• by Sarah Teach • Coffee and Nantucket have mingled like cream and sugar since island native and forty-niner James A. Folger struck gold in creating his namesake coffee giant. More than 150 years later, newly wedded year-round islanders Courtney and Jason Bridges are tackling a venture that would make […]
Featured Restaurants
Favorite Breakfast Spot Great for Dinner – Arno’s Breakfast & Seafood Restaurant
Everyone knows about the bountiful breakfasts they serve at 41 Main Street in the landmark island restaurant called Arno’s Breakfast and Seafood Restaurant—they’re legendary! There’s a constant flow of happy guests starting their days with Omelettes big enough to satisfy the heartiest appetites, deliciously crunchy French Toast with real maple […]
Island Kitchen – Fabulous Cuisine in a Casual Café
As we scoot between tables to settle in on a comfy bench seat, the couple next to us greets us warmly and the women two tables down smile and start a short “hey, how are you, it’s been a while” chat. We’re not surprised that even in June we know […]
American Seasons: A Culinary Tribute to Spring
After a winter that seemed colder and longer and darker than any we had experienced in a decade, Nantucket’s celebration of spring this week promises to be particularly joyful. One of our favorite traditions for welcoming the change of season is a visit to American Seasons. There’s a comforting, homey […]
Sophie T’s – New Tastes and Island Favorites
As we opened the door into Sophie T’s the aromas of garlic, freshly baked crust, and sausage, wafted over us into the night air. Italian comfort food is the perfect choice for a chilly evening, and Sophie Ts makes some of the best on the island. We had a large […]
Thai House – One Visit is Not Enough
You have to be careful when you go to dinner at the Thai House: it’s far too easy to over-order. You might arrive intending to start with the Spring Rolls, but then you see they also serve Beef Teriyaki and Shrimp Tempura and Crab Rangoons and Egg Drop Soup and […]
Lola Burger, Burgers, Bubbly, and a Lot of Fun
When Lola Burger closed its doors on Broad Street in the fall of 2011, the island practically went into mourning. No more Lola Burgers or Tuna Burgers or Foie Gras Gravy Fries. It was going to be a long, dreary winter. This spring, the island buzzed with excitement when word […]
56 Union – Fine Food and Fun
It’s half-past six, and the main dining room is filling with people having fun. The group at the front table (the window seat under the pop-chic chandelier) is clearly having a celebration—dressed in their fashionista best and toasting with perilously full margherita and martini glasses. Nearly every seat at the […]
Galley Beach
If You Only Choose One, Choose Galley Beach If you dine out just once during your visit to Nantucket, make sure the restaurant you choose is Galley Beach. Set in the white sand of Cliffside Beach at the end of Jefferson Avenue, this restaurant offers everything that can create a […]