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Volume 40 Issue 18 • Sept. 2 - 8, 2010 now in our 40th season
In This Issue
Featured Restaurant
Even Keel Cafe
Events
Name the Lobsters
Starter Series Art Classes
Features
Freedman's of Nantucket
An Extreme Sport
Limerick Challenge
Island Memories
A Pivotal Year
Island Sommelier
Enjoy the Moment
Island Science
Feeling Crabby?
Island Essay
Yard Saling
Island Cooking
Un-thyme-ly Demise

Bakeries

Daily Breads

147 Lower Orange Street - 508-228-8961
Mon.-Sat 6:30 am to 3:30 pm

Delectable baked goods, breads, and holiday treats
DAILY BREADS makes all of its delectable baked goods from scratch using the finest fresh ingredients. Head Pastry Chef and co-owner Liz Holland has perfected her artistry in restaurants such as 29 Newbury in Boston, the Harvest in Cambridge, Le Cirque in New York, and at her own Off Centre Caf‚ here on Nantucket. She has long provided Nantucket's finest restaurants with desserts and artisan breads. Stop by DAILY BREADS for sweet treats to make your summer extra special. You can start your day with our freshly brewed coffees and our luscious scones, croissants, and artisan breads. Their fresh fruit tarts and baked goods make any gathering extra special. DAILY BREADS also serves delicious homemade pizza, sandwiches, and salads for lunch in the bakery or to go.

Nantucket Bake Shop

79 Orange St. - 508-228-2797
Mon. Sat. 6:30 am to 5 pm: 1-800-440-BAKE
www.nantucketbakeshop.com - bakeshop@nantucket.net
Fresh pastries, baked goods, breads
Interested in enjoying an authentic bit of Nantucket? You ll be delighted by the NANTUCKET BAKE SHOP, a short walk from Main St at 79 Orange. Here you'll find genuine Portuguese bread and rolls. Come inside and be tempted by our world-famous almond macaroons and Magees. For breakfast, try our tender donuts, native cranberry and blueberry muffins, scones, flaky croissants, danish, and bagels accompanied by a steaming cup of Green Mountain coffee. For that special occasion, we have decorated cakes, fresh fruit tortes, cheesecake, chocolate velvets, and pastries. Everyday favorites include cookies, fruit squares, turnovers, fudge squares, pies, cupcakes, and much more. How about an all white meat chicken pie or fresh spinach quiche for a quick supper? Be sure to take some Portuguese bread home so your friends can enjoy a bit of old Nantucket. For mail order, visit our website.

Brewers

Cisco Brewers

5 Bartlett Farm Road - 508-325-5929
Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Sun. 12-5
www.ciscobrewers.com
Beers brewed with the finest ingredients
At CISCO BREWERS we make BIG, all-grain beers in our tiny brewery using traditional methods, fine malts, and whole hops. Located next to the Triple Eight Distillery, home of the Triple Eight Vodka, and Nantucket Vineyard, we are the only local producer of fresh beer, delicious wine, and smooth vodka. Open Mon.- Sat. 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from noon to 5. Call for information and to book a tour.

Triple Eight Distillery

5 Bartlett Farm Road - 508-325-5929
Mon. - Sat. 10 to 6
www.888distillery.com
Established in 2000, TRIPLE EIGHT DISTILLERY uses water from well #888 to distill its Notch single malt whiskey and produce its famous Triple Eight Vodka 888 . Call for more information or to book a tour.

Clubs & Entertainment

Rose & Crown

23 South Water Street - 508-228-2595
Open daily
L & D: $4-$18
www.theroseandcrown.com
Karaoke, DJs, and live bands
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, and live entertainment. THE ROSE & CROWN is the hottest spot in downtown Nantucket!

Coffee Shops

The Bean

29 Centre Street - Open daily
www.nantucketcoffee.com
Hot and Iced Coffees and Teas, Smoothies, Snacks
This Nantucket coffeeshop is fast becoming an island favorite. THE BEAN, located in the heart of town at 29 Centre Street, 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 with tall windows overlooking Centre Street. Whole beans are available directly from Nantucket Coffee Roasters: order from their website at www.NantucketCoffee.com.

