Food & Dining
What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers
Creative recipes that reinvent post-Thanksgiving meals Recipes courtesy of Austin Peters It’s the day after Thanksgiving. You open your fridge to find it stuffed with leftover turkey and trimmings. It…
The bounty of the season: Articles on farmers and food artisans
Articles by Allyson Plessner and Rachel Ayotte A celebration of Cape & Islands farmers and food purveyors, plus details on 26 upcoming fairs, festivals and events. Articles on the following…
A love affair with Orleans-a Cape Cod Photo Essay
Online only: Expanded story, plus more photos of Orleans! With coastline along both the Atlantic and Cape Cod Bay, the town of Orleans offers spectacular natural scenery, and the community’s fascinating…
Farm fresh oysters at the Naked Oyster restaurant in Hyannis
Pristine waters, a good back and a big heart produce award-winning oysters for Hyannis’ Naked Oyster restaurant Chef Florence Lowell rolls up her sleeves to prepare memorable meals for diners…
One weekend in Wellfleet—a Cape Cod photo essay
Online only: Expanded story, plus more photos of Wellfleet! Like the menus in its many fine restaurants and the artistic creations on display in its galleries, the town of Wellfleet…
Cape Cod & Islands Dining Guide 2017
Descriptions of 52 restaurants, including dozens of longtime favorites and a few fresh newcomers Feel like going to your favorite restaurant tonight or this weekend? You know, the one with…
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…