Food & Dining

Art on the Plate: These cinnamon buns are SO YUMMY

By Elizabeth Shaw | April 16, 2019

Baker/Owner: Sandy McPherson Washashore Bakery has become a must-visit in Mashpee Commons since it opened in 2016. After traveling and studying abroad, spending time learning and working at bakeries across…

Art on the Plate: Snowy Owl

By Elizabeth Shaw | April 16, 2019

Owners: Manuel Ainzuain & Shayna Ferullo “It’s more than just a cup of coffee,” says Snowy Owl Owner Manuel Ainzuain. After moving to the Cape from San Francisco to be…

Village LIFE: Barnstable

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 14, 2019

One Town, Seven Villages The concept of villages versus towns is one that is a constant source of discussion in New England, but particularly on the Cape and Islands as…

Gather ‘Round for the Holidays

By Haley Cote | December 10, 2018

The Chatham Home reimagines holiday celebrations in some most unusual spaces. As Wendy Potenza first set out to curate her coastal living store on Main Street, Chatham in 2013, she…

Harbor LIFE: Provincetown

By Bill O'Neill | November 15, 2018

 Expect the unexpected in this historic seaside escape We’ve all done it. Someone asks where on the Cape we live or visit, or maybe they want to know the…

Village LIFE: The Magic of Mashpee

By Blair Miller | November 15, 2018

A hidden treasure no more The true essence of any classic village is found at its center, or trademark downtown. In the dynamic hub of Mashpee, community spirit is on…

Cookie King

By Gabriella Messina | November 15, 2018

Upper Cape Tech teacher Douglas Alley reflects on his Food Network victory, and how family got him to where he is today Growing up on a small island off the…

Village LIFE: Dennis Village

By Julie Craven Wagner | September 13, 2018

“Village is a place where you can find peace, unity, strength, inspiration and most importantly a natural and beautiful life.” – Minahil urfan Where the Past is Present This is…

Harbor LIFE: Wellfleet

By Bill O'Neill | September 13, 2018

 Fresh seafood & fine art set this coastal community apart This is the fifth installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands…

September/October 2018 Events: Islands

By Mary Anglin | September 13, 2018

October 17-21: MV Food & Wine Festival The 11th annual Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival is the perfect event to experience the local production of farm and fish on…

The Flavor of Barbados

By Allyson Plessner | September 1, 2018

The Flavor of Barbados: An Unforgettable Dinner at the Chatham Bars Inn Farm Chef Michael Hinds presents an unforgettable meal at the Chatham Bars Inn Farm, bringing the culture and…

Harbor Life Woods Hole

Harbor LIFE: Woods Hole

By Bill O'Neill | August 2, 2018

Adventure awaits in this sublime village This is the fourth installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands In Woods Hole, you’ll find…

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Clam Dunk

By Mary Anglin | August 2, 2018

Have you truly experienced Cape Cod in all its glory if you haven’t tried some of its signature mouthwatering seafood? Whether you are a seafood connoisseur or just starting out,…

If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air…

By Allyson Plessner | August 2, 2018

Sarah McCaffery and her husband, Simon, grew up enjoying summertime on the Cape with their families. From days spent roaming the beach or developing a taste for lobster rolls to…

Treats and traditions

By Elizabeth Burke | August 2, 2018

The only thing better than a candy shop is a candy shop on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket. Some shops have been staples of the community for as long…

Liams Fate

Poseidon’s fury is Liam’s fate

By James P. Freeman | August 2, 2018

Though battered and bruised, Nauset Beach remains an iconic presence on Cape Cod In Homer’s “Odyssey,” Poseidon, god of the sea, is a divine antagonist who hampered Odysseus’s journey home.…

Blueberries abound at Hokum Rock Farm come July. But be sure to get there bright and early when the farm is open—those blueberries go fast!

Blueberry Fields Forever

By Haley Cote | July 17, 2018

‘Out in Blue Fields’ follows a year in the life at a beloved Cape Cod blueberry farm Imagine, for a moment, you are standing in a field on a summer…

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Art on the Plate: Encore Bistro & Bar

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

 “Food is my way of expressing myself on the plate, of telling my story, and I put my heart into every single dish.” – Co-Owner & Executive Chef: Tyler LaChance…