Health Food

Annye s Whole Foods

14 Amelia Drive - 508-228-4554
Mon-Sat. 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 to 5 pm
www.annyes.com
Organic foods, vitamins, wines
You ll find the best in organic foods at ANNYE S, including Niman Ranch meats, free-range chicken, fruits and vegetables, and naturally-farmed wines from Italy, France, and California. 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 great! Our new, more spacious location 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.

Light Food & Take-Out

AK Diamond's

16 Macy s Lane - 508-228-3154
Everything on the menu available for takeout
All Day Menu: $7 to $21
www.akdiamonds.com - akdiamonds@nantucket.net
Creative, Casual Cuisine
Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND'S, a favorite spot for local clientele and visitors alike! Our "All-Day" menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Our favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay are spectacular. New this year: Quesadillas and Pizza! AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, salad bar, casual dining, covered patio seating, and takeout available.

Arno's

41 Main Street - 508-228-7001
Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner & Takeout
B: $7-$10; L: $8-$11; D: $8-$19
www.arnos.net
Featuring Nantucket s Wine Bar: the 41
Fun, eclectic, and satisfying, ARNO'S offers fresh food deliciously prepared at affordable prices. In the heart of Nantucket Town on Main Street, ARNO S welcomes you for breakfast, lunch, or dinner seven days a week, and everything on ARNO S menu is available for take-out. ARNO S also features the 41, Nantucket s only wine bar, serving 41 wines by the glass, tasting menus, wine flights, and winetenders to guide you through our extensive wine list. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Bartlett's Ocean View Farm

Bartlett Farm Road - 508-228-9403
Open daily 8 am to 7 pm
www.bartlettsfarm.com
Fresh baked goods, foods-to-go, fresh produce, holiday wreaths
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.

Centre Street Bistro

29 Centre Street - 508-228-8470
Lunch, Dinner, & Weekend Breakfast
Lunch: $6-$10; Dinner: $18-$28
www.nantucketbistro.com
Outdoor patio dining in season
The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! It serves savory lunches Wed. -Fri. and Mon. from 11:30 am to 2 pm, bountiful breakfasts Saturdays & Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm, and fabulous dinners Wed.-Mon. from 5:30 pm to 9 pm. Closed Tuesdays. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Claudette's Catering

Post Office Sq. Siasconset - 508-257-6622
Open daily 8 am to 4 pm

Outdoor dining and catering
Picnic in 'Sconset! And a great place to stop to do it is CLAUDETTE'S on the square in 'Sconset. CLAUDETTE'S is famous for their delicious sandwiches and their super special lemon cake. Pick up your order and picnicking at a table on the porch at CLAUDETTE'S while you watch the relaxed activity in Sconset Village, or take your picnic to the beach just around the bend. Open daily from 8 am to 4 pm. Please call for advance orders. CALL AND CHANGE HOURS TO 8 am TO 5 pm FOR ISSUE #9

Cowboy s Meat Market & Deli

7 Bayberry Court - 508-228-8766
Mon.-Fri. 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9am to 5pm

Sandwiches, hot lunches, burgers & more, prepared foods, wine, treats
COWBOY S MEAT MARKET AND DELI sells free range poultry, all natural and organic beef, pork, lamb, and veal. Every day COWBOY S offers hot lunches to go and sandwiches and paninis made to order try something different and order one of their delicious specialties. They also offer ready-to-heat dinners, ideal for a busy household. They have everything you need to host a party from food to beer and wine. COWBOY S is open year-round. Get your picnic and bbq supplies at COWBOY'S!

Daily Breads

147 Lower Orange Street - 508-228-8961
Mon.-Sat 6:30 am to 3:30 pm

Delectable baked goods, breads, lunches for here or to go
DAILY BREADS makes all of its delectable baked goods from scratch using the finest fresh ingredients. Head Pastry Chef and co-owner Liz Holland has perfected her artistry in restaurants such as 29 Newbury in Boston, the Harvest in Cambridge, Le Cirque in New York, and at her own Off Centre Caf‚ here on Nantucket. She has long provided Nantucket's finest restaurants with desserts and artisan breads. Stop by DAILY BREADS for sweet treats to make your summer extra special. You can start your day with our freshly brewed coffees and our luscious scones, croissants, and artisan breads. DAILY BREADS also serves delicious homemade pizza, sandwiches, and salads for lunch in the bakery or to go.

