Author: Allyson Plessner
Allyson Plessner is the digital editor for Cape Cod Life Publications. Born in Florida, Allyson has been a lifelong summer resident of the Cape. She is an alumna of the College of Charleston, located in Charleston, South Carolina, where she completed bachelor’s degrees in both English and Spanish. In her free time, Allyson is an avid sailor, beach-goer, and—like her fellow Cape Cod Life colleagues—a dog-lover.
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Notable Neighbors: Chef Ben Robinson
Writer: Allyson Plessner
A Flavor All His Own For Chef Ben Robinson, food is a passion—one that started on the Cape in the…
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Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Mike Bentz
Lifeguards on Duty The Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, shines a spotlight on a talented…
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Ultimate Cape Cod: HGTV’S Ultimate House Hunt highlights properties across the Cape
HGTV’s 2019 Ultimate House Hunt highlights a few remarkable properties across the region, proving what locals and frequent visitors already…
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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Historic Home on Provincetown Harbor
This historic property is not only a charming home, but a landmark positioned upon a wharf over Provincetown harbor with…
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HGTV Ultimate House Hunt: Cape Cod Retreat on Eel River
Located on just under two and a half acres, this expansive property on Eel River in Osterville brings together classic…
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Anthony Bourdain Wine Dinner
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Pedro Blanco
Local chefs come together to whip up inventive dishes that are as flavorful as the personality and legacy of the…
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Farm to Table
Farm to Table is a movement that’s sweeping the food world, and here on Cape Cod, where rich farmland abounds…
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Farm to Table: The Buffalo Jump
The Buffalo Jump The Buffalo Jump started as a pop-up concept in 2016, offering seasonal dinners with a focus on…
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Mimosas Aren’t Just For Brunch
“Ohza came to me as an idea two years ago while on a boat leaving Waquoit Bay in Mashpee,” says…
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Picture this!
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Each year we receive thousands of stunning photo contest submissions. Choosing the photography contest winners is a time of much…
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Artist Profile: Illya Kagan
The son of a needleworker and a furniture designer, Illya Kagan always knew he wanted art to be a part…
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Emerging Artists: Masters in the Making
Four local artists creatively celebrate the Cape and its artistic future From sand dunes to marshes, bustling beaches to still…
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Emerging Artist: Daniel Michael Dobbins
“I’ve always been very mathematical, and that comes into play in my art,” says Daniel Michael Dobbins, whose preferred medium…
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Emerging Artist: Margot Keil
“I feel a lot of romanticism toward the land,” says painter Margot Keil, “and that comes in many different factions—I…
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Harvest Gallery Wine Bar
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Teagan Anne
Harvest Gallery Wine Bar in Dennis is an oasis for the creative spirit, bringing together food, drink, art and entertainment…
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Stunning Home Makeover in North Falmouth!
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Jack Mara
A father and daughter team up to revamp their family summer home, just steps away from New Silver Beach in…
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Could you live comfortably in 800 sq feet on .01 acres of land? See how this couple does it!
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Standing at only 800 square feet on 0.1 acres of land, this tiny Osterville home still has just enough room…
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INCREDIBLE shots of the Cape!
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Steven Koppel
A photo portfolio by Steven Koppel Photography is all about capturing a singular moment in time, but that doesn’t mean…
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