Food & Dining

Ocean Terrace at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club

By Julie Craven Wagner | July 19, 2021

Nothings says summer like a refreshing drink, slowly releasing the chilled splendor as the warm temperatures work their magic, melting both the ice and the stress from the outside world.…

And That’s the Tea

By Elizabeth Shaw | December 9, 2020

The Dunbar House in Sandwich brings the elegance and fun of a classic English Afternoon Tea to Cape Cod. You walk through the doors of the old building, greeted by…

Art on the Plate: The Chocolate Rose

By Elizabeth Shaw | November 19, 2020

It’s been a busy couple of years for Vanessa and Jason Benoit, and The Chocolate Rose. Since 2017, the couple has been working out of their storefront in Mashpee, with…

Art on the Plate: Hyannis Yacht Club

By Elizabeth Shaw | September 17, 2020

Restaurant Manager: Bob Signoriello · Executive Chef: Suraj “Sunny” Chopra The sun is shining on a perfect Cape Cod summer day; the seagulls cry overhead as kids board their Optis…

Virtual Vines

By Cape Cod Life Publications | September 17, 2020

In a time of social distancing, innovative purveyors have gotten creative when it comes to sharing and learning about wine. By Julie Craven Wagner, Stefanie Celata, and Elizabeth Aragao Whether…

The Surprenant System

By Chris White | August 20, 2020

At the center of the Cape Cod dining universe, one man does things a bit differently. People often describe Cape Cod as an arm, bent at the elbow of Chatham,…

Latitude Adjustment

By Chris White | August 20, 2020

Tequila is the James Dean of spirits—mysterious to an almost mythical level and as misunderstood as the most iconic Rebel Without a Cause. While connoisseurs have known of its nuances…

Gastronomic Getaway

By David Glass | August 20, 2020

A self-proclaimed “foodie” charts his annual vacation with menus instead of maps. On the Outer Cape, people who own food shops and restaurants are soft-spoken and humble. When you have…

Feeding Your Soul

By Christina Galt | August 20, 2020

Local purveyors are connecting with their customers on a whole new level A trip to the supermarket has become one of the most impactful experiences for many during the COVID-19…

Art on the Plate: The West End

By Elizabeth Shaw | August 20, 2020

Owners: Jen Villa & Blane Toedt • Chef: Joseph Ellia Just off Main Street Hyannis sits a time capsule. Guests can enjoy their cocktails and reminisce a bygone era of…

Pass the Plate

By Brenna Collins | August 19, 2020

The American Culinary Federation of Cape Cod stepped up to lend a hand, and serve some food, when it was needed most. Home to some of New England’s freshest cuisine,…

Waterfront or Bust

By Allyson Plessner | August 19, 2020

When dining on the Cape & Islands, waterview restaurants are the way to go! The Cape & Islands have a number of incredible features—a large number—but far and away the…

Heart on the Plate: The Family Table Collaborative

By Elizabeth Shaw | July 2, 2020

More than ever, food is bringing people together, whether that takes the form of supporting local businesses through take-out or commiserating over a failed sourdough starter. But for many, this…

Let Them Eat Cake (and pastries and cookies!)

By Elizabeth Shaw | April 29, 2020

After four years, Brewster hot spot Eat Cake 4 Breakfast has a new home, and owner/chef Danielle Nettleton shows no sign of slowing down Julia Child said, “To be a…

What Dreams are Made Of

By Allyson Plessner | March 16, 2020

Chef Tyler LaChance and winemaker Joseph Carr make a formidable duo, outlining a spirited wine dinner to warm up even the coldest winter night on Cape Cod. It might sound…

Art on the Plate: PB Boulangerie Bistro

By Elizabeth Shaw | March 16, 2020

Nestled in the corner of Lecount Hollow Road and Route 6, PB Boulangerie shines like a bright yellow homing beacon for those looking for the highest quality French patisseries and…

A Tale of Two Tablescapes:

By Brenna Collins | December 10, 2019

Holiday Decorating with Summerland’s Michelle Woeller For Michelle Woeller, the joy of design is in the process of crafting spaces that reflect the individuals within them. Her hope in establishing…

A Return to Baking

By Elizabeth Shaw | December 9, 2019

After rediscovering her true passion, Amie Smith opened AMIE Bakery in Osterville Walking into AMIE Bakery of Osterville, guests are transported to a chic French patisserie. Black and white tiled…