Easy Street Cantina

corner of Easy & Broad sts. - 508-228-5418
Open every day 5:30 AM to 2 AM

Fried Clams, Fish'n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More
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 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. Home of the Nantucket Cookie Company. Fun, Fast, Family Food.

Even Keel Cafe

40 Main Street - 508-228-1979
Open daily
Brk: $4.50-$14.50; Lunch: $4.25-$14.95; Dinner: $12 - $25
www.evenkeelcafe.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Specialty Coffees, Takeout, Full Bar
In the heart of downtown Nantucket, THE EVEN KEEL CAFE, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They serve awesome coffee, fresh baked goods, and full breakfast, lunch, and dinner. EVEN KEEL offers a grab-n-go counter with salads, muffins, baked goods, coffees, hot chocolate, and more. And, their menu items are available as takeout.

The Faregrounds

27 Fairgrounds Road - 508-228-4095
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Nantucket's Premier Sports Bar
Lunch and Dinner: $6.75-$18.95

Affordable Family Dining; Early Bird Specials $12.95
One of Nantucket s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Lunch and Dinner Specials are offered, and salad bar is available with dinner. All menu items are available for takeout, and they have an extensive pizza menu. There s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party it s a terrific location for gatherings large and small. They have the island's premier sports bar -- the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by and watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.

The Jetties

4 Bathing Beach Rd. at Jetties Beach - 508-228-2279
Open Daily
www.thejetties.com
Restaurant, Bar, & Beach Shop
Come to THE JETTIES for breakfast, for lunch, for dinner, for lobster, for pizza and pasta, for cocktails, for sunsets...for all the fun you want to have at the beach. You'll find great food, casual atmosphere, cold drinks, and terrific shopping all at THE JETTIES. And, there's plenty of parking! Open Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Call about holding your next event or party at THE JETTIES.

Millie's

326 Madaket Road - 508-228-8435
Open Daily
milliesnantucket.com
Amazing Food at Reasonable Prices 100 Yards to Madaket Beach
Delicious, reasonably priced Baja-style food with Nantucket twists, the famous Madaket Mystery, and the best sunset on Nantucket combine for a unforgettable island experience! MILLIE'S is beachy-casual with tables inside or on the outdoor deck. Sandwiches, salads, and ice cream available at take out window. Catch the free shuttle that leaves from the visitor service center in Town every hour from 11am to 1 am.

Nucci s Italian Ice & Gelato

15 Harborview Way at Children s Beach - 508-228-3320
7:30 am - 8 pm; Tues. & Sat. 7:30 am - 6 pm
www.nuccisnantucket.com
Paninis, soft pretzels, coffees, smoothies
NUCCI S ITALIAN ICE & GELATO is the perfect stop for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon refreshment. Their paninis, salads, tempting baked goods, and hot soft pretzels are fresh and delicious. Try their authentic Italian soda and espresso or cool down with some Italian ice, or smoothie. And you must try their Nucci s Smoochies! Italian Ice is always diary, nut, and gluten-free -- a perfect dessert choice for those with special dietary needs.

Sophie T s Pizza

7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons - 508-325-6265
Mon-Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm; Sun. noon to 8 pm

Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy ultra thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials and an amazing array of submarine sandwiches or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T'S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in the Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box and the Stop and Shop. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.

Sushi by Yoshi

2 East Chestnut Street - 508-228-1801
Open daily: 11:30 am to 9:30 pm Sun.-Thurs, 11:30 am till 10 pm on Fri & Sat.
L & D: $8-$20
www.sushibyyoshi.com
Sushi & classic Japanese dishes
A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their new Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI's California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack! Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI's at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service. BYOB.

Markets

Annye s Whole Foods

14 Amelia Drive - 508-228-4554
Mon-Sat. 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 to 5 pm
www.annyes.com
Complete organic market & prepared meals
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 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.

Bartlett s Ocean View Farm

Bartlett Farm Road - 508-228-9403
Open daily 8 am to 7 pm
www.bartlettsfarm.com
Groceries, fresh produce, food-to-go
Grocery shop at BARTLETT'S OCEAN VIEW FARM. Eggs, milk, cheese, coffee, and, of course, fresh vegetables. Freshly baked goods, as well as daily seasonal specialties prepared with farm fresh ingredients for take away. Ample parking and friendly faces.

