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GROCERY STORES
The best part about renting a house is that you can live like a local by going to the grocery store and cooking at home. The island has two major supermarkets: Grand Union and Stop & Shop. The prices are at least 10% higher than on the mainland. To get
some local produce we went to
Bartlett's Market, which is on Nantucket's oldest (early 1800s) and largest, family-owned farm. The market offers a wide selection of organic foods and ready-made meals but it's not cheap. I paid $9.12 for three quarters of a pound of antipasto salad and $14 for a small blueberry pie. Come to think of it, Nantucket is more expensive than Europe and I'm not just talking about the prices at this market. For example, a small ice cream in town will set you back $4.20. Now that hurts.
TAKEOUT CLAMBAKE
We ate out a few nights. One evening
we went for pizza at
Pi Pizzeria, where a large cheese pizza is $14. Another night, we were all feeling lazy and didn't feel like cooking or going out so we ordered a takeout clambake from Sayle's Seafood. For $35, you can get a clambake: Nantucket clam chowder, half a pound of steamers, half a pound of mussels, corn
on the cob, steamed red potatoes and a 1-1/4 -pound lobster
with butter and broth.
Sayle's Seafood, 99 Washington St.; tel.: 505-228-4599.
NANTUCKET TOWN
The one reasonably priced thing on Nantucket
is the shuttle service, called NRTA (Nantucket Regional Transit Authority). It operates every 30 minutes from 7am to 11:30pm and it makes stops all around the island. From Madaket, it's about a thirty minute ride into Town Center and costs $2 each way. My friend Natalie
and I had the privilege of babysitting my niece
and nephew one night and we made the mistake of taking them into town for ice cream. Whoever says sugar doesn't affect kids should take one look at this picture). Besides going for ice cream, we went into town practically every day to go shopping, see the museums
(they have an excellent whaling museum) or get a bite to eat.
BREAKFAST
I love walking around the town center's cobblestone streets and admiring the historic buildings; they give the island such an old-school, New England feeling. There are a zillion places to get breakfast, lunch and dinner for all budgets. One morning, we all ate breakfast at Black Eyed Susan's
(508/325-0308), which is known for serving incredible dishes. Natalie had the sourdough
French toast
with orange, Jack Daniels butter and pecans ($7.95). My sister Georgette had the Portuguese scramble, which came with a side order of black-eyed peas and I had the spicy Thai scramble
with Thai curry, broccoli, potatoes and cilantro ($9.50). YUM!
SOMETHING NATURAL
In my opinion, the best spot for lunch is a half a mile from Town Center at a house-turned-sandwich-shop called Something Natural. They serve the tastiest breads, sandwiches
and cookies around! It's the perfect place to grab food for the beach or to enjoy at one of the outdoor picnic
tables spread all around their yard. The
sandwiches,
which cost between $5 and $8, are huge! Be sure to order just half a sandwich, unless you're starving or sharing. Call
ahead if you don't want to wait. Something Natural, 50 Cliff Rd.; tel.: 508-228-0504.
MORE NANTUCKET INFO
I'm not going to go any further because I went into a lot of detail in my previous Nantucket newsletters in 2005 and 2006. And besides, I
was on vacation, which hopefully, many of you will be taking too, since summer is almost over.
VIDEO
I didn't take enough pictures to create a new video –but I'm including the link to my previous two
Nantucket videos.
NEXT WEEK Next week, we fly back home to California. I wasn't home for long ... would you believe I was invited to go on two inaugural flights within 24 hours? I could only choose one. You'll find out which next week.
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SOME OF LAST WEEK'S READER AIR-eMAIL
We just returned from our vacation in Cannes and I sat down at my computer to catch up on your newsletters. Imagine my surprise when I opened your 9/4 newsletter and you were also in Cannes. We spent 5 nights at the Carlton and it was a fabulous experience. What a wonderful location!
In addition to visiting St. Marguerite, we took a boat trip to St. Tropez and the train to Monaco. We just loved the Cote d'Azur. After leaving Cannes, we spent 1 night in Nice. Although the prices are more reasonable, Nice can't compare to the glamour of Cannes. We ended our trip with 2 nights in London and were able to tour Buckingham Palace. What a treat!
Happy travels! Debbie D - Columbia, South Carolina.
I have thoroughly enjoyed traveling thru the south of France with you...you sure seem to enjoy your "work". Janice R – Rye, N.H.
As always I loved the story and pics. The story about the massage and paper underwear and the pool was just too funny! I laughed out loud.
Keep up the fun. Wish I was there. Jeanne A - Bradenton, Florida
Nice report from Antibes and other Cote d'Azur places. I've stayed at the Meridien Beach Hotel at Antibes and agree it's a bit of an expensive dump but what a great location that's best early September when the hordes have gone. But pulleeze spare us the ugly american "do tenors with high voices have testicles" nonsense that belongs in your good ole college frat house back home. Brian B - Philadelphia.
Too funny about the singers with the high-pitched voices! I wouldn't have been able to keep from laughing ... Juliet P – Boston, MA
I really enjoyed your trip to southern France. And thank you, thank you, thank you for finally traveling like the rest of us do (well, most of us): in coach. I like your Roots bag; too bad it's sold out! I like the Skyteam t-shirt too. I'm going to try to get one. I'm looking for a place to celebrate my 60th birthday next year. I thought of Rome because I've never been there (never been to Venice either) and I have been to southern France/Provence about three times. But your article made me think of going back to southern France instead of Italy. Any thoughts on this? You've been to both places and I haven't. Keep up the good work and keep flying coach (well, most of the time). James May -- Milwaukee REPLY: Thanks for the kind words! Since you haven’t been to Italy, I would recommend you fly into Venice and out of Rome (or vice versa). That way, you get to see both cities which are two of the world’s best. They will ensure that you have a happy birthday!
I am a huge fan! I have a question. What is the best credit card for me to get for extensive travel thru Europe. I don’t want to have to pay the fees — for the exchange rate. Sandi G – Chicago REPLY: Good question! When I get off the plane, I go straight to the ATM. I take out enough cash for a week or so, because my bank charges me $5 per transaction. I then use my Visa card at hotels, restaurants and shops but be warned: credit cards aren't always accepted at smaller shops and some grocery stores. That’s a hassle that cannot be avoided and it’s because the card was not issued in Europe (I believe). Regardless, it’s always a good idea to contact your bank and credit card company before you leave and inform them of your travel plans and dates, so they can put this information into their computers.
Enjoyed reading your site. Just wanted to mention that the restaurant where you dined in Mougins is L'Amandier de Mougins, located on Place de Patriotes. I agree, the restaurant is quite nice. The restaurant also offers a cooking school with participants enjoying lunch in the restaurant following classes. Best regards, Sue Campbell -- Villa Holidays
Nice dude. Jet 69 where can I buy some. It must attract all the women! K.E. - Arizona
FEEDBACK FOR MARCELA
Very well-written article--nice descriptions of what she did and good use of subtle humor. Easy to picture what she is talking about, especially when accompanied by photos. Ask to read her emails from her trips to other foreign countries. Brad Swenson (Her Dad)
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