by Catherine Macallister When you walk into the bright and open gallery that belongs to Susan Lister Locke, you won’t be able to decide which view is better: the beautiful jewelry that lines the shelves and cabinets or the picturesque harbor view from the shop windows, where she draws inspiration […]
Nantucket Style
Craft & Cru: The Best of Craft Beer
by Jenny You are sitting on your back porch and can hear the roar of the ocean waves. The grill is fired up and ready for action. Friends visiting from off-island are gathered, listening to music, and enjoying the summer afternoon. In honor of celebrating the holiday of America’s independence, […]
Cinema Sips
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay Movies can be like fine wine. Depth, character, and an unexpected ending are all qualities that can be found in both of these creative endeavors. What makes each of them unique is the artistic style of the director who has a vision from […]
Toasting What’s Next
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes a multitude of rites of passages to celebrate. Whether it’s a surprised engagement at Brant Point Lighthouse or acknowledging the accomplishments of a life-long career, you can be sure to add to the […]
Nantucket Pink
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay Tired of drinking the same old blush plonk that you don’t even like anyway? Feel lost and overwhelmed in the rosé aisle these days? Not sure how to get the biggest bang for your buck amongst the current sea of pink wine? With […]
Holiday Treasures to Discover Off the Beaten Track
Tired of giving the same old holiday gifts and stocking stuffers? Nantucket Island is the perfect place to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts. Many who come to Nantucket never venture beyond the “town square”’ of Main, Center, Broad, and South Water and the side streets between. But if you venture a […]
Gifts that Keep On Giving
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay The holiday season is about the joy of giving. This could mean offering the generosity of your time, providing much needed funds for your favorite charity, or giving a most-thoughtful gift that has the recipient thinking fondly of you every time they see […]
Fall Cocktails
by Jenny Benzie, Advanced Sommelier of Épernay After Columbus Day weekend, several of Nantucket’s seasonal hot spot dining establishments will be shuttering their doors until Nantucket Christmas Stroll or Daffy Fest 2019. Luckily, there are numerous locations that do remain open for those who enjoy the lush taste of food […]
Smooth Sailing Rums
by Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie Salt air breezes, toes in the sand, and sunshine on your face are all synonymous with island living on Nantucket, and no other spirit can make a cocktail that emulates life on an island quite like rum. Rum, made from sugarcane or a molasses product, […]