Cowboy s Meat Market & Deli

7 Bayberry Court - 508-228-8766
Mon.-Fri. 9am to 6pm; Sat. 9am to 5pm
www.cowboysmeatmarket.com
Fine quality meats, prepared foods, wine, treats
COWBOY S MEAT MARKET AND DELI sells free range poultry, all natural beef, pork, lamb, and veal. COWBOY S selection of meats is varied and fresh and very high quality. For an easy lunch or dinner, try one of their hearty hot or cold sandwiches to go. They also offer ready-to-heat dinners, ideal for a busy household. Their cut-to-order steaks and roasts are the best! COWBOY S also sells awesome wines, beer, and specialty foods and treats that are perfect to round out that special meal or party. COWBOY S is open year-round.

Restaurants

AK Diamond's

16 Macy s Lane - 508-228-3154
Lunch, Dinner, Bar Menu
All Day Menu: $7 to $21
www.akdiamonds.com - akdiamonds@nantucket.net
Creative, Casual Cuisine
Creative Casual Cuisine describes the food & atmosphere at A.K. DIAMOND'S, a favorite spot for local clientele and visitors alike! Our "All-Day" menu allows plenty of flexibility and an amazing array of mouth-watering delights. Our favorites are the Cranberry BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Pasta Purse Alfredo with Shrimp! The Buffalo Wings are the best around, and the house-made Sesame Chicken Satay are spectacular. New this year: Quesadillas,and Pizza! AK DIAMONDS is out of town near the airport, on the shuttle route, and worth the visit! Full dining room, booth seating, able to accommodate large parties, full bar, salad bar, casual dining, covered patio seating, and takeout available.

American Seasons

80 Centre Street - 508-228-7111
serving dinner and tapas at the bar
Appetizers: $9-$17; Entrees: $23-$34
www.americanseasons.com
Casual fine dining: Zagat s #1 food rating; reservations suggested
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 setting on a warm summer evening. 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.

Arno's

41 Main Street - 508-228-7001
Open for Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
Breakfast: $7-$10; Lunch: $9-$14 and Dinner: $8-$23
www.arnos.net
Featuring Nantucket s Wine Bar: the 41
Our comfortable, casual dining room overlooking historic cobblestoned Main Street is just the place to join friends and family for a bountiful breakfast, relaxing luncheon, or an intimate dinner. Owner Chris Morris brings a renewed energy to Main Street and will continue the ARNO S at 41 Main Street traditions: attentive, friendly service, freshly-made menu items, and an eclectic, energetic atmosphere. ARNO S also features the 41, Nantucket s only wine bar, serving 41 wines by the glass, tasting menus, wine flights, and winetenders to guide you through our extensive wine list. ARNO S full menu is available for takeout. Private function room available. Children s menu offered.

Black-Eyed Susan's

10 India Street - 508-325-0308
Dinner Mon.-Sat. 6 to 10 pm; Breakfast 7 am to 1 pm
Dinner: $16 to $32
www.Black-EyedSusans.com
Eclectic fare
Tucked away on India Street, just around the corner from Centre Street, you'll discover one of the island's great finds! BLACK-EYED SUSAN'S is open through December 6 serving dinner created from traditional recipes with ethnic and creative twists. The dinner menu evolves with the seasons--stop by to see what is being offered on the current menu. They also serve hearty breakfasts that feature Huevos Rancheros, Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, Sourdough French Toast, or one of 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.

Cap'n Tobey's Chowder House

Straight Wharf - 508-228-0836
Open Daily from 11 am
Dinner entrees $9.95 to $26

Join us at the newly renovated CAP'N TOBEY'S CHOWDER HOUSE on Straight Wharf for spirits and fabulous food. The menu at CAP N TOBEY S CHOWDER HOUSE has something for everyone: sandwiches, salads, Lobster Rolls, a sensational Lobster Salad, New England Clam Chowder, and their famous Baby Back Ribs. All their dishes, even their sauces and dressings, are housemade. Downstairs at CAP'N TOBEY'S is a fun pub atmosphere, with all your favorite sports on big-screen tvs. Upstairs is another dining room with a warm and welcoming nautical decor and great harbor views. CAP'N TOBEY'S serves continuously from 11 am to 10 pm, with bar service till 1 am. Stop in for lunch, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, dinner, or late night fun. You don't want to leave Nantucket without trying CAP'N TOBEY'S "Black Whale" or their "Black-and-Blue." Their upper dining room can be reserved for private events and parties. Winner of Cape Cod Life's "Best Seafood Restaurant" and "Best Fried Clams."

