Food & Dining
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,…
Boiling down to the details
Homeowner and mason team up to render the ultimate outdoor dream kitchen It is said that too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth, but when building a dream outdoor kitchen,…
Taking Flight
Craft beer brewing is alive and well on Cape Cod and the Islands As of August 2015, seven brewers claim Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket as their home,…
Celebrate the harvest at Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers & Artisans Market
Locally grown produce, freshly baked treats, and handmade crafts and products are just a sampling of what can be found at Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers & Artisans Market, held downtown on…
Harvesting 101—Harwich company offers cranberry bog tours
For a behind-the-scenes look at how Cape Cod’s best-known fruit is grown, harvested, and marketed, consider spending a few hours learning about the life of a cranberry bog. Located at…
Her star is on the rise
Michele Ragussis is a reality TV celebrity and an executive chef at a popular P-town restaurant Even though celebrity chef Michele Ragussis has appeared on seven major TV food shows and…
Welcome to Main Street Chatham
For two days last summer, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored Chatham’s lovely Main Street. We traveled from end to end, from the Chatham Lighthouse in the east to Main…
Quality foods, creative dishes, & an intimate dining experience
Introducing Clean Slate Eatery of West Dennis During a recent visit to Clean Slate Eatery, Chef Jason Montigel gave Cape Cod LIFE freelance writer Stefanie Celata and photographer Dan Cutrona…
Succulent meals, spectacular views!
Savor this list of 108 Cape & Islands restaurants with wonderful water views Are you in the mood for lobster? How about salmon, or tuna, or a nice juicy steak?…
Welcome to Commercial Street in Provincetown
For two days last summer, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored the creative, colorful, and quirky community that is Commercial Street in Provincetown. We walked the length of the street,…
The spirits of summer
Try these 10 Cape & Islands cocktails at home Summer is almost upon us, and the grills will be sizzling, the patio furniture will be placed and the speakers will…
Welcome to Main Street Hyannis
For two days last August, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored the shops, restaurants, and cultural venues that make up today’s Main Street in Hyannis, and we met many of…
Are these restaurants on your radar?
Three eateries at Cape and Islands airports offer one-of-a-kind views—and some top-flight food! Cape Cod is renowned for its abundance of dining options, many paired with exquisite views of the…