Food & Dining

Notable Neighbors: Chef Ben Robinson

By Allyson Plessner | August 14, 2019

A Flavor All His Own For Chef Ben Robinson, food is a passion—one that started on the Cape in the kitchen with his mother and has since taken him around…

Edgartown!

By Brenna Collins | August 14, 2019

Martha’s Vineyard’s historic gem Martha’s Vineyard, a lush getaway from the mainland is home to picturesque towns like no other. Stepping off of the ferry, whether it be from Woods…

A look at the rich history of Baxter’s

By James P. Freeman | August 12, 2019

The Baxter name holds a storied, and lasting, legacy  With thick fog lifting off a placid morning harbor over a pleasant Memorial Day weekend, Sam Baxter laughed as he recalled…

How Great is Yarmouth!

By Christopher Setterlund | July 2, 2019

Cape Cod’s heart and soul Residing nearly smack-dab in the middle of Cape Cod, and stretching from Cape Cod Bay to the north down to Nantucket Sound to the south,…

Cocktail recipes you can try at home!

By Stefanie Celata | July 2, 2019

Change up your cocktail routine with these inspired recipes from some of our favorite local restaurants & bars There is nothing better to quench the long-awaited thirst for summer than…

Art on the Plate: Cocktails at Fishbones on Martha’s Vineyard

By Elizabeth Shaw | July 2, 2019

Nothing screams “Vineyard vacation” like sitting outside by the water, sipping a prosecco-infused frozen drink, right? Fishbones, located in Oak Bluffs, has Instagram-worthy drinks that are as delicious as they…

Art on the Plate: Harvest Gallery Wine Bar

By Elizabeth Shaw | July 2, 2019

Harvest Gallery Wine Bar Whether you’re in the market for a one of a kind piece of art, looking for a handcrafted cocktail, or just hungry for some quality food,…

Art on the Plate: Chatham Inn

By Elizabeth Shaw | July 2, 2019

Chatham Inn One of the Cape’s oldest inns has been brought into the modern era, lead by chef Christophe Letard and his talented team. With a culinary background including multiple…

Anthony Bourdain Wine Dinner

By Allyson Plessner | July 2, 2019

Local chefs come together to whip up inventive dishes that are as flavorful as the personality and legacy of the man they celebrate: Anthony Bourdain. Brought together by a love…

Farm to Table

By Allyson Plessner | July 2, 2019

Farm to Table is a movement that’s sweeping the food world, and here on Cape Cod, where rich farmland abounds and fresh ingredients are always at the ready, eating locally…

Farm to Table: The Buffalo Jump

By Allyson Plessner | July 2, 2019

The Buffalo Jump The Buffalo Jump started as a pop-up concept in 2016, offering seasonal dinners with a focus on sustainable, local ingredients. “After two years of ‘popping up’ at…

Farm to Table: Chatham Bars Inn

By Elizabeth Shaw | July 2, 2019

One of Chatham’s most luxurious hotels and resorts has become a whole lot greener. With their farm located on Route 6A in Brewster, Chatham Bars Inn (CBI) brings homegrown greens…

Farm to Table: Farm.Field.Sea

By Julie Craven Wagner | July 2, 2019

Farm.Field.Sea What is the recipe for a perfect evening? The environment sets the mood, the guests contribute the story, and the host’s choices for sustenance and merriment feed the souls.…

Farm to Table: The Farmers Table

By Elizabeth Shaw | July 2, 2019

The Farmers Table In October of 2017, mother-daughter duo Lynn and Olivia Tripp opened The Farmers Table to bring farm-to-table freshness to Plymouth. While opening a café wasn’t always the…

Farm to Table: Truro Vineyards

By Haley Cote | July 2, 2019

Picture yourself surrounded by a sea of lush grape vines, sipping on a rich cabernet made from those very grapes while enjoying a five-course meal, live music and local art.…

Mimosas Aren’t Just For Brunch

By Allyson Plessner | July 2, 2019

“Ohza came to me as an idea two years ago while on a boat leaving Waquoit Bay in Mashpee,” says Ryan Ayotte, owner and founder of Ohza—a premium mimosa brand…

Picture this!

By Allyson Plessner | July 2, 2019

Each year we receive thousands of stunning photo contest submissions. Choosing the photography contest winners is a time of much excitement and much contention at the Cape Cod Life office—there…

Tony Pasquale and Terra Luna

By Rob Conery | July 2, 2019

Tony Pasquale brings a groovy flavor all his own to Terra Luna and the Outer Cape community Terra Luna only seems like a restaurant. It’s really a Truro crossroad where…