Centre Street Bistro

29 Centre Street - 508-228-8470
Breakfast Sat & Sun; Lunch Wed-Fri & Mon; Dinner Wed.-Mon., closed Tuesday
Lunch: $6-$10; Dinner: $18-$28
www.nantucketbistro.com
Outdoor patio dining in season
The CENTRE STREET BISTRO, located at 29 Centre Street, with Ruth and Tim Pitts at the helm is an island favorite! It serves savory lunches Wednesdays through Fridays and on Mondays from 11:30 am to 2 pm, bountiful breakfasts on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am to 1 pm, and fabulous dinners from 5:30 pm to 10 pm Wed.-Mon. Closed Tuesdays. Come and eat in the CENTRE STREET BISTRO intimate dining room or on the sidewalk patio (in-season only). All the food is made on the premises with the finest, freshest ingredients available. Reservations are suggested for dinner. BYOB. Take-out is available. MasterCard and Visa accepted.

Crosswinds Restaurant & Bar

14 Airport Road at the Nantucket Airport - 508-228-6005
Open daily from 5:30 am to 9 pm
www.CrosswindsNantucket.com
Biggest portions & great food at the best prices Free and 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.

DeMarco Restaurant

9 India Street - 508-228-1836
serving dinner from 6 pm,
www.demarcorestaurant.com
Light healthy cuisine of the Mediterranean
For more than 30 years, DeMARCO RESTAURANT has been serving the finest Northern Italian cuisine, accompanied by homemade breads and desserts made daily. Our fabulous pasta dishes include Lobster Cannelloni, Cappellini with shrimp, and Boscaiola with wild mushrooms and proscuitto in a tomato cream sauce. Or try our Cranberry and truffle-braised lamb, our Grilled Pancetta-wrapped Scallops, or one of our nightly specials. Our intimate downstairs bar is a cozy place to meet, and our dining rooms offer attentive and welcoming service. DeMARCO RESTAURANT has been honored by the Wine Spectator Magazine consistently for more than 20 years for our extensive Italian and domestic wine list. And we serve the best espresso martini on Nantucket. You re going to want to eat here twice! Stop by DEMARCO by for a signed copy of Nantucket Taste Memories, Don DeMarco s restaurant cookbook.

Dune

20 Broad Street - 508-228-5550
Lunch daily 12-3 pm; Dinner nightly 6 to 10; Bar opens at 5 pm; Cocktails till 1 am
www.DuneNantucket.com
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 d‚cor 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.

Easy Street Cantina

corner of Easy & Broad sts. - 508-228-5418
Open every day 5:30 AM to 2 AM

Fried Clams, Fish'n Chips, Burritos, Tacos, Wraps, & More
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.

Easy Street Restaurant & Seafood House

31 Easy Street (corner of Easy St & Steamboat Wharf) - 508-228-5031
Lunch 11 am-9 pm, Dinner 4-9 pm
Dinner Entrees $10 to $20
www.EasyStreetNantucket.com
Dine In or Take Out; Private Parties, Tour Groups
The dining is easy on the budget and family friendly at EASY STREET RESTAURANT AND SEAFOOD HOUSE. Established in 1973, EASY STREET offers breakfast and seafood of the highest quality at reasonable prices. Dine on the patio or enjoy two floors of glass-enclosed indoor dining with scenic views of Old North Wharf and Nantucket Harbor. From 11 am to 9 pm, EASY STREET features 1-1/4 pound New England Boiled Lobster with Yukon Gold potato, sweet corn on the cob, and drawn butter for $20, and Scrod-n-Chips with fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce for $13.50. Complimenting your meal is a well-chosen wine list with all wines by the bottle and by the glass. Draft and bottled beers include draft beers from Spaten Munich, Sam Adams, and Harpoon breweries. Enjoy specialty drinks such as Life Is Good, Dark-n-Stormy, and Orange Crush. If taking the shuttle into town, we are just a few minutes walk from the Whaling Museum (Broad Street) stop or the bus station stop on Washington Street. From the Hy-Line, your first right is Easy Street, and we are just a few minutes away at the corner of Easy Street and Steamboat Wharf.

