Food & Dining

Sesuit Harbor Cafe, Dennis

Succulent meals, spectacular views!

By Cape Cod Life Publications | June 29, 2016

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 Provincetown

Welcome to Commercial Street in Provincetown

By Matthew J. Gill | June 28, 2016

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, Cape Cod HOME | capecodlife.com

The spirits of summer

By Stefanie Celata | June 2, 2016

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 Hyannis Main Street

Welcome to Main Street Hyannis

By Matthew J. Gill | May 24, 2016

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…

Centerville Pie Company

Are these restaurants on your radar?

By Sarah A. O'Brien | May 24, 2016

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…

Welcome Back Summer, Cape Cod Giveaway

Welcome Back Summer! Cape Cod Giveaway

By Jenn Shurkus | May 5, 2016

Cape Cod Select Cranberries have assembled an amazing prize package for one lucky winner! Click the picture above or here to enter. Prizes include: MVY Radio: $550 value – t-shirt, CD’s and…

Welcome to Main Street in Falmouth

Welcome to Main Street in Falmouth

By Matthew J. Gill | April 28, 2016

For two days last August, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored Falmouth’s lovely Main Street, attempting to capture the color and charm of the village for the photo essay on…

25 Best Recipes!

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 23, 2016

Savor this recipe collections shared by chefs at 25 “Best Restaurants” as voted by Cape Cod LIFE readers Let’s just say we’ve been cooking this up for awhile. To honor…

She’s starting from scratch

She’s starting from scratch

By Mary Stanley | March 14, 2016

Amie Bakery of Osterville promotes the use of fresh, natural ingredients with recipes and culinary classes   “Baking is not complicated . . .” says Amie Smith, the owner of Amie…

Transforming the Cape's landscape one garden at a time

Transforming the Cape’s landscape one garden at a time

By Mary Stanley | March 14, 2016

Barnstable entrepreneur helps customers grow produce in their own backyards The farm-to-table concept of eating fruits and vegetables within hours after they are harvested is nothing new, but the trend…

Upcoming Cape & Islands events: April through September

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 14, 2016

Check out this robust listing of unique, fascinating and fun upcoming events on Cape Cod and the Islands! Through September 1 CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART CELEBRATES 35 YEARS! In…

Cape & Islands fieldtrips: March through June

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 14, 2016

Through September 1 CAPE COD MUSEUM OF ART CELEBRATES 35 YEARS! In 2016, the Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis celebrates its 35th anniversary. The museum is hosting exhibits and…

Did you know? – 17 fun trivia items about the Cape & Islands

By Matthew J. Gill | February 4, 2016

1. Bourne Did you know? That the term Sagamore—as in Bourne’s Sagamore Village, the Sagamore Bridge and the Sagamore Inn Restaurant—is a Native American term that means chief or sachem.…

Nantucket – 2016 island profile

By Caitlyn McGuire | February 4, 2016

Many visitors to Nantucket feel that when they step off the ferry, they are taking a step back into history. And with good reason! The cobblestones lining the roads downtown…

Martha’s Vineyard – 2016 island profile

By Caitlyn McGuire | February 4, 2016

A mecca for tourists, a retreat for presidents and the home of Island Alpaca, The Black Dog and Jaws—the 1974 thriller was famously filmed here—Martha’s Vineyard is a short ferry…

Provincetown – 2016 town profile

By Caitlyn McGuire | February 4, 2016

Located on Cape Cod’s outermost tip, Provincetown is a vibrant community with a fascinating history, a colorful arts scene and some great shops, restaurants and beaches. The town is famous…

Highland Light, Truro

Truro – 2016 town profile

By Caitlyn McGuire | February 4, 2016

 If you’re looking for peace and quiet, you have come to the right place. More than half of the land in Truro lies within the Cape Cod National Seashore and,…

Wellfleet – 2016 town profile

By Caitlyn McGuire | February 4, 2016

There are several common threads running through Wellfleet. First, the Outer Cape town offers a thriving scene for the arts with many galleries and popular venues for both theater and…