Food & Dining

September/October 2018 Events: Islands

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

October 17-21: MV Food & Wine Festival The 11th annual Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is the perfect event to experience the local production of farm and fish on…

The Flavor of Barbados

By Allyson Plessner | September 1, 2018

The Flavor of Barbados: An Unforgettable Dinner at the Chatham Bars Inn Farm Chef Michael Hinds presents an unforgettable meal at the Chatham Bars Inn Farm, bringing the culture and…

Harbor LIFE: Woods Hole

By Bill O'Neill | August 2, 2018

Adventure awaits in this sublime village This is the fourth installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands In Woods Hole, you’ll find…

Clam Dunk

By Mary Anglin | August 2, 2018

Have you truly experienced Cape Cod in all its glory if you haven’t tried some of its signature mouthwatering seafood? Whether you are a seafood connoisseur or just starting out,…

If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air…

By Allyson Plessner | August 2, 2018

Sarah McCaffery and her husband, Simon, grew up enjoying summertime on the Cape with their families. From days spent roaming the beach or developing a taste for lobster rolls to…

Treats and traditions

By Elizabeth Burke | August 2, 2018

The only thing better than a candy shop is a candy shop on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. Some shops have been staples of the community for as long…

Poseidon’s fury is Liam’s fate

By James P. Freeman | August 2, 2018

Though battered and bruised, Nauset Beach remains an iconic presence on Cape Cod In Homer’s “Odyssey,” Poseidon, god of the sea, is a divine antagonist who hampered Odysseus’s journey home.…

Blueberry Fields Forever

By Haley Cote | July 17, 2018

‘Out in Blue Fields’ follows a year in the life at a beloved Cape Cod blueberry farm Imagine, for a moment, you are standing in a field on a summer…

Art on the Plate: Encore Bistro & Bar

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

 “Food is my way of expressing myself on the plate, of telling my story, and I put my heart into every single dish.” – Co-Owner & Executive Chef: Tyler LaChance…

Harbor LIFE: Red Brook Harbor

By Bill O'Neill | June 27, 2018

Serene views, cherished traditions This is the third installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands On the southwestern coast of Bourne, Red…

Cape & Islands Dining Guide 2018

By Cape Cod Life Publications | June 27, 2018

  Tried & True and Something New One of the best things about Cape Cod summers is the way the whole area comes alive with restaurants opening up, sprucing up…

The perfect getaway

By Mary Stanley | June 27, 2018

  Visitors come to Cape Cod for a variety of reasons—some are here for beauty of the landscape, some for the relaxation and simplicity that this environment offers, while others…

Art on the Plate: Galley Beach

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

Owner: David Silva • Mixologist: Mark Sybe “With each bottle of Elyx sold, it provides a week’s worth of fresh drinking water to a single person in Peru. One bottle…

Art on the Plate: Harborview Restaurant & Bar

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

Owner: Michael Gustafson • Mixologist: Anthony Mendoza “I love that every day is different. You just don’t know what will happen at any given day or time.” -Michael Gustafson Michael…

Serving the test of time

By Julie Craven Wagner | June 27, 2018

Cape & Islands restaurants still going strong decades later The very first issue of Cape Cod LIFE rolled off the presses just in time for the busy summer season in…

A view to savor

By Julie Craven Wagner | June 27, 2018

Waterview restaurants on the Cape & Islands Soprano’s Casino by the Sea A Cape Cod landmark has a new restaurant to continue its 50-year history of food service. The owners…

Art on the Plate: Soprano’s Casino by the Sea

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

Chef: George Brown “We thrive on friendly service, local products and an all-around great experience.” -Barbara Komenda It’s hard not to appreciate al fresco dining on a terrace overlooking the ocean,…

Art on the Plate: Portside Tavern

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

“I like the craftmanship of cooking. We make our own mozzarella. We grind our own sausage, proof our own breads and make our own stocks. To me, it’s about actually…