Even Keel Cafe

40 Main Street - 508-228-1979
Open daily
Brk: $4.50-$14.50; Lunch: $4.25-$14.95; Dinner: $12 - $25
www.evenkeelcafe.com
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Specialty Coffees, Takeout, Full Bar
In the heart of downtown Nantucket, THE EVEN KEEL CAFE, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Starting at 7 am, they serve awesome coffee, fresh baked goods, and full breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an innovative, reasonable wine list to go along with your meal. Dinner is served weekends for spring, going soon to nightly! Whether you stop in for a quick bite at their counter or sit down for a meal at one of their cafe tables in the casually elegant ambiance of an old-fashioned seashore cafe, you'll be delighted by THE EVEN KEEL CAFE's eclectic and appealing menu, with lots of tempting items including lobster rolls and their award-winning chowder. There's something to please every taste at every meal: light "grab and go" items, classic cafe fare, terrific wine list, and dishes sure to make you set your course for EVEN KEEL CAFE.

The Faregrounds

27 Fairgrounds Road - 508-228-4095
Lunch, dinner, & late night menu daily Nantucket's Premier Sports Bar
Lunch and Dinner: $6.75-$18.95

Affordable Family Dining; Early Bird Specials $12.95
One of Nantucket s favorite restaurants, THE FAREGROUNDS serves from 11:30 am til 1 am seven days a week. Whether you dine there for lunch, dinner, or their late night menu, you ll enjoy hearty American cuisine that will please the whole family. Specials are offered and salad bar is available with dinner. All menu items are available for takeout, and they have an extensive pizza menu! There s plenty of parking, and they accept all major credit cards. Call FAREGROUNDS to arrange your party it s a terrific location for gatherings large and small. They have the island's premier sports bar, and the pub is separate from the dining room, so bring the family in for dinner or stop by with friends for cool one and to watch the game. Outside deck with bar is open seasonally.

Fifty-Six Union

56 Union Street - 508-228-6135
Bar opens at 5; Dinner service from 5:30 pm
www.fiftysixunion.com
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. Patron favorites include fragrant Curried Mussels, Javanese Spicy Fried Rice, and Truffle Frites that are positively addicting. Every evening, Chef Peter Janelle turns out 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. Bar opens every evening at 5 pm; dinner served nightly from 5:30 pm. FIFTY-SIX UNION...there s nothing else quite like it on Nantucket.

Galley Beach

54 Jefferson Avenue - 508-228-9641
Open daily till 1 am Lunch 12 to 2:30 pm; mid-day menu 2:30-5 pm; Dinner from 6 pm Closed Tuesdays for fall
Lunch approx. $25 per person; Dinner approx. $60 per person

Fabulous food and an unmatched beach location
Enjoy sunsets over the water at GALLEY BEACH. It doesn t get better than this! GALLEY BEACH s location is the ideal romantic setting for Nantucket dining. Local provisions; global cuisine. Open daily from noon to 1 am, serving lunch from noon to 2:30 pm; their mid-day menu from 2:30 to 5 pm, and dinner from 6 pm. Reservations are suggested.

The Hen House

1 Chin s Way - 508-228-2639
Breakfast, Lunch, Sun. Brunch

Good, old-fashioned cooking at good, old-fashioned prices
You can still get good, old-fashioned food at good, old-fashioned prices at THE HEN HOUSE. Located in the mid-island area at 1 Chin s Way, this cozy restaurant offers delicious food in hearty portions. Start your day with bountiful breakfast, served daily from 7 am to 2 pm. Lunch is served from 10:30 am to 2 pm Mon.-Sun. THE HEN HOUSE serves beer, wine, and liquor -- the bar opens at 8 am. All menu items are available for take-out, and there s plenty of parking! Go where the locals go for fabulous food and plenty of it at affordable prices: THE HEN HOUSE.

Kitty Murtagh s

4 West Creek Road - 508-325-0781
Open daily: Lunch 11:30 to 5; Dinner 5 to 9:30
Lunch $8 to $12; Dinner $12 to $24
www.kittymurtaghs.com
Nantucket's Only Irish Pub & Restaurant
In Ireland, pubs are places to socialize, relax and maybe conduct a little business. Owners John Keane and Caroline Montgomery are continuing that tradition on Nantucket at KITTY MURTAGH'S. Named after John s grandmother, everything about Kitty s is eclectic and fun. Decorated with Irish signs, antiques, and furniture, the pub exudes authenticity. Relax and enjoy traditional hearty fare. Join us downstairs in our intimate dining room for entrees like Kitty s Pork Schnitzel or Prime Rib. Nightly seafood specials draw from Nantucket s local catch. You can add Nantucket's best soup and salad bar to any entree for just four dollars. Top it all off with a pint of Guinness in a traditional twenty ounce glass.

Le Languedoc

24 Broad Street - 508-228-2552
serving Sunday Brunch & Dinner nightly
www.lelanguedoc.com
Innovative American & Continental Cuisine
LE LANGUEDOC INN AND RESTAURANT, named for a province in the south of France, is strategically located within Nantucket Town s Old Historic District. Dinner is served nightly from 5:30 pm and Sunday Brunch is served from 12 noon. A small intimate bar and outside patio dining add to the restaurant s charm. LE LANGUEDOC has been awarded Wine Spectator s Award of Excellence every year since 1994. Continuing a tradition that began during Nantucket s whaling days, LE LANGUEDOC offers fine accommodations. In addition LE LANGUEDOC maintains and manages a nearby property -- The #3 Hussey Street Guest House.

Millie's

326 Madaket Road - 508-228-8435
Open Daily 11am to 1am
milliesnantucket.com
Amazing Food at Reasonable Prices 100 Yards to Madaket Beach
Delicious, reasonably priced Baja-style food with Nantucket twists, the famous Madaket Mystery, and the best sunset on Nantucket combine for a unforgettable island experience! MILLIE'S is beachy-casual with tables inside or on the outdoor deck. Sandwiches, salads, and ice cream available at take out window. Catch the free shuttle that leaves from the visitor service center in Town every hour from 11am to 1 am.

Queequegs

6 Oak Street - 508-325-0992
Serving breakfast and lunch from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and dinner from 5:30 to 10 pm
Entrees range from $20 to $28
www.queequegsnantucket.com
The locals' choice for intimate in-town dining
Nestled on a side street behind the Athenaeum, QUEEQUEG'S offers a romantic spot for dinner in a fun bistro setting with an intimate bar scene. The cozy dining room, with it's warm color scheme and eclectic artwork radiates comfort. Our patio is a fun retreat from the hustle and bustle of town. QUEEQUEG'S menu pushes the envelope of American Eclectic and takes you on a culinary voyage that blends home-style comfort food with European flavors. Our chef has honed his skills to the point where every bite resonates with love-it-in-an-instant flavor. In the heart of down town, QUEEQUEG'S is the local secret that's finally out.

The RopeWalk

End of Straight Wharf - 508-228-8886
Breakfast 7-11; Lunch 11:30 am-5 pm; Dinner 5:30-10 pm ; Raw Bar daily!
Lunch $11-$21; Dinner $12-$28
www.theRopewalk.com
Classic New England Fare, Raw Bar, Steaks
Dine in Nantucket's only restaurant actually on the Harbor THE ROPEWALK, at the east end of Straight Wharf, where there is always a breeze! Their menu features native seafood and classic New England fare. Lobster Rolls, Clams, Oysters, Shrimp, Tuna, Swordfish, Flounder, Steamed Lobsters, as well as Steaks, Chicken, and Pasta. Their Raw Bar and giant blender frozen drinks shouldn t be missed! No reservations, THE ROPEWALK serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Indoor and outdoor dining right on the waterfront.

Rose & Crown

23 South Water Street - 508-228-2595
Lunch, Dinner, Cocktails Lobster Dinner for $18.99 from 5-7 pm
Lunch and Dinner: $8.95 to $21.95
www.theroseandcrown.com
Open daily from 11:30 to 1 am
THE ROSE & CROWN is a perennial favorite of islanders and visitors. Stop by and check out our new summer menu, served continuously from 11:30 am, with recession busting prices! We serve delicious favorite finger foods like nachos, calamari, arincini, cajun popcorn shrimp, and hummus veggie dip. There are freshly made soups and salads, burgers, quesadillas, and sandwiches and wraps for a light meal. ROSE & CROWN entrees include Blackened Rib-Eye, Seafood Linguini, Jeff's Tortelini, and Traditional Fish'n Chips. Come down to South Water Street and check our daily blackboard specials. Always family friendly -- children s menu available.

