Eight new things on Nantucket
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As with any island, Nantucket has witnessed all sorts of changes over the winter. Shops, restaurants, and other businesses have shuttered, while others have sprung up or been refurbished, offering islanders and visitors a roster of fresh places to discover. With the summer season in full swing, here’s some of what’s new. – By Victoria Abbott Riccardi
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At Sea Dog Nantucket (15 South Water St., 508-228-8011), the fourth incarnation of the original Maine brew pub, craft beers from the Maine brewery flow, along with those from Nantucket’s Cisco Brewers. The pub also serve cocktails and casual grub.
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The island has new spots where you can sip, sup, and chill out, beginning with Cru (1 Straight Wharf, 508-228-9278), a waterfront eatery where seafood reigns supreme for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. In addition to over a dozen varieties of oysters, the menu highlights local catches. Two bars offer an extensive roster of champagnes, wines, and cocktails.
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After being boarded up for six years, The Dreamland Theater (17 South Water St., 508-228-5356) has reopened to movie lovers and performers after a more than $30 million renovation that includes a 320-seat movie theater, second-floor studio theater, and outdoor community space. Originally built in the 1830s as a Quaker Meetinghouse, the building subsequently became a straw-hat factory, roller-skating rink, and then the center portion of The Nantucket hotel.
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Monelle (Zero Candle Street, located inside the 1 Main Street building, 508-901-5561) has hip women’s wear.
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“There are tons of new women’s shops, as well as expansions and changes to existing shops,’’ says PJ Martin Smith, executive director, Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. “J. McLaughlin (1 Salem St., 508-325-6351) is now offering men’s clothing as well as women’s.
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Dakota (23 Old South Wharf, 508-901-5332) sports splashy frocks, along with jewelry, cufflinks, and more.
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From July 26-28 the island will host the first annual Nantucket Yoga Festival at Bartlett’s Ocean View Farm (33 Bartlett Farm Road, 508-228-9403). Throughout the day on Friday and Saturday paying participants will be able to attend various classes, workshops, and lectures taught by over a dozen internationally acclaimed teachers. The festival will include a vendor village open to the public featuring artisans, jewelry makers, and clothing designers. For more information go to www.nantucketyogafestival.com.
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Thomas Macy Warehouse (12 Straight Wharf) now houses Nantucket Natural Oils on the second floor.
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