July 24, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

You’ve put off that hop to Nantucket long enough. Here are five more reasons to find island time.

STAY
Cliff Road Estate
What: Pool with friends and pimp out this $35K/week pad that sleeps twelve and comes with concierge services.
Why: Live life on the edge.
When: July-Sept.
Where: Online at timeandplace.com.

CARRY
Fresh
What: New sammy/gourmet food joint sells homemade beach nibbles.
Why: Preorder the crazy tasty cheese plate with honey truffles for cocktail hour.
When: Daily, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 5 Salem St., Nantucket (508-825-2100).

SNACK
Provisions
What: Beach-snack stop now owned by Straight Wharf Restaurant’s Gabriel Frasca and Amanda Lydon serves homemade baked goods and offbeat sandwiches.
Why: If only for the boffo Turkey Terrific.
When: Daily, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Straight Wharf (behind the gazebo), Nantucket (508-228-3258).

DINE
The Summer House Restaurant
What: Pigalle & Marco chef Marc Orfaly splits time between this spot and his city digs for the summer.
Why: Seriously swanky seaside dining.
When: Daily, 6-11 p.m.
Where: 17 Ocean Ave., ’Sconset (508-257-9976).

SHOP
CurrentVintage
What: New shop has a dynamite mix of original and reimagined pieces plus inventive halters by island designer Cheryl Fudge.
Why: Make it new again.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 4 Easy St., Nantucket (508-228-5073).

Vicente Agor Trunk Show
What: Pagéo shows off jeweler’s new line of gold chains and bracelets.
Why: It’s a booty call.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 22 Centre St., Nantucket (508-228-6899).