Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Travel Guides: Best of Nantucket Food


Best Farm-to-Table Restaurants
American Seasons
80 Center St
(508) 228-7111


love the dresscode-- Under-the-radar or Over-the-top

The Boarding House
12 Federal St (right next to Eye of the Needle)
(508) 228-9622

Best Dinner to Bring to the Beach
What better way to spend the evening than with a picnic to bring out to Madaket and watch the sunset?


Lobster dinner from Sayle's Seafood, 99 Washington St

Bottle of wine from Current Vintage, 4 Easy St
http://www.currentvintage.com/

Best Lunch to Go--
Lola Burger, 10 Broad St
http://lolaburger.com/

Even if you don't feel like indulging in the signature Lola burger, they have a great greek salad and the Tuna burger is a healthful option.



Best Ice Cream


The Juice Bar, 12 Broad St (get there before 8ish to avoid long lines at night)

Best Grocery
Barlett Farm-- all the fresh produce from Barlett farm along with a deli that has great salads and sandwiches, and some other basics

If you're going to Bartlett Farm don't miss the brewery tour (ie tasting) next door at....
Cisco Brewers, 3 Bartlett Farm Rd.
(also available at most liquor stores on the island)

Farm Fresh Food in Town
If you're too tispy (or lazy) to make the short trip out to the farm, fortunately you can get the best produce in town as well-


Nantucket's fresh food staple (with famous tomatoes) is
the Bartlett Farm stand (on Main St)



you can also check out-
the Sustainable Nantucket Farmer's Market
http://www.sustainablenantucket.org/


Catch Your Own

For a great day of fishing try
Albacore Charters
http://www.albacorecharters.com/
508-228-5074



Locavore Social Event of the Summer
Sustainable Nantucket's Farm Fresh Feast at Moor's End Farm-- Sustainable Nantucket's annual fundraiser draws an eclectic mix of local food producers and their patrons and always features a delectable spread and great auction



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