If you want to feel as if you have your own private chef, make reservations to dine at The Company of the Cauldron. Located in the heart of Nantucket's Historic District, the abundant charm of this small red building with ivy-covered windows invites you to enter. Inside the doorway massed flowers greet you on the antique bakers rack. Just beyond, tables glow softly, lit only by candles. The kitchen is open and can be seen from the dining room. Classical harp music wafts in the background three evenings of the week. Romantic ambience abounds.

All & Andrea start their tenth season as proprietors, creating elegant menus, offered each evening as a different prix fixe dinner. Menus are available a week in advance.
Chef de Cuisine Matthew Zadorozny turns out consistently creative menus while Mark Anderwald's lovley selection of wines complement the cuisine.

Our harpist Mary Keller has been playing her harp on Nantucket for over 20 years. In addition to delighting our diners with her gentle lyrical music, she plays at weddings, parties and other occasions across the island. Her musical tastes range from Renaissance works through Baroque classics, songs of the Celtic isles, jazz and romantic standards, the Beatles and many other songs and tunes she has adapted for her beautiful concert-sized pedal harp
This small romantic restaurant offers a fine selection of wine and beer. Seatings are available at 6:45 or 8:45 pm, with prices generally ranging from $50 to $55 per person. Don't miss this wonderful and unique dining experience during your stay on Nantucket.
For reservations and menu information, please call (508) 228-4016, 5 India Street, Nantucket. For more information or if you have any questions, you can email us at cauldron@comcast.net

Lorenzo The Magnificent, Born April 8, 1449, Died April 9, 1492 was one of the leader of the Republic of Florence, and went on to become the most important Medici of the Italian Renaissance. While better known for his political achievements, his interests included gastronomy. Waverley Root tells us that the first cooking academy since Roman times was established in Florence. It was called the Company of the Cauldron; each member had to create a new dish for every meeting. Lorenzo supposedly composed songs honoring the chefs and olive oil makers.

Lorenzo de' Medici almost died in 1478, not 1492. Worshipping in a cathedral with his younger, 25-year-old brother, Giuliano, jealous conspirators lept on the two. Giuliano was killed.

Lorenzo escaped...