Food & Dining
Bourne: 2016 town profile
The first community most visitors experience, or at least drive through, when they arrive on Cape Cod is Bourne. Though the traffic over the bridges may be hectic in summer,…
Field Trips: Jan. 9th — Dec. 31th
Cape & Islands Field Trips January through December WINE AND MUSIC WEDNESDAYS ‘Wine and Music Wednesday’ is an open house held on the third Wednesday of every month in the…
Field Trips: Nov. 27th — Jan. 17th
Decorating Tidings Weekend NOVEMBER 28, 29 Casabella Home Furnishings in East Sandwich hosts a magical weekend for homeowners with a special “Love Where You Live” event when design experts at…
Many are making the choice to eat healthier
With so many food options available these days, choosing the best tasting and healthiest products can be a bit overwhelming. From grass-fed beef to organically grown fruits and vegetables, the…
Cape coffee company has bold intentions
Falmouth resident launches coffee company with a cause Here’s an easy prediction: if Thomas A. Baxendale were alive today, Bob Taft would buy the man a cup of coffee. A…
A very festive holiday lineup!
Previews of five upcoming events on the Cape & Islands—and details on 21 more Here’s a few easy holiday-themed questions for you. Are you in the mood for any of…
A Meal to Celebrate
Hosting a festive holiday celebration—whether Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or any other holiday—always involves the preparation of a hearty and delicious meal. From turkey, stuffing, and candied yams to tasty seafood…
Cape Cooking: Holiday bonus!
Here’s a menu for a warm and festive meal courtesy of the Old Yarmouth Inn Friends, readers, and Cape Cod folk, lend me your ears. The holiday season is nigh…
Autumn Field Trips
SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 4 Nantucket Restaurant Week is held Monday, September 28, to Sunday, October 4 with more than 35 participating restaurants across the island offering discounted meal prices, new menu…
Upcoming Cape & Islands Fairs and Festivals
Previews of six upcoming fairs and festivals—with details on many more As you leaf through the following pages, we think you’ll find—as we have—that although the crowds on the Cape…
Good things are brewing at Cape Cod Coffee Roasters
Mashpee company offers a variety of roasts and flavors, facility tours, and more Like most endeavors, success in the world of commercial coffee roasting requires a focus on and a…
Hot Trends for Cape Kitchens
Outdoor kitchen professionals provide customized design and installation services for homeowners looking to move their summer menus—and fun—outside. The kitchen is the heart of the home, but when summertime arrives…
There are so many reasons to celebrate!
The Cape & Islands offer an endless variety of wedding venues, vacation options, and fun-filled daytrips Setting out to cover “great wedding venues” on the Cape and Islands is akin…
A Cape Cod Classic
This summer, try the Shore Dinner at Falmouth’s Sea Crest Beach Hotel There is nothing like a clambake.After a day of swimming and sunbathing or otherwise adventuring around Cape Cod,…
Our Lunch with Rita
Former Cape Cod restaurateur prepares a garden meal befitting her Azorean roots On a recent warm, Cape Cod afternoon, some Cape Cod LIFE staffers and I accepted an invitation for…
Ocean of Thanks
One of our coastal region’s culinary stars—the simple scallop—adds memorable seaside flavor to Thanksgiving feasts from appetizer to entrée. Fresh scallops are a seasonal pleasure on Cape Cod and Islands…
Chatham Bars Inn celebrates 100 years of luxury
When the Chatham Bars Inn opened for business in June of 1914, the new resort was the picture of luxury. Situated high on a bluff overlooking Aunt Lydia’s Cove—and the…