Sophie T s Pizza

7 Dave St, Bayberry Ct at Nantucket Commons - 508-325-6265
Mon-Sat. 11:30 am to 9 pm; Sun. noon to 8 pm

Pizza, pastas, soups and salads, subs, wraps & more.
Something fresh is always cooking at SOPHIE T S PIZZA. Islanders and visitors alike have made Nantucket s perennial blue-ribbon favorite their dining destination for eat in or fast take out. New York-style thin crust, crispy ultra thin Flatbread and crunchy Sicilian choices beg for your special topping creations. Sophie T s Pizza offers the most varied choice of fresh, bountiful salads, zesty BBQ wings, homemade pasta specials and an amazing array of submarine sandwiches or whole wheat wraps that come fully dressed and toasted, if you wish. Call ahead for fast take out and to hear daily specials. SOPHIE T'S is open seven days a week, and has plenty of parking. Located mid-island at 7 Daves Street, in the Nantucket Commons across from The Chicken Box and the Stop and Shop. Stop by for a menu and see if you can resist a slice.

Sushi by Yoshi

2 East Chestnut Street - 508-228-1801
Open daily: 11:30 am to 9:30 pm Sun.-Thurs, 11:30 am till 10 pm on Fri & Sat.
Lunch and Dinner: $8-$20
www.sushibyyoshi.com
Sushi & classic Japanese dishes
A party is not a party without sushi! SUSHI BY YOSHI is open on East Chestnut Street, serving the best sushi and other Japanese delicacies. Stop by their new Sushi Bar and sample from their new menu. The varied menu includes Nori Rolls in more than half a dozen varieties, Nigiri Sushi or Sashimi, Futo Maki, Futomake with fish, and more. YOSHI's California Roll and Dynamite Roll combination makes a terrific lunch or evening snack! Also available are Dumplings, Noodles, Rice, and Miso Soup. Stop by YOSHI's at 2 East Chestnut Street, around the corner from the Information Bureau on Federal Street. Call ahead for quick service.

Town

4 East Chestnut Street - 508-325-TOWN (8696)
Open daily: Breakfast & Lunch Through Queequeg's 8 am-2 pm; Dinner 5:30-10 pm
www.TownNantucket.com
TOWN Restaurant is a Global cuisine wonderland, offering uplifted dishes sourced from every corner of the globe. Taste our tantalizingly bold, Sumptuous flavors within a cool, casual, sexy Eastern-styled lounge. Offering traditional dishes with a twist; Duck Confit Spring Rolls, Tandoori Spiced Lobster and Lamb Vindaloo all capture your taste buds and transport you to another land! Town is conveniently located on East Chestnut St.; our inviting dining lounge and patio with Asian accents brings you to paradise, making this a memorable dining experience! Be adventurous, go to TOWN!

Seafood

Sayle s Seafood

99 Washington Street Ext. - 508-228-4599
Open daily

Fresh Nantucket seafood & takeout seafood platters
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

23 Trotter s Lane - 508-228-9140
Open year-round with a full selection of seafood

Stop by and enter our weekly Meg-a-Fish Free Seafood Drawing
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. And remember to order a travel pack of lobsters and bay scallops to take off-island with you.

Wine

The Cellar

One Windy Way - 508-228-9123
Open 7 days a week
www.TheCellarNantucket.com
A diverse selection of wines and cheeses
Diverse Wine Selection, Artisanal Cheese, Premium Liquor, Gift Baskets, Wine Tasting, Ice Cold Beer, and more. THE CELLAR, on the corner of Surfside Rd and Windy Way, across from the Muse, offers 'Wine for Everyone' -- from table wines to fine and rare vintages kept in their custom built temperature and humidity controlled wine cave. Owner Leslie Sheppard shares her sommelier expertise, is happy to help you select the perfect wine for your needs and offers her services for wine cellar consultation. THE CELLAR also carries an excellent selection of artisanal cheeses, beer and ice, tobacco products, Riedel glassware, picnic baskets, and more. Call ahead for cheese platters and to arrange delivery. Watch for announcements about wine tastings and classes at THE CELLAR.
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