If you weren’t already filled with joy just by being on Nantucket, your heart will overflow with abundance attending a wedding or getting hitched here yourself on island. The beauty of the isle is able to provide the perfect backdrop to what is considered the best day of one’s life in many cases. Surrounded by family and dear friends as you vow to your special someone, everyone will surely be ready to celebrate your union with you. With wedding season upon us, choosing what to drink at your reception is almost as important as what to eat. Being that the two oft times go hand in hand, Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers some wedding reception bliss advice to get your new life as one on the right track. PARTY STARTER Upon arrival at the wedding reception, greeting guests with a fanciful signature cocktail that is symbolic of the bride and groom’s courtship is a perfect introduction to what lies ahead. ...Read More >
One of the amazing things about being on Nantucket is that having a lunch date as a party of one is sometimes just what you need. For those of you who are working all summer long, it is nice to just grab a sandwich and a cold one on your own, not having to talk to anyone else. Others have been entertaining family non-stop day and night, and they need some “me” time with a salad and a sip of wine without the backtalk, sass, or unwanted advice. Whatever your current situation may be for a little quiet time meal on your own, Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie will point you in the right direction for a delicious bite to eat and the perfect libation in which to wash it down with. BURGER AND BUBBLES When the word “burger” is mentioned, most people think of the one made from beef. However, this is not the only kind available, and there is...Read More >
Nantucket is home to a plethora of beautiful home gardens and bountiful farm fresh harvests, and summertime is when everything is in full bloom. Maintaining these fields of plenty takes time, effort, and patience. Keeping it green on our island is more important than ever these days. We must be stewards of the land and carefully choose how we cultivate it for generations ahead to continue to enjoy all of its beauty and splendor. The same could be said about the life cycle of working on a vineyard, where the grapes are currently growing and tended to in order to mature to just the right ripeness for picking. How a vigneron decides to care for their land not only affect this year’s harvest, but also the health and vitality of the soil for yours to come. Advanced Sommelier Jenny Benzie offers a summertime selection of sustainable wines for you to enjoy this summer that are also considerate to Mother Earth. DRINKING STARS...Read More >
Movies can be like fine wine. Depth, character, and an unexpected ending are all qualities that can be found in both of these creative genres. What makes each of them unique is the artistic style of the director who has a vision from start to finish of the project. This is played out by a multitude of influencers involved in the ever-evolving plot. If all goes well in the initial stages of development, post-production is typically more of a minimalistic, hands-off approach. The final cut is the culmination of hours, days, and months of hard work, determination, and passion all bottled up into one. The annual Nantucket Film Festival gives us the opportunity to experience movies that we may never have otherwise seen, much less heard about. Here you have the opportunity to meet and greet with the filmmakers themselves, attend round table discussions to learn more about life behind the scenes, and discover stories that are told through the...Read More >
