Food & Dining

2018 Annual Guide: Dennis

By Cape Cod Life Publications | February 6, 2018

Dennis Village • Dennisport • East Dennis • South Dennis • West Dennis Photo Ops: Sesuit Harbor is hard to beat for classic Cape scenes, with boats chugging out and…

2018 Annual Guide: Mashpee

By Cape Cod Life Publications | February 6, 2018

Photo Ops: South Cape Beach is a family friendly spot that serves as a great area for relaxing, beachcombing, and snapping some gorgeous shots on the clean white sand. South…

2018 Annual Guide: The Islands

By Cape Cod Life Publications | February 6, 2018

Get an inside look at the people and places that make up the Islands—Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk. For each, you’ll find Photo Ops (great places to bring a camera…

2018 Annual Guide: Outer Cape

By Cape Cod Life Publications | February 6, 2018

Get an inside look at the people and places that make up the towns of the Outer Cape. For each, you’ll find Photo Ops (great places to bring a camera…

2018 Annual Guide: Lower Cape

By Cape Cod Life Publications | February 6, 2018

Get an inside look at the people and places that make up the towns of the Lower Cape. For each, you’ll find Photo Ops (great places to bring a camera…

2018 Annual Guide: Mid Cape

By Cape Cod Life Publications | February 6, 2018

Get an inside look at the people and places that make up the towns of the Mid Cape. For each, you’ll find Photo Ops (great places to bring a camera…

2018 Annual Guide: Upper Cape

By Cape Cod Life Publications | February 6, 2018

Get an inside look at the people and places that make up the towns of the Upper Cape. For each, you’ll find Photo Ops (great places to bring a camera…

Cape & Islands Guide to the Holidays

By Cape Cod Life Publications | November 6, 2017

Happy holidays from all of us at Cape Cod Life Publications. We hope you enjoy our Cape & Islands guide to the holidays! We know that Cape Cod and the…

‘Best’ bakeries offer sweet holiday treats

By Julie Craven Wagner | November 5, 2017

Of all the memories the holidays invariably invoke, the scent of freshly baked goodies instantly sets the mood. Whether it is plump loaves of baked bread, luscious pies or endless…

What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers

By Haley Cote | November 5, 2017

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

By Cape Cod Life Publications | August 31, 2017

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

By Matthew J. Gill | July 25, 2017

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

By Julie Craven Wagner | July 14, 2017

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

By Matthew J. Gill | June 28, 2017

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

By Michaela Anne Quigley | June 26, 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

By Chris White | June 26, 2017

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

By Matthew J. Gill | June 25, 2017

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…

Traditional Cape Cod Linguiça Stuffed Quahogs

By Judy Shortsleeve | June 20, 2017