Food & Dining
Whalers once headed to Smith’s Tavern in Wellfleet for food, drink and fun
Excavation in 1969-1970 found evidence of a tavern on the Outer Cape in the early 1700s Editor’s note: Prior to 1763, Wellfleet was part of the town of Eastham, but…
Waterview Dining Guide: 110 Cape & Islands restaurants with views of ocean, bay and stream
The Cape and Islands have a reputation for superior dining. From Buzzards Bay to Provincetown and across Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, the region’s bounty of great restaurants seems never-ending. Are…
Two days in Dennis—a Cape Cod photo essay
Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Dennis! Located on the Mid Cape, the town of Dennis stretches across the Cape Cod peninsula from Nantucket Sound to Cape Cod…
Recipes from the Best Sandwich in Sandwich competition
Online only: Five bonus SandwichFest recipes! A collection of mouthwatering creations from SandwichFest 2016 What’s so great about SandwichFest? To begin, attendees can vote for their favorites in the “Best…
Sandwich Photo Essay: A slice of life in one of Cape Cod’s prettiest towns
Online only: Expanded story plus more photos of Sandwich! The town of Sandwich is a special place. From its picturesque homes and historic downtown to its incredible cultural venues and…
Cape & Islands weddings: Twenty amazing local venues + more!
If wedding bells are in your future, and you’re looking to save the date and then celebrate, flip through the following pages in our special 2017 wedding section. We’ve designed…
Best Cape & Islands recipes: 44 creations from establishments voted “Best” by Cape Cod LIFE readers
Presenting Cape Cod LIFE’s second annual ‘Best of’ recipe section For this, our second annual “Best of” recipe section, we solicited original recipes from a variety of local restaurants,…
Island delights: Martha’s Vineyard inspired recipes!
From farm-to-table to family fare, Martha’s Vineyard epicureans are dishing out fresh, inspired creations in their latest cookbooks. The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook • Spaghetti with Crab and Zucchini By: Chris…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Nantucket
Madaket, Nantucket, Siasconset Magnificent and rugged, elegant and expensive, historic and eminently enjoyable: these are just some of the terms that come to mind when considering Nantucket. Located about 27…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Martha’s Vineyard
Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven), West Tisbury Martha’s Vineyard is a short ferry ride or flight from the mainland, yet with its unique geography and island charms, it’s…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Outer Cape
Eastham Eastham, North Eastham Known as the gateway to the Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham is home to breathtaking scenery, a bevy of beaches, and beaucoup opportunities for outdoor recreation.…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Lower Cape
Brewster Brewster, East Brewster, West Brewster In search of a community with a remarkable history, a one-of-a-kind topography, countless seaside activities, and fine dining to boot? Brewster is that place!…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Mid Cape
Barnstable Barnstable, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, West Barnstable The largest town on Cape Cod, Barnstable occupies 76 square miles at the center of the peninsula, has beaches and harbors…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Upper Cape
Bourne Bourne Village, Bournedale, Buzzards Bay, Cataumet, Gray Gables, Monument Beach, Pocasset, Sagamore, Sagamore Beach The town of Bourne, with its famous “Cape Cod” shrubberies welcoming visitors to the peninsula and pleasant…
Appetizing Evenings are on the Menu
Wellfleet Preservation Hall’s “Food on Film” series combines the big screen with great-tasting cuisine Though the weather outside will likely be chilly, the screen will be heating up at Wellfleet…
Create your own family cookbook
“Behind every recipe you love is a story you want to share.” With that philosophy in mind, longtime friends Bill Rice and Chip Lowell formed the Great Family Cookbook Project,…
