Lobster Rolls

So, here’s the thing about Nantucket. We love our lobster. In fact, I don’t think I have ever had lobster anywhere but Nantucket. For me, the two just go together like peas in a pod!

And you know what’s even better than a lobster? A lobster roll! The best one I have ever tasted is at Cru. So, on Allie’s last night in Nantucket (let’s not even talk about how she isn’t here anymore because we can’t handle it), Cru was the place she chose for one last lobster roll! Cru makes their lobster roll with buttered lobster instead of mayonnaised lobster…and that is what makes a world of a difference.

On top of their amazing lobster roll, Cru has one of the best restaurant locations on Nantucket – the wharf. The views of the water, boats coming in and out, and the sunset are just so pretty.

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^^And one of those boats coming in and out just so happened to be Steve!

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^^We convinced him to tie up the boat and come and join us for a lobster roll. It was such a fun surprise!

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^^Their appetizers are pretty amazing too! We ordered the calamari and parsnip hummus.

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^^I mean look at that thing. I’m drooling.

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^^Still drooling.

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^^Oh and we also love Cru because our favorite Reservations Manager on island, Caitlin, works there! Isn’t she a cutie?

We had such a fun night and miss Allie lots already!

My problems with Nantucket

I am back on the mainland.

If my life were a movie, the soundtrack to my trip home would have been that En Vogue song… you know… “Back to life, Back to Reality.”  Not the whole song.  Just that verse.  On repeat.  Depressing, huh?

Anyways.  On my way home, I thought a lot about Nantucket and here are my problems with it.  I present to you….

Got 99 Problems and Nantucket is all of them.

Problem # 1 –  The moment you step foot on the magical little island called Nantucket, you immediately and completely feel transported to another universe.  You feel removed from the rest of the world.  It truly is an incredible feeling.  You think to yourself… where have I have landed… Heaven?  Do not be deceived!

Transported to Nantucket

**Warning: If you go to Nantucket, you will most likely lose all concept of reality, as well as lose all contact with your friends in the real world.  And that can cause problems.

 

Problem # 2 – My Nantucket road rage was off the charts this summer. 

Worse than my LA road rage.

I have a problem with most bicyclists, pedestrians and sometimes duck mamas and their little ducklings. Just kidding…I’m not heartless! They are so cute!  We brake for ducks here!

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NOTE TO ALL THE SELF AWARE, SINGLE FILE ENTHUSIASTS ON THE ISLAND… You can stay.  I will wave and smile at you and praise your respect for us cars on the island!

 

Problem # 3 – Nantucket has the most incredible waterfront dining.  It’s ridiculous.

WATER FRONT DINING
**Spoiler Alert:  You will be spoiled.  Everywhere you eat after Nantucket will be boring.

 

Problem # 4 – Nantucket has a lobster roll that you literally dream about all day long…

Thanks a lot, Cru Restaurant.

LOBSTER ROLL

For a whole day, I contemplated whether or not I needed to go see someone because the whole day before I could not stop thinking about a lobster roll.  An amazingly divine and buttery brioche roll that holds beautiful pieces of lobster tail that has been drizzled/coated with warm butter. O. M. G. Delicious.

I’ll skip over Problem# 6 – 98…

Problem # 99 – My Nantucket problems really aren’t problems.  And that’s a problem!

With all that said, I guess what I really want to say is that I miss it.  Everything about it.  I want to scream from the rooftops (like a cheesy romantic movie)… I LOVE YOU, NANTUCKET!

i love you nantucket

P.S. I hope I didn’t come across as bitter or snobby.  That was not my intention. ;)

Patty and Allison go to Cisco Brewery

Patty and I had the day to ourselves.  What to do??  Go on a walk, shop around town, go to the beach?  Nope, we decided to try out something new!  We have been coming to Nantucket for 18 years and surprisingly, there are still things on this island that we have yet to try! So yesterday, Patty and I decided to check off one of those Nantucket To Do things off our list.   We headed out to Cisco Brewery!

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Cisco Brewery is a cool hangout spot for friends to gather to get drinks, food, listen to live music, play some corn hole and have some fun!

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 They have a raw bar, hot dog stand and food trucks that come everyday!

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You can pick up a drink at the Triple 8 Distillery, The Nantucket Vineyards or Cisco Brewers.

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I got a Blueberry Lemonade with Triple 8 Blueberry Vodka.  Mom got a Rum-Tea Dumpty.

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We also picked up freshly made guacamole and chips!  It was the perfect afternoon snack!

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All can come… Adults, children and dogs, too.

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We had a fun time hanging out there!  Just remember… it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere!