-stick pan until very hot, Brush the cod fillets with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in Pan and Sear until golden and flip once until just cooked, 4 to 5 minutes each side.

In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil until shimmering. Add the lettuces and toss over high heat until barely wilted, about 30 seconds. Transfer the lettuces to plates and top with the fish. Briefly rewarm the sauce, whisking, over moderate heat. Spoon some of the sauce over the fish and serve.

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