Take it or leave it has grown to stature of high island lore!…read more Famed Madaket Mall Tourists lament; crafter's glee Island picker's dream #NOLA_Haiku #Haiku #TakeItOrLeaveIt #NantucketDump #Madaket #Nantucket

This is actually the town dump/recycling center People leave…read morewhatever they no longer want, and there are takers waiting for whatever they leave.. Clothing, furniture, anything...

What a fun shopping experience! They start in June-ish, and we were on Island in November the week…read morebefore Thanksgiving and there were several tents and kiosks set up. If you take an early boat over, we usually grab the 9:05 from Hyannis and that gives us plenty of time to walk through. Watch your step and footing. The roads are cobble stone and very hard, uneven and unforgiving. People tend to get a little pushy-shovey and the it's densely packed. Crafts, art, food stuff (honey, spices, etc.), and farm fresh vegetables grown on island when seasonable. It's great, but we've never bought any vegetables as we'd have to carry them all day. That said, it is still a fun time. Keep it local!

Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market brings together local farmers, growers, food purveyors,…read moreartists and artisans and musicians every Saturday morning from 9 AM - 1 PM (June 12 - October 16) in the heart of downtown Nantucket. Buy an array of locally grown produce, from the expected to the unusual, as well as cut flowers and plants for your garden. Pick up some freshly made pasta, baked goods, honey or eggs while sipping an iced tea or coffee. Pick out a unique gift from the selection of handmade jewelry, textiles, pottery, stationary, and more. All vendors are required to be Nantucket residents, and all goods sold must be grown or produced on the island. There's often live music, a kids' activity table, and tables set aside for non-profit organizations. It's a lively and fun atmosphere, much like a street festival, and people are relaxed and friendly. Parking can be tough in this downtown location, so I recommend bringing your bike or hopping the shuttle bus.

I had an opportunity to visit Michael's workshop and was very impressed with the craftsmanship of…read morehis baskets. This is authentic Nantucket lightship baskets. All handmade by Michael. I discovered there are a lot of imitation baskets on the market that are cheaper but they're often made overseas and even machine made. These baskets can be used as purses, furniture pieces, or decorative designs for the home. These are art pieces that can be passed down for generations. These cost a pretty penny but considering the amount of time that goes into each of these pieces and the precious stones and antique ivory that adorn them, it's really worth it the price you'd pay for a keepsake from Nantucket. Michael also does a lot of custom orders but expect a wait list for these.

I make baskets as a hobby and have sold them at craft fairs. These baskets are beautifully crafted.read more

Chef Colin catered a fabulous 5 star Thanksgiving dinner for our family! It was our first time…read morehaving turkey confit and certainly not the last. Everything was amazing from the delicious creamy garlic mashed potatoes to the roasted autumn vegetables, stuffing, and the best mac and cheese ever. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Colin from start to finish. I highly recommend Chef Colin for your next Nantucket dinner party!!

Wish there were more stars to provide Chef Colin and this spectacularly curated experience! We…read morewere on the island for my sister's 50th birthday and wanted to organize something a little more special provided this milestone worthy of a splurge. The courses were layered with complexity and flavor that exceeded our expectations -- better than any other dinner on the Island that weekend. We will be sure to reach out to Chef Colin again. This was a one-of-a-kind find!