White Elephant is hosting their third annual Chef and Shop series this fall beginning October 26th. The four weekends of this event were created in honor of the two best reasons to travel: eating and shopping!

Each weekend, a new premier chef from New York, Boston, or New Orleans will visit the hotel to mingle with guests and teach them a culinary trick or two! Just in time for the holidays.

Experiencing fall on the island is not just amazing for the picturesque sunsets and colorful leaves - but also Nantucket's local boutiques are having their major sales! The Chef and Shop package includes extra savings at some of the island's boutiques.

You're invited to a delightful exhibition at Cavalier Gallery at 34 Main Street, Nantucket, on November 17 from 5-6 pm, right after the Chef & Shop. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Works by celebrated Nantucket artist Robert Stark will be on exhibit.

Check the website in the fall for special store offers and a $1000 Stroll Sweepstakes.

Rates start at $175 per room, per night

The weekend includes:

• Accommodations for two
• Welcome reception on Friday evening
• Two tickets for the Chef demonstration and tasting with paired wines Saturday afternoon on the heated Harborview Terrace overlooking the magnificent Nantucket harbor

Call for reservations: 800.445.6574

October 26-28- Alexandra Guarnaschelli
Executive Chef, Butter, New York

Butter is a downtown favorite among celebrities and well-heeled New Yorkers with an eclectic American/green market menu. Chef Alexandra was recently named "Most Influential Young Chef" by New York magazine and has appeared numerous times on the Food Network and "Iron Chef America." Chef Alexandra serves as a Chef Instructor at New York City's Institute of Culinary Education.

November 2-4 - Dan Silverman
Executive Chef, Lever House, New York

Lever House is located in a landmark Park Avenue building of the same name. Popular among businessmen, politicians (Bill Clinton is spotted often.) and the media elite, Dan Silverman's seasonal American cuisine has earned the Lever House a Michelin Star and a best-selling cookbook, among other prestigious awards.

November 9 - 11 - Geoff Gardner
Executive Chef/Owner, Sel de la Terre, Boston

Prior to opening Sel de la Terre in spring of 2000, chef/owner Geoff Gardner spent nine years as the sous chef at Boston's prestigious L'Espalier.

After traveling extensively through France, he held the cuisine of Provence in high regard. It is this cuisine along with his trademark breads which are developed using organic grapes as a starter for natural yeast that have made the restaurant such a favorite in New England. Sel de la Terre has been named one of the "Top 100 New Restaurants in the World" by Condé Nast Traveler , while more recently Gardner has been awarded with the prestigious "Rising Star" Award from StarChefs.com and has been featured on the Food Network.

November 16-18 - Bob Iacovone
Executive Chef, Cuvee, New Orleans

At only 34 years old, Chef Bob Iacovone has already received numerous accolades for his work at Cuvee, including "Best New Chef" by Esquire magazine and "Top Six New Orleans Restaurants" by Bon Appétit. This Massachusetts native has often spent summers on Nantucket. He has cooked at the James Beard House and was asked to participate in the James Beard Foundation Awards. Recently, Chef Bob was also asked to showcase his cuisine here in New York for over 1,200 Condé Nast journalists.