
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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Art on the Plate: C Salt Wine Bar & Grille
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Elizabeth Shaw Teagan Anne
“The plating of the food is very important. People eat with their eyes first. You want to make sure that…
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Art on the Plate: Ocean Terrace at Ocean Edge Resort
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Teagan Anne
“If something you put down in front of people is exceptionally beautiful, they are going to be awestruck and want…
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Art on the Plate: Strangers & Saints
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Elizabeth Shaw Teagan Anne
“Although it’s a tavern and it’s casual dining, we want to juxtapose that with quality service and food so you…
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Art on the Plate: Crisp Flatbread Inc.
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Teagan Anne
Owner: Jamie Surprenant • Chef: Jimmy Supka “I would love for customers to walk away and say that we use…
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Artist profile: Michael Helfen
“It’s like falling in love,” Michael Helfen says of the moment when his paintings finally begin to match the vision…
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Artist profile: Diane Slater
Diane Slater remembers the day just over two years ago when she decided to become an encaustic artist. “It’s like…
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Artist profile: Jane Lincoln
Every morning, Jane Lincoln wakes up and completes her “color calendar”—a project of her own invention where each day she…
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Artist profile: Caroline & Lauren Grainger
There’s a lot going on at Grainger Pottery in Sandwich. Simply walking through the door is an experience. Every inch…
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Artist profile: Neil Grant
“I like people to be able to see a story in my art,” says sculptor Neil Grant. “I’m happy to…
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All the world’s a stage
College Light Opera Company sets the stage for the next generation of performance artists It’s been 50 years since the…
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Beach Chairman
Cape Cod Beach Chair offers pure seaside comfort There’s nothing worse than the feeling when your brand new beach chair…
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Wellfleet: For a personal touch
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go One of the great benefits of…
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Nantucket: For an island escape
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Who doesn’t want to escape to…
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Dennis: For historic splendor
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go From a meeting house to an…
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Barnstable: For a tranquil rendezvous
Writer: Allyson Plessner
For the full Cape Cod experience, a rental property is the way to go Victoria and Bob Templeton have brought…
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Cape Cod Life General Store Partner Profile: Coastal New England Designs
Writer: Allyson Plessner
Off the hook: Coastal New England Designs’ handcrafted coat hooks have real character A few years ago, Steve Cook took…
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The luckiest to have found the best of what’s around
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Carly Michelle
From challenging times on ‘The Bachelor’ to love on Cape Cod, this wedding is one blessed by Angels As Whitney…
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A purpose well served
Writer: Allyson Plessner Photographer: Breezi Harrell
Sierra Delta is improving the lives of veterans across the nation, one dog at a time “In the whole history…
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