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Birds are chirping, the daffodils are beginning to sprout, and our sleepy little Grey Lady is waking up from her winter hibernation. Local businesses are hitting the cobblestones running with new openings, fresh events, and collaborations galore! And here we present you with our 2019 Hot List, always jam pACKed with what you need to know to get in that Nantucket state of mind for the glorious months to come… If you can’t handle the heat of our first Hot List, then you gotta get out of this kitchen… ’cause it’s official! Ventuno, one of our Federal Street dining favorites, is taking over the former space of Sushi by Yoshi and creating PIZZERIA GEMELLE (pronounced GEM-EL-LAY) which translates to twins in Italian

2019 will be here before we know it, and what better way to start off the new year and de-stress from the holiday rush than starting a new fitness routine? Combining non-contact boxing with functional fitness training, Lorna offers one to one and small group training (2-6 people) to deliver a well-rounded, fun, stress-relieving activity that happens to also be a heck of a calorie burn. Take it from us, you’ll leave feeling like a badass after a session, and while you may never throw a punch outside of the gym, there is something truly empowering about knowing you can. Sign up for her newsletter and check out her $30 group classes, currently Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 8:30am, or her community donation class on Fridays at 5:45pm through her website here .

One of the most quintessential historic homes circa 1810, 38 Union  has been well maintained and presents an incredible opportunity to design for today’s lifestyle with the unique bones of a preserved architectural gem . This beautiful home has been carefully restored with attention to historic architectural details including: • the original staircase with banister and mortgage button Union Street is loved for its residential location … Its special ‘tucked in’ setting and its unique twist to a traditional floor plan provides exceptional potential for a buyer seeking to own a part of Nantucket’s historic past. Join Jenny and Melanie as they cohost a NANTUCKET HOUSE TOUR & HISTORIC DESIGN TALK at the beautiful 38 Union home on Tuesday, October 9th at 5PM.

(we hear that Pumple Drumkin is making an epic return), get a taste of your favorite island beers and cocktails off the rock, open Wednesday – Friday 4pm – 11pm and Saturday 12pm -11pm. LoLa Burger may have closed for the season, but our buddy Marco has you covered since LoLa 41 will start serving lunch on September 27th AND Sushi Sunday (buy one get one roll) kicks off on October 14th. Learn about how the island was geologically created during the last glacier, how the island got its unique collection of plants and wildlife, how and when Native Americans and European settlers impacted the island’s natural world, conservation efforts, and what the future may hold…transportation is provided to and from the locations, hikes are $50 for adults and $25 for children and vary from 1 to 4 ½ miles and last 1 – 3 hours. The preview party will take place on Tuesday November 20th from 5:30-7:30pm then the exhibit will be open November 21st, 23rd and 24th from 10am-5pm (closed on Thanksgiving) and on November 25th from 10am-2pm.