settlements) and the endless Atlantic
Ocean. From the kitchen comes a menu
that uses local ingredients in a variety
of disciplines that all get along well. In
season, stone fruits are lightly grilled and
served with a southern Massachusetts
blue cheese, and fresh-from-the-ocean
squid is deep fried and presented with
an Asian twist of tangled hot peppers,
pea tendrils, peanuts and soy sauce.
588 Wentworth Rd., New Castle.
603-422-7322, wentworth.com
Massachusetts
Martha’s Vineyard
If it’s good enough for Sasha and Malia
Obama, then the deck of Nancy’s Restaurant, overlooking the harbor in Oak
Bluffs, suits us too. The crab and corn
crusted cod works—view or no view—as
does the crowded and jovial bar scene.
29 Lake Ave., Oak Bluffs. 508-693-0006,
nancysrestaurant.com
Just outside of Edgartown sits the
Winnetu Oceanside Resort—a first-
class vacation spot offering something
for everyone. At Lure Grill, Chef Ed
Gannon translates his many years of
fancy-pants cooking at the Four Sea-
sons Boston into relaxed-yet-exquisite
riffs on local ingredients, such as Sweet
Neck Farm oysters on the half shell.
31 Dunes Rd., Edgartown. 508-627-3663,
winnetu.com
Nantucket
Seth and Angela Raynor run a trifecta
of great dining: the Pearl, their elegant
homage to Franco-Asian cuisine (the
wok-fried lobster is a must); the adjacent
Boarding House, a farm-to-table experience with a Mediterranean influence;
and Corazón del Mar, a Latin-inspired
hot spot near the docks (snag a seat
at the ceviche bar). 12 Federal St. and
21 S. Water St. boardinghouse-pearl.com
Literally on the beach, Galley Beach
offers tables in the sand and an outstanding view of Nantucket Sound.
What began decades ago as a beach
lunch shack is now an island mainstay
serving casual lunch and elegant dinners to longtime residents, celebrities
and day-trippers alike. 54 Jefferson Ave.
508-228-9641, galleybeach.net
Chef Michael LaScola’s ever-changing
menu at American Seasons pulls from
distinctly American culinary traditions,
and each menu—New England, Pacific
Coast, Wild West and Down South—is
thoughtfully and deliciously prepared and
matched with a stellar wine list. 80 Centre
St. 508-228-7111, americanseasons.com
Black-Eyed Susan’s is open for dinner
and is quite good, but breakfast is a rite
of passage. Be forewarned: It’s no secret
that the huevos rancheros, piled atop
fresh corn tortillas and refried black
beans, are delicious—not to mention
the Jack Daniel’s–infused French toast
with cinnamon and pecans. 10 India St.
508-325-0308, black-eyedsusans.com
Perhaps the island’s unofficial headquarters, 21 Federal has been doing it
