Food & Dining

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…

Harvest Gallery Wine Bar

By Allyson Plessner | June 25, 2019

Harvest Gallery Wine Bar in Dennis is an oasis for the creative spirit, bringing together food, drink, art and entertainment in a way that is both mindful and astoundingly original:…

Village LIFE: Charming Chatham

By Christopher Setterlund | June 5, 2019

Where heritage meets modern living Perhaps no other village ties together modern chic and quintessential classic Cape Cod quite like Chatham. It still maintains its image as a hardworking fishing…

Art on the Plate: Behind the Scenes at Estia

By Elizabeth Shaw | June 4, 2019

Owners: Catherine and Nick Markantonis In what was once the Eastern Bank in the heart of Falmouth Center, Estia has made its home. From the outside, its bank bones are…

Village LIFE: The Allure of Orleans

By Julie Craven Wagner | April 23, 2019

This charming enclave at the elbow of Cape Cod has a little something for everybody If you view Cape Cod from space, its distinctive flexed and slightly bent arm reaches…

This Cape staple boasts a rich history AND delicious food. Have you been?

By Elizabeth Shaw | April 22, 2019

Art on the Plate: Old Yarmouth Inn Owner: Sheila FitzGerald • Chef: Regina Castellano Since 1696, the Old Yarmouth Inn has been a welcome site for visitors near and far…

Village LIFE: Explore the village of Falmouth

By Julie Craven Wagner | April 17, 2019

Traditions of Old and New Await The town of Falmouth was named in 1602 by Bartholomew Gosnold (after his homeport in England), who led the first exploration by Europeans of…

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…